A fishing rod holder with automatic hook setter embodies a supporting frame having a rod holder operatively connected thereto and adapted for vertical pivotal movement. One end of a trigger rod is pivotally connected to the supporting frame with the other end of the trigger rod extending forwardly beneath...http://www.google.com/patents/US4550519?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4550519 - Fishing rod holder with automatic hook setter
