Abstract: A fishing lure has a jig, a skirt and a bait. The jig has a jig head, with a hook extending from the jig head. A skirt anchor extends from the jig head toward the point of the hook point along an imaginary line, so as to be offset from the shank of the hook. A skirt is coupled to the skirt anchor. A bait keeper is pivotally coupled to the skirt anchor. The flexible bait is rigged in a weedless configuration, with one end of the bait coupled to the bait keeper and the other end receiving the hook point. The skirt is coupled to the skirt anchor so that the skirt streamers extend adjacent to the bait when the lure is retrieved in water. When a fish bites the lure, the first end portion of the bait body flexes away from the imaginary line for engaging the hook point into the fish to allow the hook to more easily penetrate into the fish.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes at least one hook having a point, bend, and shank. The fishing lure further comprises a fishing attachment arranged adjacent the hook. The fishing attachment comprises a lure dressing. A dressing harness carries the lure dressing, and comprises a substantially hollow punch-through friction core and at least one elongated flexible wing. The punch-through core is adapted for receiving the point of the hook to apply and frictionally hold the fishing attachment in a desired location relative to the hook of the fishing lure. A grip ridge is formed with the flexible wing of the dressing harness, and is adapted for being gripped by a user when applying and removing the fishing attachment to and from the hook of the fishing lure.

Abstract: The invention relates to amateur and sport fishing and can be used for catching predatory fish either directly over the surface of water with the lure ability to appear onto the surface of water particularly when posting at low speed, or for posting in the near-surface layer of water, and also it can be suitable for fishing with a spinning by means of uniform posting method and also twitching technique. The surface lure comprises a longitudinally elongated convex curved plate, metal load, device for fixing a fishing line in the front portion of the lure, at least one hook at the tail portion of the lure. The metal load is performed longitudinally elongated, flattened in the vertical plane, with the upper edge being of narrowed and rectilinear form or concave form in the middle of the same.

Abstract: A hook attachment is adapted for an artificial fishing lure having multiple integrally-joined hooks. The hook attachment includes a lure dressing, and a dressing harness carrying the lure dressing. The dressing harness has a plurality of pre-formed hook holes adapted for receiving respective points of the multiple hooks, such that the hook attachment resides adjacent respective bends of the multiple hooks and extends outwardly from a tail end of the fishing lure.

Abstract: A fishing lure is disclosed comprising a lure body comprising a concave surface, and first and second slots defined in the lure body, wherein the first slot and the second slot are configured so that, when a fishing hook is placed through both of them, the fishing hook will be held in a position with the barb extending from the lure body. In certain embodiments the lure can be decorated with decals and provided with a variety of optional features.

Abstract: A fishing rig for use in catching fish includes a fly or a lure attached to a hook having an eye, a quadratic surface having first and second ports disposed centrally on the quadratic surface and extending through the surface, and a leader of filament passing first through the first port of the quadratic surface, through the eye of the fly or lure, then through the second port forming a loop upon which the quadratic surface is free to slide to and away from the eye.

Abstract: An artificial bait device for fishing that allows a user to attach a plastic or soft artificial bait is disclosed. The artificial bait device comprises a snake-shaped jig head and a hook that does not become easily snagged and can maintain a consistent depth. The artificial bait device further comprises a lip that allows the device to maintain different depths depending on a design of the lip.

Abstract: There is presented a detailed electronic method for simulation of a firefly, other insects, or organisms producing bioluminescence and with light radiation functions similar to a real firefly, other insects, or organisms producing bioluminescence. An illuminated artificial firefly, other insects, or organisms producing bioluminescence can be placed on trees and shrubs in landscape, or at home to produce radiation, at night time, and blinking a gradually decaying light. More particularly it relates to a decorative type of device in the form of a firefly, other insects, or organisms producing bioluminescence and with light radiation functions similar to a real firefly, other insects, or organisms producing bioluminescence. The light is simulated by an electronics program that is a part of compact device with the form of a real firefly, other insects, or organisms producing bioluminescence.

Abstract: A hook attachment is adapted for an artificial fishing lure having multiple integrally-joined hooks. The hook attachment includes a lure dressing, and a dressing harness carrying the lure dressing. The dressing harness has a plurality of pre-formed hook holes adapted for receiving respective points of the multiple hooks, such that the hook attachment resides adjacent respective bends of the multiple hooks and extends outwardly from a tail end of the fishing lure.

