Abstract: A bucket board includes a semi-circular groove therein for engaging only a portion of the rim of a conventional bait bucket. The groove is sufficiently deep so that if the board were to tilt slightly, the outer wall of the groove will bite into the outer wall of the bucket thereby keeping it from tipping over. A built-up rim surrounds most of the outer edge of the top surface and serves to keep debris from falling off the board when the invention is used as a fish cleaning board. An opening in the built-up rim permits scraps to be scraped into the bait bucket when the fish cleaning process is completed. Alternatively, the board can be used as a comfortable seat for a fisherman or passenger to sit on. The inside of the bucket is accessible while the bucket board is mounted on the bucket and can be rotated while the bait bucket remains stationary. A slot that extends all the way through the board safely accommodates the blade of a knife.

Abstract: A random length of corrugated hose forms part of a male/female coupling. According to the preferred embodiment the male connector is formed around the corrugated hose itself. One or more O-rings are seated in the exterior grooves closest to the end of the hose to be sealed. A split lock ring is then placed in one of the grooves behind the O-ring seals. The combination comprises the male portion of the invention which is received in a cavity in the female connector. A spring-loaded retaining clip is carried by a pair of parallel grooves in the female connector and adapted to close behind the split lock ring thereby preventing the female connector from disengaging from the corrugated hose. According to an alternative embodiment the O-ring seal may be placed inside the corrugated hose, thereby making the corrugated hose the female portion of the coupling which is adapted to receive a complimentary male connector.