Abstract: A lure includes a body, a weight, a guide member and an elastic member. The body is hollow and has a head in a front portion and a tail in a rear portion thereof. The weight is inside of the body so as to be movable in a front-rear direction. The guide member is in the body and configured to guide movement of the weight in the front-rear direction. The elastic member is in the body and is configured to generate an energizing force to move the weight in a forward direction. The weight is movable backward against the energizing force of the elastic member and one of the weight and the elastic member is inserted into an inside of the other.

Abstract: An artificial bait having a housing in the shape of an insect or animal, a power source arranged in the housing, a controller arranged in the housing, a hook. The housing including shape memory alloy (SMA) in the form of one or more SMA wires, which are operatively arranged with one or more spring wires to cause one or more body parts of the housing to move.

Abstract: A spinner type lure having a magnetized portion that is used to generate a changing magnetic field during a retrieve, which is harnessed by at least one coil positioned within that magnetic field and in operative communication with a light source and associated circuitry embedded in a core thereof, such that, during a retrieve, light is emitted by the lure.

Abstract: A robotic fish includes a front body, a rear body that includes a first segment and a second segment, and a driving unit. The first segment has a front engaging portion projecting toward and pivotally connected to the front body, and a rear engaging portion formed with a recess that recedes toward the front body and pivotally connected to the second segment. The driving unit includes a motor disposed in the front engaging portion, and a shaft extending along a dorsoventral axis and connecting the motor and the rear connecting portion. A ratio of a distance between the shaft and a foremost edge of the front engaging portion to a distance between the foremost edge and an extreme point of the recess ranges from 0.075 to 0.75.

Abstract: A method of redirecting a track of a fishing lure on a fishing line is provided. The fishing lure has a body, a fishing lure longitudinal axis extending along a length of the body, a line tie extending outwardly from the body, and a re-positioning mechanism mounted entirely inside the body and connected to the line tie. The re-positioning mechanism is activated by the fishing line. The method includes the steps of using a fishing pole, casting the fishing lure into a body of water; while the fishing lure is in the water, reeling in the fishing lure; and moving the line tie between a first position and a second position such that only the movement of the line tie between the first position and the second position changes a direction of travel of the fishing lure while the lure is being reeled in.

Abstract: A fishing lure for use in water includes a lure body, a mover assembly and a first line eyelet. The lure body includes a first side and an opposed second side. The first side includes a first side surface and the second side includes a second side surface. The first side surface and the second side surface meet at a surface centerline, with the first side surface and the second side surface being substantially symmetrical relative to the surface centerline. The mover assembly includes a mover that is configured to move the lure body through the water. The first line eyelet is secured to the lure body. The first line eyelet is positioned away from the surface centerline. The fishing lure can further include a plurality of line eyelets, i.e., a second, a third, etc., positioned on the first side surface, the second side surface, and/or the surface centerline.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure having a hollow body wherein inside the hollow body is a sound plate, a clapper, and a clapper spring that provides sound and vibrations to the artificial fishing lure.

Abstract: A steerable fishing lure with highly improved steerability is disclosed. The fishing lure has a generally hollow body having an inner surface and a generally tubular cam sleeve located inside the body and fixedly attached to the inner surface. The cam sleeve has a forward cam surface and an aft cam surface. A generally cylindrical rotor is slideably inserted into the cam sleeve. The rotor has a forward cam and an aft cam. Each of the forward cam and the aft cam extends outwardly from the rotor such that the forward cam rides along the forward cam surface and the aft cam rides along the aft surface. A biasing member is mounted within the body. The biasing member is adapted to bias the forward cam against the forward cam surface. A method of redirecting a track of the fishing lure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A combination jig and snag guard includes a jig having a jig body having a back and opposite sides and a fishhook extending away from the back of the jig body, the snag guard assembly having a pair of guard filaments, the guard filaments extending from opposite sides of the jig body to a connector configured to be tied to a fishing line, each guard filament having an end adjacent the respective side of the jig body, the jig body having limited or no free rotation with respect to the snag guard assembly about an axis of rotation defined by the ends of the guard filaments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an underwater propelling device (10) i a stator (20) comprising circumferential arrayed coils (35) and being adapted to generate a controlled electromagnetic field along an axial direction, a shaftless propellant rotor (30) comprising: at least two magnetized ring-shaped plates, respectively an upper magnetized plate (31) and a lower magnetized plate (32), coaxially spaced-apart along said axial direction and perpendicular thereto such that said circumferential arrayed coils (35) are positioned therebetween, each plate (31, 32) defining a central aperture (31a, 32a) and having a circumferential array of radially extended magnetized poles (34) embedded therein, said magnetized poles (34) generating a magnetic field which interacts with the electromagnetic field of the stator (20) so as to cause the rotation of said plates (31, 32) about a central axis (ZZ?) parallel to said axial direction, at least one ring-shaped propeller (33) defined by its outer periphery and its inner

