ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,465,031, issued on Nov. 11, was assigned to Gragyik Pty Ltd (Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia).

"Trolling rig" was invented by Alan Agyik (Palm Beach, Australia).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A trolling device is provided, the trolling device comprising a body for receiving dead bait; a securer for releasably securing the dead bait received by the body; and a stabiliser for stabilising the body when moving in water, wherein the securer and stabiliser are connected with the body. Related systems, kits, and methods are also provided."

The patent was filed on Sept. 21, 2023, under Application No. 18/471,714.

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