(under subclass 43.1) Line attached bodies constructed and arranged to sink to the bottom of a body of water and having means (1) to prevent or minimize fouling or catching on rough bottoms or on marine growth or other obstacles, or (2) to permit the effective line attaching point to shift or otherwise cause the sinker to tend to free itself from obstacles upon mere pulling of the line by the fisherman.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
43.12, for sinkers and the like which are detached from the line when caught on an obstacle.
