Abstract: A fishing lure having two bodies connected together such that the bodies rattle against each other as the lure moves through water. Each body comprises a metal plate bent to form a front portion and a back portion. The back portion has a longitudinal bend so that each side of the back portion extends slightly downwardly to the side edge thereof. The front portion is bent upwardly with respect to the back portion. The front portion has a longitudinal bend wherein each side extends upwardly to the side edge thereof. The front and rear portions of each metal plate have conforming shapes so that the top plate nests in the bottom plate. The front portion of the top plate is bent at a greater upward angle with respect to its rear portion than the upward angle of the bend of the front portion of the bottom plate with respect to its rear portion. Holes extend through each end of each plate.

Abstract: A weight arrestor for attachment to downriggers; the weight arrestor has an elongated coiled spring surrounding a downrigger cable. The spring radially flexes under stress exerted by the cable and slides up and down on the cable. The spring is adjustably coupled to a fastener. A cord is desirably fastened to both the spring and fastener. The fastener automatically secures the cord when tension is on the cord. The fastener is pivotally mounted onto a downrigger.