Abstract: A live bait rig for adding motion to live bait as it moves through the water. The live bait rig generally includes a leader with a fixed loop adapted for attachment to a fishing line, the leader also being attached to or including a fishhook. The rig also includes a float on the leader positioned between the fixed loop and the fishhook, the float having a flat front surface toward the fixed loop and a curved rear surface toward the fishhook, and having an opening that extends from the flat front surface to the curved rear surface, wherein the opening is asymmetrically positioned on the float, wherein the leader passes through the opening such that the float is free to rotate on the leader.

Abstract: A bait having a frame, a hook and a blade that spins when the bait is retrieved in the water. The spinning blade contacts a housing containing one or more balls. The contact causes the balls to contact each other and/or the housing to create noise and vibration to attract fish.

Abstract: A blade body component of a fishing lure formed from a material that includes a first side and a second side, wherein a surface relief grating image effect component is positioned on at least one side of the blade body component. In certain embodiments, the blade body component includes a curvature produced by a curving device. The blade body may be part of a quick change blade system that allows the user to quickly and easily remove and replace one or more of the blade body component on a fishing lure by using a combination of a quick change clevis and a clasp.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a one-piece length of wire configured to have an uppermost loop for attachment of a fishing line, a first linear segment, a first bend, a second linear segment extending from the first bend and towards the uppermost loop so as to be closely adjacent and parallel to a lower portion of the first linear segment, the second linear segment terminating at a second bend, and a third linear segment extending from the second bend to a terminal loop, the second bend configured to orient the third linear segment in a direction extending generally away from the first linear segment and the second linear segment. A hook is positioned on the first bend and a spinner is operatively associated with terminal loop for rotating relative to the terminal loop.

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 fishing lure and method of casting are disclosed. In one aspect, a lure assembly includes a fishing hook having an eyelet and a bend separated by a shank, the bend terminating at a point separated from the shank by a gape. The lure assembly further includes a hook appurtenance attached to the fishing hook and positioned past the bend generally aligned with the shank of the fishing hook. The hook appurtenance includes an ergonomic mass forming a resilient structure for gripping by a person, the ergonomic mass having a size smaller than a gape of the hook to avoid interfering with operation of the fishing hook.

Abstract: The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures. In some embodiments, a blade of a fishing lure includes a louvered hole. The louvered hole increases the blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable.

Abstract: A device to attract fish that causes streamlined motion of a line or lure when the device is drawn through water. The device contains a channel through which may be inserted a fishing line or a shaft, a multiplicity of arms extending radially from the exterior of the channel, and a multiplicity of blades connected to the arms, wherein the blades extend from the arms in a direction that is substantially parallel to the direction of the channel.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for a fishing lure having the basic design of a spinner bait which has an elongated main shaft having an eye for connection to the fishing line on one end and a second eye on the other end which is configured to be attached to a lure body that may have a hook, skirt and tail thereon. A main feature is that the spinner shaft is rotatably attached at approximately a 90 degree angle to the main shaft so that the spinner blade is 360 degrees rotational in the water which allows the spinner bait to remain upright after the lure is cast into the water and is sinking in the water.

Abstract: A fish attracting flasher having a body, and at least one simulant. The body having at least one deflector for deflecting water, a fore coupler for connecting with a fishing line, an aft coupler for connecting with a fishing line leader, and at least one simulant connector for connecting with at least one simulant or a fishing line leader. As the body is drawn through water, the fish attracting flasher simulates at least one predatory fish pursuing at least one bait fish.

Abstract: In the fishing lure art there is a need for a lure that remains near and parallel to the surface of the water not only when the lure is reeled in by a fisherman, but also when the lure is stationary or left to the whims of the water's current. Described are lures having a floating body that is incorporated into a non-linear lure design. Some arrangements of the invention comprise fins on the floating body to allow the lure to generate noise as it moves through the water. Still other arrangements of the invention have a ballast that adds weight and stability to the lower portion of the lure.

Abstract: The invention claims a novel fishing lure comprising a segmented portion wherein the segmented portion is rigid. The invention also claims a novel wing feature comprising a rotating wing bar, a blade and a wing lock.

