Abstract: Readily erectable, operationally reliable, and nestably transportable ice fishing tip-up apparatus includes three structurally interchangeable and uniquely apertured channel members alternatively designatable as alpha-member, beta-member, and gamma-member. The alpha-member and beta-member are adjustably pivotably joined in parallel horizontal planes, and the gamma-member is pivotably joined in an angularly inclinable relationship to the beta-member. An omega-shaped prop member, which is pivotably attached to the beta-member, can engage an underlying stop member of the inclined gamma-member. A fishing line reel is attached in flanking relationship to the gamma-member with an axle that can also function as the stop member. An elongate lever, which medially surrounds a fulcrum terminus of the gamma-member, includes a relatively shorter and slidably weighted leadward-arm that abruptly falls whenever a fish is caught at the fishing line.

Abstract: A rectangular shaped foldable fishing lure case of nominal thickness, for carrying and storing fishing lures, such case having an external backing material forming the exterior surface of the case. An internal surface material is affixed to the external backing material, and is capable of being easily pierced by fishing hooks affixed to such lures to thereby hold such hooks in piercing engagement within the case, until manual removal is desired. A folding axis bisects the rectangular-shaped case into two substantially equal sized half members, and a foldable rectangular-shaped protective sheet is provided of a size sufficient to cover the internal surface of at least one of the equal sized halves. The protective sheet is hingedly coupled to the case to permit access to the inner surface material of at least one half member, whereby in a closed position the protective sheet lies intermediate the opposed internal surfaces of each half member.

Abstract: An animal trap is provided for luring and capturing live, small animals and holding them locked inside without causing physical damage to the captive animal. The trap has an entrance and an exit in line of sight of each other so as not to intimidate an animal from entering the trap.

Abstract: A storage container for flexible lines having a bulky member on one end. The container has a cylinder with first and second flanges to form a spool. The spool has a discontinuity in the cylinder and in one of the flanges, so that the bulky member can be stored within the cylinder with the line extending through the discontinuity and wound about the spool. A cover is receivable over one flange and cooperates with a wall of the other flange to enclose the items to be stored.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a visual bite indication comprise a weighted mass having an opening through which a fishing line is loosely threaded so that the weighted mass is suspended upon the line and causes the line to sag when the line is extended for fishing so that tension produced in the line by a bite causes the weighted mass to move as a visual bite indicator. The weighted mass is adapted for being secured to an adjacent eyelet during casting to prevent the weighted mass from interfering with forward passage of the line from the reel. Preferably, the weighted mass and one eyelet are magnetically attractive to each other, the one eyelet either being a fixed portion or adapted for attachment to a pre-existing rod. Multiple embodiments of the adjacent eyelet are disclosed.

Abstract: A fishing lure with a hollow body fabricated of transluscent fluorescent polymer material with opposing sidewall portions having interior scale-like protrusions with smooth surface portions and edge surface portions. A transluscent cylindrical holder is transversely positioned within the body to receive a chemiluminescent capsule. A double-sided light reflective sheet is centrally positioned within a cavity formed within the body and extends rearwardly between the protrusions formed on each body sidewall to reflect light generated by the capsule and ambient light outward toward the protrusions. The light impinging upon the protrusion smooth portions is converted to fluorescent light and intensified for emission from the edge portions at a high brightness level.

Abstract: A trap for insects such as ants is described which fits over the insect hill or mound and traps both emerging and returning members of the insect community. The trap is provided with a unique cover which prevents winged members of the community from flying out of the trap to establish nests and reproduce elsewhere. Provision is also made in the trap for drainage so that water does not accumulate and destroy the effectiveness of the trap.

Abstract: An improved, high catch yield pull-behind net assembly particularly designed for shrimping and fishing operations in shallow coastal grass flats is provided which actually causes aquatic life to move upwardly into the net, is completely harmless to the ecology of the grass flats, and can be unloaded on the go without interrupting the fishing and shrimping. In preferred forms, the net assembly includes an upright, inclined, elongated mouth, a trailing net secured to the mouth, and a vibratory, multiple-bar elongated roller mechanism located adjacent the underside of the net mouth for supporting the overall assembly; the roller mechanism repeatedly strikes the bottom in advance of the net mouth, causing bottom-congregating aquatic life (e.g., shrimp and flounder) to move upwardly and pass into and through the net. The net mouth is also provided with a plurality of spaced, depending, spring steel rods which effectively "comb" the grass as the net is advanced to ensure maximum catches.

Abstract: The apparatus is a refrigerated bait box having a main body portion including a bottom wall, and front, back and first and second side walls, defining a principle interior chamber with an open top end. A main lid is hinged relative to the top edge of the back wall for pivotal movement between opened and closed positions. A recessed channel is provided along the top edge of the container portion for housing and supporting a webbed basket which occupies only a portion of the container space, with the interior of the space between the bottom of the basket and the floor portion of the container portion serving to house ice in the cubed form for allowing maintenance of the bait contained in the basket to remain cold yet the basket allowing any moisture from the bait to fall into the lower ice containing portion. There is further included a foot activated means for moving the top lid for "hands free" opening and closing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multipurpose, illuminated fishing tackle box with flashlight capable of lighting the path of a person carrying the tackle box. An electrical switch for controlling the flow of current to the flashlight is mounted sufficiently close to the carrying handle of the tackle box that it may be operated with the same hand employed to carry the box. In one embodiment of the invention the tackle box with flashlight is equipped with interior-illuminating lights, a cork lining, and magnetic strips for separating and storing fishing hooks and lures.

