Abstract: A connection assembly for securing a support member to a work surface (e.g., a table leg to a table top) that includes an attachment plate, a retainer, and a fitting. The attachment plate connects to a bottom surface of the table top, the fitting connects to an upper end of the table leg, and the retainer exerts a force on the fitting that helps absorb or take up tolerances within the connection assembly so that the support member is securely connected to the work surface. In one example, the retainer is a resilient component that is compressed between the fitting and a receiving portion of the attachment plate to help take up tolerances within the connection assembly, whereas in another example the retainer is a rotatable component that exerts a force against the fitting to address tolerances and the like. A method for providing a connection assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A target fishing rod including a grip assembly having means for securing a fishing reel thereto. A triggered float is propelled from the rod to cast the hook into a general target area. This may be used in any restricted area where conventional casting is not feasible.An alternate rod comprising a plurality of telescopically united sections is removably held in said grip assembly and cast in the conventional manner.