Abstract: Hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus for use with trolling techniques behind a boat. In one embodiment, the hydrofoil fishing lure apparatus includes an artificial lure having a body. A hydrofoil that includes a strut and a lifting surface, with the strut for the hydrofoil being attached to the body of the artificial lure is also included. In some variants, the artificial lure may be modeled after flying fish species. Wing retraction elements may be utilized on the hydrofoil to retract or expand the wings of the flying fish to provide for a more natural presentation. Other variants described herein include fishing lure platforms that include a hydrofoil that allow for the mounting of frozen, live, or other types of artificial baits on the hydrofoil itself.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprises a body having a front end and a rear end. A cavity is positioned towards the front end of the body, and the cavity has a longitudinal direction. A connection member is located at least partially in the cavity and retained thereto by one or more retaining members. Each retaining member is able to extend into the cavity to retain the connection member in the cavity in use. The connection member is able to move, in use, in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for luring fish with an artificial bait are described. An artificial bait may include a top portion, a bottom portion, and a washer to prevent a knotted line from slipping through. In one embodiment, an artificial bait may include a top portion in the form of a tapered cylinder, a bottom portion comprising a plurality of appendages, and a washer. Some examples of the artificial bait may also include one or more fins attached to the top portion. The washer may prevent a fishing line from slipping through the artificial bait when it is being pulled through the water.

Abstract: A fishing lure apparatus includes a lure structure or frame with a hook and a first spinner blade retained on a connector member rotatably connected to the frame for spinning when the lure is drawn through water and a second spinner blade retained on the same connector member whereby the second blade periodically engages the first blade when the lure apparatus is drawn through water to thereby affect spinning motion of the first spinner blade. Engagement of the first and second spinner members may create noise or currents in water, in addition to a visual appearance, to attract fish.

Abstract: A flashing fish lure includes a bore to receive a glow stick. At least one water wheel on or in the body rotates as the body is pulled through water. Each water wheel includes at least one aperture, such that as the water wheel rotates, light is intermittently communicated from the glow stick, through the aperture, and out or both of the opposing side surfaces to appear as a flashing light. The glow stick may use a chemiluminescent or phosphorescent material. An end of the glow stick may remain exposed following insertion, and a decorative skirt or other fish-attracting material may be attached to the exposed end of the glow stick. Two water wheels may be supported on respective opposing sides of the body, each with a plurality of water-catching vanes extending radially outwardly from a central axis about which each wheel rotates.

Abstract: A fishing trolling down rigger has a body with left-side and right-side arm attachments, a lure-receiving tail, and arms extending from the left and right sides of the body descend towards weedless, snag-free weights so as to naturally orient the rig with the lure above the bottom of a body of water at a desired distance or height. In at least one embodiment, the arms may be repositioned to form a greater or lesser angle with the body in order to raise or lower the desired height from the bottom at which the lure is positioned at the end of the tail. In another configuration or embodiment, the rig provides for controlled-depth surface fishing.

Abstract: The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures. In some embodiments, a blade of a fishing lure includes a louvered hole. The louvered hole increases the blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable.

Abstract: Chain skirt fishing lures and associated manufacturing methods are provided. According to some embodiments, a skirt body for a fishing lure comprises a plurality of flexible elements. The plurality of flexible elements of a skirt body can extend from a body portion of a head of a lure body to one or more points distal from the head of the lure body. At least one of the plurality of flexible elements of the skirt body can comprise multiple elements connected together to form an elongated skirt element. The elongated skirt element can extend from a point proximate the head of the lure body to a point distal the head of the lure body. The flexible elements can facilitate fish attraction, thereby leading to increased fish striking compared to conventional lures. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for a fishing lure having the basic design of a spinner bait which has an elongated main shaft having an eye for connection to the fishing line on one end and a second eye on the other end which is configured to be attached to a lure body that may have a hook, skirt and tail thereon. A main feature is that the spinner shaft is rotatably attached at approximately a 90 degree angle to the main shaft so that the spinner blade is 360 degrees rotational in the water which allows the spinner bait to remain upright after the lure is cast into the water and is sinking in the water.

Abstract: A spinnerbait has deviations on its upper arm. The deviations project in directions other than that in which the lure moves through the water, thus providing enhanced shimmer and vibration at minimal cost.

