Removable traction mat wherein a foam is reinforced with a layer of fabric, fiber, or reinforced adhesive between a CLCC foam layer and the substrate or underlying surface. The layering is preferably a first foam layer and a fabric layer impregnated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. This prevents the CLCC foam from being bonded directly to the substrate and allows the fabric/fiber to support the CLCC foam such that the entire assembly can be removed in one piece without the CLCC foam disintegrating. The traction mat includes at least one slit to allow a user to secure a piece of fishing within the traction mat such that the user may easily and readily access such piece of fishing equipment. The location of the slits may be within a groove or near an identifying marker such as a colorful line.

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.

In one aspect, a trap for capturing a marine animal, e.g., a lobster, is disclosed, which includes a housing having an inlet port for receiving a marine animal, said inlet port being configured to prevent the marine animal from leaving the container, and a sensor coupled to the housing for detecting the presence of the marine animal in the housing. In some embodiments, a stretchable netting is coupled to the inlet port such that the marine animal passes through the netting before entering the housing via the inlet port. A stretch detector can be coupled to the netting to register the passage of a marine animal via the netting into the housing. The passage of a marine animal through the netting can result in a stretch of the netting, which is registered by the stretch signal. The stretch signal indicates the passage of the marine animal into the housing.

A fish measurement device including a hinged rigid bump board in combination with a slidably engageable cradle and a method for verification of fish measurement when using the device. The device having a QR tag used during the verification method authenticating fish size during a Catch, Photo, Release fishing tournament using a Tournament Management System.

A fish measurement device including a hinged rigid bump board in combination with a slidably engageable cradle and a method for verification of fish measurement when using the device. The device having a QR tag used during the verification method authenticating fish size during a Catch, Photo, Release fishing tournament using a Tournament Management System.

Provided herein is an angling apparatus to identify angling events. The apparatus includes an angling event sensing device with at least one sensor, a processor to identify an angling event based on data from the sensor, and an input device to allow a user to enter data related to the angling event.

Provided herein is an angling apparatus to identify angling events. The apparatus includes an angling event sensing device with at least one sensor, a processor to identify an angling event based on data from the sensor, and an input device to allow a user to enter data related to the angling event.

A system and method for managing and tracking fishing/hunting rules and regulations is provided. The system generally comprises a global positioning system (GPS), a processor operably connected to the GPS, a power supply, a display operably connected to the processor, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to the processor and having instructions stored thereon. The system and method are designed to easily and conveniently compile and store information or data related to wildlife sports. The system may use this information to help a user comply with state and federal rules and regulations via the creation of registration strategies and via indicia.

A system and method for managing and tracking fishing/hunting rules and regulations is provided. The system generally comprises a global positioning system (GPS), a processor operably connected to the GPS, a power supply, a display operably connected to the processor, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium coupled to the processor and having instructions stored thereon. The system and method are designed to easily and conveniently compile and store information or data related to wildlife sports. The system may use this information to help a user comply with state and federal rules and regulations via the creation of registration strategies and via indicia.