A fishing float apparatus comprising: a frame a float means for buoyantly supporting the apparatus a reel means for alternately extending and retrieving fishing line lock means for preventing the spool means from moving when the reel means is in a deployed configuration a mechanical catch indicator means for notifying an operator of whether a fish has been caught whereby, the float means can be deployed with at least one fishing hook attached to the line at a desired depth and, without being actively monitored, can be visually checked at a later time to determine visually whether at least one fish is on at least one of the hooks and, if so, the fish can be conveniently and quickly reeled in.
