An improved Bobber for fishing that has an automatic locking hook set device
built
into the float. The Bobber with autolocking hook set device consists of a buoyant
bobber float (10). The autolocking hook set device consists of a Slide tube
(11), which is a tube with the lower end slightly restricted and a passage
in the side for the passage of the locking mechanism, the Slide tube (11)
is inserted vertically through the float (10). The Slide tube(11)
holds the Slide(14), Spring sheath(15) assembly and Spring(16),
which moves vertically, inside the Slide tube(11), The Slide(14)
has a passage down through the center longitudally for the free passage of a Fishing
line(26) The Spring(16) presses down against the lower restricted
end of the Slide tube(11) and up against the upper inside restricted end
of the Spring sheath(15). The trigger(13) also slides down into the
inside bore of the Slide tube(11) and comes to rest on the tip of the Trigger
pawl(18). The trigger(13) is tubular with a opening at the top end
large enough for the passage of a fishing line(26) and a contact surface
for an Enlargement placed on the fishing line(27). Onto the outside of the
Slide tube(11) the Release mechanism frame(12) is positioned. Inside
the Release mechanism frame(12) are the Trigger pawl(18), Slide locking
pawl(21), Interlocking link(20), and Autolocking spring(22).
The Trigger pawl(18) and the Slide locking pawl(21) are held into
place with pins through the release mechanism frame(12). The Trigger pawl(18)
and the Slide locking pawl(21) are connected with the Interlocking link(20).
The Autolocking spring(22) places slight pressure onto the locking mechanism
which causes the mechanism to automatically lock the Slide(14) down after
a fisherperson manually pulls the Slide(14) down. The alignment of the Trigger
pawl pivot pin(19), Interlocking link pivot pin(25) and the Interlocking
link pivot pin (24) determines the amount of downward pressure that is required
at the top of the trigger(13) to rotate the trigger pawl(18) and
release the device. The alignment of these pins can be adjusted by the use of the
Optional Sensitivety screw(17) which will allow the device to have adjustable sensitivety.
