Abstract: A gig comprises a shaft; a spear head assembly comprising: a spear shaft; one or more spear prongs located at a first end of the spear shaft; and a ring, wherein the ring is secured to the spear shaft; and a stringer, wherein the stringer is removably or slidably connected to the ring. There can be more than one spear head assembly that can be used to spear more than one fish. Each of the spear head assemblies can be connected to the stringer via the rings whereby the fish can remain in the water until such time as it is desired to remove the fish. At that point, a person can simply draw the stringer towards them in order to retrieve the fish.

Abstract: A carrying strap (1) having a strap band (2) and at least one fastening device (4) for fastening a portable object (10), such as a camera, for example. At least one first rapid closure element (5) is fastened to the strap band (2), said element being a constituent part of a rapid closure mechanism which comprises the first (5) and a corresponding second rapid closure element (6). The first rapid closure element (5) can be released from the corresponding second rapid closure element (6) along a first direction (X) from a locking position, in which the second rapid closure element (6) is locked with the first rapid closure element (5), and can be brought into the locking position along a second direction (Y).

Abstract: A stringer assembly for the safe storage of fish caught by a fisherman includes a stringer line having a needle, a floatation device, and a holder. The stringer assembly is configured to prevent the pushing of slack in the line in a manner to dislodge the stringer line. Additionally, the stringer line is secured without clamping or tying of the stringer line. The holder is releasably coupled to a water vessel through an attachment device configured to prevent twisting of the stringer line. The needle is inserted into a portion of the holder and the stringer line is routed under a flange of the holder in a manner that binds or wedges the stringer line to the holder and prevents removal of the needle from within the holder. Because no fasteners are needed, a fisherman is capable of operating the assembly with a single hand.

Abstract: A fastener with one or more movable locking continuous or discontinuous (c-shaped) bands in a drawstring of sweatpants. The body of the fastener is made out of a material, such as highly dense polyurethane foam, that is strong, yet flexible, or of a rigid plastic, that is strong, yet flexible. The drawstring to be fastened passes through one or more gripping and/or locking holes in the fastener body. When the shoelace is passed through the gripping and/or locking holes, the dense polyurethane foam grips the lace tightly. The free ends are pulled through one or more peripheral slits extending towards, but not all the way to, the gripping and/or locking holes and then bent against the upper outer surface of the disk and locked in place in the respective one or more peripheral locking slits. Flexible and/or rigid bands encircling over the fastener drawstrings further secure the drawstrings in a locked position.

Abstract: Shed antlers are attached for display to a mount comprising an elongate bar that may be mounted to a wall. The bar includes plural attachment nodes and flexible tethers are connected to the attachment nodes. In a preferred embodiment the attachment nodes are defined by a sinusoidal rod that is attached to the elongate bar to define adjacent openings to which the tethers are connected. Shed antlers are attached to the tethers for display.

Abstract: A fish stringer. The device comprises a rope with a spear on one end and a tie-off loop on the other end. A tubular casing is included for sheathing the spear in a safety position when not in use. The locking assembly includes a J-shaped slot in the side of the casing that receives a knob on the side of the spear. A biasing member, such as a spring inside the casing urges the spear into the locked position to prevent accidental removal of the spear from the casing. After the first caught fish is speared, the spear is threaded through the tie-off loop. There is no need to tie off the rest of the fish in the string, making the stringing of the rest of the caught fish faster and easier.

Abstract: A winder may include a body, a spindle, and a manually actuated winding mechanism. The spindle may be coupled to the body and constructed and arranged to be rotatable with respect to the body and to be removably coupled to at least one spool. The manually actuated winding mechanism may be coupled to the spindle and constructed and arranged to rotate the spindle and the at least one spool.

Abstract: An outdoor pull device comprising a handle; at least two through holes through the handle, the through holes running substantially parallel to each other; one or more cords traveling through at least two through holes of the at least two through holes of the pull device, wherein the one or more cords affixes to the handle at each through hole such that the integrated handle and one or more cords create at least one loop; and at least two fastening mechanisms on the cord to prevent the cord from exiting the handle, wherein the at least two through holes each have at least two distinct diameters in the handle, wherein the first diameter is sufficient to allow both the one or more cords and the affixed fastening mechanisms into the handle, and wherein the second diameter is sufficient to allow the one or more cords through the handle, but not the affixed fastening mechanisms.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous fish retaining and transporting devices or assemblies (e.g., fish stringers), and related methods of use. More particularly, the present disclosure provides advantageous fish retaining and transporting devices or assemblies having a handle member (e.g., elongated member), and related methods of use. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for a fish retaining and transporting assembly including an handle member (e.g., elongated member) extending from a first end to a second end, and a stringer member extending from a first terminal end to a second terminal end, the first terminal end of the stringer member mounted with respect to and proximal to the first end of the handle member and the second terminal end of the stringer member mounted with respect to and proximal to the second end of the handle member.

