Abstract: A water balloon cannon including a barrel with a bore diameter designed to receive a water balloon. The barrel extends between a muzzle and a rear portion, where the rear portion defines a compressed air port and a water port. The water balloon cannon further includes a water valve for introducing a volume of water through the water port into the rear portion of the bore diameter, and an air valve for introducing a flow of compressed air through the compressed air port into the rear portion of the bore diameter. The volume of water is designed to act as a buffer between the flow of compressed air and the water balloon positioned within the bore diameter.

Abstract: A concave-type spinner blade and lure body assembly for use with fishing lures that generates mechanical energy to rotate the lure body to attract fish is provided herein. The spinner blade is connected to the lure body by a connector that freely rotates around the lure's spindle. The lure body is suspended from the lure spindle by a plurality of rotational elements that are housed within the lure body. The rotational mechanical energy causes the lure body to rotate thereby producing an effect that attracts fish. The present invention can be used with trolling or casting lures used in bays, rivers, lakes, oceans, and estuaries to catch a wide variety of fresh and saltwater fish.

Abstract: A clevis body adapted to support one or a pair of spinner blades in combination on a filamentary support to produce a periodic cyclical counter rotation of the clevis and spinner blade assemblies when directed through water. A bore at a longitudinal core receives the filamentary support. At least one cross arm laterally radiates from the core and mounts to at least one spinner blade support arm that extends parallel to the core. One or a pair of spinner blades mounted to the longitudinal support arm(s) periodically and cyclically counter rotate the assembly about the filamentary support. The hydrodynamic movement of the clevis body and attached blades particularly induce the assembly to cyclically and periodically change back and forth between clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation directions.

Abstract: Provided is a soft lure in which interference in movements between adjacent wobbling portions in a front-rear direction is reduced. A soft lure according to one embodiment has a body and a plurality of legs each projecting out from a side of the body and arranged along a moving direction of the soft lure. The legs wobble in accordance with water flow when the soft lure moves. At least one leg among the plurality of legs has a connected portion connected with the body (trunk) where a thickness in an upper-lower direction is smaller than a thickness in the moving direction, and has a substantially middle portion situated outer from the connected portion. In the middle portion of the leg, a thickness in the upper-lower direction is larger than a thickness in the moving direction.

Abstract: A variable depth fishing lure preferably includes a hollow body, an adjustable bill, a spring pin device and at least one treble hook. The hollow body includes a first body half and a second body half. The adjustable bill includes an indexing portion and a bill portion. Indexing slots are formed in a front and inside surface of the first and second body halves to receive the indexing portion. The spring pin device preferably includes a first eyelet pin, a second eyelet pin, a compression spring and two bored contact balls. One end of the spring pin device is engaged with the adjustable bill and an opposing end thereof is engaged with at least one of the first and second body halves. A position of the adjustable bill is changed by pulling thereof away from the hollow body; tilting it either up or down and then releasing.

Abstract: A variable depth fishing lure preferably includes a hollow body, an adjustable bill, a spring pin, a spring retainer and at least one hook. The hollow body preferably includes a first body half and a second body half. At least two horizontal bill slots are formed on a front of the hollow body to receive the adjustable bill. The spring pin is pivotally engaged with the adjustable bill. The spring retainer is pivotally retained in the hollow body. The spring pin is inserted into the spring retainer and through a compression spring. The opposing end of the spring pin is terminated to retain the compression spring. A hooking device preferably includes a multi-position line eyelet, a hook line and at least one hook. The hook line extends from the multi-position line eyelet and at least one hook extends from an opposing end of the hook line.

Abstract: A fishing lure for attracting fish species, the fishing lure comprising a body, a first pivot on the body, a second pivot on the body and spaced from the first pivot. A bridge is between the first pivot and the second pivot, the bridge resiliently deformable from a neutral position to a forward position. A pivot arm extends from the first pivot and is operably coupled to the bridge so that deformation of the bridge towards the forward position causes the pivot arm to rotate in a first direction and resilient recovery of the bridge towards the neutral position causes the pivot arm to rotate in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, providing a simulated action of a limb. The body maybe formed to represent a bait species such as a frog, fish, bug, insect, crab, turtle, lizard, fly, cicada, dragonfly, squid, cuttlefish or imaginary creature.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a long axis provided at its proximal portion, an elongated stiff wire shaft having a bent or looped portion on its proximal end for attaching fishing line or a swivel thereto, and a bent or looped portion on its distal end. The distal portion of said long axis is formed by either a flexible element, or by a second elongated stiff wire shaft, or by one or more split rings. At the distal end one or more hooks are attached, at least one carrying a weight element. The fishing lure includes at least one spinner blade assembly connected to a span of the proximally located stiff wire shaft, that it is free to rotate 360°. A rigid element is attached to the wire shaft between its proximal end and the spinner blade assembly, containing one or more openings representing attachment locations for fishing lines or swivels.

