A fishing gear transport assembly for ice fishing equipment includes an upper band, a lower band, a plurality of slats, a pair of couplers, a plurality of pairs of strap clips, and a plurality of retainers. Each coupler is coupled to the upper band and is configured to couple to a bucket to couple the upper band to the bucket. Each pair of strap clips is coupled a rear face of a respective slat so that the strap clips are positioned to couple singly and removably to the upper band and the lower band to couple the respective slat to the upper band and the lower band. Each retainer is coupled to a front face of a respective slat. The retainer is configured to hold a respective item so that the respective item is coupled to and transportable with the bucket.

A fishing gear transport assembly for ice fishing equipment includes an upper band, a lower band, a plurality of slats, a pair of couplers, a plurality of pairs of strap clips, and a plurality of retainers. Each coupler is coupled to the upper band and is configured to couple to a bucket to couple the upper band to the bucket. Each pair of strap clips is coupled a rear face of a respective slat so that the strap clips are positioned to couple singly and removably to the upper band and the lower band to couple the respective slat to the upper band and the lower band. Each retainer is coupled to a front face of a respective slat. The retainer is configured to hold a respective item so that the respective item is coupled to and transportable with the bucket.

A storage device for holding at least one elongate article includes a wall having an interior wall surface and an exterior wall surface, the wall being deformable about a longitudinal axis between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the closed configuration defining a longitudinally extending cavity; and at least one retainer clip coupled to, or integrally formed with, the interior wall surface, the retainer clip(s) being configured to receive and retain the elongate article(s) in a generally longitudinally extending orientation. In the closed configuration, the retainer clip(s) and any elongate article(s) retained by the retainer clip(s) are located within the cavity. In the open configuration, access is provided to the retainer clip(s) thereby allowing the elongate article(s) to be received and removed from the retainer clip(s).

A storage device for holding at least one elongate article includes a wall having an interior wall surface and an exterior wall surface, the wall being deformable about a longitudinal axis between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the closed configuration defining a longitudinally extending cavity; and at least one retainer clip coupled to, or integrally formed with, the interior wall surface, the retainer clip(s) being configured to receive and retain the elongate article(s) in a generally longitudinally extending orientation. In the closed configuration, the retainer clip(s) and any elongate article(s) retained by the retainer clip(s) are located within the cavity. In the open configuration, access is provided to the retainer clip(s) thereby allowing the elongate article(s) to be received and removed from the retainer clip(s).

A fishing rod case composed of impact resistant material which covers the central portion and tip of the shaft of the fishing rod while leaving the handle and reel exposed. The case has two sections connected by a hinge and a closing mechanism which removably joins the two sections together when the case is in a closed position. The two sections each have a rod enclosing cutout which are joined to create an opening that encloses the rod when the case is closed. The circular opening is larger than the shaft of the rod, but smaller than the guides attached to the rod. Since the guides cannot pass through the opening created by joining the two rod enclosing cutouts the case is retained in place when it comes into contact with one of the guides attached to the shaft and is prevented from sliding off the rod.

A fishing rod case composed of impact resistant material which covers the central portion and tip of the shaft of the fishing rod while leaving the handle and reel exposed. The case has two sections connected by a hinge and a closing mechanism which removably joins the two sections together when the case is in a closed position. The two sections each have a rod enclosing cutout which are joined to create an opening that encloses the rod when the case is closed. The circular opening is larger than the shaft of the rod, but smaller than the guides attached to the rod. Since the guides cannot pass through the opening created by joining the two rod enclosing cutouts the case is retained in place when it comes into contact with one of the guides attached to the shaft and is prevented from sliding off the rod.

A rod caddy comprising a first tube having a first end and a second end, a second tube having a third end and a fourth end, a resilient connector having a first tube end and a second tube end, a first attachment means for connecting the first tube end to the first end; and, a second attachment means for connecting the second tube end to the third end. The first tube is hollow. The first end is open. The second end is closed. The second tube is hollow. The third end is open. The fourth end is closed.

A rod caddy comprising a first tube having a first end and a second end, a second tube having a third end and a fourth end, a resilient connector having a first tube end and a second tube end, a first attachment means for connecting the first tube end to the first end; and, a second attachment means for connecting the second tube end to the third end. The first tube is hollow. The first end is open. The second end is closed. The second tube is hollow. The third end is open. The fourth end is closed.

The present invention pertains to a hinged device for use in securely storing or organizing a variety of different devices in a variety of different locations, such as, for example, a plurality of fishing rods. The present invention pertains to a storage clasp apparatus and modular track assembly, having a plurality of storage clasps comprising a hinged member and an internal bore for easily receiving and removing said fishing rods. More particularly, the present invention pertains to a storage clasp apparatus and modular track assembly, having at least one slide track member for use in easily and efficiently mounting a plurality of said storage clasps, and thus, maintaining and storing said fishing rods in an organized manner.

A fishing rod scabbard has a plurality of segments connected in an end-to-end manner to achieve a desired length from a wide variety of scabbard length possibilities. Each segment has a similar cross-sectional geometry and a bumper connector that enables end-to-end engagement between adjacent segments. A sleeved, tubular ramped passageway in longitudinal axial alignment with the tubular passageways of adjacent segments allows safe storage and transport of a fishing rod having a reel, bait, hook, and tackle on the pole. When not in use, the segments telescope together and nest within each other in a proximal end assembly between the proximal end and the distal end. Each bumper connector provides an assembly to secure adjacent segments together and to hold the segments in place when the scabbard is not in use.