US Patent:
20130008076, Jan 10, 2013
Inventors:
Joyce Stenklyft - Tomah WI, US
International Classification:
A01K 97/00
Abstract:
A fishing hook-threader device is provided for facilitating easy threading of fishing line through the eye of a fishing hook. The device has a needle threader, a hook retention portion and a buoyancy element. A plurality of hooks is hung by the fishing hook eyes along the hook retention portion where the hooks may be stored prior to use. When a user is ready to use a hook, it is separated from the plurality by sliding along the hook retention portion onto an indented hook separation region just prior to the needle threader. The needle threader is a hoop wire that permits fishing line to pass through an interior space and is suitably sized to promote ease of use by users with poor dexterity or low visual acuity. A buoyancy element is further secured to the hook retention portion to prevent the device from sinking if it falls into the water.