Abstract: A linear crab trapping device including a main line with a plurality of individual loops secured thereto in spaced relation with respect to one another and further including a lower end adapted to be in abutment with any particular configuration of bait such that the lower portion of the main line can then be wrapped about the bait to provide the plurality of loops in surrounding engagement with the bait. The upper end of the main line is adapted to be secured to a user or fisherman in such a manner as to facilitate removal of the linear crab trapping device upon entanglement with a crab. A crab upon locating the bait will during feeding thereon become entangled in the plurality of loops surrounding the bait in such a manner as to temporarily be secured with respect to the main line such that removal by the user upon pulling upwardly on the upper end thereof will remove the linear crab trapping device and the entangled crab simultaneously.

Abstract: A strip made of resiliently yieldable material is attached to the handle of a fishing rod and is formed with at least one finger hole enabling the fisherman to maintain a secure hold on the handle. In one embodiment, a portion of the strip is wrapped partially around the handle and is formed with two holes which tightly grip the handle. In another embodiment, the strip is a band which is cinched around the handle and which is formed with a downwardly projecting portion having a finger hole.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding fishing rod and reel outfits including a frame with a first clip attached to the frame for holding a lower portion of the fishing rod and a second clip attached to the frame for holding an upper portion of a fishing rod. A first support is attached to one end of the frame and a second support is attached to the other end of the frame. A first pair of substantially parallel legs are operatively attached, one to each end of the first support. The first pair of legs are transversely disposed with respect to the length of the frame. A second pair of substantially parallel legs are operatively attached, one to each end of the second support. This second pair of legs is also generally transversely disposed with respect to the length of the frame whereby the first and second pair of legs permit the apparatus to be placed on the floor or a boat, recreational vehicle, car trunk, truck bed, or a house without the rod and reel combinations coming in contact with such floor.

Abstract: A roach trap formed in the shape of a truncated pyramid having a relatively flat top surface has a concavity formed in the top surface. A pair of parallel slits extend across the concavity defining a narrow strip. The strip can be pushed outward to form a convex shape so that the slits are spread to create entranceways into the trap. The trap is closed by pushing the strip downward to its original concave shape thus providing a closeable trap which can be disposed of without having an opening allowing trapped roaches to escape.

Abstract: A connector particularly designed for attaching fishing lures to fishing lines quickly and effectively. The connector includes a continuous spring steel member particularly shaped to provide a pair of spring loops, one of the loops providing a first ring for connecting the same to a key ring loop or the like with the second such spring loop arranged intermediate along one of the arms of the clip to provide a snap lock force to an engaging hook arranged on the ultimate end of the arm. The unit then provides a pair of spring loops, one at the end of the clip and the other intermediate one of the arms thereof with two such arms being provided and each such arm having a connecting hook to provide interconnection to each of the arms. The dual spring loop assembly provides a more positive connecting relation between the arms of the clip and the dual hook effect respectively on the ends of each of the arms provides a wider and more accessible opening for the user to attach a lure thereto.

Abstract: A fishing pole and reel of generally conventional construction particularly adapted for ice fishing. The fishing pole is pivotally connected in an elevated position to a supporting stand and balanced relative to the stand to provide a visual indication of a fish strike. A reel mount associated with the handle of the fishing pole provides for lengthwise adjustment of the reel relative to the handle and relative to the pivot connection of the fishing pole to the supporting stand whereby the mass of the reel functions as an adjustable counterweight to whatever amount of weight the fisherman wishes to attach to the line for rapid descent of the line to a desired fishing level. This adjustment of the reel lengthwise of the handle provides for maintaining the balance without the use of any separate added weights or adjustable weights for this purpose.

Abstract: A method of casting metal articles by feeding molten metal upwardly against the force of gravity from a source of molten metal into a mould cavity where the metal is permitted to solidify within the cavity after which the metal feed is interrupted and the casting is removed from the cavity. The mould cavity is made by embedding an in situ destroyable pattern in particulate moulding material to form a mould cavity. The pattern may be destroyable in situ by the heat of the metal as it is fed into the mould cavity or by applying heat prior to feeding the metal into the cavity. The source of metal may be a reservoir located at a level below the level of the cavity with a pump to pump metal upwardly into the cavity through a riser tube. The metal to be cast may be supplied to the reservoir in molten state or in solid state and melted in the reservoir.

Abstract: The gaff has a pistol grip handle with finger indentations therein, and an enlarged butt and head, enabling the user to maintain his arm in line with the shank of the gaff and thus experience less fatigue while having a better grip on the gaff and better control of it in landing the fish.

Abstract: A swift water fishing device rectangular in shape with one side weighted for vertical bouyancy, a forward sloping three angled bow with a releasable three point hitch yoke system capable of vertical and horizontal adjustment.

Abstract: A holder for fishing leaders which permits organizing a tackle box to hold such leaders and prevent the leaders from being tangled up, and in particular is adaptable for use with leaders of substantial lengths and having spinners, double hooks, bait harnesses and other accessories thereon. The leaders are stored in a compact manner and are quickly accessed. The holder has a plurality of retainers arranged so that the hook has to be fastened to a retainer through a tension link and then the leader extended and wrapped around additional posts, and finally the opposite end of the leader can be coupled to a second retainer. The tension link will provide a tension on the leader and keep it properly positioned. The leader holder can be molded directly into a tackle box or can be made as a separate unit.