A video monitoring apparatus for assessing marine diversity includes a support frame, one or more cameras mounted on the support frame for recording images, and a bait receptacle mounted on the support frame for holding bait. The bait receptacle is adapted to release bait therefrom when the support frame comes to rest on a surface.

A video monitoring apparatus for assessing marine diversity includes a support frame, one or more cameras mounted on the support frame for recording images, and a bait receptacle mounted on the support frame for holding bait. The bait receptacle is adapted to release bait therefrom when the support frame comes to rest on a surface.

A rig unit for a fishing line includes a float body and a ballast mass removably coupled to the float body. The ballast mass and the float body are configured to remain coupled together during a launch phase and a flight, and to separate from each other upon impact with the water at the end of a flight path. During flight, when the float body and the ballast mass are connected together, the rig unit is orientated with the float body arranged in front, and the ballast mass arranged behind it. After separation upon impact with the water, the ballast mass is configured to rest on the seabed. The main line has a first section descending from the fishing rod to a guide passage of the ballast mass, and a second section ascending from the guide passage to the float body, which is able to remain immersed, at a distance from the water surface, with a terminal line extending upwards, starting from the float body, to an auxiliary float with which the hook is associated.

A rig unit for a fishing line includes a float body and a ballast mass removably coupled to the float body. The ballast mass and the float body are configured to remain coupled together during a launch phase and a flight, and to separate from each other upon impact with the water at the end of a flight path. During flight, when the float body and the ballast mass are connected together, the rig unit is orientated with the float body arranged in front, and the ballast mass arranged behind it. After separation upon impact with the water, the ballast mass is configured to rest on the seabed. The main line has a first section descending from the fishing rod to a guide passage of the ballast mass, and a second section ascending from the guide passage to the float body, which is able to remain immersed, at a distance from the water surface, with a terminal line extending upwards, starting from the float body, to an auxiliary float with which the hook is associated.

A chum delivery device having a body with a plurality of openings, at least one open end, at least one removable cap, and one or more hook attachments. The plurality of openings of the body are configured to allow chum housed within the body to be released. The removable cap(s) is/are configured to seal the open end(s) of the body. A further chum delivery device having a body with a plurality of depressions. The depressions are configured to all for the insertion of chum. A further chum delivery device having a body with a plurality of holes.

A chum delivery device having a body with a plurality of openings, at least one open end, at least one removable cap, and one or more hook attachments. The plurality of openings of the body are configured to allow chum housed within the body to be released. The removable cap(s) is/are configured to seal the open end(s) of the body. A further chum delivery device having a body with a plurality of depressions. The depressions are configured to all for the insertion of chum. A further chum delivery device having a body with a plurality of holes.

The present invention is a chumming net comprising one or more rod(s), rubber polymer covering for buoyancy, a connecter means, and a net. The rod or rods are connected by the connector means to form a collapsible structure to which the net is attached. In a single rod embodiment, a connector means is used to join the two ends to form the collapsible structure. In embodiments with two or more rods, the connector means is adapted to combine the rods to form a collapsible structure. An essential feature of the invention is the net which is made of flexible rubber material with non-stick or self-cleaning properties to lessen or eliminate the accumulation of smelly organic fish matter. The chumming net is capable of collapsing upon disassembly or disconnection of the rod(s) to facilitate folding for easy storage and portability.

The present invention is a chumming net comprising one or more rod(s), rubber polymer covering for buoyancy, a connecter means, and a net. The rod or rods are connected by the connector means to form a collapsible structure to which the net is attached. In a single rod embodiment, a connector means is used to join the two ends to form the collapsible structure. In embodiments with two or more rods, the connector means is adapted to combine the rods to form a collapsible structure. An essential feature of the invention is the net which is made of flexible rubber material with non-stick or self-cleaning properties to lessen or eliminate the accumulation of smelly organic fish matter. The chumming net is capable of collapsing upon disassembly or disconnection of the rod(s) to facilitate folding for easy storage and portability.

An apparatus for attaching to a fishing line includes fishing tackle having a body with a first end and a second end. The first end defines a first groove. The said second end defines a second groove. A first fastening element is movably connected to the first end, and a second fastening element is movably connected to the second end. The first and second fastening elements are selectively movable between respective first and second positions with respect to the body. The first fastening element does not obstruct the first groove when the first fastening element is in its first position, but does obstruct the first groove in the second position. Similarly, the second fastening element does not obstruct the second groove when the second fastening element is in its first position, but does obstruct the second groove in the second position

A submersible fishing apparatus that contains one or more cavities along the fascia of its body, each said cavity comprising a temporary individual housing for bait or fish-attracting material (including such bait as stink bait), so that a fisherman may easily apply and refresh the bait/attractant between uses, thus allowing a fisherman to easily attract fish with minor effort. The apparatus includes jigs, lures, weights, sinkers, etc.