Abstract: A fishing lure including a thin walled pouch for enclosing that portion of a fishing hook which normally extends from a lure body when the lure is threaded on a hook.

Abstract: A trap for capturing crawling insects is provided. The trap includes a cylindrical outer housing, a container slidably inserted within the outer housing and a conical entrant lid is detachably secured to the upper end of the container. The outer housing is positioned in the ground such that when the container is inserted therein, the conical entrant lid is substantially level with the ground. Insects traversing the conical entrant lid cascade into the container and are retained therein. The trap also includes a lifting ball pivotally secured to the container for removing the container from the outer housing.

Abstract: The invention provides a stainless steel fillet knife and a sharpening rod encased removable in the handle of a fishing rod similar to a typical rod and reel fishing rod. The middle section or reel seat of the handle is hollow forming a chamber which encases the blade of a fillet knife. The butt grip of the rod is the handle of the fillet knife and attaches removable to the reel seat by external threads in a neck fitting internal threads in a captive attachment ring. An O-ring between the two sections water seals the knife compartment. The interior of the butt grip is also hollow and a silicon padded chamber houses a diamond steel sharpening rod. The sharpening rod has a plug-like handle arranged inserted removable through an aperture into the butt end of the butt grip. The sharpening rod can be withdrawn for use by pulling the handle which is accessible on the back surface of the butt cap. The sharpening rod handle is structured of luminescent material and glows in the dark.

Abstract: A fishing lure for a treble type fishing hook formed from an integral resilient elongate member having a body portion, a number of split fins formed on the body portion and a tail portion including a number of legs corresponding to the number of fins on the body portion, the body portion including an axially extending opening to accommodate the shank of the fish hook with the hooks of the fish hook aligned in and protected by the fins.

Abstract: This invention discloses a fishing pole holder apparatus including a rod stake member, a slide hammer member and a fishing pole support bracket. The stake member is provided with an impact end member and an attachment portion for pivotally mounting the fishing pole support bracket. The impacting slide hammer is mechanically attached to the stake member and is used for imparting a force to the stake member. The fishing pole support bracket is attachable to the stake member for holding a fishing pole in a casted position and includes a bent rod piece integrally shaped having a pivotal attachment, a first pole support integral to the pivotal attachment and a second pole support integral to said first pole support. The first and second pole supports cradle the reel end of a fishing pole while the attachment portion provides horizontal angle flexibility for holding the pole.

Abstract: A vertical mount trap for monitoring and control of insects, especially Trogoderma granarium (khapra beetle) and other stored-product pests of the order Coleoptera; comprising a housing device, a pitfall chamber within the housing device, an attractant, and a protective jacket having vents and flaps designed to facilitate entry to the housing device from a vertical surface in a pest control area.

Abstract: A temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensor which is located adjacent one end of an elongated member such as a hiking/wading staff or a fishing rod. A temperature measurement display device is located in the vicinity of the other end of the elongated member. Selectable predetermined temperature alarm limits are included to provide visual, or audible and/or tactile alarms when the temperature measured by the temperature sensor exceeds the predetermined alarm limits. In another embodiment, the temperature sensor is electrically connected to the temperature measurement display through a connector disposed in a fishing reel which, when mounted on the handle of the fishing rod, effects the electrical connection between the temperature sensor and the temperature measurement display to be made.

Abstract: In fishing tackle depth planers, it is common to have a device that planes downward in the water until a fish's strike trips a release mechanism, at which time the planer assumes a non-diving orientation and is more easily retrieved up through the water. A device is provided that not only dives in a pre-release, trolling orientation, but also actively planes toward the surface after the release when the device is pulled backward by a fish away from the fisherman. The device accomplishes this with a tubular construction and means for connecting both the leading and trailing fishing lines in correct positions on the device to achieve the desired effects in the water.

