A Drink holder inserted into a fishing boat's existing rod holders for the convenience of securely holding a variety of single drink container sizes and shapes while reducing the potential for spills which may lead to slips and falls causing personal injury.

The drink holder will fit inside various internal diameter boat rod holder's and adjust to their relative inclination ranging from 0 degrees being vertical, to 45 degrees from vertical while allowing a comfortable hands free fishing trip to grab a fishing rod, drink nearby, or handrail.

This invention simply converts a fishing rod holder into a drink holder.

A Drink holder inserted into a fishing boat's existing rod holders for the convenience of securely holding a variety of single drink container sizes and shapes while reducing the potential for spills which may lead to slips and falls causing personal injury.

The drink holder will fit inside various internal diameter boat rod holder's and adjust to their relative inclination ranging from 0 degrees being vertical, to 45 degrees from vertical while allowing a comfortable hands free fishing trip to grab a fishing rod, drink nearby, or handrail.

This invention simply converts a fishing rod holder into a drink holder.

A cutting implement including a metal substrate and a coating is provided. The coating has zirconium PVD (ZrCRTiNO), which provides protection against corrosion of the metal substrate. In some instances, the zirconium PVD provides protection from corrosion for at least 200 hours. A layer of titanium nitride (TiN) can be added to the coating to increase the hardness of the metal substrate. In such an embodiment, the layer of titanium nitride (TiN) is applied before the zirconium PVD (ZrCRTiNO). Titanium nitride (TiN) coated steel is 3 to 5 times harder than uncoated steel. Thus, a combination of titanium nitride (TiN) and zirconium PVD (ZrCRTiNO) as a coating on a metal substrate can increase the life of the metal substrate by providing increased hardness and anti-corrosive properties.

The fishing line cleaner comprises a clip and a brush. The clip may removably couple to a fishing rod between a reel and a line guide. A fishing line may pass through the brush such that debris is swept from the fishing line as the fishing line is reeled onto the reel. As non-limiting examples, the debris may comprise aquatic plants and algae. The fishing line may be removed from the brush and the clip may be rotated around the fishing rod or repositioned along the fishing rod to reduce friction on the fishing line for casting.

The fishing line cleaner comprises a clip and a brush. The clip may removably couple to a fishing rod between a reel and a line guide. A fishing line may pass through the brush such that debris is swept from the fishing line as the fishing line is reeled onto the reel. As non-limiting examples, the debris may comprise aquatic plants and algae. The fishing line may be removed from the brush and the clip may be rotated around the fishing rod or repositioned along the fishing rod to reduce friction on the fishing line for casting.

A fish measurement device including a rigid bump board in combination with a slidably engageable assembly and a method for verification of fish measurement when using the device. The assembly design having the capability to mount the board to an underlying support surface as well as provide a user identifier for use in fishing tournaments.

A fish measurement device including a rigid bump board in combination with a slidably engageable assembly and a method for verification of fish measurement when using the device. The assembly design having the capability to mount the board to an underlying support surface as well as provide a user identifier for use in fishing tournaments.

An apparatus for stowing and/or transporting rod-shaped structures such that the rods are easily insertable into, and removable from, the rod holder when it is located underneath an overhead obstruction that would otherwise prevent insertion or removal of rods into the rod holder. The rod holder rotates away from the receiving structure to which it is attached by operation of a rotatable attachment between the rod holder and a base. The base comprises a latching mechanism to prevent the rod holder from rotating unless it is released using a latch release lever. The rod holder allows insertion of longer rods into the rod holder than would otherwise be possible using rod holders of the prior art. The rod holder increases ease of access to rods stored in the rod holder. An exemplary use case is the storage of fishing rods under a T-top on a fishing boat.

A retaining system for enclosing the free end of a line. The system has a retaining band with an inner side and an outer side. Coupled to the retaining band is a multiple length clasp. The inner side can have a clasp and the outer side can have a clasp. When the retaining band is wrapped around a spool, the retaining band couples with itself. In so doing, the retaining band keeps the free end of a line from undesirably unraveling.

A retaining system for enclosing the free end of a line. The system has a retaining band with an inner side and an outer side. Coupled to the retaining band is a multiple length clasp. The inner side can have a clasp and the outer side can have a clasp. When the retaining band is wrapped around a spool, the retaining band couples with itself. In so doing, the retaining band keeps the free end of a line from undesirably unraveling.