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 fishing lure includes a body resembling the shape of a crawfish. The fishing lure includes a wire material and a flexible material connecting portions of a tail of the lure, and a passage through the body of the lure for receiving a fishing line such that an upward pulling of the fishing line passing through the passage causes a relative movement the portions of the tail in the downward action, and wherein the wire material operates to return the portions of the tail to their original position to generate a backwards movement of the lure.

Abstract: A fishing lure has a body with an eye on a rear end portion. A blade is coupled to the eye by way of rings. The blade has two lateral portions, which are non-planar to one another and join together along a ridge. The ring component allows the blade to rotate between limits, with the blade rotating in one direction to a first limit and then rotating in the opposite direction to a second limit. This causes the blade to rotate then stop and then reverse rotation until the next stop. The rotation-stop movement of blade causes the lure to move erratically, mimicking a fish.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a bent half-moon shape body. The top portion of the fishing lure having at least one attachment point. The bottom portion of the fishing lure is angled relative to the top portion. The shape of the fishing lure resulting in an up and down motion of the lure as it is dragged through the water.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fishing lure having a body and a means for skimming. The means for skimming comprises a strike plate arranged on an underside of the body and configured to provide a force bearing lower surface for communicating with the surface of a water body for providing improved fluid dynamic characteristics of the lure when in use. The lure may be a unitary item or assembled together by joining the body to the means for skimming.

Abstract: A weedless rubber or soft plastic fishing spoon lure.

Abstract: A multi-action fishing lure includes a buoyant head section, a tail section, a joint, and a lip. The head section includes a front surface and an opposing rear surface. The tail section includes a lip that protrudes from a forward region of the tail section. The front surface includes a recessed region, and also includes a line connection device extending from the recessed region. A joint flexibly couples the head section to the tail section. The fishing lure can be retrieved to generate multiple different actions.

Abstract: A fishing lure for attracting fish species, the fishing lure comprising a body, a first pivot on the body, a second pivot on the body and spaced from the first pivot. A bridge is between the first pivot and the second pivot, the bridge resiliently deformable from a neutral position to a forward position. A pivot arm extends from the first pivot and is operably coupled to the bridge so that deformation of the bridge towards the forward position causes the pivot arm to rotate in a first direction and resilient recovery of the bridge towards the neutral position causes the pivot arm to rotate in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, providing a simulated action of a limb. The body maybe formed to represent a bait species such as a frog, fish, bug, insect, crab, turtle, lizard, fly, cicada, dragonfly, squid, cuttlefish or imaginary creature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing lure including a body having a head portion and tail portion, wherein the tail portion includes an opening to receive a fishing line. The lure also includes a hook that is connected to the head portion, wherein tension applied to a fishing line thread through the opening and tied to the hook causes the body to bend and release of the tension applied to the fishing line causes the body to straighten.

Abstract: A fishing hook device featuring a hook shaft with an eyelet disposed on the first end and a first hook, second hook, and third hook each extending from the second end of the hook shaft. A first panel, a second panel, and a third panel are each pivotally attached to the hook shaft near the first end. The panels can pivot between a closed position wherein the panel is generally parallel to the hook shaft and an open position wherein the panel is pivoted upwardly and is generally perpendicular to the hook shaft. Spring-loaded wires are disposed in each panel extending from the first end to its respective second end.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic body for a fish lure rotates in the water causing the bait hook attached to the rear of the body to mimic the movements of a prey animal. The rotational motion is created by a combination of fins and wing design of the body. The body has a nose up configuration when the fish is not on the hook. When a fish takes the hook the drag caused by the fish causes the body to ‘trip’ from a nose up position to a horizontal position thereby tensioning the lure line so that the fish cannot escape the hook.

Abstract: The invention provides a fishing device adapted to carry a plurality of fishing lures. The fishing device includes a winged section having a support shaft guide which slideably engages onto a wire support shaft equipped with a winged section retaining eyelet. Depending upon the slideable position of the support guide in relation to the winged section retaining eyelet, the winged section may be retained and collapsed about the wire support shaft in a stowable form or allowed to radially expand to a fishing lure position. The winged section and the support shaft are adapted to carry a plurality of fishing lures dimensionally triangulated along different planes of carriage travel.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a body resembling the shape of a crawfish. The fishing lure includes a wire material and a flexible material connecting portions of a tail of the lure, and a passage through the body of the lure for receiving a fishing line such that an upward pulling of the fishing line passing through the passage causes a relative movement the portions of the tail in the downward action, and wherein the wire material operates to return the portions of the tail to their original position to generate a backwards movement of the lure.

