Abstract: A pliable fishing lure assembly includes a lure body including a leading portion and a trailing portion joined by a connecting hinge portion. A pliable, spinnable appendage is connected for unrestrained 360° rotation to the lure body by a swivel mechanism. The lure body can bend or fold into a U-shaped form at the hinge portion. A hook through the leading portion includes a protruding barbed end on one side of the leading portion and a protruding eye on the opposite side of the leading portion. The lure assembly is formed from a neutrally buoyant or close to neutrally buoyant material. During a glide, the lure body can straighten out at the hinge portion, and the pliable, neutrally buoyant spinnable appendage does not interfere with the weighting and buoyancy of the lure body and does not add excessive drag in the water to the assembly.

Abstract: A pliable fishing lure assembly includes a lure body including a leading portion and a trailing portion joined by a connecting hinge portion. A pliable, spinnable appendage is connected for unrestrained 360° rotation to the lure body by a swivel mechanism. The lure body can bend or fold into a U-shaped form at the hinge portion. A hook through the leading portion includes a protruding barbed end on one side of the leading portion and a protruding eye on the opposite side of the leading portion. The lure assembly is formed from a neutrally buoyant or close to neutrally buoyant material.

Abstract: Soft or pliable spinning appendages can be attached to a soft fishing lure 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: Soft or pliable spinning appendages can be attached to a soft fishing lure 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: 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: 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 sound amplification system includes an amplifier and a waterproof microphone. In an exemplary embodiment the microphone includes a transducer within a cavity covered by a resilient waterproof membrane. The system can monitor either the complete frequency range of the microphone or only one or more selected frequency ranges. The system can include one or more noise emitting lures that produce sound in a frequency range corresponding to the one or more selected frequency ranges. The invention also includes a method of waterproofing a miniature microphone.

Abstract: A sound amplification system includes an amplifier and a waterproof microphone. In an exemplary embodiment the microphone includes a transducer within a cavity covered by a resilient waterproof membrane. The system can monitor either the complete frequency range of the microphone or only one or more selected frequency ranges. The system can include one or more noise emitting lures that produce sound in a frequency range corresponding to the one or more selected frequency ranges. The invention also includes a method of waterproofing a miniature microphone. A housing can be provided for the microphone to protect it and to reduce background noise caused by turbulence during towing. The housing has a streamlined shape and can be weighted. One or more fins can be provided to stabilize the housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of fish and other underwater objects includes a fish attractor and an underwater sensor assembly coupled to the fish attractor. The underwater sensor assembly measures and senses under water factors related to fish catching conditions proximate the lure. The sensor assembly transmits signals corresponding to such factors to an above water circuit which provides an output signal. In addition to, or in place of, the underwater sensor assembly, one or more vibration sensors are mounted on a fishing rod or outrigger pole to detect fishing line vibration or rod movement. In other embodiments, remote activity sensing includes placing a sensor directly on a fishing line or downrigger line.

Abstract: A fishing reel for receiving signals from an underwater sensor assembly includes a housing having a receiver disposed therein. The fishing reel receiver is adapted to recieve signals from under water sensors which provide data related to fish catching conditions proximate a fish attractor such as a lure. The fishing reel further includes a transmitter which transmits signals to an output module. A fishing line is provided having an inner line for transmission of electrical signals disposed within an outer line.

Abstract: A fishing lure for detecting the presence of fish includes a fish attractor and an underwater sensor assembly coupled to the fish attractor. The underwater sensor assembly measures and senses underwater environmental characteristics related to fish catching conditions proximate the lure. The sensor assembly transmits signals corresponding to such factors to an above water circuit which provides an output signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting the presence of fish and other underwater objects includes a fish attractor and an underwater sensor assembly coupled to the fish attractor. The underwater sensor assembly measures and senses under water factors related to fish catching conditions proximate the lure. The sensor assembly transmits signals corresponding to such factors to an above water circuit which provides an output signal.

Abstract: A fishing lure made of a soft, non-rigid material shaped and weighted to glide in water is provided. Weights precisely blance the lure to produce the glide and to stabilize deflection of the lure caused by any tendency of the soft, non-rigid material to deflect. A hook for catching fish is attached to the lure and provides the means for connecting the lure to a fishing line controlled by a fisherman.