Abstract: A bug trap apparatus suited for trapping and killing lanternflies is presented. More specifically, the present invention traps and kills lanternflies, specifically emplacing the present invention in nesting areas, feeding areas, or any other areas where lanternflies congregate. The bug trap apparatus comprises an enclosure, a mounting frame, and at least one capturing element. The at least one capturing element each comprises a trap body, a trap entrance, and a trap reservoir. The at least one capturing element is distributed about the mounting frame. The mounting frame is positioned within the enclosure. The trap entrance and the trap base are positioned terminally opposite to each other along the trap body. The trap reservoir is positioned within the trap body. The trap entrance traverses within the trap reservoir.

Abstract: An automatic duck decoy jerk string device 1 having an enclosure 2, a mounting pole 6, a lockable mount 8 for mounting the enclosure 2 at different heights on the mounting pole 6, an electric motor 10 in the enclosure 2, a battery 12 configured to power the electric motor 10, a speed control 13 to control a rotational speed of a motor drive shaft 16, an elongated slider 20 partially inside the enclosure 2 and partially outside the enclosure 2, the elongated slider 20 moves back-and-forth towards the inside of the enclosure and away from the inside of the enclosure, a gear system 14 connected to the motor drive shaft 16 to reduce the rotational speed of the motor drive shaft 16 and rotate a drive arm 18, and a link arm 28 is rotatably mounted to the drive arm 18 and rotatably mounted to the first slider end 22. A method of using the jerk string device to move duck decoys 48 on a jerk line 38 connected to the elongated slider 20.

Abstract: A line management system for an outrigger structure is provided for guiding outrigger cords through cord passages to maintain an independent longitudinal displacement in order to prevent entanglement. The system includes a plurality of outrigger cords, cord management units, and retention devices. The plurality of cord management units are coupled to the outrigger structure and are longitudinally spaced one from the other along the outrigger structure. Each of the cord management units defines a plurality of transversely offset cord passages respectively guiding predetermined ones of outrigger cords to maintain an independent longitudinal displacement relative to the outrigger structure.

Abstract: A fishing rod has a hollow interior in which is secured a semi-rigid line. The semi-rigid line is secured to a durable rubber band which in turn is secured to an interior base of the fishing rod, adjacent the handle. The opposite end of the semi-rigid line comprises a braided portion having a plastic anchor. A strike on the fishing line is thus transmitted through the fishing rod directly to the handle thereof.

Abstract: A fishing rod according to one embodiment of the invention includes a small-diameter hollow rod body extending in a central axis direction, a large-diameter hollow rod body extending in the central axis direction, and a spigot ferrule inserted in the small-diameter rod body from its rear end and into the large-diameter rod body from its front end to connect the small-diameter rod body and the large-diameter rod body. In the fishing rod, a first inclined surface that extends from an rear end of the small-diameter rod body at an angle of 0.1° to 10.0° with respect to the central axis direction is formed on an inner peripheral surface of the small-diameter rod body.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes a grip tube 2 on a rear side of a reel seat 1 having a cylindrical shape, and the grip tube 2 is hard. The grip tube 2 includes a first grip portion 20 having a large diameter and forming at a front part of the grip tube 2, a second grip portion 22 having a large diameter and forming at a rear part of the grip tube 2, and a small-diameter portion 21 forming at between the first grip portion 20 and the second grip portion 22. A corner portion 23 is formed at between the first grip portion 20 and the small-diameter portion 21. The small-diameter portion 21 has a concave curved shape decreasing in diameter rearward at the front part of the small-diameter portion 21 which adjacent to the corner portion 23.

Abstract: A hand net device that includes a basket that receives and holds an object, a yoke that has a yoke body coupled to the basket, and a handle assembly having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end being adjustably coupled to the yoke body, wherein the yoke body guides the handle assembly between a stow position and an extended position.

Abstract: The device for swatting insects includes a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, a handle portion mounted on the proximal end, and a paddle portion mounted on the distal end. The paddle portion absorbs excess force so that strong swings to strike the insect are less likely to damage the device. The paddle portion includes an elongated frame, a plurality of first flaps, and a plurality of second flaps. The elongated frame has top contact portion and a bottom contact portion. An initial configuration includes the flaps being planar and the top contact portion being furthest apart from the bottom contact portion in preparation to strike. A deformed configuration includes the flaps being bent upward from the frame and the top contact portion and the bottom contact portion closer to each other during the strike on the insect.

