Abstract: A high-speed spoon-type fishing lure suited for trolling at high speeds, i.e., at least 21/2 to 10 knots, without spinning, has a plate body that has a narrow front or leading end to which the line is attached and a wide trailing end to which the hook is attached. The body plate is tapered from front to back so that the trailing end is significantly thicker than the leading end. An attachment eye at the leading end can be laterally elongated to permit play between the lure and an attachment device which attaches the lure to the fishing line or leader.

Abstract: Apparatus for inspecting bottles to determine if the bottle opening is properly aligned with its base whereby the bottle can be safely handled in automatic processing equipment. The apparatus includes a horizontal platform for positioning a bottle thereupon in an upright position, a frame mounted over the platform, a pair of carriages slidably suspended from the frame so as to move along independent paths of travel that are parallel with the horizontal platform but angularly offset in reference to each other, a probe supported in one of the carriages that is receivable in the bottle opening in contact with the inner wall thereof and means to detect the displacement between carriages as the bottle is rotated upon the platform.