Abstract: An apparatus for fishing-hook retention and storage is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a planar sheet of silicone rubber. A plurality of retention sites may be formed in the planar sheet. The plurality of retention sites may be arranged in a plurality of rows. Each row of the plurality of rows may include two or more retention sites. Each retention may include a slit formed in the planar sheet and provide a location for securing an artificial fly, fishing lure, or the like.

Abstract: A method for forming a system for securing items such as fishing hooks is disclosed. The method may include molding an elastomeric material to include a slit therein. Once formed, the elastomeric material may be compressed across the slit in order to reduce the width of the slit. While held in a compressed state, an item such as a fishing hook may be inserted into the slit. The compression may enable the slit to securely grip the item.

Abstract: A method for forming a fishing-hook-retention system is disclosed. The method may include molding a sheet of silicone rubber to include at least one indentation. The at least one indentation may extend at least partially through a thickness of the sheet of silicone rubber. After the molding, at least one slit may be cut into the sheet of silicone rubber. The at least one slit may have one end terminating in the at least one indentation. Thereafter, the sheet of silicone rubber may be used to retain and storing one or more fishing hooks. This may be accomplished by placing at least a portion of a fishing hook within the at least one slit. The sheet silicone rubber may therefore grip the fishing hook and prevent it from falling out of the at least one slit.