FISHING FLOAT Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: amateur and sports fishing. SUBSTANCE: Said float consists of body, rod made of flexible material for displacement through body, displacement stops fitted on ends of rod and special devices to pass fishing line secured on body at its side and in lower part of rod. Device to pass fishing line secured on flat body side is made in form of lead-in ring-to provide possibility of fitting in and removing fishing line without changing of tackle. Said ring can be located at level of or slightly higher than float sinking line at working state. Lower body displacement stop can be made for fitting additional sinker. Flexible tube can be used as displacement stop making it possible to shift float along fishing line at definite effort. Positive buoyancy signal flag can be used as upper body displacement stop. Area of maximum cross section of the latter can be not less than 0.3 of area of maximum cross section of float body. Such design makes it possible to provide convenience in use owing to stable operation at required sensitivity and stability, ease of fastening tackle without removal of sinker or bait, simplified design of float. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities, reduced cost of manufacture. 5 cl, 5 dwg