Abstract: A fishing lure including a hook and a strip of self-adhering flexible material wherein the strip is wrapped around a portion of a bait and the strip reinforces the attachment of the hook to the bait. The strip may be a self-adhering elastomeric strip. The strip may be easily and effectively applied by hand.

Abstract: An improved implantable medical device and junction between a blood conduit and a blood vessel are disclosed. The device of the present invention provides a connection to a blood vessel that is resistant to occlusion. Resistance to occlusion is achieved by providing an implantable medical junction with: improved and consistent anastomotic geometry and hemodynamics to minimize turbulence and inappropriate shear stresses on the native blood vessels; intraluminal configuration that does not require penetration through to the luminal surface of the blood vessel or the device for anchoring; protection of the native blood vessel from the forces of blood flow in the impact zone and beyond the impact zone; and isolation of injured and traumatized tissues from the lumen of the blood vessel and the device. A cuff is also provided at the junction to reduce blood leakage from the native blood vessel, and to provide additional device anchoring.

Abstract: An elongated cylindrical tensile article of one or more strands of monofilament core surrounded by porous polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) which may be optionally coated or die sized on the outer surface for smoothness and/or abrasion resistance. The core filaments thereof may optionally be coated with high-temperature resistant adhesive for increased adherence to the PTFE. The article is particularly useful for fly-casting lines for fishing. The density may be controlled to produce a floating or sinking flyline or portion thereof.