Abstract: The present application discloses a system for trapping flying insects, utilizing carbon dioxide in conjunction with one or more biochemical lures, visual lures or both. Preferably, a biochemical lure such as lactic acid, a salt of lactic acid, or combinations thereof, are employed in particular geometric shapes contained in specifically designed housing to ensure an effective release rate over extended periods of time.

Abstract: An arm support for use with an elongated object such as a fishing rod is disclosed herein. The arm support device includes an arm cradle that mounts above the handle of the elongated object. The arm cradle can be pivoted relative to the handle about a pivot axis that is offset to either the left or right side of the handle.

Abstract: A fishing hook with a freely rotating electrical motor producing movement and sound waves.

Abstract: An artificial fly fishing lure is provided having a hollow tube, a lip extending downward from the tube and integrally formed with the tube to impart life-like movement to the fly when pulled through the water, an anchoring point for connecting a leader line to the fly near a back end thereof, and preferably a notch for receiving and frictionally holding in place a dumbbell or hourglass weight for varying the depth and flow dynamics of the fly.

Abstract: A method for preventing and controlling insect pests is provided. First, the spectral sensitivities of photoreceptors in the compound eye of the insects were measured intracellularly by equal quantum flux measurements; the measured signals were preamplified and then sent to a PC-based data acquisition system. Next, the colored papers were chosen according to the spectral sensitivities of the photoreceptors to test the color preference of the insect, and the data was analyzed with the ANOVA test. A linear model was used to analyze the choice rate data obtained from the color preference tests. Finally, the spectra of the colors, which preference of the insect were obtained to further developing a visual cue trap.

Abstract: A fishing leader wallet includes a backing of flexible opaque material having a light colored face. A sheet of flexible transparent material is sewn to the backing over the light colored face. Also, the sheet of transparent material is divided into sections by a set of thin strips of material sewn onto the backing material through the transparent material, thereby forming a set of pockets from the transparent material and the backing material.

Abstract: The present invention provides for fishing rods and methods of assembling fishing rods utilizing novel techniques including microscopic inspection and acoustic analysis to assess construction component as well as assembled fishing rods. As such, the present invention utilizes these techniques for measuring the quality and density of the bamboo fibers, which can be a basis for the selection of culms, strips of bamboo, and assembled rod blanks. The present invention also provides construction methods used to remove cell and fiber material combined with the application of epoxy reinforcements. Further, the present invention provides a method of connecting bamboo splines together using a combination of epoxy-based adhesive, vacuum pressure, and heat. Fishing rods according the present invention may also include a carbon fiber or fiberglass ferrule.

Abstract: A method for detecting the presence of termites and killing termites by exposing the termites to a termiticide, includes locating a monitoring device in ground adjacent a building. The monitoring device has an integral termite indicator mechanism for indicating the presence of termites within the monitoring device that provides an aboveground visible signal that termites are present within the monitoring device. The termite indicator mechanism is actuated by a trigger mechanism that includes a termite food source that, when fed upon by termites, actuates the visible signal of the termite indicator mechanism to indicate the presence of termites in the monitoring device. After the visible signal has been actuated, a termiticide is introduced into the monitoring device and/or the ground adjacent the monitoring device to expose termites to the termiticide as the termites pass between a termite colony and the monitoring device and/or feed within the monitoring device.

Abstract: A target insect in a tidal area is controlled by: choosing a treatment area in a tidal area; selecting an appropriate control agent; determining an appropriate depth below the surface of the treatment area for the delivery of the control agent; determining an appropriate application rate; and delivering the appropriate control agent to at least a portion of the treatment area at the appropriate depth and at the appropriate rate. Treatment may be directed at the larval stage of the target insect with the treatment area between a mean lower low tide demarcation and a mean higher high tide demarcation. The control agent may be delivered through passageways extending along a plurality of downwardly and rearwardly extending agent delivery knives.

Abstract: A hook-setting device, including a flange that is fixed and generally transverse to a fishing line or leader, is adapted to resist the force of a fish strike on a hook or fly and to also indicate a strike by its movement in the water. The flange preferably floats at or near the top of the water, in a partially-submerged position, with a generally concave front surface facing the hook or fly. The front surface forms an open cup-shape that partially or completely fills with water, thereby providing resistance to the flange being pulled through the water and thereby setting the hook/fly in the fish's mouth. The preferred flange also features a generally convex rear surface facing away from the hook or fly, which rear surface is the leading surface during fly-casting, reducing air resistance during the cast and contributing to proper laying-out of the fly at the end of the cast.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure has an oval shaped cylindrical body section. A plurality of rib members are formed around the outer perimeter of the body section. The plurality of rib members are for preventing the fishing lure from slipping out of a mouth of a fish. A tail section extends from an end of the body section. The tail section is split horizontally down the center of the tail section to allow each half of the tail section to separate and then come back together in a pinching motion when the fishing lure is pulled through the water.