Abstract: The present invention is related to an fishing lure (10) having a mechanically-actuated tone generation device (15, 25) which produces one or more lower frequency tones alone. Additionally, the tone generation device (15, 25) may also generate a higher frequency tone through mechanical actuation (15, 50) and/or may be combined with a separate mechanically-actuated higher frequency tone generation device (1185).

Abstract: A motion system for fishing lures provides vibration, buzz and hum to a conventional fishing lure or that is integrated to an interior portion of a fishing lure. The motion system enables the lure to give off signals and/or vibrations like a wounded fish may give off, without the fisherperson moving the lure. The motion system of the present invention can work in murky, stained water and at night to help fish locate the lure. The motion system may include a containment system that holds a coin/pancake type vibrator that is connected with a battery, typically a button-type battery.

Abstract: An electronic circuit in a fishing lure in the water is activated to broadcast a pre-recorded actual or simulated sound of a bait creature and or create lifelike bait creature motion. A switch in the lure activates a sound chip and a micro speaker, a water sensing automatic on-off switch turns the power on and off, and the battery is charged by an external charging coil. An alternate embodiment automatically activates the fishing lure device to replicate bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound.

Abstract: A power generating fishing reel and remote control lure system includes a reel assembly coupled to a fishing rod having a spool rotatably movable to reel in/out fishing line. The reel assembly includes an electrical generator configured to generate current. A crank handle is operatively coupled to the spool and to the generator and configured to actuate the spool and generator, respectively. A rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the generator and configured to store current generated by the generator. The system includes a lure assembly remote from the reel assembly having a battery, a motor and a receiver configured to receive a signal and to energize the motor accordingly. The reel assembly includes a lure input device and transmitter configured to transfer a user input signal to the lure assembly. The system includes an emergency assembly having lights, sensors, and alarms related to safety, current generation, and recharging.

Abstract: An electronic circuit in a fishing lure in the water is activated to broadcast a pre-recorded actual or simulated sound of a bait creature and or create lifelike bait creature motion. A switch in the lure activates a sound chip and a micro speaker, a water sensing automatic on-off switch turns the power on and off, and the battery is charged by an external charging coil. An alternate embodiment automatically activates the fishing lure device to replicate bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound.

Abstract: A fish lure is provided with one or more fishing hook(s) and an attachment for a fishing line, the fishing hook(s) being arranged in a body and being connected to an actuator, a hook-shaped end portion of the fishing hook(s) being arranged to be moved between a first position, substantially enveloped in the body, and a second position, projecting from the body.

Abstract: An electronic module in a fishing lure in the water is activated to broadcast a pre-recorded actual or simulated sound of a bait creature and or create lifelike bait creature motion. A switch in the module activates a sound chip and a micro speaker, a water sensing automatic on-off switch turns the power on and off, and the battery is charged by an external charging coil. An alternate embodiment automatically activates the fishing lure device to replicate bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound.

