SNAP SWIVEL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING BEARING FOR FISHING LINE
A terminal tackle for securing a fishing lure to a fishing line and wherein the terminal tackle includes a slidable/rotatable ring that is trapped to a swivel portion of the terminal tackle and whereby a bearing is trapped to the ring but is slidable on and rotatable about the ring and wherein the bearing receives the fishing line therein. The fishing line is then crimped to secure the fishing line within the bearing.
1. Field of Invention
This invention relates to fishing equipment and, more particularly, to a method used to attach terminal devices to the end of fishing line.
2. Description of Related Art
One problem experienced by fisherman is to make certain that their fishing line is terminated in a manner that will not lead to failure during their attempt to catch a fish. This is even more of a consideration in sportfishing when the targeted species of fish are large and powerful such as for marlin, tuna and sharks. The fishing tackle system is no stronger than the weakest connection, and in most cases, that is the connection made by terminating the fishing line to the terminal tackle known as a swivel or snap clip.
However, the stresses in knots 7 tied in fishing line 6 at the attachment to the terminal tackle 1, in many cases, result in the failure or line breakage at the knot 7. In addition, the slight constant movement, under pressure of the terminal tackle 1, where it is attached at the knot 7 abrades the line 6, further weakening it and fishing line failure results.
One attempt to solve this problem is to attach the fishing line 6 to the terminal tackle 1 without the use of knots.
Thus there remains a need to solve the problem of a secure, fail-safe attachment method of the fishing line 6 to the terminal tackle 1.
All references cited herein are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA terminal tackle for use with a fishing line and including a swivel portion having a ring that is trapped, but slidable on and rotatable about said swivel portion and wherein the terminal tackle further comprises: a bearing (e.g, a grommet) for receiving the fishing line therein, wherein the bearing is trapped, but slidable on and rotatable about the ring; and a hollow sleeve that is crimped around the fishing line to secure the fishing line in the bearing.
A method for reducing the stress and abrasion of a fishing line coupled to a terminal tackle that holds a lure thereto. The method comprises the steps of: providing a terminal tackle having a swivel portion that includes a slidable and rotatable ring trapped to the swivel portion; trapping a bearing to the ring wherein the bearing is slidable on and rotatable about the ring; positioning the free end of the fishing line around the bearing; and crimping the free end of the fishing line to the remainder of the fishing line, thereby trapping the fishing line in the bearing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGSThe invention will be described in conjunction with the following drawings in which like reference numerals designate like elements and wherein:
The invention will be illustrated in more detail with reference to the following examples, but it should be understood that the present invention is not deemed to be limited thereto.
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While the invention has been described in detail and with reference to specific examples thereof, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.
Claims
1. (canceled)
2. (canceled)
3. A terminal tackle for use with a fishing line and including a swivel portion having a ring that is trapped, but slidable on and rotatable about said swivel portion, said terminal tackle further comprising:
- a pulley having a channel for receiving the fishing line therein, said pulley being trapped, but slidable on and rotatable about said ring; and
- a hollow sleeve that is crimped around the fishing line to secure the fishing line in said pulley.
4. (canceled)
5. A method for reducing the stress and abrasion of a fishing line coupled to a terminal tackle that holds a lure thereto, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a terminal tackle having a swivel portion that includes a slidable and rotatable ring trapped to said swivel portion;
- trapping a bearing to said ring wherein said bearing is slidable on and rotatable about said ring, said bearing being shaped to have a pulley form which includes a channel;
- positioning the free end of the fishing line around said bearing; and
- crimping said free end of the fishing line to the remainder of the fishing line, thereby trapping the fishing line in said bearing.
6. The method of claim 5 wherein said step of positioning the free end of the fishing line around said bearing comprises disposing the fishing line inside said channel.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 17, 2004
Publication Date: Sep 22, 2005
Inventor: Roger Lehmann (Brielle, NJ)
Application Number: 10/802,707