Abstract: A spring-loaded receptacle designed to accept and reversibly link a stringer spike to an angler or watercraft to collect and combine fish. The sheath is a dual lumen device comprised of an outer tubular shell, a vertically movable, hollow inner stem, and a helical spring about the lower portion of the inner stem. The inner stem manifests three holes drilled at 120 degrees from one another and beads placed in these holes for engaging and securing the spike. A conically shaped bead deflector skirts the inner stem, surrounds the bead system, and exhibits a widening circumference as it descends into the outer shell. Spike insertion is accomplished by depressing the stem, compressing the spring, and allowing bead movement downward and outward away from the sheath center. The beads grip the spike when the stem is released, the spring expands, and the beads move into the bead deflector's tapered angle.

Abstract: A fish stringer system includes multiple stringers of multiple lengths. Each stringer has an outer diameter with a reduced diameter portion. Each snap assembly includes a slider that includes a gap for receiving the reduced diameter portion of the stringer, wherein the slider has an inside dimension that allows the slider to slide over the outer diameter of the stringer. Each snap assembly includes a swivel coupled to the slider, and a snap coupled to the swivel. The sliders may be different colors, any of which can be glow-in-the-dark, and the snaps may be different sizes. The stringer system provides a way to easily put fish on a stringer regardless of where the fisherman is located.

Abstract: A game carrier to aid a hunter in securing and transporting game. The carrier includes a housing and a gate. The housing has a first arm portion, a second arm portion parallel to and spaced a width apart from the first arm portion, a top arcuate portion connecting the first arm portion to the second arm portion, and a bottom arcuate portion disposed opposite the top arcuate portion and connecting the first arm portion to the second arm portion. The first arm portion defines an opening along its length. The gate is hinged on the first arm portion at a first end of the opening and moveable between a closed position and an open position. A length of the opening and the width between the first and second arm portions each accommodate the neck thickness of an article of game.

Abstract: The present invention is a culling device that comprises a cable element, a retainer element and a floating element. When in use, the device is attached to a fish by way of the retainer element, which may be a clip, hook or other suitable element. The cable element is the link between the retainer element and the floating element. The floating element provides buoyancy to the device as a whole, and serves the purpose of indicating the weight of the fish to which the device is attached. The present invention further comprises a kit, the kit potentially including a plurality of devices, a scale, or some combination thereof. The present invention further comprises a method of using a device or kit. The present invention further comprises embodiments where a device disclosed herein is used on an animal other than a fish.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for carrying a turkey. An embodiment may include an elongated body member that is attached to a clip that may engage a belt. Further, the body member may include a shoulder support as well as a plurality of turkey-leg-engagement loops suited to engage and support a pair of turkey legs. In this manner, the turkey carrier may provide the securing force with the engagement loops that were once provided by the person's clenched fists.

Abstract: A tether is secured to the game animal animal's head via a snaring loop (3a) at the base of the skull with a constraining loop around the animal's snout. Said tether is attached to the rear base of a harness (1a,b,c,d/2a,b,c,d,e,) which is secured to the hunter's upper body. The harness will accommodate a variety of wearer sizes through the use of an adjustable strap (1f). The distance between the dragger and the object being dragged can be adjusted by lengthening or shortening the drag strap using a friction buckle affixed to the base of the harness (2h).

Abstract: The present invention is a culling device that comprises a cable element, a retainer element and a floating element. When in use, the device is attached to a fish by way of the retainer element, which may be a clip, hook or other suitable element. The cable element is the link between the retainer element and the floating element. The floating element provides buoyancy to the device as a whole, and serves the purpose of indicating the weight of the fish to which the device is attached. The present invention further comprises a kit, the kit potentially including a plurality of devices, a scale, or some combination thereof. The present invention further comprises a method of using a device or kit. The present invention further comprises embodiments where a device disclosed herein is used on an animal other than a fish.