Abstract: A fishing lure to generate a vibration and sound may include an exterior housing having a cavity, a motor and battery module positioned within the cavity and may or may not be connected to the exterior housing, a battery connected to the motor and not connected to the exterior housing to provide power for the motor and a off-center weight being connected to the motor and not connected to the exterior housing to produce the vibration and sound by the motor and battery module striking the interior surface of the exterior housing. Entire device or portions thereof may also be removably placed inside or attached outside any hard lure body or soft plastic bait in common use by fishing industry when provisions for such attachment are premade.

Abstract: An electronic module in a fishing lure in the water is activated to broadcast a prerecorded actual or simulated sound of a bait creature and or create lifelike bait creature motion. A switch in the module activates a sound chip and a micro speaker, a water sensing automatic on-off switch turns the power on and off, and the battery is charged by an external charging coil. An alternate embodiment automatically activates the fishing lure device to replicate bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a buoyant housing containing a power source and an electronic controlling element. A pair of conduction lines may connect the power source with a submersible module which contains an actuator, a means for propelling the submersible module through the water, and a hook. An elongate member or cable may also be used to connect the buoyant housing with the submersible module. A means for increasing/decreasing the length of conduction lines (and optional cable) between the buoyant housing and the submersible module may also be used. Some embodiments operate an electric motor with a propeller, fin, or tail. Some embodiments utilize contacts which may be bridged by water in order to energize the submersible module.

Abstract: An electronic fishing lure that closes a circuit upon being submerged in water such that two distinct phases of operation are triggered. The first phase immediately begins once sensor pins protruding from the fishing lure casing detect that the fishing lure is submerged in water. This phase emits electronic impulse energy in a waveform that simulates an initial injury to a wounded living thing. The second phase then begins, which relates to a motor calibrated to cause vibrations that simulate the resulting distress and escape attempt of a living thing. The phases serve to attract predatory aquatic creatures toward the fishing lure.

Abstract: A motion system for fishing lures provides vibration, buzz and hum to a conventional fishing lure or that is integrated to an interior portion of a fishing lure. The motion system enables the lure to give of signals and/or vibrations like a wounded fish may give off, without the fisherperson moving the lure. The motion system of the present invention can work in murky, stained water and at night to help fish locate the lure. The motion system may include a containment system that holds a coin/pancake type vibrator that is connected with a battery, typically a button-type battery.

Abstract: A fish lure is provided with one or more fishing hook(s) and an attachment for a fishing line, the fishing hook(s) being arranged in a body and being connected to an actuator, a hook-shaped end portion of the fishing hook(s) being arranged to be moved between a first position, substantially enveloped in the body, and a second position, projecting from the body.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a buoyant housing containing a power source and an electronic controlling element. A pair of conduction lines may connect the power source with a submersible module which contains an actuator, a means for propelling the submersible module through the water, and a hook. An elongate member or cable may also be used to connect the buoyant housing with the submersible module. A means for increasing/decreasing the length of conduction lines (and optional cable) between the buoyant housing and the submersible module may also be used. Some embodiments operate an electric motor with a propeller, fin, or tail. Some embodiments utilize contacts which may be bridged by water in order to energize the submersible module.

Abstract: A method for dead stick fishing. The method includes casting a lure from a fishing rod to a selected spatial location in a body of water or slightly outside of the body of water. In a specific embodiment, the lure comprises at least a processor device coupled to a sound module and coupled to a lighting module. The method also includes allowing the lure settle and be substantially motionless state, e.g., laying with little or slight movement or suspended or floating with little or slight movement from the angler. The method includes transferring a combination of audio information and electromagnetic radiation from the lure to a region of water surrounding a vicinity of the lure to entice a predator fish to strike the lure while the lure is in the substantially motionless state.

Abstract: A fishing lure (10) engages the senses of predatory fish, ie smell by the emission of fish oil from a compartment (74, FIG. 7), movement of the tail portion (18, FIG. 2), the colour of LED eyes (92, FIG. 3) and changeable rubber casings (16, 18, FIG. 2). Hooks (30, 32, 34, FIG. 3) provided on a body (12, 14, FIG. 2) of the lure (10) are biased towards the lure. The hooks (30, 32, 34) can be latched in a primed position, such that disturbance of the latch releases the hook, which is drawn rapidly towards the body of the lure (10).