Abstract: The invention relates to amateur fishing, in particular, to the artificial lure with a movable petal (plate) of type ‘in-line spinners’, and it can be used for amateur fishing of predatory fish by trolling, jigging, plumb baiting and uniform bottom leading at great depths, as well as it can be used during winter time in ice-free basins in open water for fishing at wells. In the first variant of the design, the vibrating lure comprises an elongated holder with at least one hole for fixing the fishing line, a load at its front portion, a hook at its rear portion, and a plate movably attached to the holder. The holder is performed as a convex curved metal axle (shaft), which front and rear portions are bent downwards in the vertical plane and are threaded with a gap into two holes of the longitudinally elongated plate, those holes being performed in the front and rear portions of the plate on its longitudinal axis that is also its axis of symmetry; the ends of the bent portions of the holder are diverged apart.

Abstract: A fish attractor with a substantially planar body having an aperture at the apex and one centrally located in the base, and a substantially larger opening positioned centrally in the plane. Disposed in the larger opening is a spinner which spins as the fish attractor is drawn through the water and produces vibration and sound as it spins.

Abstract: The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures. In some embodiments, a blade of a fishing lure includes a louvered hole. The louvered hole increases the blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable.

Abstract: A fishing swivel, such as a barrel, snap or three-way swivel, is comprised of a plastic material that exhibits a high degree of transparency in water, density greater than that of water, and adequate rigidity to withstand appreciable deformation while loads are exerted. Materials such as Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and Nylon 6 (Polyamide 6) copolymers with a refractive index less than 1.55, a luminous transmittance greater than 75%, a specific gravity greater than 1.0, an ultimate tensile strength greater than 1,000 psi, and a tensile elastic modulus greater than 10,000 psi are preferred.

Abstract: A fishing lure is provided comprising: an elongated longitudinally aligned main wire shaft having a front and a rear portion; a spinner revolveably supported on the front portion of the main wire shaft; a wire shaft extension extending from the main wire shaft between the front portion and the rear portion of the shaft at an acute angle pointed away from the spinner; a fishing line attachment loop for attachment of a fishing line at a front end of the main wire shaft; a rear hook attachment loop at a rear end of the main wire shaft with a rear hook attached thereto; a front hook attachment loop at a distal end of the wire shaft extension with a front hook attached thereto; and a creature bait secured to the rear portion of the main shaft by having the shaft extend through the creature bait.

Abstract: A flexible shaft spinnerbait fishing lure assembly comprising a main flexible shaft of a minimum diameter of 0.041 inch onto which is incorporated, along its length, a rigid or semi rigid “V” shape stabilizer, onto which is integrated an eyelet onto which the fishing line is attached, and which serves to maintain the “V” shape of the spinnerbait assembly, resulting in little to no deformation or breakage of the assembly with continued use. The preferred positioning of the stabilizer and its preferred fish attracting head shape weight, hook and fish attracting components configurations allow for increased overall stability of the assembly, including vertical stability when being pulled through water. Due to this increased stability, the flexible spinnerbait assembly also generates, with greater consistency, the frequencies desired to increase fish attraction.

Abstract: The spinning bait includes a keeper having a fish-shaped front part and a rear part articulated to the front part for side to side movement relative thereto. When in use, after being cast into a body of water, pulling on a fishing line attached to the front part of the keeper causes the rear keeper part to move to and fro in a side-to-side manner relative to the front keeper part and fishing line to attract a fish. A hook is mounted on the rear part along with a skirt with buoyant trailers that extending beyond the hook. One or more spinning blades are mounted on a wire extending from the front part of the keeper.

Abstract: The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures. In some embodiments, a blade of a fishing lure includes a louvered hole. The louvered hole increases the blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable.

Abstract: A spinner lure for attracting fish comprising: an eyelet, where the eyelet suspends the contents of the spinner; a treble hook suspended at the opposite end of the eyelet; at least two blades suspended between the eyelet and treble hook; stirrups, where a stirrup is provided for each blade to attach the blade to the lure; and a plurality of beads, where said beads are dispersed between the blades and one bead is placed between the eyelet and the first blade, and one bead is placed between the treble hook and the last blade on the lure. The blades are capable of moving both clockwise and counterclockwise and create a propeller like movement when retrieved through the water.

Abstract: A jig-type fishing lure having a jig body with a hook extending from a rear portion of the body and a spinner-type fish attractant located forward of a front end of the jig body. A fishing line is attached to an attachment point located between the spinner-type fish attractant and the barb of the rearwardly extending hook.

