Abstract: A fishing rod holding apparatus that can be mounted alone or in series to a vessel such as a boat, wherein the assembly includes a mounting base, a channel for receiving and attaching one or more fishing rod holding assemblies. Each rod-holding assembly comprises a fishing rod holding tube and a spring biased pivoting assembly. The pivoting assembly allows the angle of the fishing rod holder to be adjusted manually by depressing a button while simultaneously repositioning the rod holder. Once the desired angle is achieved, the assembly locks in position by simply releasing the button.

Abstract: The system includes a capsule member made from a material which is not dissolvable in water but is dissolvable in the digestive fluids of a predator species. The capsule contains a material which, following ingestion by a predator (game/sport) species, results in death of the predator species. A connecting member is secured to the capsule, and is adapted to be secured to a prey (bait) species such that when the prey species is released in a body of water, such as a lake, in the vicinity of the predator species, the predator species is likely to consume the prey species along with the capsule and shortly thereafter dies, thereby reducing the number of predator species.

Abstract: Device for winding and unwinding the lower part of fishing line (cast) is a part of equipment for fishing with hook, by which it is solved the problem of visibility in water of lower reinforced parts of lines made of materials visible in water. These parts represent one of the most loaded parts of fishing equipment, because they are subjected to large tensile and gliding stresses. The device includes a two-part housing in which there is the hollow cylinder on which the reinforced lower part of the line is wound by a blade coil spring. In the stage of attracting the fish, the reinforced lower part of the line remains invisible and in the stage of swallowing, tearing and pulling the bait with the device, reinforced lower part of the line is pulled out of the device. The pulled out, reinforced lower part of the line cannot be bitten through or torn off by the fish, that enables the reliable catch.

Abstract: Apparatus for harming or killing fouling flora or fauna, for example on boat hulls, comprises two conductors and an AC power source. The first conductor is a conductive coating while the second conductor is a spaced sheet in one embodiment and a grid on a dielectric insulating coating in another embodiment.

Abstract: A mole trap has a pair of spring-loaded jaws. A platform is pivotally connected to the jaws to limit the travel of the trap into the ground and to stabilize the trap on the ground when it is set. A lever assembly forces the jaws open and sets the trap. An adjustable trigger mechanism is positioned on the ground above a mole burrow. The disturbance of a mole traveling beneath the trigger causes the lever assembly to collapse, thereby permitting the jaws to close and destroy the animal.

Abstract: A quick-release snag resistant fishing net retainer designed to securely hold a fishing net to a boat. The net retainer includes a compressive retainer and a mounting means. The retainer is formed with a resilient arm that is configured to create a neck between the resilient arm and either the retainer or a mounting means through which a rim of the fishing net may be forced. Once the rim has been forced through the neck, the resilient arm returns to its initial position thereby securing the fishing net. The mounting means releasably attaches the retainer to the boat and may include retainer bands or screws to attach the retainer to a post on the boat, or a flat surface mounting implement to attach the retainer to any flat surface of the boat. An implement guard may be incorporated to improve the snag resistance of the retainer and minimize tripping hazards.

Abstract: A flexible bag and attachment mechanism is provided that may be used in a variety of applications where it is desirable to attach a flexible bag to a device or machine. Some examples of such device may include an insect trap, a grinder, volumetric or weight based filler and liquid dispenser, food or perishable storage, etc. According to one embodiment, the bag portion of the device is disposable and the attachment device is reusable. In one variation a tapered neck is attached to the opening of the bag. The tapered neck connects within a tapered collar of the device by way of a press fitting. The neck is flexible so that it can be deformed to a shape that permits it to enter into the collar, and is resilient so that it can return to its original tapered ring configuration to engage the tapered inner circumference of the collar. The bag may be attached to a dispenser for dispensing material. The dispenser may be in part, a grinder or mixer.

Abstract: A flying insect trap is described including a source of insect attractant light, an insect immobilization device, and a housing partially surrounding the source of light. The housing includes a chassis configured to be attached to a mounting surface, an upper housing pivotally attached to the chassis, and a lower housing that is removably attached to the lower portion of the chassis. In an alternative embodiment, the housing of the trap includes a chassis and a lower housing, where the lower housing includes a lip that surrounds a support structure for an insect immobilization device.

Abstract: A storage device is provided for separately holding non-split sinkers having eyelets at top ends thereof relative to a support surface. At least one retainer is provided for individually holding a single non-split sinker fixed relative thereto. The retainer has a sidewall structure forming an internal pocket for retaining the non-split sinker, and a vertical support wall joined to the retainer sidewall. A pair of cooperable mating devices is engaged with the support surface. One of the hubs is attached to the vertical support wall and both of the hubs are clamped together on the support surface.

Abstract: A fish luring system for luring fish to a fishing lure attached to an end of a fishing line attached to the fishing pole. The fish luring system includes a fishing pole that includes a rod portion and a handle portion. A plurality of eyelets is mounted on the rod portion and a vibrating assembly for vibrating the rod portion of the fishing pole is mounted in the fishing pole.

