An ice fishing apparatus with an integrated audible and visual bite indication includes a rod handle with a hollow region that encloses a portion of an audible and visual indicator and circuit assembly. The assembly includes a wire that flexes into engagement with a contact pin when a strike from a fish is detected and closes an indication circuit to activate an audible alarm and an LED indicator light. A tip-up with an integrated audible and visual bite indication for use with an ice fishing rod includes a housing that encloses a portion of an audible and visual indicator and circuit assembly. The assembly includes a wire that flexes into engagement with a contact pin when a strike from a fish is detected and closes an indication circuit to activate an audible alarm and release a mast and flag visual indicator.

An ice fishing net apparatus that may be utilized to lift fish out of an ice fishing hole. The ice fishing net of the invention includes a hoop and net that is actuatable between a landing position and a netting position. The hoop has a round shape when viewed from the xy plane of an xyz coordinate system and further includes additional bends as viewed from the xz and yz planes such that the hoop conforms to a cylindrical sidewall of an ice fishing hole when oriented in either a landing or netting position. The ice fishing apparatus is particularly useful for netting fish from an ice hole while the user remains in an upright, standing position.

An ice fishing net apparatus that may be utilized to lift fish out of an ice fishing hole. The ice fishing net of the invention includes a hoop and net that is actuatable between a landing position and a netting position. The hoop has a round shape when viewed from the xy plane of an xyz coordinate system and further includes additional bends as viewed from the xz and yz planes such that the hoop conforms to a cylindrical sidewall of an ice fishing hole when oriented in either a landing or netting position. The ice fishing apparatus is particularly useful for netting fish from an ice hole while the user remains in an upright, standing position.

The present invention is directed to a portable ice fishing apparatus that is configured to provide easier transport in various terrains and weather conditions. The apparatus includes a base comprised of a plurality of foldable walls. The foldable walls may be configured to adopt a first configuration wherein each of the plurality of walls is in a down position such that a platform is formed, and a second position wherein at least one of the plurality of walls is in an up position such that a shelter is formed.

The present invention is directed to a portable ice fishing apparatus that is configured to provide easier transport in various terrains and weather conditions. The apparatus includes a base comprised of a plurality of foldable walls. The foldable walls may be configured to adopt a first configuration wherein each of the plurality of walls is in a down position such that a platform is formed, and a second position wherein at least one of the plurality of walls is in an up position such that a shelter is formed.

A trap for confining a fish to an ice hole to facilitate successfully catching the fish includes an upper plate having an upper plate aperture. A shaft is movably coupled to the upper plate within the aperture. A trap plate is attached to the shaft. Rotation of the shaft moves the trap plate between open and closed positions. The upper plate is positionable adjacent to a hole extending through ice over a body of water. The shaft extends through the hole into the water. In the open position, the trap plate is aligned with the upper plate and positioned in the water. In the closed position, the trap plate is offset from the upper plate and positioned within the hole. A trigger assembly that rotates the shaft and moves the shaft upward includes a power source. A rotation mechanism rotates the trap plate. A lift mechanism lifts the trap plate.

A trap for confining a fish to an ice hole to facilitate successfully catching the fish includes an upper plate having an upper plate aperture. A shaft is movably coupled to the upper plate within the aperture. A trap plate is attached to the shaft. Rotation of the shaft moves the trap plate between open and closed positions. The upper plate is positionable adjacent to a hole extending through ice over a body of water. The shaft extends through the hole into the water. In the open position, the trap plate is aligned with the upper plate and positioned in the water. In the closed position, the trap plate is offset from the upper plate and positioned within the hole. A trigger assembly that rotates the shaft and moves the shaft upward includes a power source. A rotation mechanism rotates the trap plate. A lift mechanism lifts the trap plate.

A trap for confining a fish to an ice hole to facilitate successfully catching the fish includes an upper plate having an upper plate aperture. A shaft is movably coupled to the upper plate within the aperture. A trap plate is attached to the shaft. Rotation of the shaft moves the trap plate between open and closed positions. The upper plate is positionable adjacent to a hole extending through ice over a body of water. The shaft extends through the hole into the water. In the open position, the trap plate is aligned with the upper plate and positioned in the water. In the closed position, the trap plate is offset from the upper plate and positioned within the hole. A trigger assembly that rotates the shaft and moves the shaft upward includes a power source. A rotation mechanism rotates the trap plate. A lift mechanism lifts the trap plate.

A trap for confining a fish to an ice hole to facilitate successfully catching the fish includes an upper plate having an upper plate aperture. A shaft is movably coupled to the upper plate within the aperture. A trap plate is attached to the shaft. Rotation of the shaft moves the trap plate between open and closed positions. The upper plate is positionable adjacent to a hole extending through ice over a body of water. The shaft extends through the hole into the water. In the open position, the trap plate is aligned with the upper plate and positioned in the water. In the closed position, the trap plate is offset from the upper plate and positioned within the hole. A trigger assembly that rotates the shaft and moves the shaft upward includes a power source. A rotation mechanism rotates the trap plate. A lift mechanism lifts the trap plate.

An improved multi functional fishing rod holder made of steel wire includes a circular base (1), compression coil (2), uniquely designed square washers (3), bolt (4), and wing nut (5) to create a stand alone fishing rod holder. In accordance with the invention the stand alone fishing rod holder can be adapted to fastening to a variety of surfaces such as a pale or wall by incorporating a U shaped extension arm (6) with thumb screw (7) thereby providing the ability to fasten fishing rod holder to a variety of surfaces such as a pail. In addition using L plate (11), spacer (9) and lock washer (10) and or mount plate (12) creates ability to mount on a flat surface such as a wall.