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 tube shaped skirted lure comprising a flexible cylindrical silicon tube having a closed end and an open end. A circular channel surrounding the open end and a plurality of flat silicon blanks, each blank having a tab end and a plurality of flexible strands. The circular channel having a “U” shaped cross section. Each tab inserted into the channel and adhesively attached in the channel such that the open end has a plurality of flexible strands radiating out from the open end.

Abstract: A fly-fishing fly and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The fly includes a unique abdomen. A method is provided for coloring and waterproofing the abdomen material, which allows it to transmit virtually all of the available light. The fly has a natural glow to it that is discernable to human eyes even after the sun has set. This fly represents a new approach to fly-fishing lures because it is substantially translucent and lifelike.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a jig used for fishing comprising: a jig head, a jig body, and a tail. Head weights are located in the jig head and the jig head has a chisel end. The jig body is wrapped around the shank of the hook.

Abstract: Terminal fishing tackle, such as lines, leaders bait, lures, nymphs, streamers, zonkers, muddlers and/or flies, made from natural and/or synthetic fibres and coated with one or more uniform nano-thin, pin hole free metal oxide layers. More particularly, the terminal fishing tackle has fibres that are coated with one or more nano-composite reinforcing layers of metal oxides that convey hydrophobic, hydrophilic, super hydrophilic, water sealant, waterproof, photocatalytic, UV-protecting, anti-microbial, and/or anti-fouling properties, wherein said coatings are gained by using atomic layer deposition techniques on said tackle. In a preferred embodiment, said coating is selected from Carbon, Gold, Palladium, TiO2, SiO2 and Al2O3 or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A fishing lure kit contains material for making fishing lures. The lures comprise, in combination, a hook, an eye assembly and a camouflage assembly for mimicking a live prey animal. The eye assembly comprises one flexible heat shrink tube having a first end and a second end. A bead is inserted into each end of the tube. Heat is applied to encapsulate the beads in the tube ends forming an eye assembly. The eye assembly is mounted to a hook and then camouflage is applied to create a prey animal. In another embodiment, two flexible heat shrink tubes are employed. A bead is mounted into one end of each tube and the opposite end of the tube is mounted to a rack to retain its pre-heat diameter after heat is applied. The eye assemblies are threaded onto the hook and overlap each other so that their respective eye stalks protrude in opposite directions. Camouflage material is added to finish the lure.

Abstract: An apparatus for attracting fish including at least one iridescent member forming an iridescent tail extending from the shank of a fish hook. The iridescent tail includes one or more layers of a translucent film. The layers have an elongated shape with a longitudinal fold. The forward end of the layers is folded over the shank of the hook and secured to the hook. In various embodiments, the iridescent tail includes one or more colored translucent layers, trailing ribbons, and/or a worm-shaped member. The outboard end of the iridescent tail is configured to be pointed or have a V-shape. In another embodiment, the layers have one or more slits parallel to the longitudinal fold.

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: This invention relates to an articulated fishing fly lure having a flexible body portion. The body portion being a flexible strength bearing element to which are permanently attached fly tying materials comprising free natural fibers without a hide or stem. Another embodiment comprises body sections of both natural fibers free of hide or stem and synthetic fibers. This invention further relates to the method of producing said articulated fishing fly lure.

Abstract: A fly-fishing fly and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The fly includes a unique abdomen. A method is provided for coloring and waterproofing the abdomen material, which allows it to transmit virtually all of the available light. The fly has a natural glow to it that is discernable to human eyes even after the sun has set. This fly represents a new approach to fly-fishing lures because it is substantially translucent and lifelike.

Abstract: An artificial fly fishing lure is provided having a hollow tube, a lip extending downward from the tube and integrally formed with the tube to impart life-like movement to the fly when pulled through the water, an anchoring point for connecting a leader line to the fly near a back end thereof, and preferably a notch for receiving and frictionally holding in place a dumbbell or hourglass weight for varying the depth and flow dynamics of the fly.

Abstract: An apparatus for attracting fish including at least one iridescent member forming an iridescent tail extending from the shank of a fish hook. The iridescent tail includes one or more layers of a translucent film. The layers have an elongated shape with a longitudinal fold. The forward end of the layers is folded over the shank of the hook and secured to the hook. In various embodiments, the iridescent tail includes one or more colored translucent layers, trailing ribbons, and/or a worm-shaped member. The outboard end of the iridescent tail is configured to be pointed or have a V-shape. In another embodiment, the layers have one or more slits parallel to the longitudinal fold.

