Angling apparatus (20) includes an immersible sensing device (22, 50, 80, 90, 100), which is configured for attachment to a distal end of a fishing line (26) and contains one or more sensors (32, 34, 70, 73) and a wireless communication interface (62) coupled to transmit signals indicative of an output of the one or more sensors. In one embodiment, an antenna (38) has a first end connected to receive signals from the wireless communication interface, and which is configured to be attached collinearly to the fishing line so that while the sensing device is immersed below a surface of a body of water, a second end of the linear antenna, opposite the first end, protrudes above the surface in order to transmit the signals.

A fisherman's float including a hollow longitudinal body with a bulb at each end. Each of the bulbs is hollow. The two bulbs are connected by a tube which passes through each bulb. The first bulb contains two threaded halves which can be un-threaded from one another. The fishing line passes through the bulb, the longitudinal body and the two part float and then on to a second float (if desired), a sinker (if desired) and a hook and/or bait. The two halves of the two part bulb screw together so that a light source, electrically or chemically driven, can be inserted and held in the water tight float. Each one of the bulbs floats. The longitudinal body is preferably eight to twelve inches long and serves to prevent tangles as well as to increase the visibility of the float and easy detection of fish activity at the bait.

A fishing bobber with directional buoyancy indicator includes a trunk, a limb and first means for engaging a segment of the fishing line. The trunk may include a weighted first end and a buoyant second end such that when in use, the weighted first end is below the surface of the water and the buoyant second end is above the surface of the water substantially above the first end. The limb has a first end affixed to the trunk proximate to the second end of the trunk and extending radially outwardly therefrom. The first means for engaging a segment of the fishing line is positioned proximate to a second free end of the limb. When a fish strikes the hook at the end of the line and continues swimming, the limb rotates in the direction in which the fish is swimming providing a visual indicator to the angler.

A fishing bobber with directional buoyancy indicator includes a trunk, a limb and first means for engaging a segment of the fishing line. The trunk may include a weighted first end and a buoyant second end such that when in use, the weighted first end is below the surface of the water and the buoyant second end is above the surface of the water substantially above the first end. The limb has a first end affixed to the trunk proximate to the second end of the trunk and extending radially outwardly therefrom. The first means for engaging a segment of the fishing line is positioned proximate to a second free end of the limb. When a fish strikes the hook at the end of the line and continues swimming, the limb rotates in the direction in which the fish is swimming providing a visual indicator to the angler.

A jug fishing with lights including a housing assembly, a reel assembly and an electronic assembly. The housing includes a flotation housing. The reel assembly includes a spool and a fishing line. The electronic assembly includes a light and a sensor. The flotation housing has a cylindrical shape. The flotation housing is hollow. The spool is attached to inner walls of the flotation housing. The fishing line is wounded on the spool. The flotation housing floats in water having the fishing line extending downwards from the housing float. The sensor is attached to the spool. The sensor detects rotation in the spool to turn on the light.

A jug fishing with lights including a housing assembly, a reel assembly and an electronic assembly. The housing includes a flotation housing. The reel assembly includes a spool and a fishing line. The electronic assembly includes a light and a sensor. The flotation housing has a cylindrical shape. The flotation housing is hollow. The spool is attached to inner walls of the flotation housing. The fishing line is wounded on the spool. The flotation housing floats in water having the fishing line extending downwards from the housing float. The sensor is attached to the spool. The sensor detects rotation in the spool to turn on the light.

A fishing bobber with directional buoyancy includes a trunk, a limb, and a mechanism for engaging a fishing line. The trunk has a weighted end that sits below water and a buoyant end that remains above. The limb extends outward from the buoyant end and holds the line-engaging mechanism. When a fish strikes and swims, the limb rotates in the direction of the movement, providing a visual cue to the angler. A cantilever allows the bobber to change position depending on whether the hook is weighed down by bait.

A fishing bobber with directional buoyancy includes a trunk, a limb, and a mechanism for engaging a fishing line. The trunk has a weighted end that sits below water and a buoyant end that remains above. The limb extends outward from the buoyant end and holds the line-engaging mechanism. When a fish strikes and swims, the limb rotates in the direction of the movement, providing a visual cue to the angler. A cantilever allows the bobber to change position depending on whether the hook is weighed down by bait.

A multiple mode fishing lure that includes a main body portion having a waterproof inner capsule, the waterproof inner capsule containing an electronic circuit to produce sounds which mimic bait fish. The electronic circuit includes a controller having pre-recorded bait fish sounds replaceably stored thereon and operationally coupled to a speaker to broadcast the bait fish sounds, a power source for providing power to the components of the electronic circuit, and a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode can be actuated, and wherein actuation of at least one of the plurality of electrodes gives an operational result. The multiple mode fishing lure further includes at least one hook coupled to the main body.

A multiple mode fishing lure that includes a main body portion having a waterproof inner capsule, the waterproof inner capsule containing an electronic circuit to produce sounds which mimic bait fish. The electronic circuit includes a controller having pre-recorded bait fish sounds replaceably stored thereon and operationally coupled to a speaker to broadcast the bait fish sounds, a power source for providing power to the components of the electronic circuit, and a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode can be actuated, and wherein actuation of at least one of the plurality of electrodes gives an operational result. The multiple mode fishing lure further includes at least one hook coupled to the main body.