Abstract: A trotline deployment apparatus for safely deploying a trotline from a watercraft, the trotline having a plurality of hooks each attached to the trotline via a trotter line and a swivel, comprising a trotline canister, and a support frame having an upper assembly and a base. The trotline canister has an interior space adapted to foldably store the trotline, an opening which allows the trotline to be pulled away from the interior space, and a guide slot which sequentially engages the swivels and prevents the trotline from becoming entangled. The trotline canister is detachably secured to the upper assembly via a retaining collar. A hook holder adapted to selectively enclose the hooks prevents unintentional contact with the hooks. The upper assembly further has one or more hook separator arms from which the hooks are suspended and separated to facilitate application of bait.

Abstract: An active barrier to termites and other insects includes a polymeric or paper substrate; and a copper-carbon matrix, wherein the copper-carbon matrix is incorporated into or is coated onto the polymeric or paper substrate. The resulting combination of the substrate and copper-carbon matrix allows for the creation of films, tapes, coated paper and fabric, or molded or formed parts that interfere with and block the passage or entry beyond the barrier of termites or other insects. Uses may be as diverse as but not limited to underlayment(s) for temporary, semi-permanent or permanent structures as well as films and barriers for walls, roofs of permanent, semi-permanent or temporary structures, or interior spaces, cabinets, or vehicles or protecting equipment, telecommunication gear, electronics or other assets that may be impacted, damaged or degraded by termite or other such insect infestation.

Abstract: An automatic fishing system includes a plurality of fishing machines each of which has rotation drums capable of winding fishing lines and capable of rotating in a reeling direction and an unreeling direction, a drive motor for driving the rotation drums in the reeling direction and the unreeling direction, and an electromagnetic clutch for transmitting rotation of the drive motor to the rotation drums, a hooking detection means for always detecting hooking of fish at any one of the plurality of fishing machines, and a fishing machine control means for controlling operations of the plurality of fishing machines in accordance with detection result of the hooking detection means. The fishing machine control means controls the rotation drums of other fishing machines that hook no fish in the reeling direction so that hooks of the other fishing machines are wound up to a water surface or near the water surface.

Abstract: A fishing rod holder assembly is provided in a cabin of a boat. A rod holder locking member is mounted on a shelf in the cabin and is movable between an outboard position in the cabin and a position in the direction of the interior of the cabin. The locking member includes two plates hinged to each other to open and close, and having at least one cutout to receive and hold a rod handle therein. A rod tip holder is provided spaced from the rod holder locking member to support the tip of a fishing rod held within the assembly.

Abstract: A fish hook removal device (1) used for removing fishing hooks (11) from human skin. The fish hook removal device applies downward pressure on a shank (15) of a fishing hook via a forked tip (4) located on a distal end ( ) of a shaft (3) extending from a handle (2). A removal hook (10) extends from the shaft and engages a curve (13) of the fish hook to apply a rearward motion to the curve of the fishing hook. The simultaneous downward pressure and rearward motion aligns a barb (12) of the fishing hook with an entry point of a wound (18) as the barb is removed from the wound.

Abstract: An apparatus removably attachable to a fishing rod includes a base configured to extend parallel to a shaft of a fishing rod and an eyelet extending outwardly from the base and the shaft of the fishing rod. The eyelet can be configured to receive a fishing line therethrough. The apparatus can include at least one pair of legs extending outwardly from the base. Each leg can be configured to extend around at least a portion of the shaft of the fishing rod. An opening can extend through the base. The opening can be configured to receive at least a portion of a fastener therethrough.

Abstract: A branch fishing rod assembly for creating a fishing rod out of a branch or stick includes a reel holder apparatus, a reel, and a plurality of eyelet apparatuses. The reel holder apparatus comprises a holder body and a pair of holder clamps coupled to the holder body to secure the holder body to a branch or a stick. The reel is selectively engageable within a reel opening of the holder body. The plurality of eyelet apparatuses each comprises an eyelet clamp to selectively engage the branch or the stick. An attachment arm is coupled to the eyelet clamp strap and an eyelet is coupled to the attachment arm. The reel is configured to secure a fishing line and the plurality of eyelet apparatuses is configured to receive the fishing line through each eyelet.

Abstract: A trap has a housing including an entrance. Internally, the trap has a trigger structure including a trigger plate and a latch mechanism, coupled with the housing; and a pivoting structure pivotally coupled with the housing and adapted to releasably engage with the latch mechanism of the trigger structure. When the trap is triggered by a rodent, the pivoting structure disengages from the latch mechanism and the pivoting structure pivots towards a rear wall of the housing and the trigger plate, and the trigger plate pivots toward the pivoting structure, moving the rodent against towards the rear wall of the housing and trapping the rodent between the pivoting structure and the rear wall. Once the trap is triggered, the rodent is contained and in most cases, killed, within the trap.

Abstract: To provide a fishing rod having a flexible tip rod less prone to breakage, and desired degrees of the flexibility and strength can be obtained at a required portion of the tip rod. A fishing rod includes a tip rod made of a fiber-reinforced resin material. The tip rod is formed of a short-fiber reinforced resin material in which short fibers are dispersed in a matrix resin material, the average fiber diameter of the short fibers is 3 to 15 ?m, the average fiber length of the short fibers is 0.5 to 10 mm, and the content of the short fibers is 3 to 50 wt %, and a periphery of the short-fiber reinforced resin material is at least partially covered with a prepreg sheet in which reinforced fibers are aligned and extended in one direction and impregnated with a synthetic resin.