Abstract: A culling buoy holder that includes multiple tubes laid side by side in a parallel fashion and affixed to a mounting structure or to each other. The tubes are sized in length and diameter such that a culling buoy may be inserted down through the bore of a tube, with a float first orientation, until the float dangles below the lower open end of the tube. Further, while tube bore sizes are large enough to permit the passing of a buoy float, they are small enough that the clipping apparatus comprising the opposite end of the buoy cannot pass. Advantageously, each buoy, once inserted through an individual tube of the buoy holder, is effectively separated from other buoys as it securely hangs in its individual tube.

Abstract: A fishing stringer is structured with multiple fishing related tools integrated into a tether and an elongated member of the stringer. Specifically, the elongated member acts as a standard retention bar, while also providing a hook disgorger tool at a first end, and a fishing line cutting tool at a second end. Similarly, the tether acts as a normal stringer' tether, while also incorporating a measuring capability along a substantial length of the tether. Once the tether and stringer are deployed, each of the integrated tools, including the line cutter, the disgorger, and the measuring tape, are also thereby fully available for convenient and immediate use—without any risk of being dropped and lost. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope and meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A fish stringing device which includes a spring loaded connector designed to simultaneously releaseably couple and sheath a rod used to string fish upon a cord. The spring loaded connector includes a rod receptacle inside a helical spring fixed within a tubular shaft housing. The helical spring is formed with a securing member projecting away and across a chord distance at one end of the helical spring. The securing member is slideably coupled to the rod receptacle by a slot diagonally formed in a wall of the rod receptacle. The rod has a groove formed about its circumference at a predetermined distance from a conical end of the rod. The groove releasably couples with the securing member to provide a quick connection by simply inserting and sheathing the conical end of the rod into rod receptacle. Quick disconnection and unsheathing of the rod requires pressing the spring loaded connector to compress the spring which in turn causes the securing member to disengage from the groove and retract along the slot.

Abstract: A carrying strap for game birds or animals includes a strip of thin, flexible material for passing over a person's shoulder. At each end of the strip of thin, flexible material is a cord having both ends secured to that end of the strip. The length of each cord is sufficient for forming a lark's head knot for holding the neck or extremity of one or more game birds or animals.

Abstract: A stringer for small, medium sized and large fish which includes a cotton stringer rope about twelve feet long. One end of the rope is secured to the fisherman's boat and the stringer tossed overboard. The end of the stringer in the water is securely joined to a small ring forming the upper end of a braided steel wire about eight inches long. A small ring also forms the lower end of the steel wire. A stainless steel pin connects the middle of a U shaped channel having two small holes near its opposite edges to the small ring forming the lower end of the steel wire. The pin is secured in place by a stainless steel rivet on each end of the pin.

Abstract: An apparatus for the purpose of securing fish after catch with a tip with cord attachment positioned for the purpose of allowing piercing and or passage through fish lip or gill while subsequently forbidding the tip to come back through the passage without assistance of user. In the preferred embodiment the cord is attached to a rigid tip in any other position than either extreme end. This unique positioning of fixation of cord to tip allows tip, after passed through narrow opening in fish, to be prevented to reverse passage through opening, unless assisted, thereby retaining fish on stringer from the moment loaded. The preferred embodiment also allows user to load fish without ever having to remove stringer from fixed anchor position thereby preventing loss of entire stringer. In addition, the preferred embodiment allows user easy access to tip thereby user may load fish with a one hand operation.

Abstract: A stringer for small, medium sized and large fish which includes a cotton stringer rope about twelve feet long. One end of the rope is secured to the fisherman's boat and the stringer tossed overboard. The end of the stringer in the water is securely joined to a small ring forming the upper end of a braided steel wire about eight inches long. A small ring also forms the lower end of the steel wire. A stainless steel pin connects the middle of a U shaped channel having two small holes near its opposite edges to the small ring forming the lower end of the steel wire The pin is secured in place by a stainless steel rivet on each end of the pin.

Abstract: A turkey beard display device including a beard retainer and a casing. The beard retainer is a shaft having a ring or other fixture at one end of the shaft adapted for receiving a hook, and a pointed tip end having an engaging member at the other end of the shaft. The shaft has a radial flange extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the shaft between the fixture and the shaft. One form of the casing includes the brass or brass plated hull of a shotgun shell, the shot, powder and primer having been removed. A method of mounting a turkey beard on the display device includes the steps of removing the beard from the turkey carcass including a fleshy plug, treating the fleshy plug in a preservative, placing the fleshy plug into the casing, inserting the barbed tip end through the primer pocket hole in the casing and impaling the barb in the fleshy plug, seating the flange in the hole, and drying the beard.

