Abstract: A quick set fishing rig and fish hook for live bait is disclosed. The hook includes a main portion, at least one hook portion, and a shank for releasably anchoring the hook into the body of the live bait. The shank extends substantially straight out from the main body portion of the hook and preferably has at least one stabilizing fin provided thereon. The shank is inserted under the skin of the live bait, thus anchoring the hook portions on the live bait. The stabilizing fins of the shank prevent the hook from rotating about the shank axis while in use, and assists the hook to quickly release from the bait when a fisherman or woman sets the hook. The hook is preferably used in connection with a rig providing for the adjustability of the length between a front single hook of the rig and the hook of the present invention.

Abstract: A method and device is disclosed for scenting a fishing lure. The device includes a body of absorbent material that is suitably fastened or affixed to the lure. Fish scent is applied to the body, which retains the scent and prevents the scent from interfering with the performance of the lure.

Abstract: A quick set fishing rig and fish hook for live bait is disclosed. The hook includes a main portion, at least one hook portion, and a shank for releasably anchoring the hook into the body of the live bait. The shank extends substantially straight out from the main body portion of the hook and preferably has at least one stabilizing fin provided thereon. The shank is inserted under the skin of the live bait, thus anchoring the hook portions on the live bait. The stabilizing fins of the shank prevent the hook from rotating about the shank axis while in use, and assists the hook to quickly release from the bait when a fisherman or woman sets the hook. The hook is preferably used in connection with a rig providing for the adjustability of the length between a front single hook of the rig and the hook of the present invention.

Abstract: A method and device is disclosed for scenting a bucktail type fishing lure in the area of the hair-like skirt of the bucktail, approximate the hook. The device includes a body of absorbent material that is suitably fastened or affixed to the lure. Fish scent is applied to the body, which retains the scent and prevents the scent from soaking and clumping the bristles of the bucktail skirt. The body could take various shapes and sizes, including for example a tab or disk shape, a cone or bullet shape, a rectangular strip-like shape, or one or more spherical shapes. The absorbent material is preferably wool or wool-like material, or an absorbent porous material. The body further assists the bristles of the bucktail skirt to assume a conical shape.