Abstract: An improved fishing weight or “bottom bouncer” wherein a flexible wire support arm includes an offset bent region that cooperates with an exposed cavity and internal depression at a weighted ballast piece threaded onto the arm. Reciprocating movement of a latch piece mounted to the arm prevents or permits the arm to flex in the ballast piece to attach and detach the bent region from the depression. The support arm also provides a line attachment bend having defined shoulders that maintain a preferred alignment of the sinker to a supporting fishing line. An alternative, single arm bottom bouncer sinker is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprises a rear end enabled to be attached to a fishing line or leader and a front end having a plurality of outer tines with wires for attaching bait and a plurality of inner tines for retaining a fishing hook. The lure further comprises an attached spring-loaded weed guard. A lure skirt is placed over the tines and hook. The body of the lure is reflective and combines with the bait and lure skirt to catch the attention of nearby fish.

Abstract: The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures. In some embodiments, a blade of a fishing lure includes a louvered hole. The louvered hole increases the blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable.

Abstract: The invention provides a fishing device adapted to carry a plurality of fishing lures. The fishing device includes a winged section having a support shaft guide which slideably engages onto a wire support shaft equipped with a winged section retaining eyelet. Depending upon the slideable position of the support guide in relation to the winged section retaining eyelet, the winged section may be retained and collapsed about the wire support shaft in a stowable form or allowed to radially expand to a fishing lure position. The winged section and the support shaft are adapted to carry a plurality of fishing lures dimensionally triangulated along different planes of carriage travel.

Abstract: A multi-arm fishing rig with flexible arms has been developed. The fishing rig includes a head that connects to a fishing line and multiple arms that connect to the head. The arms are suitable for attaching bait to each individual arm. The arms are also made of a flexible material that allows each arm to be adjusted in a position relative to the other arms and to retain the position while in use.

Abstract: The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures. In some embodiments, a blade of a fishing lure includes a louvered hole. The louvered hole increases the blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable.

Abstract: The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures. In some embodiments, a blade of a fishing lure includes a louvered hole. The louvered hole increases the blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable.

Abstract: This stinger-spinner jig will allow the artificial bait that is on the hook to remain in the area of the fish or strike zone as long as possible and better mimic the action of a wounded baitfish. This in turn will make the device a more effective type of lure. This desired effect is made possible because of a specific design of the straight or angled piece of metal wire from the body of the lure and the use of a spinner blade to create additional lift.

Abstract: A spinnerbait has deviations on its upper arm. The deviations project in directions other than that in which the lure moves through the water, thus providing enhanced shimmer and vibration at minimal cost.

Abstract: A fishing lure device is provided which includes a frame having an eye at the forward end thereof with first and second rearwardly extending and diverging frame members extending therefrom. Spinner blades or buzz blades are rotatably mounted on the first frame member and a fish lure is attached to the rearward end of the second frame member by means of a quick-attach mechanism so that different fish lures may be selectively removably positioned on the rearward end of the second frame member.

Abstract: A weedless fishing lure having arms supporting first and second single hooks substantially equidistant from an attachment point. The first hook is mounted upon a fish-resembling lure member, with a spinner member attached behind the fish-resembling lure member. The spinner member is configured to produce motion when the lure is pulled through the water, which motion is transferred to the fish-resembling lure member, thereby to produce motion attractive to fish. The second hook is disposed in a plane common to the first hook, with the second hook being operatively disposed in a skirted member.

Abstract: A fishing lure, comprising a weighted head to which a hook, spinner and weed guard are attached, and three cutouts made of a flexible, absorbent material that are wrapped and tied around a load collar or extension from the head. The cutouts will make the lure resemble a bait fish such as is eaten by the fish that the user wants to catch. The cutouts may be decorated with beads, feathers and paint, to increase the resemblance to bait fish. The wiggling motion of the jig as it is pulled through the water and the rotation of the spinner will attract fish. Scent may be absorbed and released by the cutouts to further attract fish. The head is preferably made from lead, and the cutouts are preferably made from a microfiber fabric. A first preferred embodiment is called the “switch back”, and a second preferred embodiment is called the “pop”.