Abstract: A fish stringer is provided with a circular frame, made of cast aluminum, approximately six inches in diameter, that forms the main component of the invention. A round, center handle provides a comfortable, easy way to carry the invention along with the catch of fish. A series of eight chain and hook assemblies with swivel joints, are evenly spaced around the perimeter of the frame and are made of brass and stainless steel. The spacing provides a means to separate the fish while they are stored in the water or being carried. A vinyl coated chain, approximately six feet in length, is attached to the main frame, and is provided with a clasp and swivel joint, to allow the invention to be attached to the side of a boat or dock. The long chain assures the fish will be kept in the water even during rough or choppy conditions, and is red in color for easy locating.

Abstract: A receptacle compression system includes a receptacle enclosing an internal volume. The receptacle includes the bottom panel having first and second opposite ends and first and second opposite sides and a top panel opposite the bottom panel. The top panel includes an opening therethrough. The receptacle further includes first and second side panels coupled to the first and second sides of the bottom panel, respectively, and extending towards the top panel. The first and second side panels each have a rigid perimeter extending from the bottom panel. The receptacle compression system further includes first and second compression straps. The first compression strap is connected to one of the first side panel and the second side panel and is configured to extend across the opening so as to be connected to the other of the first side panel and the second side panel.

Abstract: A fish stringer for use in tournament fishing is provided having a weight indicator attached thereto which can be manually adjusted to indicate the weight of the fish attached to the stringer. A clip attached through the fish's gill and thereby fastens the fish to a suitable cord which attaches to a floating weight indicating device. The weight indicating device contains a number of disks bearing numbers which may be manually rotated to create a display of the weight of the fish. This device floats on the surface of the water and thereby allows a fisherman to efficiently locate the lightest fish held in his live well.

Abstract: A garment and landing net combination for use by fishers to withdraw fish from a body of water. The combination comprises a garment, a landing net, and mating fastener halves. One of the halves is attached to the garment and the other is attached to the landing net so the net may be releasably fastened to the garment by engaging the one half with the other. The fastener halves are sized and arranged on the garment and the landing net to permit the landing net to be fastened to the garment in a plurality of orientations and positions. The landing net has a flexible mesh material portion sized for retaining the fish, a frame surrounding the mesh material portion, and a handle extending outward from the frame.

Abstract: A fish stringer apparatus, in combination with a fish stringer cord, has a substantially semi-hemispheric leg. There is a first end and a second end on the substantially semi-hemispheric leg. A hinge mechanism is attached to the first end. The hinge mechanism has a hinge base and there is a first stop and a second stop on the hinge base. There is a latch bar that has a hinge end and a latch end. The latch bar is hingedly connected to the hinge mechanism at the hinge end of the latch bar. A latch mechanism attached to the second end of the semi-hemispheric leg. The latch bar is releasingly placed in the latch mechanism. The latch bar abuts the second stop causing the latch end of the latch bar to stop below the entrance to the latch mechanism. This causes the latch bar to be bent above the entrance to the latch mechanism in order to springingly bias the latch end of the latch bar down into the latch mechanism by way of the entrance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fish stringer for underwater maintenance of live captured fish, the fish stringer comprising, in combination: a buoyant element having a generally oblong shape and ballast in its underside, a towing line secured at one end thereof to the buoyant element and to be releasably secured at the opposite end to a watercraft, an angler or a fixed object, a fish stringing line secured at one end thereof to the buoyant element and having a needle element at the other end thereof for threading the fish stringing line through the gills and mouth of captured fish, the fish stringing line extending generally underwater below the buoyant element, and an adjustment structure for adjusting the operational length of the fish stringing line.

Abstract: The invention is a hunter's personal safety game pack and method of making it. The game pack is especially designed for the wild turkey, with a bloodproof bottom pouch, a No-See-Um mesh drawstring bag top, and a shoulder harness. The wild turkey is a large bulky bird, weighing approximately 10 kilograms. It is cumbersome and messy, a burden to carry without a game pack. Carrying a wild turkey using one hand in the traditional over-shoulder position puts the hunter in a very dangerous situation. Carrying his gun with one hand is not recommended for safe gun handling; the exposed turkey on his back invites other hunters to shoot at the turkey and possibly shoot the otherwise successful turkey hunter in the back or head. Perhaps even more important, Lyme ticks may be transferred from turkey to hunter, with risk of the disabling and sometimes fatal Lyme disease. The taken turkey must cool quickly to avoid spoilage. The No-See-Um mesh top permits cooling ventilation without permitting any ticks to pass.

