WO1989004603A1

WO1989004603A1 - Fishing tackle

Info

Publication number: WO1989004603A1
Application number: PCT/SE1988/000621
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dag Palmcrantz
Original assignee: Dag Palmcrantz
Priority date: 1987-11-18
Filing date: 1988-11-17
Publication date: 1989-06-01
Also published as: AU2720188A; SE457318B; SE8704519D0

Abstract

The present invention relates to a fishing tackle, comprising an outer covering of net, or something the like, and which automatically takes a trapping position when sunk into water, and shrunks to a little space requiring position when ashore. The invention is characterized by at least one properly formed sinker body (1) keeping the covering (2) at the bottom of the tackle stretched and at the same time giving the tackle a sinking force in water being big enough to keep the tackle safely pressed towards the bottom, and at least one properly adapted float (4) which in water is able to keep both the side covering (2) and the entrance openings (3) of the tackle stretched in a position of trap or use.

Description

FISHING TACKLE

The present invention relates to a fishing tackle, comprising an outer covering of net, or someting the like, and which automatical ly takes a trapping position when sunk into water, and shrunks to a little space requiring position when ashore.

Fishing tackles belongs to that group of utensils that have served man since ages.

Really in connection with the creating of trapping tackles, the man has developed an unusual abil ity of functional creating Quarry, materials, place for use, aviable techique, tradition, laws and regulations, etc , al l have been factors involved Stil l e.g. mouse- and rattraps are often objectes for patent applications .

Traditionally, the coast fishing has ben an important source of income for the local population. When the supply of fish beeing decreased, the amount of fishing tackles used must be increased. The profitabil ity of the coast fishing is to a great extend dependend upon the use of simple boats and utens ils More utensi ls make great demands upon both manageabil ity an a minor space reqirement in the boats.

Fishing tackles with an outer covering of net or the like, which automatically takes a trapping position when sunk into water are of te made of wire-net and/or steel wire, and, maybe, of wood, plastic or a combination of this materials. The handling of these utensils, mostly without exceptions, involve a series of time-consuming manipulations, several of which can be hard to perform during handling in cold weather.

The main object of the present invention is to obtain a f ishing tackle with an outer covering of net, or someting the like, and which automatical ly takes a trapping position when sunk into water, and shrunks to a little space requiring position when ashore, and where tne simlicity in construction of the tackle admits the use of strong and convergent materials, the use of which contributes to a low manufacturing cost of the tackle

Another obiect of the present invention 's to obtain a f is hing tackle whi chh easily can be given different kinds of entrance openings for different kinds of fishing, and which also kan be made in different sizes, the bigger of which advantageously also can be used as a fish-chest. Yet another object of the present invention is to obtain a fishing tackle, wherein the risk for damages on the draught caused by the tackle to a great extent has been eleminated.

The above objects of the present invention will be obtained by giving the tackle the characterizing clauses stated in the claims.

By placing a properly formed sinker body inside in connection to the bottom portion of the tackle, this body will at the same time stretch the part, and a float, also attached to the inside of the tackle, will stretch the tackle between the sinker and the float, thereby uncovering the entrance openings of the tackle.

Preferably, the float of the tackle is annular and can be made of an elastic pipe material, e.g. of polyethylenen, having a tight end-by-end joint. Hereby a float with both stability and good buoyancy is obtained by using a robust and a non-corrodible material.

By arranging two annular floats vertically displaced, the entrance openings can easily be formed between said floats.

An external float attached to a line, or the like, and forming a loop round the emptying opening of the tackle, will hold this opening closed in the using position by the tension applied onto said line by said float.

The invention will now be described in connection to embodiments show n in the accompanying drawing, where

Fig. 1 is a perspectiv view of the tackle sunk into water, i.e. the using position

Fig. 2 is a perspectiv view of the tackle ashore, i.e. the shrunk position

Fig. 3 shows how to open the loop round the emptying opening

Fig 4 shows how to emtying the tackle by simple shaking

Fig. 5 is a side elevation of a variant of the tackle according to the invention using two floats to keep the entrance openings clear In fig, 1 the sinker 1 of the fishing tackle is shown at the bottom of the covering formed of a net. The entrance openings 3 are shown in the shape of funnels which can be made of extruded non-rigid polymer. The float 4 keeps the tackle stretched in use. The emptying opening can be closed by attaching one more float 7 to the line 6, and which also forms a loop round the emptying opening 5. In fig, 1 a hook member 8 is shown. The float wil l always be under the water level in use.

Fig, 2 shows how the tackle, when coming up from the water, shrunks into a little space requiring position for transportation or storing.

Fig, 3 shows how easi ly the tackle opens by interrupting the force acting on the l ine. Fig, 3 also shows the start position for laying the tackle, that is, after bating and hooking the tackle onto a longer carrying line. Thereafter the line 6 is gripped and the tackle is laid together with the carrying line The float 7 will hold the l ine stπghtend also when the tacϋe sinks towards the bottom.

Fig 4 shows the simple handling when turning the tackle upside down and shaking the draught out. By choosing a proper material for the l ine, the emptying opening can be m3de more or less self-opening when ashore Thus, a stiff l ine wil l more easi ly wide ing the opening compared with a thin and pliable line.

Fig. 5 shows a variant of the invention using two f loats 4a and 4b to stretching an annular entrance opening gap 3' beeing formed around the whole perifery of the tackle. Preferably, the entrance opening gap 3' can be placed close to the bottom of the tackle to be suited for fishing sea crayfish.

Another variant of the tackle accordning to the invention - not shown - has a float with a bigger diameter compared to the diameter of the sinker, that is, the lower part of the covering will be inclined. In this part of the covering an opening is arranged quite near the bottom, and the opening is covered by a wire lid hanging and pivotable arranged at the covering wall. Thus, this lid will in the unaffected position by its own weight bear against the inside of the covering. A crayfish can easily move the lid when entering the tackle.

The invention is not restricted to the embodiments descr ibed above, but modifications can be made within the scoop of the accompanying claims

Claims

1. A fishing tackle, comprising an outer covering of net, or someting the like, and which automatically takes a trapping position when sunk into water, and shrunks to a little space requiring position when ashore, characterized in at least one properly formed sinker body (1) keeping the covering (2) at the bottom of the t3ckle stretched and at the same time giving the the tackle a sinking force in water beeing big enough to keep the tackle safely pressed towards the bottom, and at least one properly adapted float (4) which in water is able to keep both the side covering (2) and the entrance openings (3) of the tackle stretched in a position of trap or use.

2. Tackle accordning to claim 1, characterized in that the float (4) is annular and is made of an elastic pipe material.

3. Tackle accordning to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that two floats (4a, 4b) are arranged, one above and one below the entrance openings (3').

4. Tackle accordning to one or more of the preceedlng claims, characterized in that in the trapping or using position an additional float (7), in cooperation with a loop, is dimensioned to hold the emptying opening of the tackle (5) closed.

5. Tackle accordning to one or more of the preceeding claims, characterized in that an entrance opening with a flap lid is arranged within the covering close to or in direct connection to the bottom of the tackle.