Abstract: To provide a better experience for ice fisherman and fisherman generally, the present inventor devised, among other things, apparatus, assemblies, components, and methods for holding a fishing device, such as a fishing rod. One exemplary apparatus includes an adjustable rod holder pivotably mounted or coupled to a base structure. The rod holder, which can be strapped or otherwise attached to one or more types of fishing rods or poles, has an adjustable center of gravity and/or an adjustable pivot point. The adjustable center of gravity and/or pivot point allows users to balance the fishing rod at various tip angles, up or down, and thus to position the rod in a way most suitable for the type of desired fish. The exemplary apparatus is particularly suitable as a replacement for the conventional tip-ups used in ice fishing, because it provides advantages of conventional rod &reel fishing with those of conventional tip-up fishing.

Abstract: A musical instrument reed storage assembly including a base piece with a flat surface on each opposite side thereof and with musical instrument reeds with flat surfaces abutting the base piece flat surfaces and with two elastic bands spaced apart and extending over the base pieces and over the reeds for holding the reeds straight and flat on the base piece and with the elastic bands having holes for aeration of the reeds. The base piece has indicia for identifying and sequential use of the reeds and the base piece also has an area which receives pencil or pen writing for identifying the assembly.