Abstract: A twist free fish stringer having a removeable end stop. A flexible length of cording includes a crimp coupled threading needle, a crimp coupled swivel assembly and one or more bored stop sleeves. A flanged end stop includes a spacer portion and through bore and is slidably retained along the cord to a selected stop sleeve via a hairpin clip which is tethered to the end stop. Alternative end stops and belt or wader mounted stringer retainers are also disclosed.

Abstract: The instant invention consists of a piece of heavy string eighteen or so inches long that is looped about itself, tied at one end of the loop and then subjected to a threading of both sides of the loop through a plurality of compressible, movable small cord locks before the tying of another intermediate knot serving thereby to create a sub-loop between two knots between which is a plurality of compressible, movable small cord locks. It moreover consists of another compressible, movable small cord lock through which both sides of the portion of the looped heavy string beyond the intermediate knot are threaded prior to the tying of the final knot at the other end of the initial heavy string loop to create a second sub-loop and complete assembly of the invention.

Abstract: A fish-stringer handle has a D-shape with a channel around it for winding string to be unwound as needed for stringing fish. Finger grooves at an inside periphery of a leg of the D-shape provide comfortable handling. A needle orifice is provided for attaching the string with a fish-stringer needle. Wood or other light and floatable material can be used for construction. A string keeper can be attached to keep the string in the middle of the handle for distributing weight of fish on a string evenly across a hand of a user.

Abstract: A transportable load supporting structure such as a fish stringer having an essentially vertical carrier arm provided with attachment structure and a receiver arm, preferably having a blunted receiver end, and which is upwardly canted with respect to, crossing, and being partially twisted about said carrier arm at an openable junction area. A depending load-supporting receiver loop integrally connects said arms. A load such a fish is received by said receiver arm and descends under the force of gravity toward and opens said junction area, twisting about said junction area, to descend onto said receiver loop to be supported thereby at essentially the bottom thereof.

Abstract: Fish stringers, particularly a resilient longitudinally extending stringer arm. An upper hand-gripping end of the stringer arm may be adjustably secured to the fisherman's belt or waders. The lower, free end of the stringer arm spears hooked fish. A pivoted carrying arm is secured to the upper end of the stringer arm and extends outwardly so as to define an alternate hand-gripping portion and inwardly to encircle and releasably engage the free end of the stringer arm. The stringer arm is characterized by its ability to adjustably support a load of fish in the desired juxtaposition with the fisherman's thigh and upon release may be carried in a horizontal mode by a hand-gripping portion defined in the pivoted carrying arm.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool lanyard specifically designed to aid the fly fisherman in his sport. The tool lanyard is assembled with a cable or on a monofilament line under tension such that the snap swivels, beads and tubing that are under compression result in an assembly in which the snap swivels stand out from the lanyard and the resultant friction keeps the snap swivels from moving around at will so that all items attached are well spaced and stay where they are positioned.

Abstract: A mechanical retaining device, for a stringer assembly, having various base configurations which adapt to a number of angling situations. The retaining device includes a housing (12) containing a plunger (10) and a spring (38). A stringer rod relief (22) in a stringer rod (20), engaged by plunger (10), secures the stringer assembly in the retaining device.

Abstract: A device attachable to a person's belt to partially support the weight of a flexible cable (or cables) extending between a welding machine and a welding tool (torch or electrode holder) held in the persons's hand. Most of the cable weight is transferred from the person's hand to his belt, thereby enabling him to more efficiently perform the welding operation, with greater assurance of good welds, and with lesser physical strain on the person's hand and arm.

Abstract: The invention provides a simple fish stringer having a reclosable fastener. The invention enables persons fishing to conveniently store freshly caught fish while keeping them alive in the water, and facilitates carrying them later. The stringer involves a rod of spring metal having two ends, formed so as to define a generally triangular shape, the ends being fastenable to each other to close the triangle. Preferably, the triangular shape is defined by a first leg, leading to an integral second leg, leading in turn to an integral third leg, the first and second legs and the second and third legs being at angles of generally less than about 45 degrees with respect to each other. Preferably, the ends are fastenable to each other by virtue of a catch formed in one end, preferably the free end of the first leg, the other end preferably being pointed. The spring metal acts to urge the first leg away from the second leg against the end of the third leg to engage the catch.