Abstract: An accessory for fishing lures of the type including strands of material camouflaging a hook is characterized by a disk formed of flexible material having a flat surface on one side and a tapered surface on the other side. The disk is positioned on the hook of the lure adjacent to a tying collar and extends the profile of the strands of material to provide a more realistic appearance of baitfish for the lure. With the flat surface of the disk adjacent to the tying collar of the lure, the profile of the strands is extended farther than when the disk is oriented with the tapered surface adjacent to the tying collar of the lure.

Abstract: A fishing lure and spinner blade designed in a helical form that rotates in a free form fashion or in an inline application. The “Tornado or Funnel” appearance of the blade as it spins through the water can be regulated by the speed of the retrieval, size of the blades and number of rotations on the spinner blade, which give a consistent spinning experience at any retrieval speed and level. The blades are affixed through split rings and swivels on varying spinner bait wire forms and spin effortlessly at high very slow to high retrieval rates and upon natural free falling through the water. The inline technology uses the tornado design to employ a dependable and effortless spinning motion around the axis of the wire form, and a streamlined spinner that doesn't need to have the blades set by applying force to the lure before spinning commences.

Abstract: An artificial bait for fishing with a flexible appendage (28, 28?) which is made of soft plastic or other resilient material and it is either formed or interchangeably fitted on a radial bearing (27, 27?) rotatably mounted on a shaft (25, 25?, 25?, 23?).

Abstract: The invention claims a novel fishing lure comprising a segmented portion wherein the segmented portion is rigid. The invention also claims a novel wing feature comprising a rotating wing bar, a blade and a wing lock.

Abstract: A jig-type fishing lure having a jig body with a hook extending from a rear portion of the body and a spinner-type fish attractant located forward of a front end of the jig body. A fishing line is attached to an attachment point located between the spinner-type fish attractant and the barb of the rearwardly extending hook.

Abstract: An artificial bait for fishing with a flexible appendage (28, 28?) which is made of soft plastic or other resilient material and it is either formed or interchangeably fitted on a radial bearing (27, 27?) rotatably mounted on a shaft (25, 25?, 25?, 23?).

Abstract: A fishing lure having: (a) a shaft with rearward end and forward end; (b) a rear loop at rearward end of the shaft; (c) a hook affixed to rear loop; (d) a weighted body on shaft next to rear loop; (e) a bearing bead rotatably mounted on shaft next to weighted body; (f) a spinner rotatably mounted on shaft next to bearing bead, the spinner being a predetermined cut length of tubular material having a longitudinal center line axis, tubular material having angled cut ends with planar surfaces, tubular material having two apertures through which the shaft projects; the two apertures being through the surface of the tubular material between angled cut ends and aligned at an angle to the longitudinal center line axis, the shaft traversing the cross section of the tubular material; and (g) a front loop to attach a fishing line at forward end of the shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus for fish-luring use with a separate fishing line includes a fishing-line-attachable shaft (e.g., a straight length of rigid wire) on which are mounted first and second rotator members. At least the first rotator is mounted rotatably and slideably for rotation and axially movement relative to the second rotator in response to water pressure when the shaft is moved forwardly in a body of water. The interaction of an irregular non-planar rearwardly facing end on the first rotator with an irregular non-planar forwardly facing end on the second rotator produces fish-luring vibrations. In one embodiment, the second rotator is also mounted rotatably and slideably, with the first rotator rotating clockwise, the second rotator rotating counterclockwise, and circumferentially spaced apart protrusions on the rearwardly facing end of the first rotator interacting with circumferentially spaced apart indentations on the forwardly facing end of the second rotator to produce the fish-luring vibrations.

Abstract: A jig lure assembly (10) including a fishing leader line (12), a vertical attachment portion (18), and a horizontal shank portion (20). The horizontal shank portion (20) is positioned in a substantially perpendicular manner with respect to the vertical attachment portion (18). In addition, the jig lure assembly (10) has a curved hook portion (22) extending longitudinally from an end of the horizontal shank portion (20). Furthermore, the jig lure assembly (10) includes a generally spherical weight (28) enclosing at least a portion of the vertical attachment portion (18) and the horizontal shank portion (20) such that the vertical attachment portion (18) extends upwardly through the weight (28). A bead stopper (44) is fixedly mounted to the leader line (12).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a modular fishing lure system having components which allow a user to create customizable fishing lures with greater flexibility and creativity while also being modifiable in the fishing environment in a manner that the user can alter the lure as needed while the user is fishing. The fishing lure system can include a propeller which provides desired action and movement of both the lure and the water surrounding the lure to entice fish to attack the fishing lure. The fishing lure system can include color components, which are provided to allow the user to select different colors and patterns in the body of the fishing lure. A secondary lure is provided in connection with the primary lure which trails behind the primary lure.

