Hooksetter

The hooksetter comprises a loading line, a positioning line which are fabricated from monofilament strands, and a trip assembly which operating with the positioning line and the loading line are operable to restrain a fishing pole in a tensioned configuration. The trip assembly includes a tab by which the assembly is connected to the positioning line and thus to the base portion of the fishing rod, and a trip arm which is carried by the tab which is releasably secured to the loading line and thus to the outer tip of the fishing rod, another portion of the trip arm carrying fishing line. Tension on the fishing line causes the trip arm to articulate with respect to the cord formed by the position and loading lines, thereby permitting the trip arm to release from the loading line and thus to permit the fishing pole to flex abruptly and thus "set" the hook.