Abstract: A fishing device for indicating a lure strike from fishes is disclosed. The device may be a strike indicator that may include a hollow body filled with trapped air, where the strike indicator includes a tab having an opening formed therein and a grommet made from a hard, durable material seated in the opening. Alternatively, the device may be a fishing lure that may be attachable to a fishing hook and having a hollow body filled with trapped air and an attachment mechanism for attaching the lure to the fishing leader and/or fishing line. For example, the fishing lure may be a fishing fly having a hollow body filled with trapped air. In either embodiment, the device may be made from a lightweight, resilient material, for example ethylene vinyl acetate or other similar thermoplastic material.

Abstract: A method of making a skirt which comprises: providing a silicone sheet having a tab and a plurality of cut strands, applying an adhesive to the first side and rolling the first side of the silicone sheet about a non-stick whipping to form a skirt insert. A cap is provided where the cap is tubular having a first open end and a closed second end, the second end has an orifice and a tubular portion having an inside surface. An adhesive is applied to the inside surface of the tubular portion. The skirt insert is then inserted into the open end of the cap to form a skirt and the non-stick whipping is inserted through the orifice of the cap. The adhesive on the skirt insert and the cap is then cured to form a skirt. After curing the non-stick whipping is removed form the skirt.

Abstract: A hook-less fly crafted on a core other than a hook is described for attachment to a line at a material distance from a distal circle hook. One or more fly(s) may be attached to a single line at a point above a single circle hook. The separation on the line of hook from fly requires only the fly to enter the fish's mouth. The hook, when a fish takes the fly, is externally located. Striking the rod in response to the fish taking the fly draws the line through the fish's mouth and engages the distally located circle hook into the outer jaw. Hook set offered by the method is diametrically opposed in direction compared to conventional fishing. The method prevents the hook from piercing internal organs and facilitates hook extraction. The method further overcomes the physical limitations imposed on circle hook use by conventional fishing methods. The method promotes the survival of fish following release. The design, construction and means of attachment for the hook-less fly is further described.

Abstract: Fishing lures and methods of making fishing lures involve the use of plastic film to cover a weight or other part of a lure between the eye of the hook and its bend. The plastic film may be attached to the hook shank by tying one or more knots adjacent the weight. An integral portion of the plastic film may extend beyond the hook and be configured to resemble the tail of an aquatic creature.

Abstract: A method of coating a fishing lure such as a fly and/or a fly fishing line with a fluorocarbon dissolved or dispersed in a liquid diluent is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is a fishing device that is used in its preferred embodiment to attract fish to an object. The invention comprises an untold number of similar features that are mounted to the structure of a strand. When fastened into a loop, the similar features on the strand in the preferred embodiment attract fish.

Abstract: A fishing fly for catching a fish, comprising a folded rubber string core, one or more materials surrounding the folded rubber string core form a pattern representative of food available to the fish, and an eye formed by a continuous section of the folded rubber string core extending from the one or more materials is provided. The one or more materials may include thread, feathers, or beads. The core may alternatively be metal, plastic, or unfolded rubber. A method of fishing using the fishing fly is also provided. The method includes attaching a fly to a line containing a hook at one end, the fly being attached at some distance from the hook, placing the hook end of the line into a body of water to be fished, and retrieving one or more fish caught on the hook.

Abstract: An arts and crafts material having a foil pattern imprinted thereon. In one embodiment, the arts and crafts material of the present invention includes a sheet of foil substantially uniformly adhered to a corresponding sheet of base material such as foam. Once the foil sheet is secured to the base material, the foil sheet is peeled back to disclose the foil sheet's coating transferred onto the base material. The base material is preferably resiliently compressible. Portions of the sheet of arts and crafts material maybe cut to form particular shapes such as body and tail portions of fishing flies.

Abstract: Fly-tying apparatus include at least a retractable clamp table and a retractable gripping clamp, each configured for handling delicate threads for use in creating fishing lures. In particular, fly-tying materials (e.g., hackle, dubbing, synthetic materials, etc.) can be inserted into a retractable slot in the clamp table, and can be removed from the clamp table using the gripping clamp. The gripping clamp can be used to hold the materials while being processed (e.g., removing a stem from a feather), and for attaching the fly-tying materials to a tying thread. Cylindrical tools are also provided for further processing more fine strands such as synthetic threaded materials, and for adding these with other fly-tying materials (e.g., hackle, dubbing), as appropriate.

