A detection device for detecting a fishing device entering water and a method thereof are provided. The detection device includes a waterproof housing, a circuit board, a capacitive sensing module, and a control unit. The capacitive sensing module and the control unit are disposed on the circuit board. The capacitive sensing module is disposed adjacent to an inside wall surface of the waterproof housing and senses a capacitance value. The control unit receives the capacitance value and when the control unit makes a determination, according to the capacitance value, that the fishing device has entered water, the control unit generates a control signal to activate a to-be-controlled device.

A detection device for detecting a fishing device entering water and a method thereof are provided. The detection device includes a waterproof housing, a circuit board, a capacitive sensing module, and a control unit. The capacitive sensing module and the control unit are disposed on the circuit board. The capacitive sensing module is disposed adjacent to an inside wall surface of the waterproof housing and senses a capacitance value. The control unit receives the capacitance value and when the control unit makes a determination, according to the capacitance value, that the fishing device has entered water, the control unit generates a control signal to activate a to-be-controlled device.

Fishing floats are provided with a buoyant float body, an elongate support spindle having proximal and distal ends, and a fletching member attached to the proximal end of the float body. The float body is connected to the support spindle to allow reciprocal rectilinear movements of the float body along the support spindle between the proximal and distal ends thereof. The support spindle is of a length such that the fletching member is positioned in spaced and abutted relationships relative to the float body in response to the reciprocal rectilinear movements of the float body between the proximal and distal ends of the support spindle. In such a manner, the float body may be stabilized during casting as well as providing a visual strike indication.

Fishing floats are provided with a buoyant float body, an elongate support spindle having proximal and distal ends, and a fletching member attached to the proximal end of the float body. The float body is connected to the support spindle to allow reciprocal rectilinear movements of the float body along the support spindle between the proximal and distal ends thereof. The support spindle is of a length such that the fletching member is positioned in spaced and abutted relationships relative to the float body in response to the reciprocal rectilinear movements of the float body between the proximal and distal ends of the support spindle. In such a manner, the float body may be stabilized during casting as well as providing a visual strike indication.

The invention relates to a method for adjusting the buoyancy of a fishing bobber. The method includes providing a buoyant member and a stem guide configured to receive the buoyant member, mounting the buoyant member to the stem guide and cutting the buoyant member. The buoyant member is made of a material capable of being severed by a cutting device and having first length, a lower end, and an upper end. The stem guide receives the buoyant member and a fishing line with fishing tackle. The buoyant member is cut such that the buoyant member has a second length shorter than the first length. The buoyant member is cut to a second length such that the buoyancy of the buoyant member when cut to a second length is enough to oppose the tendency of the stem guide and fishing tackle to submerse the buoyant member such that a top surface of the cut buoyant member is adjacent to the surface of the water when the stem guide, buoyant member, fishing line and any fishing tackle are placed in the water.

The invention relates to a method for adjusting the buoyancy of a fishing bobber. The method includes providing a buoyant member and a stem guide configured to receive the buoyant member, mounting the buoyant member to the stem guide and cutting the buoyant member. The buoyant member is made of a material capable of being severed by a cutting device and having first length, a lower end, and an upper end. The stem guide receives the buoyant member and a fishing line with fishing tackle. The buoyant member is cut such that the buoyant member has a second length shorter than the first length. The buoyant member is cut to a second length such that the buoyancy of the buoyant member when cut to a second length is enough to oppose the tendency of the stem guide and fishing tackle to submerse the buoyant member such that a top surface of the cut buoyant member is adjacent to the surface of the water when the stem guide, buoyant member, fishing line and any fishing tackle are placed in the water.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an apparatus for a float with fishing conditions detection capabilities. In one instance, the float may include a float case, one or more sensors disposed inside the float case, and a processing block coupled with the sensors and disposed inside or outside the float case. The processing block may be configured to detect one or more conditions of fishing. To detect the conditions of fishing, the processing block may be configured to receive and process sensor readings from the sensors, and determine the conditions of fishing, based on a result of the processing of the sensor readings. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for an apparatus for a float with fishing conditions detection capabilities. In one instance, the float may include a float case, one or more sensors disposed inside the float case, and a processing block coupled with the sensors and disposed inside or outside the float case. The processing block may be configured to detect one or more conditions of fishing. To detect the conditions of fishing, the processing block may be configured to receive and process sensor readings from the sensors, and determine the conditions of fishing, based on a result of the processing of the sensor readings. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Systems for deploying and monitoring fishing rigs are described. A jug fishing rig in various embodiments includes a float supporting tackle and a signal assembly. The signal assembly may include a lamp and an accelerometer for detecting movement of the float in response to a fish striking the tackle. When the detected movement exceeds a threshold acceleration, the lamp emits an alert such as a color change. The signal assembly may include a panel of programmable MEMS components, including a microprocessor. The panel may be attached to a disk that fits between the neck of the float and its cap, securely supporting the signal assembly inside the float.

Systems for deploying and monitoring fishing rigs are described. A jug fishing rig in various embodiments includes a float supporting tackle and a signal assembly. The signal assembly may include a lamp and an accelerometer for detecting movement of the float in response to a fish striking the tackle. When the detected movement exceeds a threshold acceleration, the lamp emits an alert such as a color change. The signal assembly may include a panel of programmable MEMS components, including a microprocessor. The panel may be attached to a disk that fits between the neck of the float and its cap, securely supporting the signal assembly inside the float.