Knot Tying Device

Abstract

Although several knot tying devices have been conceived to aid in the tying of fish hooks, all are generally complex, cumbersome, difficult to use, or ineffective. By utilizing a pistol grip device with front and rear stanchions and a hook mounting pad, one can easily and quickly tie a perfect fishing knot every time. The fishing line is inserted through the eye of the hook, around the stanchions, is looped twice around itself at the intersection between the stanchions and is simply pulled to set the hook while keeping the hook safely in the hook mounting pad to prevent accidental hooking of the person tying the knot.

1 . A knot tying device comprising:
 a body having an elongated portion and a grip, the elongated portion having a top;   a rear stanchion connected to the top of the elongated portion of the body; and   a front stanchion connected to the top of the elongated portion of the body and disposed with respect to the rear stanchion such that a depression is formed between the front stanchion and the rear stanchion, said depression being capable of receiving a fishing line; and   a means for securing a fishing hook.   
     
     
         2 . The knot tying device of  claim 1 , wherein said body is constructed of plastic. 
     
     
         3 . The knot tying device of  claim 1 , wherein said grip is constructed of plastic. 
     
     
         4 . The knot tying device of  claim 1 , wherein said front and rear stanchions are constructed of plastic. 
     
     
         5 . The knot tying device of  claim 1 , wherein said knot tying device is made of materials which allow it to float in fresh water. 
     
     
         6 . (canceled) 
     
     
         7 . The knot tying device of  claim 1 , wherein the means for securing a fishing hook further comprises a hook mounting pad. 
     
     
         8 . (canceled) 
     
     
         9 . The knot tying device of  claim 7 , the hook mounting pad further comprising a slit configured to receive an apparatus onto which a line is attached with a knot. 
     
     
         10 . The knot tying device of  claim 9 , wherein the apparatus further comprises a hook.