FISHING FLOAT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Number: 20200337288
Published: 2020-10-29
Filed: 2020-02-26
Assignee: Disney; David Ray
Inventors: Disney; David Ray
CPC: A01K93/00
Verdict: Set aside unrelated individual inventor named Disney, not Disney Enterprises; fishing product
Source: Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

Abstract

Exemplary embodiments are disclosed of fishing float systems and methods of using the same. In exemplary embodiments, a fishing float system generally includes at least one insert configured to be slidably and engagingly received within an open end portion of a tube having a hollow interior. The engagement of the at least one insert within the open end portion of the tube may create a substantially water tight seal between the at least one insert and the tube that may substantially prevent or inhibit the ingress of water into the hollow interior of the tube, thereby allowing the tube to be usable as a fishing bobber or float.

Background

FIELD

The present disclosure generally relates to fishing float systems and methods of using the same.BACKGROUND

This section provides background information related to the present disclosure which is not necessarily prior art.

A fishing float or bobber is a commonly used item of angling equipment that is attached to a fishing line. A fishing float or bobber may have several purposes including suspending a baited hook or lure at a predetermined depth in the water and/or providing a visual strike or bite indicator. A fishing float or bobber may also be used for carrying a baited hook or lure to an inaccessible area, such as by allowing the fishing float or bobber to drift along with a current to the inaccessible area (e.g., underneath a tree branch, dock, other structure, etc.).

Claims

1. A fishing float system comprising: a tube including first and second open end portions and a hollow interior; a first insert configured to be slidably and engagingly received within the first open end portion of the tube; a second insert configured to be slidably and engagingly received within the second open end portion of the tube; a first coil spring disposed along a first portion of the first insert for attaching the first insert to a fishing line; a second coil spring disposed along a second portion of the second insert for attaching the second insert to the fishing line; whereby the engagement of the first and second inserts within the first and second open end portions of the tube creates substantially water tight seals between the first and second inserts and the tube that substantially prevents or inhibits the ingress of water into the hollow interior of the tube, thereby allowing the tube to be usable as a fishing bobber or float 5. A fishing float system comprising at least one insert configured to be slidably and engagingly received within an open end portion of a tube having a hollow interior, whereby engagement of the at least one insert within the open end portion of the tube creates a substantially water tight seal between the at least one insert and the tube that substantially prevents or inhibits the ingress of water into the hollow interior of the tube thereby allowing the tube to be usable as a fishing bobber or float. 19. A method comprising slidably positioning first and second inserts within respective first and second open end portions of a tube to thereby create substantially water tight seals between the first and second inserts and the tube that substantially prevents or inhibits the ingress of water into a hollow interior of the tube, thereby allowing the tube to be usable as a fishing bobber or float.