Abstract: A surface lure designed to mimic the appearance of an injured fish. The surface lure has a flat top surface which helps maintain the lure in a proper orientation in the water when reeled in. The surface lure also has a contoured bottom surface which is designed to mimic the appearance of a fish floating on its side when viewed from below the lure. The flat top surface may be painted a visually distinctive color so that the fisherman can easily spot the lure in the water.

Abstract: A unified swivel snap device provides optional rotational motion for use as fishing tackle to couple lures, bait hooks, and weights to a main fishing line. Embodiments include a rod rotatably held within a housing and a snap configured to lock the swivel by attaching to both the housing and the rod. Embodiments of the swivel can be unlocked by attaching the snap to the rod alone and allowing the rod to swivel relative to the housing. The swivel snap can be used for enhancing a variety of fishing mechanisms including the shank of jigs and the spindle of lures and other apparatus attached to fishing lines. Embodiments of the locking swivel snap can be used in other applications which call for selective locking of swivel motion.

Abstract: Soft or pliable spinning appendages can be attached to any fishing lure, hard or soft, using a swivel mechanism that provides unrestricted 360° rotation. The appendages increase attractiveness, flash, vibration, color, or scent. Due to their slow spinning speed and neutral buoyancy in water, the appendages provide unique properties to slow-moving lures not possible with prior art hard blades. A weedless swivel mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention replaces the conventional spinning blade with a Cobra spoon and eliminates the clevis. Cobra spoon has a head and a wing. The wing has a convex and a concave surface. The head of the spoon is bent against concave surface of the wing to form an angle of 120 degrees, not less than 90 degrees. The Cobra coastlock snap with a proximal eyelet, a main long arm, a secondary short arm, and a distal eyelet supports all lure's components. The proximal eyelet is attached to the line. The body weight, the bead, and Cobra spoon are mounted directly on main arm. The secondary arm in closed position locks the body weight, sustains the bead, which is the bearing for Cobra spoon, and secures the hook in distal eyelet. The Cobra coastlock snap in open position releases the hook and gives a fisherman the possibility to choose any hook or fly in accordance with fishing circumstances.

Abstract: A spinner of a buzz bait has a multiplicity of connected blades mounted for rotation on a reach of a wire frame of the buzz bait, the blades generating a hollow, substantially spherical shape when rotating, and agitating wings projecting outwardly from the blades at an angle thereto. In the preferred embodiment, the spinner is made in one piece of a material that is manually bendable and shape retaining, so that the wings can be bent to an angle that the user prefers, to regulate the speed at which the spinner rises to the surface and rides with most of the spinner exposed, above the surface of the water.

Abstract: An artificial bait for fishing with a flexible appendage (28, 28?) which is made of soft plastic or other resilient material and it is either formed or interchangeably fitted on a radial bearing (27, 27?) rotatably mounted on a shaft (25, 25?, 25?, 23?).

Abstract: An apparatus for fish-luring use with a separate fishing line includes a fishing-line-attachable shaft (e.g., a straight length of rigid wire) on which are mounted first and second rotator members. At least the first rotator is mounted rotatably and slideably for rotation and axially movement relative to the second rotator in response to water pressure when the shaft is moved forwardly in a body of water. The interaction of an irregular non-planar rearwardly facing end on the first rotator with an irregular non-planar forwardly facing end on the second rotator produces fish-luring vibrations. In one embodiment, the second rotator is also mounted rotatably and slideably, with the first rotator rotating clockwise, the second rotator rotating counterclockwise, and circumferentially spaced apart protrusions on the rearwardly facing end of the first rotator interacting with circumferentially spaced apart indentations on the forwardly facing end of the second rotator to produce the fish-luring vibrations.