Abstract: A fishing lure combination having a spoon 6 with a leading region 17, a disturbance-creating attachment lug 16 extending from a surface 19 associated with the leading region 17, and trailing fronds 14 that are secured via a shaft 12 to the attachment lug 16. The trailing fronds 14 are agitated by turbulent fluid flow downstream of the attachment lug 16.

Abstract: A fishing lure and spinner blade designed in a helical form that rotates in a free form fashion or in an inline application. The “Tornado or Funnel” appearance of the blade as it spins through the water can be regulated by the speed of the retrieval, size of the blades and number of rotations on the spinner blade, which give a consistent spinning experience at any retrieval speed and level. The blades are affixed through split rings and swivels on varying spinner bait wire forms and spin effortlessly at high very slow to high retrieval rates and upon natural free falling through the water. The inline technology uses the tornado design to employ a dependable and effortless spinning motion around the axis of the wire form, and a streamlined spinner that doesn't need to have the blades set by applying force to the lure before spinning commences.

Abstract: Chain skirt fishing lures and associated manufacturing methods are provided. According to some embodiments, a skirt body for a fishing lure comprises a plurality of flexible elements. The plurality of flexible elements of a skirt body can extend from a body portion of a head of a lure body to one or more points distal from the head of the lure body. At least one of the plurality of flexible elements of the skirt body can comprise multiple elements connected together to form an elongated skirt element. The elongated skirt element can extend from a point proximate the head of the lure body to a point distal the head of the lure body. The flexible elements can facilitate fish attraction, thereby leading to increased fish striking compared to conventional lures. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract: An improved fishing lure that is reliable and efficient to use in fishing operations, is disclosed. The invention is designed to provide an increased visual attraction, as well as to provide for a more natural and lifelike lure movement, to attract fish thereto.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a substantially V-shaped wire having an eye loop at its apex and first and second arms extending from the eye loop. A jig head having a fishhook projecting therefrom is attached to the end of one arm. A spinner blade is attached to the end of the other arm. A second blade is attached to the eye loop to impart a vibrating motion to the lure.

Abstract: A secondary, preferably hook-free fishing lure is disclosed for use in combination with a primary hook-bearing fishing lure. The secondary lure is slidably attached to the fishing line, and moves along the line in an erratic fashion as the primary lure is worked through the water, to further attract fish to the primary lure. The secondary lure comprises one or more attractant elements, such as standard spoons or blades, directly or indirectly attached to a traveler element that slidably engages the fishing line and slides back and forth along the fishing line as the primary lure is moved, worked or jigged through the water.

Abstract: Soft or pliable spinning appendages can be attached to any fishing lure, hard or soft, using a swivel mechanism that provides unrestricted 360° rotation. The appendages increase attractiveness, flash, vibration, color, or scent. Due to their slow spinning speed and neutral buoyancy in water, the appendages provide unique properties to slow-moving lures not possible with prior art hard blades. A weedless swivel mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: A fishing lure which is comprised of a jig head with a hook being attached to the jig head, and an eyelet being attached to the jig head. A shank is attached to the jig head which is substantially parallel to the hook. The shank has a proximal end and a distal end. An arcuate barb is located on the shank between the proximal end and the distal end.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a U-shaped body having a primary member and a secondary member joined together by a crosspiece. A fishhook and a weight are affixed to the rear of the primary member. The weight has a bulb and a rearwardly extending stem that terminates at an enlarged shoulder. A detachable blade harness is releasably attached to the weight and includes an elastomeric tether to which is rotatably attached a pair of spinner blades. A buzz blade is rotatably attached to the secondary member.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a U-shaped body having a primary member and a secondary member joined together by a crosspiece. A fishhook and a weight are affixed to the rear of the primary member. The weight has a bulb and a rearwardly extending stem that terminates at an enlarged shoulder. A detachable blade harness is releasably attached to the weight and includes an elastomeric tether to which is rotatably attached a pair of spinner blades. A buzz blade is rotatably attached to the secondary member.

