Abstract: A needle which is particularly adapted for use by sport fishermen to catch game fish includes an elongated wire-like body. Ends of the needle body are shaped into points. An end barb is then formed immediately inward from each end point. The needle further includes a pair of spaced apart intermediate barbs positioned inward from the end barbs. The end barbs and the intermediate barbs each extend outward from the needle body in opposite directions respectively. During use, an end of a fishing line may be knotted about a middle portion of the needle body between the intermediate barbs. Then, the needle may be baited with an earthworm or minnow, for example, and dropped into a game fish containing body of water such as a lake or river to attract a hungry fish. When a fish strikes and swallows the baited needle, one of the pointed ends and end barb typically pierces the mouth of the fish. The end barb prevents retraction of the needle. The hooked fish then may be reeled in and landed.

Abstract: A portable weighing device particularly adapted for sport fishermen includes a balancing rod which may be readily assembled from three rod sections, a set of fittings, and a receptacle forming a counterbalancing weight. When the device is not in use, the rod sections and fittings may be conveniently stored in the receptacle. To use the device the rod sections and fittings first are removed from the receptacle. The rod sections then may be screwed together to form the balancing rod. The fittings in turn are threaded into spaced apertures in a pivot end section of the rod. An object to be weighed then is attached to one of the fittings while the fitting in the other aperture serves as a pivot and point of support for the device. Next, the receptacle is filled with water to a predefined level depending on whether the weighing device is to be used in a heavy or light weighing mode. The filled receptacle then is placed on the rod and its location adjusted until the rod balances in a horizontal position.

Abstract: A fishing box is disclosed which incorporates the following built-in features: tackle box, seat, life preserver, fishing rod carrier, cooler, worm and minnow bait compartment, fish compartment, lid-table tray, a flip-out side table, a ruler for measuring the lengths of fish, a fish net holder, towel rack, and an accessory attachment for supporting an accessory such as a portable radio.