A fishing rod shield for use on a fishing vessel. The fishing rod shield protects fishing rods while also providing improved safety to the fishing vessel. The fishing rod shield includes a rod protector and a cover positioned over the rod protector. The rod protector includes a plurality of openings through which a fishing rod may be at least partially inserted and easily removed. The shield includes an anti-slip or other safety surface to provide improved safety on the fishing vessel.

A protective case for large objects including a lock housing formed from a first section and a second section, both of the sections including at least one external subsection and at least one internal subsection configured to telescope inside the external subsection; and an extension lock comprising a lock housing and a compression lock, the lock housing including a screw-threaded channel, and the compression comprising at least one screw-threaded shaft with a compressive component on the interior end and a lock handle on the exterior end, the screw-threaded shaft configured to matingly engage with the screw-threaded channel of the lock housing; the compression lock configured to descend in the lock housing and compressingly lock the internal subsection in an extended position upon locking rotation of the compression lock; and the compression lock configure to ascend in the lock housing upon unlocking rotation of the cam latch.

The present disclosure describes a fishing rod transport that includes a rear structural support, a plurality of rod supports attached to the rear structural support, and a reel compartment attached to the rear structural support. A first rod support extends through a first hole in the rear structural support, a second rod support extends through a second hole in the rear structural support, and a center of the first hole is disposed vertically higher than a center of the second hole.

The present disclosure describes a fishing rod transport that includes a rear structural support, a plurality of rod supports attached to the rear structural support, and a reel compartment attached to the rear structural support. A first rod support extends through a first hole in the rear structural support, a second rod support extends through a second hole in the rear structural support, and a center of the first hole is disposed vertically higher than a center of the second hole.

A fishing rod holder and retainer include a top plate that includes a main opening, and a retainer opening. A cylindrical tube extends downwardly at an angle away from the top plate. A rod retainer includes a retainer cable having a retainer clasp adjacent the retainer opening. A retainer channel is coupled to the top plate and aligned with the retainer opening and configured to extend downwardly to guide the retainer cable so that the cable extends down into the retainer channel. A biasing device is coupled to the retainer cable and configured to bias the retainer cable downwardly within the retainer channel.

A fishing rod carrier includes a plurality of horizontal elongate tubes each sized to receive a fishing rod, the elongate tubes being stacked on plural levels, each elongate tube is capped at the distal end. A reel box is attached to the proximal ends of the plurality of elongate tubes and defines an interior space that is continuous with an interior of each of the plurality of elongate tubes, and is configured to enclose a plurality of reels while they are attached to a corresponding plurality of fishing rods disposed within the plurality of elongate tubes. A clamping mechanism is configured to secure the fishing rod carrier to a rooftop rack of an auto.

A fishing rod carrier includes a plurality of horizontal elongate tubes each sized to receive a fishing rod, the elongate tubes being stacked on plural levels, each elongate tube is capped at the distal end. A reel box is attached to the proximal ends of the plurality of elongate tubes and defines an interior space that is continuous with an interior of each of the plurality of elongate tubes, and is configured to enclose a plurality of reels while they are attached to a corresponding plurality of fishing rods disposed within the plurality of elongate tubes. A clamping mechanism is configured to secure the fishing rod carrier to a rooftop rack of an auto.

The present invention is directed to an apparatus for holding and transporting an elongated article, such as a fish rod. The apparatus comprises a telescoping member having a proximal end and a distal end; a pair of caps coupled to the proximal end and the distal end of the telescoping member; a first mounting member releasably coupled to the telescoping member; a second mounting member releasably coupled to the first mounting member, the second mounting member is configured to receive and hold an elongated article; a pair of hook and loop fastener straps each of which is coupled to each of the pair of caps; and a pair of wall mounting brackets.

The present invention is directed to an apparatus for holding and transporting an elongated article, such as a fish rod. The apparatus comprises a telescoping member having a proximal end and a distal end; a pair of caps coupled to the proximal end and the distal end of the telescoping member; a first mounting member releasably coupled to the telescoping member; a second mounting member releasably coupled to the first mounting member, the second mounting member is configured to receive and hold an elongated article; a pair of hook and loop fastener straps each of which is coupled to each of the pair of caps; and a pair of wall mounting brackets.

A protective mat for keeping fishing gear untangled with boat surfaces including a first layer including a hard upper surface and a second layer for engaging the protective mat with boat carpet.