Abstract: A fishing device which can be utilized both in casting and as a bobber. The device is formed of two members, integral to each other, one member forming an airtight compartment and the other member being open. The device is attached to a fish line, filled with water. Live bait is attached to the fish line and placed in the water filled member. The weight of the water permits the device to be used in casting and the water further serves as a cushion thus preventing injury from being inflicted to the live bait when impact with the water is made. Upon contact with the water, the live bait is ejected and the airtight compartment makes the device lighter than the water, thus the device now serves as a bobber and the live bait is constrained within a certain radius of the fishing bobber.

Abstract: A Christmas tree stand for supporting Christmas trees of any size and formation. The support stand is designed such that the tree, if deformed or if placed in the stand at an angle, can be aligned very easily and quickly in a perpendicular position with respect to any type of floor, whether it be irregular or uneven. The receptacle for retaining the Christmas tree is formed integral therewith a hemispherical ball which is received by two adjustable jaws which form a hemispheric cavity. The receptacle is further provided, with a plurality of machine screws for retaining the Christmas tree trunk in a fixed vertical position in the receptacle, notwithstanding the shape or deformity of the tree.