Abstract: A fish stringer apparatus (10) including a first elongated cable member (13) having one end (14) fixedly secured and the other end (15) releasably secured to a capture member (17) to form a separable stringer loop and, a second elongated cable member (30) secured on one end (32) to the capture member (17) and provided on its other end (34) with a rigid rod element (33) that will penetratingly engage the bank (301) of a body of water (300).

Abstract: A combination fish stringer and retainer is adapted for attachment to a fisherman's belt for accommodating fishing activities such as wade fishing, inflatable tube fishing and fishing while scuba diving. The fish stringer and retainer combination includes a retainer bracket having a pair of laterally spaced arms which define a guide slot for receiving a spear point attached to a flexible stringer cord. The latch arms have projecting shoulder portions which restrict the entrance to the guide slot. Upon insertion of the spear shaft, the latch arms deflect, thereby permitting it to pass. The spear shaft can be released with one hand by simultaneously pulling upwardly on the shaft while pushing downwardly on the deflectable latch arms. The retainer bracket includes a spring clip which can be attached to a fisherman's belt, whereby the stringer and catch will trail along behind the fisherman as the fisherman moves from place to place.

Abstract: A fish stringer 10 is provided including a stringing needle 12 and a cord 20 coupled to the needle. A stop 22 is slidably coupled on the cord to rest adjacent a clip 26. The clip 26 is coupled to the cord 20 and can be selectively fastened and released to permit fish to be coupled onto and released from the cord.

Abstract: A fish string system comprising two assemblies, a fish stringing assembly, and an attachment assembly. The fish stringing assembly can be coupled or uncoupled with respect to the attachment assembly with one hand for checking the condition of the caught fish while allowing the fisherman to continue to operate the fishing rod with the other hand.

Abstract: An elongate flexible cable defines an adjustable loop in one end and slidably carries a hook thereon for releasable positioning to provide a harness for a fish to fasten a fish's head to its tail to prevent flopping and thrashing. A fixed loop in one cable end has the cable passed through it to form the slidable loop to attach to a fish's tail. The slidably mounted hook is connected to the cable by a hole defined in an "L" shaped bracket to provide adjustably releasable positioning that is maintained by tensive forces on the bracket that cause canting.

Abstract: A fish stringer is detachably connected to a belt clip and intended to be suspended from the waist in shallow water for example. The belt clip has a socket including one or more detent(s) therein for retaining the shank of the stringer. The upper end of the stringer shank has an upset portion thereon in order to retain the shank within the socket. A clamp removably unites the shank to a length of string on one end of which is a hoop member. The shank of the stringer is adapted to be removed from the belt clip and to be replaced thereon by the use of one hand of the wearer.

Abstract: A fish stringer and bracket assembly wherein the stringer has a loop on the end upon which a first fish may be mounted and the stringer also has one or more enlarged diameter portions such that the enlarged diameter portion of the stringer can be received in a bracket which will not allow the enlarged portion to pass through so as to lock the stringer to a boat or other device. The one end of the stringer has a pointed metal spike attached which makes easy to pass the stringer through the gills of a fish. The bracket may be attached to a boat or other device with the screws or, alternatively, may be attached to the boat with a peel-off double-sided adhesive or other form of an adhesive. The stringer may be quickly and easily removed from the bracket when in use.

Abstract: A fish stringer assembly comprising a hollow closed housing having at least one open end for slidably receiving a spear member therein, a locking pin extends transversely across the housing for releasable engagement with the spear member in one relative position of the spear within the housing for locking the spear therein for providing a "safety" position for the spear when not in use, guide pin or guide pins extend transversely across the interior of the housing for facilitating insertion of and withdrawal of the spear from the interior of housing, the spear being provided with a point at the outer end thereof for piercing a fish in order to secure the fish to the fish stringer assembly, and a string or cord secures the spear to the housing and receives the fish from the spear for supporting the fish from the housing, the locking pin may be easily released from the locking engagement with the spear member by the use of a single hand of the user of the device thus facilitating the fish stringing operation.

Abstract: A sail line stopper is provided for controlling the rate of movement of a sailing line prior to or subsequent to the locking of a line in a fixed position. The sail sheet stopper has a base with a channel formed therethrough. A plurality of closely spaced links are mounted for pivotal movement in the base and each of the links has an opening with the line openings forming a channel through which the line to be controlled is positioned. A handle is coupled to the links for controlling the pivotal movement of the links in the base. In a first position the handle aligns the openings allowing the line to move freely through the channel, and in a second position the openings are out of alignment thereby restricting the size of the channel through which the line moves to lock the line in the channel.