Lighted downrigger depth meter

摘要

The invention is a light housing with a switch that holds an LED light that shines directly on the depth meter of a standard downrigger. In the present embodiment the housing is molded plastic shaped to conform to the particular downrigger that it is to be deployed on. Other embodiments are manufactured to specific downriggers and are comprised of a light housing and switch housing. The invention shines the light directly on the depth meter for the deployment of the downrigger in low or no light conditions to allow the user to deploy the downrigger using both hands for deployment while providing a light source to shine on the depth meter allowing for precise depth positioning and avoiding damage or loss of equipment. This lighted depth meter allows the user to quickly deploy fishing equipment.

主权项

1. A conforming light for depth meters for direct coupling on a fishing downrigger, said light comprising:
i. a housing, said housing having top with an inside surface, an open bottom, an open fornt, two side. panels, a back, and lateral extensions depending from each side panel near a bottom edge thereof; ii. Said open front having e clear lens covering; ill. said. back havinq. an electrical switch mounted therein; iv. said lateral extensions each having an opening therethrough; v. there being an LED light mounted in the top on the inside surface thereof, near the front; vi.siad LED light being electrically connected to the electrical switch, said electrical switch being electrically connected to an electrical power source; vii. said housing and lateral extensions being configured to and conforming to be mounted on said depth meter without interfering with the operation of the fishing downrigger.