Audible indicator for use with fishing rod

Claim 1

An audible indicator for use with a fishing rod having a fishing line coupled thereto comprising an elongated member, means for movably clamping said member to a fishing rod, a bell and a guide element adapted to slidably receive a fishing line therethrough coupled to said member at points thereon distal to said clamping means, said fishing line being adapted to be slidably received through said guide element, whereby, said bell is caused to ring in response to movement of said fishing line, said elongated member being a lever having its fulcrum pivotably coupled to said clamping means, said fulcrum being adjacent the center of said member, said guide element and said bell being coupled to opposite ends of said member, respectively, said body further including a second hole therein having its axis in parallel, spaced-apart relationship to the axis of said first hole and diametrically opposite said opening, a pivot pin fixedly secured in said second hole, said fulcrum including a fulcrum loop in said elongated member having an arc greater than 180*, said fulcrum loop being pivotally received on said pivot pin, the opposite ends of said member extending outwardly and downwardly from said fulcrum when said indicator is in a position for use, said elongated member being made of a stiff, resilient wire, said guide element including a closed guide loop formed integrally at one end of said member.