Abstract: An artificial spoon type fishing lure including openings through the spoon body which are positioned and dimensioned to permit cooperation between the shape of the spoon and the structure of associated hooks and weedguards whereby the hooks and weedguards may be attached and secured to the spoon by the spring tension inherent in the parts.

Abstract: A removable and replaceable weed guard may be added to a fish hook to prevent the hook from becoming entangled with weeds. The weed guard may be made of wire or other spring material and a set of weed guards may be used to calibrate a hook so that the depth and speed of motion of a lure to which the hook is attached may be controlled. The weed guard of the invention is a bait saver, since it prevents live bait from accidentally falling off the hook.A connecting loop for securing to a lure and a figure-eight connector for attaching a fish hook to a lure are also described. A hand tool is useful for attaching the connector.

Abstract: A fishing lure incorporating a pocket dimensioned to hold a sinker and/or rattle within the lure body includes an easy access slit formed in the lure material to allow ready exchange of sinker/rattle combinations.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a thin walled pouch for enclosing that portion of a fishing hook which normally extends from a lure body when the lure is threaded on a hook.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a membrane extending from the lure body dimensioned to fill the gap between the lure and a fishing hook rigged on the lure.

Abstract: A bait securing means comprised of a helical wire coil including a means for securing one end of the helix to a fish hook eye by snap fit deformation of the wire. The dimension of the helix is calculated to allow the shank of a hook to pass coaxially through the coils and to permit a bait such as an artificial worm to be screwed onto the unsecured end of the helix so the helix will be completely enclosed within the end of the bait and a web of bait material greater than the diameter of the wire is present between the coils of the helix.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing fishing lures incorporating hook hangers which utilize a bore formed in the lure body as part of the connection mechanism. Injection molding techniques are utilized to fill cavity molds having removable inserts therein.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing fishing lures incorporating hook hangers which utilize a bore formed in the lure body as part of the connection mechanism. Injection molding techniques are utilized to fill cavity molds having removable inserts therein.

Abstract: A fishing system is presented wherein a fishing lure may be made to operate at predetermined optimum depths as a function of changes in the effective density of the fishing lure assembly which is accomplished by the selective use of hooks, having predetermined weights, attached to the lure by hook hangers which utilize a bore formed in the lower body as part of the connection mechanism.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing fishing lures incorporating hook hangers which utilize a bore formed in the lure body as part of the connection mechanism. Injection molding techniques are utilized to fill cavity molds having removable inserts therein.

Abstract: A connector for securing an object having a loop or eyelet affixed thereto is provided by an open loop of rigid, spring wire or similar material which is secured to a body so that one leg of the opened loop enters, and essentially traverses a bore within the body.

Abstract: Fly fishing apparatus including a double-ended special connector having horizontal and vertical eyes at each end between the fishing line and a leader connected to a fishing hook also having a horizontal and vertical eye whereby the cutting of lines and tieing of knots is eliminated. In modifications the upper end of the double-ended special connector is provided with a horizontal eye only for receiving the knob of a plastic fishing line resulting from the application of heat or for receiving the fishing line with a knot therein.