Abstract: A fishing lure combination having a spoon 6 with a leading region 17, a disturbance-creating attachment lug 16 extending from a surface 19 associated with the leading region 17, and trailing fronds 14 that are secured via a shaft 12 to the attachment lug 16. The trailing fronds 14 are agitated by turbulent fluid flow downstream of the attachment lug 16.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a U-shaped body having a primary member and a secondary member joined together by a crosspiece. A fishhook and a weight are affixed to the rear of the primary member. The weight has a bulb and a rearwardly extending stem that terminates at an enlarged shoulder. A detachable blade harness is releasably attached to the weight and includes an elastomeric tether to which is rotatably attached a pair of spinner blades. A buzz blade is rotatably attached to the secondary member.

Abstract: A solid core fishing lure capable of causing a higher degree of disturbance in water is constructed of a generally spherical solid body, a metal shaft through the body, at least two hooks emanating from the metal shaft conforming substantially to the generally spherical body, at least one skirt tail mounted to and projecting away from a rear portion of the spherical body, two eye-like emblems positioned on a front portion of the spherical body, and an attachment means for a fishing line connecting to the metal shaft at the front portion of the spherical body.

Abstract: An improved spinnerbait lure having a frame with at least one arm formed from an integral length of polymeric material and at least one blade secured to the frame. Preferably, the frame has upper and lower arms where at least the upper arm has particular vibratory properties from an oblong cross-section and the head of a jig is embedded in the lower arm. A transparent polymeric material such as polycarbonate can be used.

Abstract: The improved spinner bait and buzz bait, having a moveable hook within a rattling chamber, has a head and a shaft, extending from the head, which is capable of engaging a fishing line. Additionally, the shaft can connect to a frame having other apparatus, such as a spinner connected with a swivel or a blade, which are utilized to attract fish. The shaft continues into the head where the curved end of the shaft enters the hole on the bottom of the rattling chamber, continues through the center of the eye of the hook, and exits the upper hole of the rattling chamber. A hook is hinged to the curved end of the shaft in the rattling chamber by the previously described connection enabling the movable hook to extend outwardly from the head.

Abstract: A two-part wobbler equipped with a wobbling plate and having in its front part a fixing loop for attachment of the line and a hook fixed to its rear part. The front and the rear part joined by a joint, which allows relative movement of these parts so as to give the wobbler movements resembling the swimming movements of small fish. The fixing loop is connected to a rapid fixing hook, to which a flap resembling a fish, a spinner, a butterfly or any similar additional lure can be fixed.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a wire strand having a connector at a first end thereof for connection to a fishing line, and a fish hook at a second end thereof. A flexible tube is mounted on the strand with a first end disposed proximate the connector, and a second end open and disposed proximate the hook. The tube has a hole in a side thereof spaced from the tube second end, the hole being sized and configured for free inflow of water therethrough and into the tube. A sinker is mounted on the strand and is lodged in the first end of the tube to close off the first end of the tube, such that the tube is open only at the hole and the second end. Upon moving of the tube through water, water enters the hole and turbulently exits the tube second end adjacent the hook.

Abstract: A fishing lure of the spinning type for use especially to attract the category of fish known as Bass, this lure may also work on some other species of fresh, and saltwater fish. The invention includes an upwardly and rearward legs of a wire skeleton with a spinning blade, rotateably mounted to a upper leg with a rearwardly extending leg terminating with a weighted head or body molded around a hook. A modified form of the invention utilizes the spinning action of the blade to affect the horizontal-drumming device mounted just ahead of the blade, on the upper leg.

Abstract: In a fishing lure in the form of a troll, in particular for fishing swordfish or the like, it is provided, with a view to improved efficiency, that a plurality of very fine plastic fibers are fixed to the lure.

Abstract: A hook spinning fishing bait comprising a pliable flat material, artificial or fresh, of an inverted tear-drop design having a vertical cut centered in the top portion of the inverted tear-drop design and one half the length of the inverted tear-drop design with two small holes one above the other in the bottom portion of the inverted tear-drop design for use as bait that can be attached directly to a fish hook forming a propeller like shape that spins the fish hook with the bait material when pulled through the water on a fishing line that is not permanently attached and is removable from the fish hook producing a bait of simple design that is interchangeable.

Abstract: A hook spinning fishing bait comprising a pliable planar material, artificial or fresh, of an inverted tear-drop design having a vertical cut centered in the top portion of the inverted tear-drop design and one half the length of the inverted tear-drop design with two small holes one above the other in the bottom portion of the inverted tear-drop design for use as bait with means for attaching directly to a fish hook forming a propeller like shape that spins the fish hook with the bait material when pulled through the water on a fishing line.