Abstract: An improved spinnerbait lure having a frame with at least one arm formed from an integral length of polymeric material and at least one blade secured to the frame. Preferably, the frame has upper and lower arms where at least the upper arm has particular vibratory properties from an oblong cross-section and the head of a jig is embedded in the lower arm. A transparent polymeric material such as polycarbonate can be used.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fishing lure containing a body with a hook secured to the body. The body contains two openings to secure two crimped sleeves into the opening. Two elongated arms are inserted and secured into the sleeves and extend outwardly and backwardly from the lure body. Spinning elements are attached to the distal ends of the elongated arms. A wire shank extends from the lure body to which a spinning element is attached to the distal end of the wire shank. The present invention is manufactured using a novel method comprising insertion of liquefied lure body material into the mold cavities of a mold forming piece, which contains impressions for the lure body, hooks, and sleeves. The mold forming piece is then spun in a centrifuge device.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a rotatable blade having pivotable clappers thereon is provided with primary and secondary wire legs aligned parallel and connected at a junction for attaching a fishing line thereto. A bait segment is affixed on the primary wire leg and is disposed adjacent and behind the secondary wire leg to negate contact during trolling. The bait segment includes an elongated head portion having a narrow front expanding to an enlarged mid-portion having an oval cross-section tapering a distal end from which a fish hook extends with a barbed end curved toward the head portion. A blade is disposed to rotate about the secondary wire leg during trolling and includes sound generators pivotably attached on opposed blade surfaces. Trolling near the water surface positions the rotating blade to intermittently expose each blade surface and pivoting sound generator to the water surface creating turbulence and sound for attracting fish.

Abstract: A buzzbait has an underlying free arm wire which is formed with a leading, line-pulled central portion flanked by first and second trailing arms. The first arm rotatably carries a reaction impeller. The second arm carries a slug in a leading position ahead of a trailing hook. The reaction impeller is produced with multiple arms to facilitate slow retrieves in which the buzzbait nevertheless rides on the surface rather than sink. The blade tips of the reaction impeller, in combination with the arrangement of the arms and location of the slug, are positioned to strike the slug with each pass. This produces a fish-attracting effect, namely a sound something like a “cow bell.” The slow retrieves facilitate low-repetition rates with the “cow bell” sound.

Abstract: The fishing lure is a spinnerbait type of fishing lure having twin spinner blades supported by supporting wires designed to increase the vibration and action of the fishing lure. The spinner blades are positioned side-by-side, above a weighted lure body, skirt, and hook, so that as the blades spin they make frequent contact with one another to produce a clicking noise. The fishing lure thus combines the flash and noise of the spinner blades with vibration and action of the lure to better attract fish in a wide range of circumstances.

Abstract: The fishing lure is a spinnerbait type of fishing lure having twin spinner blades supported by supporting wires designed to increase the vibration and action of the fishing lure. The spinner blades are positioned side-by-side, above a weighted lure body, skirt, and hook, so that as the blades spin they make frequent contact with one another to produce a clicking noise. The fishing lure thus combines the flash and noise of the spinner blades with vibration and action of the lure to better attract fish in a wide range of circumstances.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a yoke having divergent first and second arms. The first arm is formed of wire, which is preferably nickel-titanium alloy wire having a memory characteristic, having a bright formed at one end for attachment of a fishing line. The second arm is formed of a plastic material and has a first end molded around a portion of the first arm proximate the bight. A weighted body having a fishhook attached thereto is connected a second end of the second arm. A fish attracting element such as a spinner blade or propellor is rotatably mounted on the first arm. The weighted body may include a central core of heavy dense material and an encapsulating outer layer of plastic material which is integrally molded with the second arm. The plastic material forming the second arm is preferably transparent or colored so as to be invisible to fish.

Abstract: An improved fishing lure used for bait casting including artificial baits and leaders. The fishing lure comprises a wire body that may be formed of a superelastic alloy comprising not greater than about 20 percent of nickel and about 30 percent of chromium, with the remainder being titanium, or a semielastic alloy comprising 45 to 49% titanium, not more than about 42% nickel, and from about 8% to about 10% of other metals including copper at a concentration of about 5.5% to about 7.5%, iron at a concentration of from about one to about three percent, and less than about two percent of chromium. The wire body may have a bight and engaging divergent legs which extend from the bight. Preferably, the bight is in a generally R-shaped configuration. In one embodiment, the invention provides a fishing lure having a shape memory alloy wire body having contacting, generally flat wire surfaces to provide more rigidity to the lure, thus improving lure performance.

