User:Snellcaddy

Snellcaddy is a snell holding and storing device that comprises an inner holder portion and an outer holder portion. The inner holder portion includes a snell holder that extends downwardly and into the outer holder portion when the inner portion and the outer portion are attached to one another. Preferably, the outer holder portion is comprised of a material that allows the user to visualize the contents of the device. The snell holder provides a plurality of transversely-disposed and circumferentially-cut slots for retention of a snell within such slots.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to the art and sport of fishing and to devices and accessories that are used by anglers during fishing excursions. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device that can be used by an anglerto safely and securely hold and store fishing snells and leaders, such snells and leaders including attached lures and the like, when such are not in use. The present invention also specifically relates to a sealable holding and storing device that allows the angler to view the contents of the device for the purpose of selecting a snell that may be held and stored within the device prior to opening the device.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a snell holding and storing device that provides for the quick and easy attachment of an individual snell to a portion of the device. It is another object of the present invention to provide such a snell holding and storing device that also permits the reliable wrapping of a snell without the risk of snagging of the hooks of the lure during wrapping or removal of the snell from the holder. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide such a snell holding and storing device that allows a plurality of snells to be held and stored in this fashion. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide such a snell holding and storing device that also allows non-hook bearing leaders to be securely attached to the device. It is still another object of the present invention to provide such a snell holding and storing device that is made from a minimal number of elements and that requires a minimal number of steps to use. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide such a snell holding and storing device that is durable and sturdy for use in the field. It is still another object of the present invention to provide such a snell holding and storing device that includes a clear, see-through portion such that the snells being held and stored within the device can be easily visualized by the angler. It is yet another object of the present invention to provide such a snell holding and storing device that will float if inadvertently tossed into the water.

The device of the present invention has obtained these objects. It provides for a snell holding and storing device that comprises an inner holder portion and an outer holder portion. The inner holder portion includes a snell holder portion thatextends downwardly and into the outer holder portion when the inner portion and the outer portion are attached to one another. The outer holder portion is comprised of a material that allows the user to visualize the contents of the device. The snell holder portion provides a plurality of transversely-disposed and circumferentially-cut slots for retention of a snell within such cuts or slots.