Abstract: An artificial lure for fishing comprises a hollow body fillable with compressed air, an intake valve for inlet of compressed air therein, a rotatable tail, a joint unit connecting the body with the tail, and a discharge unit. The joint unit includes a front elastic bushing secured in the body, a rear elastic bushing secured in the tail, two hollow members respectively secured in the front and rear bushings, forming a common cylinder, a string fixed to the first member, a stud coupled to the string and to a washer supported by a nut screwed on the stud, a spring fixed to the first member and to the washer. The discharge unit includes a front pipe communicated to the body and a rear pipe providing outlet of compressed air into the surrounding water at a predetermined angle of turning the tail around the central longitudinal axis of the lure.

Abstract: A top water fishing lure fashioned in the configuration of an insect is provided with vibration generation means embodied as a cartridge removably inserted in a watertight structure defining the lure body, operation of the vibration generation means the lure body producing vibrations which are replicated in the lure body, the body vibrations in turn transmitting to insect wing structure affixed to the lure body, the wing structure being caused to flex in manner as occurs when a live insect landed on the top water struggles to fly off th water surface, the components of the generation means being arranged in a piggyback array thereby enabling reduction in lure body size so as to better approach a size more like that of a live insect.

Abstract: A remote radio controlled robotic fishing lure device replicates bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound. A remote control signals a radio receiver inside the lure to activate a simple magnetic actuator to activate simulated bait animal extremity movement and/or sound.

Abstract: A fishing hook with a freely rotating electrical motor producing movement and sound waves.

Abstract: A fishing lure is formed as a single, plastic lure body with a head, legs and a tail that are all shaped and colored to present a lifelike image of a mudpuppy. The body of the device has a hollow longitudinal chamber with its opening at the midsection of the lure. A fishing line is attached to the lure by a line connector secured to the head or a motion-creating bill. Anchoring means such as metal wire, fishing line or other strong cable-like material secures the head, bill, or line connector to a hook extending from the midsection. The lure includes an actuating mechanism, a support member having a pivot support portion, a connecting bracket connecting the support member and actuating member, a pivoting member, a pair of extending legs, and pivot extension portions which are pivotably supported by the pivot support portion.

Abstract: An ice fishing submarine for carrying an end portion of a fishing line radially away from an ice fishing hole comprising: i) a hull enclosing a propulsion system which includes a battery which powers an electric motor which turns a propeller; ii) a power switch to begin propulsion away from the ice hole; and, iii) a tether having an unfixed end secured to the submarine and configured to interrupt power to the propulsion system when the tether becomes taut. When the submarine travels the distance of the length of the tether radially away from the ice hole the tether then becomes taut thereby automatically switching power off to the propulsion system of the submarine, and thereby eliminating the necessity of running control wires extending down through the ice hole to the submarine and monitoring the travel of the submarine to turn off power at an appropriate time.

Abstract: A fishing lure that generates a splashing effect when deployed in a body of water and attached to a kite fishing assembly. This splashing effect attracts target fish in the same manner that live bait does. Different optional features can be included in the kite fishing lure. One option is to include a chemical concavity configured to store a chemical substance that is dispersed into the body of water in concentrations designed to attract proximate located fish. Another option is to include a movement simulator designed to simulate movement of a struggling bait fish. Yet another option is to include a replaceable skin sheaf designed to be periodically replaced after being worn from repetitive usage.

Abstract: The invention is a fishing lure that resembles a worm with a vibrating and/or rotating tail that is electrically motorized. The body of the fishing lure contains a battery pack, which supplies electrical power to a motor. The bottom of the housing contains the hook that is needed to catch a fish, as well as where the tail connects to the motor. The housing has a removable cap that enables the end user to install and remove batteries. The cap also provides a watertight seal thereby preventing the introduction of water into the internal compartment so as to avoid unwanted damages to the electrical and mechanical components. The device turns on when a tilt switch, located between the battery supply and motor, is titled at a predetermined angle.

