A multipurpose compostable absorption mat serves to receive and encapsulate organic matter for compostable disintegration of the mat and organic matter simultaneously. The mat comprises at least three portions: a first portion facing the organic matter defined by a parchment paper or parchment-like material having multiple pinholes or other openings or porosity sized and dimensioned to enable passage of greases and/or liquids; a second portion outboard of the first portion defined by a deliquescent material, and is able to absorb the greases and/or liquids from the first portion through a capillary mechanism; and a third portion outboard of the second portion defined by an impermeable plant/corn starch-based plastic-like material. The third portion looks and feels like plastic film. The at least three portions of the mat may be formed as at least three discrete layers, with the three discrete layers attached to one another so as to form the mat, with the mat having a thickness in the range from about that of a sheet of paper or a paper towel or a napkin to about or more.

A multipurpose compostable absorption mat serves to receive and encapsulate organic matter for compostable disintegration of the mat and organic matter simultaneously. The mat comprises at least three portions: a first portion facing the organic matter defined by a parchment paper or parchment-like material having multiple pinholes or other openings or porosity sized and dimensioned to enable passage of greases and/or liquids; a second portion outboard of the first portion defined by a deliquescent material, and is able to absorb the greases and/or liquids from the first portion through a capillary mechanism; and a third portion outboard of the second portion defined by an impermeable plant/corn starch-based plastic-like material. The third portion looks and feels like plastic film. The at least three portions of the mat may be formed as at least three discrete layers, with the three discrete layers attached to one another so as to form the mat, with the mat having a thickness in the range from about that of a sheet of paper or a paper towel or a napkin to about or more.

The present invention is directed to a buoyant fishing caddy that includes an outer housing that includes a wall part detachable from the outer housing, and a bait net storage compartment that includes the detachable wall part. A preferred embodiment of the fishing caddy is generally rectangular and includes a buoyant upper compartment and a lower compartment. The lower compartment benefits use of the fishing caddy as carry-on luggage that can hold, for example, a telescoping or multipiece fishing rod when traveling to a fishing destination, and furthermore benefits use when fishing. In another preferred embodiment, the bait net storage compartment is generally cylindrical and is encircled by a ring that includes generally arcuate side compartments.

The present invention is directed to a buoyant fishing caddy that includes an outer housing that includes a wall part detachable from the outer housing, and a bait net storage compartment that includes the detachable wall part. A preferred embodiment of the fishing caddy is generally rectangular and includes a buoyant upper compartment and a lower compartment. The lower compartment benefits use of the fishing caddy as carry-on luggage that can hold, for example, a telescoping or multipiece fishing rod when traveling to a fishing destination, and furthermore benefits use when fishing. In another preferred embodiment, the bait net storage compartment is generally cylindrical and is encircled by a ring that includes generally arcuate side compartments.

A container for dispensing bait in variable amounts and at variable rates. A method can include changing configurations of two attachable sleeves, where the different configurations result in different overlapping of openings in the attachable sleeves. The different overlapping of openings allows fishermen the flexibility to better control the dispensing of bait and/or chum by varying the size of the openings.

A container for holding aquatic live bait. The container includes a base having an interior for holding water with the aquatic live bait contained therein. The interior has an opening to permit the aquatic live bait to be inserted into and removed from the interior. The base includes an air diffuser arranged to deliver air to the interior to aerate water in the interior and a first air connection fitting fluidly coupled to the air diffuser. A pump unit is removably connectable to the base. The pump unit includes an air pump for supplying air, a battery for powering the air pump, and a second air connection fitting fluidly coupled to the air pump. The second air connection fitting couples to the first air connection fitting when the pump unit is connected to the base to fluidly couple the air pump to the air diffuser.

A container for holding aquatic live bait. The container includes a base having an interior for holding water with the aquatic live bait contained therein. The interior has an opening to permit the aquatic live bait to be inserted into and removed from the interior. The base includes an air diffuser arranged to deliver air to the interior to aerate water in the interior and a first air connection fitting fluidly coupled to the air diffuser. A pump unit is removably connectable to the base. The pump unit includes an air pump for supplying air, a battery for powering the air pump, and a second air connection fitting fluidly coupled to the air pump. The second air connection fitting couples to the first air connection fitting when the pump unit is connected to the base to fluidly couple the air pump to the air diffuser.

A live baiting multi-tool apparatus including a bait capture member configured to isolate various types of live bait, a first storage compartment detachably coupled to the bait capture member and a second storage compartment detachably coupled to the first storage compartment.

A live baiting multi-tool apparatus including a bait capture member configured to isolate various types of live bait, a first storage compartment detachably coupled to the bait capture member and a second storage compartment detachably coupled to the first storage compartment.

A live baiting multi-tool apparatus including a bait capture member configured to isolate various types of live bait, a first storage compartment detachably coupled to the bait capture member and a second storage compartment detachably coupled to the first storage compartment.