A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.

A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.

A net for fishing or other purposes. The net includes a hoop frame connected to a pole by a yoke. The yoke defines sockets in which respective arms of the hoop frame and a distal end of the pole are received. Plugs in the arms of the hoop frame desirably prevent water from passing the plugs into the hoop frame. A plug in the distal end of the pole desirably prevents water from passing the plug into the pole. The yoke and plugs provide a robust connection of the hoop frame to the pole and help retain air in the hoop frame and pole for buoyancy of the net.

A landing net that has an integral bonker installed in its handle. The bonker can be removed as needed to stun a fish. When done, the bonker can be reinstalled in the net's handle for later use. The bonker is designed to fit inside the handle of the net. The bonker has a weighted head, a shaft, a spring-loaded locking button in the shaft, a handle, and an optional lanyard. In use, the user presses the spring-loaded locking button until it is below the height of the handle. The user then can withdraw the bonker and use it to stun a fish. When done, the bonker can be reinserted into the handle of the net, the button can be depressed and the bonker can then be pushed up into place until the spring-loaded locking button pops up to secure the bonker in the handle.

A landing net that has an integral bonker installed in its handle. The bonker can be removed as needed to stun a fish. When done, the bonker can be reinstalled in the net's handle for later use. The bonker is designed to fit inside the handle of the net. The bonker has a weighted head, a shaft, a spring-loaded locking button in the shaft, a handle, and an optional lanyard. In use, the user presses the spring-loaded locking button until it is below the height of the handle. The user then can withdraw the bonker and use it to stun a fish. When done, the bonker can be reinserted into the handle of the net, the button can be depressed and the bonker can then be pushed up into place until the spring-loaded locking button pops up to secure the bonker in the handle.

The invention discloses a universal connector, a method of making it, and a method of using it, by example. In a first embodiment, a universal connector is disclosed comprising an improved carabiner that incorporates a magnet into its structure. The carabiner magnet has a force of attraction of at least 2 kilograms to enable it to connect to any magnetic material. A second of many possible embodiments discloses the addition of hook and loop tape (i.e. a Velcro® strip) to enable the universal connector to connect to any other article having hook and loop tape. A third possible embodiment discloses the addition of a loop for connection to any strap or keychain, for example. A fourth contemplated embodiment discloses the addition of male and/or female snaps.

An improved fishing net is disclosed that incorporates a magnetic clasp system into its structure. The fishing net with magnetic clasp system introduces a medallion containing a magnet having a force of attraction of at least 1.8 kilograms attached to a bottom portion of the fishing net. Iron or magnet in any form, be it solid, powder or liquid, is inserted within the fishing net pole at a location where the medallion is located when holding the fishing net vertically with the net up, so that the magnetic force of the magnet(s) and/or iron causes the net to connect to the pole.

An improved fishing net is disclosed that incorporates a magnetic clasp system into its structure. The fishing net with magnetic clasp system introduces a medallion containing a magnet having a force of attraction of at least 1.8 kilograms attached to a bottom portion of the fishing net. Iron or magnet in any form, be it solid, powder or liquid, is inserted within the fishing net pole at a location where the medallion is located when holding the fishing net vertically with the net up, so that the magnetic force of the magnet(s) and/or iron causes the net to connect to the pole.

A dip net provided with lockable hoops capable of being folded leftwards and rightwards comprises a net rod, a hoop mounting base mounted on the net rod, and hoops including a left hoop and a right hoop, wherein mounting plates are arranged on the left side and the right side of the hoop mounting base, and two rotary bases are arranged at the rear end of the left hoop and the rear end of the right hoop and are hinged to the mounting plates through rotary shafts. The left hoop and the right hoop can be folded and are independently connected to the hoop mounting base, so that assembly is convenient; and the size can be reduced for transportation and carrying, so that carrying storage are facilitated.

A dip net provided with lockable hoops capable of being folded leftwards and rightwards comprises a net rod, a hoop mounting base mounted on the net rod, and hoops including a left hoop and a right hoop, wherein mounting plates are arranged on the left side and the right side of the hoop mounting base, and two rotary bases are arranged at the rear end of the left hoop and the rear end of the right hoop and are hinged to the mounting plates through rotary shafts. The left hoop and the right hoop can be folded and are independently connected to the hoop mounting base, so that assembly is convenient; and the size can be reduced for transportation and carrying, so that carrying storage are facilitated.