Abstract: A holding system for fishing hooks and other items having an eye, such as a needle, is formed from a flexible and resilient first section of line that is formed into an infinite loop having a large loop having a bulbous portion in its relaxed state, and a small loop, each on either side of a crimped sleeve. The held items are fed onto the line via each item's eye and the items held between the bulbous portion and the sleeve such that the bulbous portion prevents the items' discharge from the line. When the bulbous portion is squeezed, it becomes flattened allowing the items to slide off of the large loop in orderly fashion. When the bulbous portion is no longer squeezed, it resiliently returns back to its bulbous state. A second section of line can coextend with the small loop and be held by the sleeve.

Abstract: A tined mole trap apparatus for catching moles of all sizes and preventing escape includes a pair of jaws comprising an outer jaw and an inner jaw. Each of the pair of jaws have a U-shaped upper portion and a pair of curved outer arms extending from the upper portion. A pair of crossbars is coupled between the pair of outer arms proximal the upper portion. A plurality of tines is coupled to the pair of crossbars. A pivot rod is coupled through the upper portion of each of the pair of jaws such that the inner jaw pivotably moves within the outer jaw between a clamped position and a spread position. A spring engages the pair of crossbars to force the pair of jaws towards the clamped position. A trigger plate is coupled to the crossbar of the inner jaw. A set rod maintains the pair of jaws in the spread position.

Abstract: An insect eradication device configured to fit within the palm of the user's hand. The device includes a body defining at least a pair of radial compartments. The compartments can be arranged substantially adjacent to each other. The compartments can be substantially circular or elliptical in shape. A first compartment is configured to securably receive a balloon propulsion sling pouch. A second compartment includes a combination projectile container and grinder. The projectile can include salt or another suitable substance. The device uses salt—which is not a food or debris that bugs would consume—to kill flies and other bugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mosquito-killing lamp, including a shell consisting of an upper shell, a fan frame and a lower shell, wherein the upper shell is provided with a mosquito inlet cavity, the lower shell is provided with a mosquito storage cavity, the fan frame is internally provided with a mounting cavity, a mosquito blocking base is clamped between the fan frame and the lower shell, the mosquito blocking base is provided with an opening for conducting the mounting cavity and the mosquito storage cavity, the mosquito blocking base is provided with a baffle capable of opening or closing the opening in a hinge manner, and a driving mechanism is arranged on the mosquito blocking base. By adoption of the above solution, the mosquitoes are not easy to fly out and the mosquito killing effect is better.

Abstract: A fishhook remover for dehooking a fishhook from a catch is provided. The fishhook remover includes a hollow shaft having a first end, a second end, and a bore extending from a handle provided at the first end to an opening provided at the second end. The fishhook remover includes a retractable grabber within the bore of the hollow shaft and extending out from the second end for grabbing/retaining the fishhook, and an actuating member slidably engaging the hollow shaft between the first and second ends for actuating the grabber between an extended position and a retracted position. The fishhook remover includes a fishhook alignment needle for engaging the eye of the fishhook. The needle can be in proximity to the second end of the hollow shaft and configured to orient the fishhook in a position where it can be engaged by the grabber.

Abstract: A concave-type spinner blade and lure body assembly for use with fishing lures that generates mechanical energy to rotate the lure body to attract fish is provided herein. The spinner blade is connected to the lure body by a connector that freely rotates around the lure's spindle. The lure body is suspended from the lure spindle by a plurality of rotational elements that are housed within the lure body. The rotational mechanical energy causes the lure body to rotate thereby producing an effect that attracts fish. The present invention can be used with trolling or casting lures used in bays, rivers, lakes, oceans, and estuaries to catch a wide variety of fresh and saltwater fish.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasing fish from a hook while the fish is in water includes a rod having a first rod end and an opposite second rod end. A frame extends from the second rod end, and netting is wrapped around the frame and configured to ensnare the hook such that the hook can be removed from the fish thereby releasing the fish.

Abstract: An insect catching tool has a handle, a tool head, and at least one adhesive layer affixed to an adhesive support insert. The handle is rotatably connected to a proximal end of the tool head, and an insert receptacle traverses into a distal end of the tool head. The adhesive support insert is removably and slidably positioned within the insert receptacle, from within which the at least one adhesive layer is exposed, enabling the user to press the at least one adhesive layer onto a surface with a spider or insect present, capturing the creature. The at least one adhesive layer may include a plurality of adhesive sheets stacked atop each other, which can be easily peeled off and disposed of.

Abstract: An adjustable depth fishing lure including a lip and a lure body is provided. The lip is partially received in a slot of the lure body and is movable to predetermined positions relative to the lure body. The lip may include an eyelet. The lip includes a locking member and the lure body includes a plurality of teeth. The locking member is configured to engage at least one of the teeth to fix the lip relative to the lure body at one of the predetermined positions. This engagement between the locking member and the teeth provides a rigid connection that resists loading applied to the lip by the fisherman pulling on the fishing line and/or a fish biting a hook connected to the lure body.

Abstract: A method of simulating feeding movement of a waterfowl decoy in a body of water includes rotating a shaft of a motor of the decoy from a resting position to a first feeding position to cause the decoy to move from a horizontal position to a vertical position, from the first feeding position to a second feeding position to cause the decoy to move from the vertical position to a position between the horizontal position and the first feeding position, from the second feeding position to the first feeding position to cause the body of the decoy to move from the position between the horizontal position and the first feeding position back to the vertical position, and from the first or second feeding position back to the resting position thereby causing the body of the decoy to move back to the resting position.

Abstract: A fish hook assembly that includes a rounded bead affixed in the notch between the eye of the hook and an intermediary object, such as a weed guard, fish attractor component, weighted head, or bend. Underwater obstructions that would normally get snagged in the notch will roll away over the bead.