Abstract: A self-propelled aquatic apparatus having a duck shaped body, wherein the body is partially filled with floatation material, a base, a waterproof battery container, a battery, a battery compartment, an electro-mechanical propulsion mechanism having a pair of webbed feet, which alternately articulate from a forward down position to a rearward raised position, and a power switch. The webbed feet are slightly cupped to enhance paddling efficiency when moving from the forward down position to the rearward raised position, and are made of a relatively flexible material, such that the webbed feet will distort rather than break if they encounter a hard surface or are bent, and will not scratch the skin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controllable fishing lure. The lure is remotely controlled by the angler by a radio control transmitter on the fishing rod or proximate thereto. The lure can be steered by depressing buttons on the radio control transmitter. The depressions cause radio signals to be emitted from the transmitter, these signals corresponding to the movements desired by depressing the buttons. The radio signals from the transmitter are then received by a receiver, through an antenna, in the lure. The received signals are then processed by a controller that activates propellers, disposed on the lateral sides of the lure, whereby the lure is steered to the desired location in the water.

Abstract: Soft, tear resistant gel, gel composites and gel articles for various uses formed from one or a mixture of two or more block copolymers with or without one or more selected other polymers and additives in combination with one or more selected plasticizers being in sufficient amounts to achieve a gel rigidity of from about 20 gram Bloom to about 1,800 gram Bloom.

Abstract: Device for winding and unwinding the lower part of fishing line (cast) is a part of equipment for fishing with hook, by which it is solved the problem of visibility in water of lower reinforced parts of lines made of materials visible in water. These parts represent one of the most loaded parts of fishing equipment, because they are subjected to large tensile and gliding stresses. The device includes a two-part housing in which there is the hollow cylinder on which the reinforced lower part of the line is wound by a blade coil spring. In the stage of attracting the fish, the reinforced lower part of the line remains invisible and in the stage of swallowing, tearing and pulling the bait with the device, reinforced lower part of the line is pulled out of the device. The pulled out, reinforced lower part of the line cannot be bitten through or torn off by the fish, that enables the reliable catch.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a body having a loop and a hook attached thereto. Each of a plurality of legs has first end and a second end. Each of a plurality of spindles is pivotally mounted in a peripheral wall of the body. The spindles each have an outer end attached to one of the first ends of the legs. Each of a plurality of wires is mounted in the body and each is attached to one of the spindles. The wires comprise a shape memory alloy and contract in length generally between 1% and 10% when subjected to an electric current to rotate the spindles a first direction. A processor is electrically coupled attached to each of the wires and is adapted for sending pulses of electric current in a series to the wires.

Abstract: In a first embodiment of the invention, an intra-fishing lure animator, comprising: a vibrator; an electrical power source electrically connected to the vibrator for providing electric power to the vibrator; and a programmable controller electrically connected between the vibrator and the electrical power source to animate the fishing lure by actuating the vibrator. In a second embodiment of the invention, a fishing lure, comprising: a lure body having a cavity defined therein; a fishing hook attached to the lure body; an eyelet attached to the lure body for connecting the lure body to a fishing line; a first microcontroller housed in the cavity, the first microcontroller operative to electronically animate the lure body from side to side in the water; an energy source electrically connected to the first microcontroller to operate the first microcontroller; and a switch connected between the energy source and the first microcontroller. Further embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fishing lure that is automatically adjustable in order to maintain the lure at an optimum depth in a body of water. The lure has a central processing unit, a sender/receiver, and a depth varying mechanism. In response to signals from the sender/receiver, the central processing unit sends signals to control the depth varying mechanism in order to maintain the lure at a constant distance either the bottom or the surface of the body of water.

Abstract: Vibrating fishing lures provide water dynamics to attract fish such as by increasing the amount of flashing that occurs and/or by increasing the surface ripple produced by lure vibration. A vibrating fishing lure has an elongate lure body with a cavity that houses an elongate battery and an elongate electric motor. The longitudinal axis of the lure body, battery, and motor are substantially co-linear so that activation of the electric motor causes the lure body to vibrate and to begin rotation about the longitudinal axis of the lure body. A vibrating fishing lure has an eccentrically weighted motor that lies within the surface plane of water that the lure floats upon so that then activation of the motor causes the vibration of the lure body with a maximum amplitude at the surface plane of the water to maximize surface ripple.

