Abstract: An improved fishing line planar board provides an elongate body having a buoyant cylinder portion with a reduced nose at a forward end portion structurally carrying a longitudinally aligned buoyant dorsal vane and two bilaterally symmetrical opposing arcuate wings, each wing defining a through right slot spacedly behind a rearwardly angulated leading edge for uninterrupted water flow therethrough to reduce cavitation. A stabilizer tip having a slotted sleeve and an angulated planar portion is removably carried at the forward end portion of the cylinder portion proximate the reduced nose and is adjustably positionable thereon to control direction of planar board movement relative to moving water.

Abstract: An improved fishing line planar board provides an elongate body having a buoyant cylinder portion with a reduced nose at a forward end portion structurally carrying a longitudinally aligned buoyant dorsal vane and two bilaterally symmetrical opposing arcuate wings, each wing defining a through right slot spacedly behind a rearwardly angulated leading edge for uninterrupted water flow therethrough to reduce cavitation. A stabilizer tip having a slotted sleeve and an angulated planar portion is removably carried at the forward end portion of the cylinder portion proximate the reduced nose and is adjustably positionable thereon to control direction of planar board movement relative to moving water.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle is described in which first and second loops are formed by strips of flexible spring material. The first and second loops intersect one another at two intersection points along an axis. A third loop, formed of a flexible spring material strip may be joined with the first and second loops at points between the intersection points of the first and second loops.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle is described in which first and second loops are formed, each by a strip of flexible spring-like material. When assembled, the first and second loops are joined together and intersect one another at two intersection points along an axis. A succession of at least two baffle units may be joined together by at least one loop of one unit passing through at least one loop of a successive baffle unit.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle is described in which first and second loops are formed, each by a strip of flexible spring-like material. When assembled, the first and second loops are joined together and intersect one another at two intersection points along an axis. A succession of at least two baffle units may be joined together by at least one loop of one unit passing through at least one loop of a successive baffle unit.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle is described in which first and second loops are formed by strips of flexible spring material. The first and second loops intersect one another at two intersection points along an axis. A third loop, formed of a flexible spring material strip is joined with the first and second loops at points between the intersection points of the first and second loops.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle system is described in which a plurality of elongated strips are provided, each being formed of a flexible spring material. Each strip includes longitudinal side edges joining opposed ends. At least one end hole is formed in each strip inwardly adjacent each end, and each strip is foldable into a loop configuration with ends overlapping. Fastener members are provided to be received through aligned end holes of the strips. A connector is provided on each strip, configured to enable a plurality of the strips to be linked in succession with the strips folded into loop configurations to form a strand. In a preferred form the connector includes a set of geometric shaped holes formed through the strips in the loops, and a similarly shaped bar threaded through the holes to prevent relative rotation of the loops relative to one another.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle is described in which first and second loops are formed by strips of flexible spring material. The first and second loops intersect one another at two intersection points along an axis. A third loop, formed of a flexible spring material strip may be joined with the first and second loops at points between the intersection points of the first and second loops.

Abstract: An adhesive camouflage patch is described in which a flexible base sheet is provided with a perimeter defining an irregular configuration. First and second adhesive surfaces are provided on opposed inside and outside surfaces of the base sheet, covered with removable first and second backing sheets. The second adhesive surface may be of a color selected to be visually non-contrasting with an environmental setting of a surface to be camouflaged. The first backing sheet is removable from the first adhesive surface to enable the first adhesive surface to be applied to the surface to be camouflaged. The second removable backing sheet may be removed to expose the second adhesive surface for adhesive attachment of environmental materials selected from the environmental setting of the surface to be camouflaged.

Abstract: A compound for attracting fish is disclosed which may be applied as a coating on an article. The compound when applied as a coating on an article will progressively dissolve in water and release a fish attractant. The compound includes (a) water soluble jell forming component, (b) a water soluble adhesive component, (c) a carrier component, and (d) a fish attractant component. The compound is produced by mixing the fish attractant with the water soluble carrier and combining the mixture with the water soluble adhesive and jell forming component.

