摘要 |
A fishing device for holding a fishing pole or rod and setting the hook upon a fish taking the bait or hook comprising an arm pivotally mounted about a vertical axis on a support member secured to a boat gunwale. The arm includes holder means to releasably support the fishing rod thereon. A coiled spring is connected between the inner end of the arm and the support member and is held tensioned by a flexible member having a hook on one end engaging an eyebolt in the outer end of the arm. The fishing line engages the hook and a pull on the line releases the hook, causing the spring to jerk the arm and rod to set the hook in the fish's mouth.
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