US Patent 8033044 Bycatch-friendly fishing buoy

A fishing buoy for reducing injury or premature mortality in target fish species and endangered or protected bycatch includes:a multi-axis swivel having first and second attachment points arrayed along a central first axis and a third attachment point arrayed along a distinct second axis;an anchor or other underwater restraining device;a ballast, float and a transmitter having a transmission state;a leader and at least one baitable hook;a fish strike trigger connected to the transmitter and temporarily coupled to the leader, or connected to the leader and temporarily coupled to the transmitter.