Abstract: A kit for adapting a fishing rod holder to a round or polysided support wherein a pair of base plates are fastened to opposing sides of the support. The kit is provided with two pairs of insert members which are selected to fit either the round or polysided support. The insert members are fastened between the base plates in a sandwich like manner with one of the base plates connected to the rod holder. In a preferred manner the base plates provide either a rail or stanchion mounting for the rod holder on a boat.

Abstract: An improved weigh scale and fish landing device wherein the spring scale can be adjusted or zeroed in a tamper-proof manner. In one embodiment the fish landing device is a fish landing net having an elongate handle. The weigh scale includes a cylinder axially journalled on the handle with the handle extending completely through said cylinder. There is an annular chamber within the cylinder exteriorly of said handle with the annular chamber being closed at one end of said cylinder by a bearing end fixed to said cylinder and fitting closely about said handle while allowing free axial movement of said handle. A coil compression spring is positioned in said chamber about said handle and bearing at one end against said bearing end. A transverse pin is disposed slidably in said chamber extending from said handle and protruding therefrom, the other end of said coil spring bearing against said pin.

Abstract: A fishing-rod holder to be mounted upon the hull of a boat or other support, comprising an upwardly-directed tubular member into which a fishing rod can be inserted. The tubular member is mounted on a bracket so as to swivel at various angles vertically, and which bracket is pivotally mounted upon a base to permit directing the rod at various lateral positions.