Abstract: A spring assembly is provided for an upward acting door that travels on a travel path while opening. The assembly includes a shaft, a torsion spring and a second spring. The torsion spring is connected to the shaft and provides a lifting force for the door throughout the travel path. The second spring is connected to the shaft and provides a lifting force for the door during only a portion of the travel path. In another aspect, a spring assembly is provided for an upward acting door that travels on a travel path while closing. The torsion spring is connected to the shaft and provides a weight supporting force for the door throughout the travel path. The second spring is connected to the shaft and provides a weight supporting force for the door during only a portion of the travel path.

Abstract: A fishing rod and reel holder having a one piece wire frame elevates and holds a fishing rod in an angular position relative to the frozen surface of a body of water. The holder has a generally flat base member and an angularly disposed helical body adapted to support the rod adjacent a hole in the frozen surface. The fishing rod is turned to position the shank of the fishing reel between coils of the helical body thereby releasably secure the rod to the holder.