Abstract: A fishing device having a body and a pair of wings extending outwardly from each side of the body and angled upwardly relative thereto to provide thrust surfaces, and a pair of deflectors associated with each wing including a front deflector and a rear deflector for initiating alternate rising and diving of the fishing device as the angle of a connecting bail changes relative to the body at different levels in the water because of the connection thereof to a moving tow line. Additionally, bimetal controlled weight structure is associated with the body and selectively operable to control the rise and dive limits of the fishing device to a range of water temperatures regardless of the angle of the bail.

Abstract: A temperature responsive fishing device adapted to be secured to a line so that it may be pulled forwardly through water and change its depth in response to a change in the ambient temperature of the surrounding water includes a hydroplane, a weight movably disposed within a housing to change the longitudinal position of the center of gravity of the device substantially when moved, thermal control elements responsive to ambient temperature positioned near the forward and rearward end of said housing to retain the weight at their respective housing ends whenever ambient temperature is within a predetermined range, and means for effecting movement of the weight. When the weight is retained at the forward end of the housing, the hydroplane is tilted forwardly thereby causing oncoming water to react on the hydroplane to force the device to descend.

Abstract: A nail set tool to facilitate driving a nail set and having a resilient body with a truncated conical projection, an upper surface for receiving the impact force from a hammer blow, a lower surface of the projection adapted for bearing engagement with the workpiece, and an elongate axial hole extending therethrough for holding the nail set. The resilient body is compressed by the force of the blow received by the upper surface thereof and resiliently opposes the impact force with increased resilient force during increased compression to effectively limit the travel of the hammer, thus preventing overdriving of the nail set. The resilient body also shields the workpiece from the hammer. A flexible blade attached to the projection facilitates employment of the tool in otherwise inaccessible areas. The nail set has a shank extending through the hole, a boss overlying the upper surface of the body, and a head for receiving the hammer blow.

Abstract: A nail holder and a nail set holder used, in turn, to facilitate driving and setting, respectively, a finish nail, each having a resilient body with a truncated conical projection, an upper surface for receiving the impact force from a hammer blow, a lower surface of the projection adapted for bearing engagement with the workpiece, and an elongate axial hole extending therethrough for holding the element. The resilient body is compressed by the force of the blow received by the upper surface thereof and resiliently opposes the impact force with increased resilient force during increased compression to effectively limit the travel of the hammer, thus preventing overdriving of the element. The resilient body also shields the workpiece from the hammer. A flexible blade attached to the projection facilitates employment of the tool in otherwise inaccessible areas. In the nail holder, the resilient opposing force is applied to the hammer directly through engagement of the upper surface with the hammer head.