Abstract: A multi-action fishing lure includes a buoyant head section, a tail section, a joint, and a lip. The head section includes a front surface and an opposing rear surface. The tail section includes a lip that protrudes from a forward region of the tail section. The front surface includes a recessed region, and also includes a line connection device extending from the recessed region. A joint flexibly couples the head section to the tail section. The fishing lure can be retrieved to generate multiple different actions.

Abstract: A surface floating fishing lure including a forwards facing concave surface located at the water line, designed to scoop, redirect, and “spit” water into the air to subsequently splash unto the surface of the water when the fishing lure is tugged sharply, whereby a surface disturbance is created to attract fish hiding under cover of lily pads and other floating weeds or debris. This fishing lure shall include at least one fish hook rigged to be weedless, containing a flexible member deflecting weeds and debris away from each barbed point, a forwards facing concaved surface oriented in a manner predetermined to be suitable to redirect and splash a spray of water across the water surface, a floating body, a fish line connecting means at the forwards end of said fishing lure, and may, in some embodiments, further include at least a portion of said floating body in the form of a soft polymer flexible body in a shape resembling natural fish prey such as worms, frogs, minnows, centipedes, and etc.

Abstract: A resilient fishing lure, which simulates the movement of live bait when a fisherman tugs on the fishing line, includes a molded, resilient worm/amphibian larvae-like body. The body is unitary, having a head equipped with a longitudinal aperture, an attached tail equipped with at least two apertures, and at least one hook secured to the body. A fishing line is routed, first through the longitudinal aperture in the head, then in an “S” pattern through the remaining apertures, and secured to the body through the aperture farthest from the head. Resiliently-hinged jaw flaps on an anterior portion of the head open to positions of maximum hydrodynamic drag when the lure is pulled forward through the water, thereby transferring a portion of the pulling force to the tail so that is transformed from an elongate configuration to a serpentine configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fishing lure (1) which comprises a profile element (5), which is expandable in water so that the fishing lure (1) has a low volume and weight on land, while at the same time giving a strong visual impression in water. The lure also comprises a solid carrier element (3) to which the expandable profile element (5), at least one fish hook (10) and a fastening device (12) for a towing line are attached.

Abstract: A device and method for attracting a fish using a fish attractant. A first compartment of a lure receives a fish attractant. A passageway between the first and a second compartment is opened, allowing the fish attractant to flow from the first compartment to the second compartment. The fish attractant is released from the second compartment and into the body of water through a release aperture.

Abstract: A resilient fishing lure, which simulates the movement of live bait when a fisherman tugs on the fishing line, includes a molded, resilient worm/amphibian larvae-like body. The body is unitary, having a head equipped with a longitudinal aperture, an attached tail equipped with at least two apertures, and at least one hook secured to the body. A fishing line is routed, first through the longitudinal aperture in the head, then in an “S” pattern through the remaining apertures, and secured to the body through the aperture farthest from the head. Resiliently-hinged jaw flaps on an anterior portion of the head open to positions of maximum hydrodynamic drag when the lure is pulled forward through the water, thereby transferring a portion of the pulling force to the tail so that is transformed from an elongate configuration to a serpentine configuration.

Abstract: The inline reverse action, spring-loaded fishing tackle device of the invention is a simple but effective device used inline with any fishing rod and lure that aids in the capture of fish. The device is comprised of a cylindrical shaped casing divided into two interior chambers which house a unique reverse action, spring mechanism that automatically maintains a constant counter force on the fishing line against the tugs and pulls caused by the erratic movements of a caught fish, whereby not only helping to hook the fish but also preventing any slack in the fishing line that could cause the loss of said fish.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a variety of soft plastic fishing lures having an enlarged soft plastic attachment as part of the leading edge of the bait. The soft plastic attachment, preferably disk shaped and concave, provides for unique back and forth swimming motion in the leading edge of the bait and, when fished on the surface, creates a wake of water and produces vibration.

Abstract: This fishing invention applies a kinetic energy-storing device along a fishing line to provide additional resistance to short-term stress applied to the line when the fish is tugging. The kinetic energy-storing device reduces occurrences of fishing line breakage, allows fishermen to use a lighter fishing line, and creates a means for fishing lures to snap themselves off of undersea objects. This invention, when secured between the fishing line and lure, allows fishermen to change lures without the need to retie the lure. Ultimately, this invention makes it more difficult for a fish to escape once hooked.

Abstract: The present invention provides an adjustable fishing lure that has a flexible body and an integrated bendable stay that lets the user bend the body into a specific shape for the purpose of changing the action of the lure. The body of the lure can be bent and will remain in a bent configuration, causing the lure to travel at different water depths as it is pulled through the water.

