A flashlight holder is provided for removably attaching a flashlight to a tubular
handle of a handheld fishing net. The flashlight holder has a first resilient clamp
assembly that clamps over the tubular handle of the fishing net. The first resilient
clamp assembly includes a generally tubular sleeve having an opening along one
side that allows the tubular structure to expand and snap over the outer surface
of the tubular handle of the fishing net. In one embodiment, the flashlight holder
is attached to the flashlight by a second resilient clamp assembly that snaps over
the tubular housing of the flashlight. In another embodiment, the flashlight holder
is attached to the flashlight by an adhesive or by making the flashlight holder
integral with the housing of the flashlight. A safety strap is provided to ensure
the flashlight holder does not become detached inadvertently from the handle of
the fishing net.
