DESCRIZIONE
An apparatus for arranging a fishing tackle, such as a fishing rod (33), and detecting the catching of a fish, is characterized by a fixed positionable receptacle (3) for positioning the fishing tackle in a substantially upright position. Further provided is a sensor (27) which is operatively connected to the fishing line or fish line (35) such that tightening of the line or line and its tightening or backward movement and corresponding sagging of the line or line is detected to trigger a signal. [Image Omitted]