Abstract: A vibrating fishing lure provides a circuit board to control application of power from a battery to an electric motor within a cavity of the lure body. The circuit board includes pin receptacles that receive conductor pins of one or more of the various components to allow the components to be plugged in and frictionally fixed to the circuit board to establish electrical connection. Furthermore, the conductor pins frictionally fixed to the circuit board may be non-corrosive so that they may be exposed to the water without corroding.

Abstract: An electronic fishing device and control system. The fishing device includes an electro-mechanically actuated dive plane and rudder for steering the device in azimuth and depth by remote control or by preprogrammed instructions. In an autonomous mode, a device memory is preprogrammed with control instructions, and the device executes the instructions when placed in the water. In a remote control mode, the device is controlled by a remote control box located on a boat or shore. Preprogrammed instructions or user inputs may be utilized to steer the device. The control box may be interfaced with a fish finder to automatically generate commands to steer the device to fish detected by the fish finder.

Abstract: A remotely controlled vibrating fishing lure. The lure has a body, a transmitter, a receiver, and a battery operated vibration member controlled by the receiver. The vibrating member may be contained in a fluid tight chamber in the lure body or placed in a housing adjacent the lure body. The transmitter is operable to selectively transmit an electromagnetic radio signal to the receiver to selectively vibrate the fishing lure. A conventional transmitter and receiver may be used, and the vibration member can be of the type traditionally used in telecommunications paging systems. The lure is adapted to float or the receiver antenna is provided with a bobber or other means to retain a portion of the antenna above the water.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a body section coupled to a fishing line that pulls the lure through water. An energy storage device is positioned in the body section and coupled to a propeller. The energy storage device stores potential energy as the lure is pulled through the water.

Abstract: A fishing lure for game fish angling has a body structure with hooks attached thereto. The lure contains a gear box with a coil spring for storing the energy of an angler's arm motion during the lure retrieve, and a gear train for transferring the stored energy to an external appendage. A metal shaft extends through the gear box and is attached to a spool and line arrangement for winding the coil spring. The lure can be repeatedly and selectively activated by the angler to impart a sustained oscillating motion to the external appendage. A rustproof metal cam pin and a resin impregnated low stretch line provide improved durability. The lure may be fitted with a translucent concave mouth to resist forward movement while providing the necessary water resistance to wind the coil spring.

Abstract: A fishing lure that emanates an intermittent sound-producing vibration for attracting fish. The lure comprises a body which simulates a living creature, where a central portion thereof includes a motor mounting an unbalanced weighted shaft to effect the vibration. Further, the motor is controlled by a programmed microprocessor to randomly operate the motor.

Abstract: A fishing lure for game fish angling has a body structure with hooks attached thereto. The lure contains a gear box with a coil spring for storing the energy of an angler's arm motion during the lure retrieve, and a gear train for transferring the stored energy to an external appendage. A metal shaft extends through the gear box and is attached to a spool and line arrangement for winding the coil spring. The lure can be repeatedly and selectively activated by the angler to impart a sustained oscillating motion to the external appendage. A rustproof metal cam pin and a resin impregnated low stretch line provide improved durability. The lure may be fitted with a translucent concave mouth to resist forward movement while providing the necessary water resistance to wind the coil spring.

Abstract: A fishing method and apparatus is provided comprising a lure module enhanced with circuitry that is capable of releasing hooks upon detection of a signal sent from a user operated, remote device enhanced with circuitry to send the signals causing hook release. The module may be provided as a lure, as a bait-holder, or as a shape-neutral module, while the signal-sending device may be a mounted or handheld device used for example in a boat. Upon determining that a irretrievable snag has occurred, the signal sending device is used to send an appropriate remote signal to the lure or module effecting hook-release rendering the lure or module free from obstruction and retrievable. The lure or module may be reset with replacement hooks for continued fishing.