Abstract: A pot for catching crabs or fish has a lockable door adapted for unloading crabs or fish from the pot and a locking mechanism operable for locking and unlocking the door. The crab or fish pot has a frame structure defining a shape of the pot; a number of mesh panels attached to the frame structure; and at least one entrance for crabs or fish to enter the pot.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising at least two wires having a first end and a second end, wherein a first portion of the at least two wires are intertwined with one another, and wherein a predetermined distance from the first end a first bend is made and distal to the first bend, a second bend is made, and predetermined distance from the second bend a second portion of the at least two wires are untwined and a loop is formed at the second end of each of the at least two wires, a head molded around a portion of the first end of the at least two wires, a hook affixed to the head, and at least one spinner rotatably attached to the loop at the second end of each of the at least two wires, wherein the spinner is able to freely oscillate and vibrate.

Abstract: A fish catching device includes a modular frame member having a buoyant device secured to a first side of the frame member and the second side of the frame member is capable of being secured to a watercraft. The frame member incorporates a plurality of apertures. A plurality of one-way doors is provided, each hingedly secured to the frame and cover an individual aperture. The device is configured to rest above a surface of water permitting a fish to jump through any of the doors thereby causing the fish to slow its trajectory and direct it to enter the watercraft.

Abstract: An animal live trap assembly includes a housing that has an entry way extending therein. The housing is positionable in an area known to be occupied by small animals such that the entry way is accessible to the small animals. A door is hingedly coupled to the housing and the door is positionable between an open position or a closed position for alternatively opening or closing the entry way. A plate is hingedly positioned within the housing and the small animal stands on the plate when the small animal enters the housing. A release is movably coupled to the door for retaining the door in the open position. The release is urged into an unlocking position when the small animal stands on the plate thereby facilitating the door to be positioned in the closed position to trap the small animal in the housing.

Abstract: A harvesting device particularly suited for harvesting artemia cysts. The invention in its various embodiments comprises a frame and a net coupled to the frame. The frame can include a front support frame, a rear support frame and a sledding frame. A net having a first end and a second end can be secured to the front and rear support frames respectively. In certain embodiments, the net has an aspect ratio or 4:1. One or more skids can be coupled to the frame. In certain embodiments, the skids are coupled to the sledding frame. In yet other embodiments, the skids are coupled to the sledding frame at substantially the joining of the front support frame and the sledding frame. The second end of the net can be attached to a conduit in communication with a harvest vessel by a coupling. The harvest vessel can include one or more dewatering stations in communication with the conduit.

Abstract: A grip for fishing rod and a fishing rod including the grip that is disposed at a rear end portion of a fishing rod body of an elongated rod shape are disclosed. The grip includes a core body having a cylindrical shape of a predetermined thickness, and a tail end body. The core body is configured to be fitted onto an outside of a core having a cylindrical shape at the rear end portion of the fishing rod body 11. The tail end body is configured to cover a rear end opening of the core body. The core body and the tail end body are integral. The core body has a peripheral wall that has a void portion along a grip axis direction.

Abstract: An insect zapper gun is capable of killing a target insect at a distance from the user. The zapper gun incudes an electrifiable projectile fired from a handheld base. When the projectile comes into contact with the target insect, an electric charge on the projectile is transmitted to the insect rendering the insect deceased.

Abstract: A fishing gaff hook including a rotatable eyelet.

Abstract: An animal trapping device with a base length separating first and second ends of the base, a wire mesh cage assembly operably configured to surround the base and defining a base opening and a width, wherein the base is selectively, freely, and removably disposed within the base opening. The device also includes one or two opposing mesh entrances with a second free end elevated above an upper surface of the base and defining an exit aperture. The first and second wire mesh entrances, the wire mesh cage assembly, and the upper surface of the base defining an animal retention zone and the exit apertures of the first and second wire mesh entrances facing one another and at least partially aligned with one another.

Abstract: A fish hook assembly that includes a substantially hemispherical or polyhedron head with an eye and a weed guard extending from the head. A round bead is in physical contact with at least the weed guard so that underwater obstructions that would normally get snagged on the eye and/or weed guard will roll away over the bead.

Abstract: A method of attaching an artificial wing assembly to be used with a bait fish and/or lures to resemble flying fish bait. A pair of contoured natural looking synthetic wings are attached to a bait fish or lure by a skewer impaled through a portion of the bait or lure. A bait attachment saddle extends between the wings, each wing having a guide and access sleeve for positionally guiding and placement of the attachment skewer there through.

Abstract: A retrofit propulsion apparatus attaches to an avian decoy to provide both propulsion and steering to the decoy under remote control by the user. The retrofit propulsion apparatus attaches to decoys with different keel geometries without the need to modify the retrofit propulsion apparatus for each decoy keel geometry. The apparatus includes a housing that contains electrical circuitry with control circuitry that couples to inboard water propulsion devices to provide thrust and steering to the decoy. A housing cover sealably attaches to the housing to seal the housing. The housing cover includes a slot that receives a vertical member of a decoy keel. The housing includes an angled channel that receives both a decoy with a decoy bottom member with vertical spaced apart sides and a decoy with a decoy bottom member with angled sides.