Abstract: A spinner bait, including a head, a hook, a pair of legs, and two or more spinner blades extending from the pair of legs. The hook extends from the rearward end of the head. The legs each have a front end and a rearward end, and the front ends of the legs are connected to the front end of the head. The legs extend rearward over the top surface of the head and toward and around the hook. In so doing, the legs simulate the legs and/or body of a marine animal on which fish feed, and the legs also help conceal the hook and prevent its pointed end from getting snagged on objects under the surface of a body of water.

Abstract: A hook assembly includes a shank portion, a curved portion extending from the shank portion, and a loop extending from the curved portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double wire spinning bait lure. The lure preferably comprises a multi-piece construction, in particular, a hook, a molded lead head, two stainless steel wires connected to form a frame, and two spinning blades. The design of the lure is able to retain its original form and functionality after repeated use and provides a spinning effect that is capable of maintaining produces greater vibrations, thus, making the lure more attractive to fish and increasing the odds for catching more fish.

Abstract: A fishing lure is described which has a body resembling a fish of prey, and having two spinners attached to the body and extending forwardly from the body, such that the lure resembles a fish chasing after a prey of its own. Predator fish are known to take advantage of another fish being distracted while preying on a fish or insect, and striking during this distraction. The spinners that are attached to the body must be very efficient and low drag for the lure to operate properly. Each spinner has a rectangular planar body with a center axis, and portions extending to either side of the center axis. The portions to either side have leading and trailing portions which are alternately bent upwardly and downwardly. These upwardly and downwardly bent portions are bent a constant amount across the leading and trailing edges, creating more spinning action for a constant drag, or a lower drag for a constant spinning action.

Abstract: An improved fishing lure employing a wire frame having first and second arms that extend in divergent directions with respect to each other. A fish attracting element and a hook are secured to one arm, and a spinner is attached to the other arm. The wire frame is formed of a nickel titanium alloy which provides flexibility and shape memory that are substantially greater than that provided by conventional stainless steel wire whereby when the lure is pulled through water, it has improved fish attracting action.

Abstract: An improved fishing lure used for bait casting including artificial baits and leaders. The fishing lure comprises a wire body that may be formed of a superelastic alloy comprising not greater than about 20 percent of nickel and about 30 percent of chromium, with the remainder being titanium. The wire body may have a bight and engaging divergent legs which extend from the bight. Preferably, the bight is in a generally R-shaped configuration. In one embodiment, the invention provides a fishing lure having a shape memory alloy wire body having contacting, generally flat wire surfaces to provide more rigidity to the lure, thus improving lure performance.

Abstract: An improved spinner bait features a unique double trailer (blade attachment) arrangement. The trailers attach, one behind the other, to a stiff wire leader with jig head. Each trailer features a clevis mounted spinner blade, a bearing bead mounted behind the spinner blade and a sleeve. Each trailer has a detachable latch for securing it to the wire leader/jig head or to another trailer.

Abstract: A spinner bait fishing lure includes a wiring harness that has a plurality of wires, each of which have a first end that connects to an eyelet of a hook and which are contained within a lure body formed around the eyelet of the hook. The wiring harness includes a central region shaped for attaching the lure to a fishing line and each of the wires include a second loop at a second end. The wires are substantially parallel between the first loop and the central region and diverge from the central region at an angle that is symmetrical about a center line of the lure body. Swivels are used to attach spinner blades to second ends of each of the wires.

Abstract: This invention is for a fishing lure wire frame having a non-twisted eye loop design that more effectively prevents the fishing line knotted to the lure from slipping out from the eye. The lure frame also has bends to provide greater support for the use of a shield head (or fish head) and to prevent spinner assemblies along either leg of the wire frame from slipping out-of-place. Overall, this wire frame design provides the fishing lure with more capability to be made into different shapes to attract fish to attack and improved effectiveness in casting and retrieving.

Abstract: A blade 1 is made of a thin strip which is curved throughout its size. Its upper half 1c above the center line x extending from the front end to the tail end 1b is bent at a front edge 1e in the direction of curve of the curved shape. Its lower half 1d below the center line x is bent at a front edge 1f in a reverse of the direction of curve of the curved shape. More particularly, the upper half 1c and the lower half 1d are not symmetrical about the center axis x. The upper half 1c and the lower half 1d are identical in the weight.