Abstract: A clamp for affixing a pliable bag to a container and to control the crawling insect population at or near the container. The clamp contains an insect bait station on one surface thereof. The device can be deformed to an open position and normally assumes a closed position. While in the closed position, the clamp is in condition to secure a bag to a container. The clamp may be deformed to place it in position on the lid of a container, and to allow release of the bag from the container.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a rigid frame that has a plurality of integrally connected support sections for defining an anchor. The apparatus further includes an elongate and tubular shaft for receiving a proximal end portion of the fishing rod. The tubular shaft has a top end portion pivotally attached to the anchor frame such that the tubular shaft can be articulated along an arcuate path. The tubular shaft extends substantially orthogonal to the anchor frame when biased to the operating position. A mechanism is included for automatically notifying the user when a fish has engaged the bait. The notifying mechanism is operably engaged with the tubular shaft and the anchor frame while protruding forwardly therefrom and towards a body of water.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting and/or controlling subterranean termites. A station at least partially receivable within a cavity has at least one opening therein to provide access by the termites to an interior volume of the station. The apparatus also includes an aggregation base attractive to the termites received within the interior volume of the station. The aggregation base includes at least one void for forming an aggregation site for the termites. The apparatus further includes a replaceable container received within the interior volume of the station and positioned adjacent the aggregation base. The container has at least one opening in a surface thereof facing the aggregation base to permit the passage of termites from the aggregation base to an interior chamber of the container.

Abstract: A combination slip/spring float with the ability to be used as a lighted float and more particularly a lighted center slide float.

Abstract: A sled for supporting a decoy, comprising a rod defining a first runner and second runner separated by the midpoint of the rod. The first runner and the second runner have a mid section substantially parallel to the horizontal plane, and a front section angled at least 20 degrees from the horizontal plane. A support comprising a first end, a second end, and a midpoint is also disclosed. The first end of the support is fastened to the mid section of the first runner and the second end of the support is fastened to the mid section of the second runner. A post is fastened to the support and an animal decoy is supported by the post. A first string spans from the animal decoy to the midpoint of the rod. A second string is attached to the midpoint of the rod and allows for remote movement of the sled.

Abstract: A light emitting buoyage with a magnetic switch comprises a buoyage magnetic switch body connected to the buoyage; a light emitting diode at an upper end of the magnetic switch body; a battery at a lower end of the light emitting diode; a magnetic element at a lower end of the battery; a connecting wire of the magnetic switch body extending from a lower end of the magnetic element; and a switch unit installed in the magnetic switch body at one side of the magnetic element. The battery and the magnetic element are transversally or longitudinally in the magnetic switch body. The magnetic element has a body. The body is installed with at least one retaining magnetic block and at least one movable magnetic block. The body is screwed to a lower end of the magnetic switch body; and the connecting wire is connected to the movable magnetic block.

Abstract: An apparatus for an animal trap having at least one primary trap 32 comprising a rigid grated or screened 34 housing with a front 36 and rear 38 sliding door on each end, a sensor assembly having at least one power source 40, e.g., battery pack, a heating element 42 communicating with a heated bait hanger 44 to heat the bait. A pressure-sensitive sensor pad 46 disposed beneath the hanging bait 44 activates the door closure mechanism. A laser sensor 48 is further included to detect flying prey and others that may circumvent the ground placed pressure sensor 46. A release trap 58 is provided for use as the last trap member when a plurality of trap members is used in conjunction with one another. The release trap 58 has a clear housing fabricated of Plexiglas, tempered glass or other such suitable material. The release trap 58 has an open end to connect with the trap member and a closed end with a sensor assembly 60 to close the sliding door at the open end when prey 64 is detected by the sensors.

Abstract: An inductive device for fishing. The device includes an inductive circuit board, an inductive coil, an inductive shaft and a spring. The device includes of a lighting circuit board, a plurality of LEDs and a pedestal. In the process of sea fishing, since the float base is designed with a flat bottom, it is maintained at a fixed place to indicate where the fish hook is without being driven back to the shore by waves. The inductive shaft while being pulled down by a caught fish, will leave the induced range of inductive coil, at this moment, and the central LEDs will emit red light and the out-border blue LEDs will continue to light. If there is no catch of fish on the fish hook, the central LEDs will not emit red light, but the out-border LEDs will continue to emit blue light.

Abstract: A fish-bite indicator having a rotary part which is engaged by a fishing line when the indicator is in use. The vibration sensor is coupled to the rotary part to detect vibration thereof. As a result, vibration of the rotary part caused by a fish-bite can be detected by the vibration sensor whilst at the same time the part of the indicator which is engaged by such a line, being a rotary part, accommodates any longitudinal movement of the line.

Abstract: A floating decoy system is provided for agitating the surface of a water body on which the device is deployed in a manner that is attractive to live game animals (e.g. live waterfowl). The system includes a frame, which is disposed partially above and partially below the surface of the water and suspended from a plurality of floating means. The device also includes an agitator assembly, which is slidably mounted to the frame above the surface of the water and produces ripples on the water surface and the sound of splashing water. The ripples and sound of splashing water are intended to simulate an active area where wild game are swimming, feeding, and interacting. Additionally, an airborne decoy may be mounted atop the frame to give the device added attractiveness to wild game. An alternative embodiment requires the removal of floating means and the anchoring of the frame to the bottom of the water body.