Abstract

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.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 97/04 - Containers for baitPreparation of bait
• A01K 97/05 - Containers for live bait kept in water, e.g. for minnows or shrimps
• A01K 97/06 - Containers or holders for hooks, lines, sinkers, flies or the like
• A01K 97/08 - Containers for rods