Abstract: A liquid stabilizing baffle system is described in which a plurality of elongated strips are provided, each being formed of a flexible spring material. Each strip includes longitudinal side edges joining opposed ends. At least one end hole is formed in each strip inwardly adjacent each end, and each strip is foldable into a loop configuration with ends overlapping. Fastener members are provided to be received through aligned end holes of the strips. A connector is provided on each strip, configured to enable a plurality of the strips to be linked in succession with the strips folded into loop configurations to form a strand.

Abstract: A folding boat and locking device is described in which the boat includes paired foldable hull halves joined by a hinge at transverse bulkheads. The locking device includes a rigid base member with a clamp assembly having first elongated leg members extending therefrom. Second elongated leg members also extend from the rigid base member. At least one of the leg members is movable in relation to the other leg member between an open position in which the leg members are spaced apart a first distance, and a closed position wherein the leg members are substantially parallel and spaced apart on opposed sides of the bulkheads to hold the bulkheads together. A bolt and receiver assembly mounted between the base and at least one of the leg members is selectively operable to lock the first and second leg members in the closed position.

Abstract: A telescopic discharge chute for bulk materials is described including telescoping first and second elongated tubular members. The first tubular member includes a first internal bore leading from a bulk material infeed at a first top end, to first bottom end. The second elongated tubular member includes a second top end and a bulk material discharge at a second bottom end. The second tubular member slides axially over the first tubular member between an extended position wherein the second tubular member projects axially downwardly from the first tubular member. At least one vent is formed by the second tubular member adjacent the second top end, opening outwardly and in open communication with the second internal bore. The vent is situated above the first bottom end of the first tubular member. The vent is included in a ventilation air passageway defined between the first and second tubular members.

Abstract: A retrieval device is described that facilitates lifting of a submerged weight by action of the forward motion of an associated watercraft connected to the weight by a rope. The rope is releasably attached to the device by a guide member on an elongated rigid frame. A locking member is also provided, to enable sliding movement of the rope in a forward direction, and to grip and hold the rope against rearward motion. Powered motion of the watercraft through the water provides sufficient force to pull the rope forwardly through the device. A top end of the locking member is attached to a net supported flotation device. The flotation device also serves to hold the locking member in an inoperative, open condition during forward motion of the watercraft and forward sliding motion of the rope therethrough. Once the weight is pulled to the vicinity of the device, forward motion of the watercraft is halted. The locking member then functions to prevent the weight from pulling the rope back downwardly.

Abstract: A fish line rudder facilitates carrying a fish line in current to either or both sides of a boat, or guiding the fish line laterally to current flow within a stream. The rudder includes an elongated body with opposed arcuate wing members. Top and bottom central radial rudder plates extend axially along the body between the two wing members. The body includes flotation at a forward section thereof. Line receivers are mounted near forward and rearward body ends, to slidably receive the fish line therethrough and define an axial "way" along the top side of the body. A line grip, on the bottom side of the body releasably secures a point along the fish line extending forwardly of the forward line receiver. The line extends forwardly from the grip to the fish pole and rearwardly from the grip through the way, to a hook. When in the water, the device will react to resistance offered by the fish line, to move the fish line laterally across current, to locate the fish line according to the fisherman's desire.

Abstract: A fish line rudder facilitates carrying a fish line in current to either or both sides of a boat, or guiding the fish line laterally to current flow within a stream. The rudder includes an elongated body with opposed arcuate wing members. A central radial rudder plate extends axially along the body between the two wing members. The body includes an open central longitudinal bore that is slightly inclined upwardly from the front bore end toward the rear, to slidably receive the fish line therethrough. A line grip, on the rudder plate releasably secures a point along the fish line extending forwardly of the bore. The line extends forwardly from the grip to the fish pole and rearwardly through the body from the open front end and line grip, to a hook. When in the water, the device will react to resistance offered by the fish line, to move the fish line laterally across current, to locate the fish line according to the fisherman's desire.