Abstract: An animal decoy comprising a coil spring, where the coil spring is shaped to resemble at least a portion of a body of an animal, and an exterior fabric layer over at least a portion of the coil spring. The compressible coil spring inside the body is configured to expand to press the material into a shape of an animal torso when released and can be compressed to a generally flat position. The coil spring extends from a solid front end of a decoy to a solid rear end of the decoy. The decoy also comprises removable antlers and tail. The decoy also comprises positionable ears that can be manipulated by a user.

Abstract: An improved dredge rigging device for use in fishing to mimic a school of fish. The dredge rigging device is preferably formed from three rod members having a V-shaped central portion with two arms extending therefrom. The rod members are 17-4PH martensitic stainless steel and precipitation hardened to a max hardness of about 46RD and an annealed hardness of about 32RC. The central portions of each rod member are secured within a compressed lead junction member. The V-shaped central portions allowing the rod members to be equally spaced apart allowing an improved dredging device that is inexpensive to manufacture yet highly resistant to fatigue and corrosion. Each arm is available for securing artificial lures thereto with a conventional crimp.

Abstract: A live bait pen having a porous housing having top end and a bottom end and an interior defined therein, a fence framework to contain live bait therein, a central axial member fixed centrally within the porous housing; a movable container surface disposed within the housing and mounted to a central collar, the collar extending upward from the movable container surface and slidably receiving the same wherein the container surface moves with the collar and limits travel of the container surface a sufficient predetermined distance to be maintained in a predetermined retention zone, a line extending into the pen a sufficient length to permit the movable container surface to extend to the bottom end, and an openable lid operably disposed on the top end of the side framework portion to provide easy insertion and removal of bait to and from the pen.

Abstract: One object is to provide a fishing rod in which stability in securing a fitting is achieved. The fishing rod includes a molded rod section having a surface and the fitting placed on the surface, the fitting having a securing portion and being secured to the surface with a sheet member made of a thermosetting resin that is wound on the securing portion and heat-cured. The sheet member includes a first sheet member and a second sheet member made of thermosetting resins, the first sheet member being placed or wound on the rod section, the second sheet member being wound over the first sheet member and the securing portion placed on the first sheet member. The thermosetting resins of the first sheet member and the second sheet member have different curing temperatures from each other.

Abstract: A device for capturing insects can include a handle and a head fastened to one end of the handle. The head can include a holder intended to contain a pack of adhesive sheets suitable for holding an insect and a frame that matches the holder and has at least one rim intended to cover part of the pack of adhesive sheets. The rim can be configured so as to constitute a predetermined tear-away zone on the pack of adhesive sheets, so that each adhesive sheet from the pack of adhesive sheets can be peeled apart from each other without multiple sheets being removed together. The frame can define a cavity adjacent to one adhesive face of the pack of adhesive sheets so that insects present in the cavity adhere to the adhesive sheet.

Abstract: A vented, waterproof container is disclosed. The container may include a base and a cover. The cover may pivotably engage the base and pivot with respect to the base through a range of motion. The range of motion may include a closed position wherein the cover and base cooperate to form an enclosure. One or more apertures may pass through at least one of the base and the cover. At least one membrane may cover the one or more apertures. The at least one membrane may be permeable to water vapor and impermeable to liquid water. Accordingly, the at least one membrane may block liquid water from entering the container through the one or more apertures yet permit water vapor to escape the container through the one or more apertures.

Abstract: A fishing lure device for use with a fishing line having a blocking portion includes a lure component with an inner passage through which the blocking portion can pass. A lure connector which is connectable to the lure component has a central passage sized for preventing the blocking portion from passing through it. When the connector is connected to the lure component at one end thereof, with a fishing line extending through the passages with the blocking portion being disposed on a part of the fishing line passing out of opposite end of the lure component, the connector is detachable from the lure component and the lure component is removable from the line by passing the blocking portion through the lure component. The invention also extends to a fishing lure assembly, a method of disassembling a fishing lure device from a fishing line, and a fishing lure device kit.

Abstract: A lure includes a body, a sinker moving space running in a front and back direction inside the body, a pair of rails provided in the sinker moving space, running in the front and back direction, a sinker housed in the sinker moving space, and a support projecting in a left and right direction of the sinker, the sinker being movable on the pair of rails with the support in the front and back direction, and the pair of rails each including a first rail section positioned in a rear side of the sinker moving space, and a second rail section positioned in a front side of the sinker moving space, having a rear end positioned below a front end of the first rail section, wherein a stopper capable of stopping the sinker is provided between the first rail section and the second rail section.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, there is provided a fishing line guide including a ring portion through which a fishing line passes and an attachment foot extending from the ring portion and attached to a fishing rod. The attachment foot may have stepped portions each formed on each of two side portions in a cross section of the attachment foot in a width direction of the attachment foot orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the attachment foot.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a solid body having a front head portion, a rear tail portion, a top back portion and a bottom belly portion. The fishing lure also includes a cavity recessed within the solid body and having a bottom opening at a location extending between and intermediately of the bottom belly portion and rear tail portion. The fishing lure further includes a magnetic holder disposed in the cavity and assembled relative thereto to provide a channel of diametrically magnetized configuration for receiving and releasably retaining a shank portion of a metal hook coupled at an end to the bottom belly portion and extending within the channel so as to displace a point on an opposite end of the metal hook downwardly and forwardly away from the cavity and thereby in a stinger position relative to the solid body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly for trolling with multiple fishing lines, and in particular to an assembly allowing the multiple fishing poles to rotate simultaneously. The assembly has a rail having a channel and that can be affixed to the side of a boat. One or more units can be secured to the rail. Each unit has a base that can be secured to the channel, a swivel, a platform and a rod holder. An actuator can be pivotally secured to the rail and to an actuator arm secured to the back end of the platform of the adjacent unit. Extension and retraction of the actuator makes the platform and rod holder swivel relative to the base. Tie rods are used between adjacent units so that each unit swivels in unison with each other. Two parallel tie rods are used when three units are present.

