A net retaining system includes a base component and a head component. The base component includes a first surface, an opposite second surface, a retention member provided to the first surface and a cradle projecting from the first surface and configured to grip a net rim near a net handle. The head component includes, a first engagement member facing a first direction, a second engagement member facing a second, opposite direction and a column having first and second ends. The first and second engagement members are configured for selective coupling with the retention member of the base component. The column separates the first and second engagement members and is configured to extend through the net handle so as to resist rotation relative to the net handle.

A net retaining system includes a base component and a head component. The base component includes a first surface, an opposite second surface, a retention member provided to the first surface and a cradle projecting from the first surface and configured to grip a net rim near a net handle. The head component includes, a first engagement member facing a first direction, a second engagement member facing a second, opposite direction and a column having first and second ends. The first and second engagement members are configured for selective coupling with the retention member of the base component. The column separates the first and second engagement members and is configured to extend through the net handle so as to resist rotation relative to the net handle.

A water-activated bobber release device has a housing, a bobber assembly, a spool and a line, a bobbin assembly with a dissolvable tablet, a screw extending through a central hole in the bobber assembly and a center hole in the dissolvable tablet of the bobbin assembly, and a cap with an aperture and a valve between the aperture and the bobbin assembly. The screw engages the bobbin assembly and a threaded fastener to compress a spring. When the device is submerged in a body of water at a certain depth, the pressure opens the valve to allow water to enter. The water dissolves the tablet which collapses the bobbin assembly, and the spring forces the bobber away from the housing. Once released from the housing, the bobber is free to float to the surface of the water allowing for the retrieval of the submerged item attached to the housing.

A water-activated bobber release device has a housing, a bobber assembly, a spool and a line, a bobbin assembly with a dissolvable tablet, a screw extending through a central hole in the bobber assembly and a center hole in the dissolvable tablet of the bobbin assembly, and a cap with an aperture and a valve between the aperture and the bobbin assembly. The screw engages the bobbin assembly and a threaded fastener to compress a spring. When the device is submerged in a body of water at a certain depth, the pressure opens the valve to allow water to enter. The water dissolves the tablet which collapses the bobbin assembly, and the spring forces the bobber away from the housing. Once released from the housing, the bobber is free to float to the surface of the water allowing for the retrieval of the submerged item attached to the housing.

An apparatus and system is disclosed for facilitating an angler in placing fish into a weigh-in bag from a boat's live well. The apparatus includes a post for inserting into a seat post receiver of a boat, and has a hook on its top for receiving handles of a weigh-in bag. The apparatus also preferably includes a fill tube connected to the pumping system of a boat's live well plumbing system. The apparatus holds and fills the bag in a position and location convenient to allow an angler to use both hands to retrieve a fish from a live well and then insert the fish into the bag.

An apparatus and system is disclosed for facilitating an angler in placing fish into a weigh-in bag from a boat's live well. The apparatus includes a post for inserting into a seat post receiver of a boat, and has a hook on its top for receiving handles of a weigh-in bag. The apparatus also preferably includes a fill tube connected to the pumping system of a boat's live well plumbing system. The apparatus holds and fills the bag in a position and location convenient to allow an angler to use both hands to retrieve a fish from a live well and then insert the fish into the bag.

The present invention relates to a device that facilitates the mounting of beads onto a fishing hook, such as a fly fishing hook. In one embodiment, the device may have a storage chamber and one or more of a loading access tip, a bead loading hole and/or a beading access tip. In some devices, the one or more of a loading access tip, a bead loading hole and/or a beading access tip may be combined. In an embodiment, the loading access tip, bead loading hole, or beading access tip allows the loading of the beads into the device. The bead loading hole and the beading access tip facilitates the beading of a fishing hook. The device(s) may further have one or more of slits or holes to facilitate the beading of the fishing hooks.

The present invention relates to a device that facilitates the mounting of beads onto a fishing hook, such as a fly fishing hook. In one embodiment, the device may have a storage chamber and one or more of a loading access tip, a bead loading hole and/or a beading access tip. In some devices, the one or more of a loading access tip, a bead loading hole and/or a beading access tip may be combined. In an embodiment, the loading access tip, bead loading hole, or beading access tip allows the loading of the beads into the device. The bead loading hole and the beading access tip facilitates the beading of a fishing hook. The device(s) may further have one or more of slits or holes to facilitate the beading of the fishing hooks.

A fishing accessory for preventing the tangling of a fishing line on a fishing pole comprising a base attachable to the fishing pole and an adjustable guide member. The adjustable guide member is movable from a first position wherein a portion of the guide member contacts a guide surface of the base to a position wherein the portion of the guide member is positioned distant from the guide surface. The fishing accessory includes an adjustment member extending from the guide member engaged with an opening in the base wherein moving the adjustment member in one direction moves the guide member away from the guide surface and moving the adjustment member in the opposite direction moves the guide member closer to the guide surface. The position of the guide member is adjustable toward and away from the guide surface to accommodate a specific diameter fishing line.

A fishing accessory for preventing the tangling of a fishing line on a fishing pole comprising a base attachable to the fishing pole and an adjustable guide member. The adjustable guide member is movable from a first position wherein a portion of the guide member contacts a guide surface of the base to a position wherein the portion of the guide member is positioned distant from the guide surface. The fishing accessory includes an adjustment member extending from the guide member engaged with an opening in the base wherein moving the adjustment member in one direction moves the guide member away from the guide surface and moving the adjustment member in the opposite direction moves the guide member closer to the guide surface. The position of the guide member is adjustable toward and away from the guide surface to accommodate a specific diameter fishing line.