Abstract: A fishing rod support includes a restriction member configured to receive a portion of a fishing rod, wherein the restriction member is configured to substantially restrict rotational movement of the rod about a substantially vertical axis passing through the rod portion. The support is also provided with a retaining member configured to releasably inhibit vertical movement of the rod portion.

Abstract: A conductor connector and methods for making and using the same. The conductor connector can be used to connect a terminal of an electrical supply to an electrical conductor or to connect two lengths of electrical conductors together. The conductor connector includes a connector body that holds two connector conductors and is adapted to receive the electrical conductors. The connector conductors have ends that are flattened and pressed against the ends of the electrical conductors when the connector body receives the electrical conductors.

Abstract: A fishing rod support includes a restriction member configured to receive a portion of a fishing rod, wherein the restriction member is configured to substantially restrict rotational movement of the rod about a substantially vertical axis passing through the rod portion. The support is also provided with a retaining member configured to releasably inhibit vertical movement of the rod portion.

Abstract: A retractable anchoring device comprising of a hollow tubular member an auger and a fastener. The retractable anchoring device may move from a retracted position in which the auger is within the hollow tubular member, to a protracted position where the auger is exposed and may be driven into the ground whereby the hollow tubular member can support shade providing device.