Abstract: An animal trap is provided that includes a plurality of posts and a net structure. The net structure is attached to the posts. The net structure has a width that extends between an upper lateral edge and a lower lateral edge, a first length that extends between a first lengthwise end and a second lengthwise end at the upper lateral edge, and a second length that extends between the first and second lengthwise ends at the lower lateral edge. The net structure includes a net and an upper cord. The upper cord is attached to the net. The net structure is configurable in a set configuration having an interior trap region. In the set configuration, the net structure has a first circumference at the upper lateral edge and a second circumference at the lower lateral edge. The first circumference is greater than the second circumference.

Abstract: A spring-loaded fishing pole holder and method of operation retains a fishing pole in a fishing position by a tension-adjustable, interchangeable spring, and upon mechanical detection of the fish taking the bait, a trigger subassembly triggers the fishing rod to automatically articulate upward to a hooked position using the tension load applied by the spring; whereby the fishing pole may then be removed from the device to manually reel in the fish. A height adjustable stand mounts the device on ground surface. A pole-retention tube receives the handle of the fishing pole. A motion-sensitive line retention bar creates a counter-tension to the tension load on the tube support bar, whereby upon detection of a force exerted on the fishing line, a trigger lever disengages from the fishing line, causing the counter-tension to be removed, and the pole holder to automatically snap back to a release hooked position.

Abstract: A tool for feeding a fishing line through the eyelets of a fishing rod has a loop of filament attached to an elongated guide and twisted across itself at a distal overlap to form a figure-eight with proximal and distal portions wider and narrower, respectively, than the eyelets. The wider portion facilitates insertion of a free end of the line into the loop. The loop is resiliently flexible so that the overlap separates and then recovers as the inserted line is passed transversely through the gap into the narrower portion of the figure-eight. The passed line is then transversely wedged in the narrower portion of the figure-eight. The loop is also resiliently flexible so that, as the guide leads the loop and the line through each eyelet, the wider portion of the loop compresses and then expands, inhibiting inadvertent withdrawal of the tool from an eyelet.

Abstract: A bait having a frame, a hook and a blade that spins when the bait is retrieved in the water. The spinning blade contacts a housing containing one or more balls. The contact causes the balls to contact each other and/or the housing to create noise and vibration to attract fish.

Abstract: The fishing lure launching device is a mechanical device. The fishing lure launching device launches a payload. In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the payload comprises one or more elements selected from the group consisting of a fishing line, a fishing lure, a leader and a swivel. An example of a fishing lure is a spinnerbait lure. The fishing lure launching device launches the payload on a controlled trajectory. The fishing lure launching device is a pneumatically operated device. The fishing lure launching device comprises a bucket, a transfer shaft, a thrust structure, a trigger valve, an adjustable pressure regulator, and a gas source. The payload is contained in the bucket. The transfer shaft attaches the bucket to the thrust structure. The thrust structure generates the forces necessary to launch the payload out of the bucket. The trigger valve initiates the operation of the thrust structure.

Abstract: An animal trap apparatus having a collection of individual components is mounted onto a rim of a bucket and comprises a plank having a bait receiving end and a mounting end, with a fulcrum feature therebetween. The fulcrum feature may have a non-circular cross section. A bracket with a notch is received by the rim of the bucket while a receiving feature having an occluded open end is configured to receive the fulcrum feature. In use, the plank is configured to pivot about the fulcrum feature in a forward direction when an animal approaches the bait receiving end thereby placing the animal trap apparatus in a tripped condition whereby the bait receiving extends downwardly toward the closed bottom of the bucket and the animal falls into the cavity. The individual components may be formed of a food-grade material.

Abstract: An insect trap useful for trapping flying insects, the insect trap comprising an upper housing including at least one horizontal row of light emitting diodes extending across an outer surface of a curved front wall such that light from each of the light emitting diodes is projected outwardly from the upper housing at a different angle than adjacent light emitting diodes in the horizontal row of light emitting diodes, a base housing including an opening through which insects can enter an interior of the base housing, and an insect trapping element facing the opening in the base housing.

Abstract: A fishing rod shield for use on a fishing vessel. The fishing rod shield protects fishing rods while also providing improved safety to the fishing vessel. The fishing rod shield includes a rod protector and a cover positioned over the rod protector. The rod protector includes a plurality of openings through which a fishing rod may be at least partially inserted and easily removed. The shield includes an anti-slip or other safety surface to provide improved safety on the fishing vessel.

Abstract: Presented is a system and method via nature-inspired design and engineering to autonomously fish, sort and deliver the catch. It implements rope-less fishing via a novel variable buoyancy device and an autonomous aerial and underwater vehicle as a fishing gear carrier. Its versatile capabilities are comprised of the AI sorting capability to comply with regulations, the capability to capture renewable energy to reduce operating costs, the capability to both passively fish with bait and proactively hunt for fish and the capability to gather intelligence to find optimal fishing grounds.