Abstract: A live well oxygenator includes a vessel having walls constructed of corrosion resistant material. The walls enclose a chamber that functions as a gaseous oxygen storage chamber. Fittings are disposed on the walls so that gaseous oxygen may be supplied to the chamber from an outside source. The vessel is equipped with a water pump and water return pipe which are in fluid communication with the water in a live well to provide for circulation of the water through the vessel. The water pump sucks water from the live well so that it flows through pump discharge piping. The pump discharge piping is positioned in the oxygen storage chamber. An induction fitting on the discharge piping functions to induct oxygen into the water stream in finely divided bubbles.

Abstract: An insert for an insect control product comprising a first side and an oppositely facing second side; a first portion; a middle portion; a third portion, the middle portion being connected to the first portion and the third portion along fold lines. A formula applied on a coated region of the second side of the insert and dried, and the formula applied to a coated region of the first side of the insert and dried. The insert is folded in upon itself to take on a Z-shaped configuration or cross section, and slid into a box or housing to complete the insect control product. The insert is made by the process of placing the stamped insert on an assembly line and first coating a coated region of the second side with formula and then flipping the insert over and drying same. Then, the coated region of the first side of the insert is coated with formula, flipped over and dried.

Abstract: A decoy for attracting fowl is disclosed. The decoy includes a head structure, a support that secures the decoy to the ground, and a wind-inflatable body that includes an opening through which wind passes to inflate the body. The body is attached to both the head structure and the support. With respect to the head structure, a first portion of the body is attached using an aperture in the head structure that has a continuous periphery. With respect to the support, a second portion of the body is attached such that the second portion is movable in relation to the first portion, thereby allowing a user to alter the shape of the opening in the body.

Abstract: A deterrent device for delivering an electric shock to an animal, pest or bird to be deterred, having the typical components of a non-conductive base to which the electrically conductive elements are attached. Instead of the typically-used copper wire, however, the braided elements comprise smaller strands of a conductive material, such as copper, aluminum or stainless steel wire, is used and is mechanically attached to the non-conductive base. The braided elements can be mechanically attached using a simple sewing operation in which the braid is sewn to the base. Because of the mechanical attachment and the ability of the braided elements to flex in both contraction and extension, the device of this invention can be used in tight corners and other contorted locations without having the wires of the typical prior art device pull free of the base.

Abstract: A dovetail split bobber includes a first bobber half and a second bobber half. A horizontally and/or vertically tapered male dovetail projection is formed on the first bobber half and a horizontally and/or vertically tapered female dovetail slot is formed in the second bobber half. The tapered female dovetail slot is sized to receive the tapered male dovetail slot. The split bobber is preferably a sphere, but may have any other suitable shape, such as a cylinder. A stuffed toy eye may be attached to opposing outside surfaces of the split bobber to create a rattling sound, when floating in a body of water. A Velcro split bobber includes a first bobber half and a second bobber half. A hook fastener pad is applied to the first bobber half and a loop fastener pad is applied to the second bobber half.

Abstract: The chummer apparatus is designed to lower ground or cutup fish chum onto a bottom of a body of water. The chummer apparatus consists of a U-shaped frame that supports a chum tube having the fish chum therein from an upright position and to pivot the same into an emptying position. One of the legs of the frame has a sliding release element thereon that in a lower position arrests the chum in an upright position on the frame but in an upper position releases the chum tube so that it can pivot downwardly into an emptying position.

Abstract: A system and device for the easy and reliable detection of a strike on a fishing line and prevention of line entanglement is herein described. A bobber is placed on a conventional fishing line, which is suspended from a clamp that is removably attached to a conventional fishing pole. Affixed to the clamp is a shield portion, which functions as a device to eliminate any line entanglement or accidental rotation of the bobber around the pole. An alternate embodiment of the present invention provides additional visibility, comprising a bobber displaying fluorescent means.

Abstract: A termite-monitoring device and method for detecting the presence of termites and killing termites by exposing the termites to a termiticide, includes locating the monitoring device in a paving hole or in a termite lure located in the ground adjacent a building. The monitoring device has an integral termite indicator mechanism for indicating the presence of termites within the paving hole or termite lure that provides an aboveground visible indicator that termites are present. The termite indicator mechanism is actuated by a trigger mechanism with a termite food source that, when fed upon by termites, actuates the termite indicator mechanism to indicate the presence of termites. After the indicator has been actuated, a termiticide is introduced into the paving hole, the termite lure, and/or the adjacent ground to expose termites to the termiticide as the termites pass between a termite colony and the paving hole or termite lure and/or feed within the paving hole or termite lure.

Abstract: An implement for a fishing line includes a weighted body having two ends and a longitudinal axis there between where the weighted body is adapted to be placed on the fishing line about the longitudinal axis, a front portion disposed at one end of the weighted body along the longitudinal axis where the front portion has a slot for receiving the fishing line, and a rear portion disposed at the other end of the weighted body along the longitudinal axis where the rear portion has a slot for receiving the fishing line. The weighted body has a first groove extending along the rear portion, at least one groove that curves about a periphery of the weighted body from the first groove to a second groove extending along the front portion so that the fishing implement can capture the fishing line by wrapping the fishing line about the weighted body.