Abstract: Improved fishing lure apparatus of the type having a spoon with gap extending to its mounting hole for easy attachment. The clevis has differing first and second leg portions and the apparatus includes blocking means on the clevis to prevent inadvertent disconnection of the spoon from the clevis.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable tube containing a solder piece in the form of a plate. The solder piece is mounted so that its both sides are parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube. Its both ends are held in the recesses formed by heat in the inner wall of the tube at opposite positions. The flux for the solder piece is embedded in the solder piece and has its both ends sealed by the inner wall of the tube without being exposed to the atmosphere.

Abstract: An ice fishing device for aiding an ice fisherman in setting or holding a fishing line over a hole in the ice, and providing a visual signal when a fish is on the line. The device is characterized by means for releaseably holding a bobber over an aperture in the device, and release and disappearance or "pop-down" of the bobber when a fish is on the line. The device insulates the hole from the atmosphere and provides for solar heating of the hole area to prevent freeze-over of the hole. Jigging of the line is also provided for by the invention.

Abstract: A novel gangion for longline fishing gear is disclosed. Prior gangions consisted of a length of braided nylon cord or twine. The present invention provides a gangion consisting of a reduced length of braided nylon cord attached to the gangion snap. The hook is connected to a length of heavy monofilament nylon line. The nylon monofilament is connected in turn by a swivel to the braided nylon. The problem with twisting and tangling of the gangion is thereby overcome.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a membrane extending from the lure body dimensioned to fill the gap between the lure and a fishing hook rigged on the lure.

Abstract: A model having a pattern of spots and stripes similar to those of the whale shark is tugged by a boat, or anchored in a rocky place under the water where fish tend to gather, or is allowed to float on the sea, to let skipjacks or tunnies gather around the model, thus forming a shoal of fish around the model.

Abstract: Improved fishing lure apparatus having a keel formed of a wire doubled back on itself, from the keel distal end, as first and second wire portions which are together at the keel proximal end, the first wire portion extending from the keel proximal end to form a line-attachment loop and terminating in a first end segment returning from the line-attachment loop and wound around the first and second wire portions at the keel proximal end. The second wire portion may extend from the keel proximal end along the principal axis of the lure to form a spindle to which a spinner spoon is rotatably secured. In certain preferred embodiments, the engagement of the spoon with a clevis or other attachment loop on the spindle is center-balanced for improved controlled spinning.

Abstract: Applicator apparatus for termite control, including an end-pointed applicator pipe with pump means for supplying the applicator pipe with termiticide liquid under pressure; and adjacent the lower end of the pipe is a pattern or plurality of outlet holes, the holes being located in a span of about 90 degrees of the circumference of the pipe, providing an effective distribution of termiticide along the wall of the structure being treated.

Abstract: Three different apparatus for feeding artificial bait are disclosed. One feeds individual bait size pieces from a stack of such pieces. A second feeds elongated strips from a stack of strips to a baiting station and cuts incremental pieces presented at the baiting station. A third apparatus feeds a continuous, elongated strip of bait wound onto a reel to a baiting station and cuts incremental pieces presented at the baiting station.

Abstract: A combined fishing rod holder, carrier and storage apparatus comprising a body of buoyant material having a plurality of parallel tubular conduits extending therethrough each of which is specially formed to accommodate one complete fishing rod and reel combination in a readily accessible manner while offering maximum protection against damage. Removable protective covers for each end, rod retaining means and means for mounting the apparatus to a boat are also provided.

Abstract: Wire bonds are closely spaced about the edge of a semiconductor chip device (150) in an orthogonal array. Even though the wires may have a fan out pattern to their second bond locations, close spacing of the first bond pads is achieved by use of rectangular pads (154) having their long dimensions all perpendicular to the chip edge, making all of the first bonds along lines perpendicular to the chip edge and then bending the wire to extend to the second bond.

Abstract: The invention comprises an improved handgrip for attachment to either a winter or summer fishing rod that includes a handle with a pivotable knife blade and knife blade guard located in a handle that can be comfortable grasped by the user from a number of different orientations to permit the user to use the handgrip as either a handgrip for a fillet knife or as a handgrip for either a summertime fishing rod or a wintertime fishing rod.