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 weighted fishing leader drag apparatus is in the form of an elongated hydrodynamically shaped body having a plurality of resilient wings mounted to its outer surface. When the leader drag apparatus is pulled in the opposite direction of the water current, the wings are disposed generally against the outer surface. When the leader drag apparatus is pulled in the same direction as the water current the wings are forced outwardly and create resistance to the water flow to create a drag.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a main body member. A cap is sealingly fixed to a aft end of the main body member. A slider tube is telescopingly engaged with the main body member extends forwardly away from main body member against the force of a cylindrical coil spring within the slider tube. A jumping motion is created for the lure when the slider tube is extended and then released.

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: A fish catching system includes a decapod-shaped fishing lure with a body and a tail having an aperture therethrough. The fish catching system further includes a hook securable to a fishing line. The hook passes through the aperture and engages the body of the lure such that the fishing line resides through the aperture. Alternatively, the fishing line passes through the aperture and secures to the hook, which then engages the body of the lure.

Abstract: The present invention, a fishers apparatus, a drag and an elastic member. The elastic member is attached to a fishing line. The apparatus enables a fisher to impart a lifelike motion to the bait which is effective in attracting a fish to strike at the bait.

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 fish catching system includes a lure manipulator, a hook, and a lure secured in a first position between the lure manipulator and the hook. A fishing line passes through the lure manipulator and attaches to the hook. Pulling the fishing line through the lure manipulator moves the lure to a second position, and releasing the fishing line returns the lure to the first position. Alternatively, the fishing line attaches directly to the hook, and the lure manipulator resides on the hook. Pulling the fishing line moves the hook through the lure manipulator to place the lure in a second position, and releasing the fishing line returns the hook through the lure manipulator to place the lure in the first position.

Abstract: A removable, adjustable attachment for fishing lures slows down and adds fish attracting movements to the motion of the lures to which it is connected.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to fishing lures, and more particularly to fishing lures of a type which simulate crustaceans. The present invention is also aimed at providing a fishing lure which simulates a natural range of motions of a crustacean as observed by the target prey, or which at least provides a useful alternative to known lures.

Abstract: This fishing invention applies a kinetic energy-storing device along a fishing line to provide additional resistance to short-term stress applied to the line when the fish is tugging. The kinetic energy-storing device reduces occurrences of fishing line breakage, allows fishermen to use a lighter fishing line, and creates a means for fishing lures to snap themselves off of undersea objects. This invention, when secured between the fishing line and lure, allows fishermen to change lures without the need to retie the lure. Ultimately, this invention makes it more difficult for a fish to escape once hooked.

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 fish catching system includes a hook having a barb and a shaft terminating in an eyelet that receives a fishing line. The fish catching system further includes a lure manipulator having a lure retainer, a lure retaining post, and a passageway therethrough that receives the shaft of the hook therein. The fish catching system still further includes a decapod-shaped lure having a body and a tail.

Abstract: A fishing lure is disclosed having a body with two sections that move relative to one another. An aft section is connected via a shaft to a fore section and is slidable toward and away from the aft section along the shaft as the lure is pulled through the water. A contact post mounted on a rear end of the fore section or a fore end of the rear section impacts the other section as the lure is pulled through the water producing a clicking or popping sound which attracts fish.

Abstract: A fish catching system includes a lure manipulator, a hook, and a lure secured in a first position between the lure manipulator and the hook. A fishing line passes through the lure manipulator and attaches to the hook. Pulling the fishing line through the lure manipulator moves the lure to a second position, and releasing the fishing line returns the lure to the first position. Alternatively, the fishing line attaches directly to the hook, and the lure manipulator resides on the hook. Pulling the fishing line moves the hook through the lure manipulator to place the lure in a second position, and releasing the fishing line returns the hook through the lure manipulator to place the lure in the first position.

Abstract: A fish catching system includes a hook having a barb and a shaft terminating in an eyelet that receives a fishing line. The fish catching system further includes a lure manipulator having a lure retainer, a lure retaining post, and a passageway therethrough that receives the shaft of the hook therein. The fish catching system still further includes a decapod-shaped lure having a body and a tail.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a body with two sections that move relative to one another. An aft section is connected via a shaft to a fore section and is slidable toward and away from that section along the shaft as the lure is pulled through the water. A metal contact surface is mounted on a rear end of the fore section, and a metal striker is mounted on a front end of the aft section. The lure is tied to a fishing line. As the lure is pulled through the water by tugging the fishing line, the aft section's striker contacts the fore section's disc producing a clicking or popping sound which attracts fish.