Abstract: A machine for dubbing assembly in fly hook production includes a base having a vertical dowel mounted to one end of the base, and a housing mounted to the other end. A work platform is pivotally mounted to one side of the base so that the platform may be elevated or lowered. A drive motor is mounted within the housing. The motor drives a drive shaft. The drive shaft terminates in a hook or eye. A second eye is mounted to the vertical dowel. The second eye projects toward, in opposed facing relation with, the drive shaft. The second eye supports a tensioning spring which has a barrel swivel attached to its opposite end. One or more filaments may be attached to a ring on the barrel swivel so as to extend across the work platform and be secured to the hook or eye on the drive shaft. Dubbing material is applied to a single filament or sandwiched between double strand filaments. Double strand filaments are twisted into a helix to flare the dubbing material.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising one or more pieces of rabbit hair, with or without attached rabbit skin, of size sufficient to noticeably move when saturated with water thereby attracting fish to the movement and causing them to bite the lure.

Abstract: ABSTRACT OF THE INVENTION A unitary fishing lure molded of soft polymeric material and having an elongate body to which a tail portion is attached, and having a skirt comprising a series of contiguously circumferentially spaced tentacles disposed on the body remote from the head thereof, and a second set of circumferentially spaced whiskers immediately behind the head.

Abstract: A fishing hook fitted with an artificial bait (or fly) and comprising a stem (2) having one end bent to form an eyelet (3), a connecting or intermediate section (4), a tip (5) and a fly body (7), at least a pair of feathers (8) simulating the fly wings, a plurality of fibers (10) simulating the fly tail, a plurality of fibers (9) simulating the fly legs, with the connecting section (4) being straight and perpendicular to both said stem (2) and tip (5).

Abstract: A fishing lure includes an elongate stepped generally cylindrical body having a front end and a rear end, a front generally cylindrical portion having a first diameter, an intermediate generally cylindrical portion having a second diameter greater than said first diameter, a rear generally cylindrical portion having a third diameter, and a generally radially extending shoulder between said front portion and said intermediate portion. A skirt is detachably mounted on the rear cylindrical portion of the body to enhance the appearance of the lure to a fish.

Abstract: A method for making fishing flies which utilizes water borne acrylic emulsion to form body parts of the fly. The water borne acrylic emulsion can be applied to the hook, or it can be applied to traditional fly-tying materials. Other materials can be inserted into the water borne acrylic emulsion before it has dried, such as filaments of plastic or hair which will form the legs, wings or other body parts of the fly. The water acrylic borne acrylic emulsion can be formed into body parts which are remote from the body of the fly, such as feet, knee joints, antennae tips. Any desired color can be achieved by mixing from a selection of colored water borne acrylic emulsions. Increased buoyancy of the fly can be achieved by using buoyant materials with the water borne acrylic emulsion to form body parts. The use of this method of tying flies results in the elimination of much of the actual tying which is presently required to tie flies.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes: (i) a hook; and (ii) a fishing lure substrate coupled to the hook. The fishing lure substrate includes: (A) a fishing lure substrate body having an outer surface; (B) a water insoluble adhesive layer on the outer surface; and (C) flocking fibers electrostatically deposited on adhesive layer. The fibers are affixed at one end by the adhesive layer to the substrate body. The opposing end of the flocking fibers extends away from the substrate body. The fibers are configured such that air is entrapped between intrafibral spaces. Methods for forming the fishing lure and a kit including a hook and a preflocked substrate configured to be selectively coupled to the hook are also disclosed.

Abstract: An artificial fly/lure includes a body mounted about the shank of a hook. The body is formed of an open mesh weave material secured to the hook. A plurality of open mesh woven material appendages are secured to the body. The appendages project outwardly from the body to a freely movable outer end. A flexible rod is interposed within each appendage. The appendages in several aspects form wings to enable the artificial fly/lure to be constructed in the shape of a naturally occurring fish or insert, such as a flying fish, mayfly or grasshopper. Additional appendages in the form of legs may also be provided on certain of the lures. In another aspect, the body has angularly disposed ends from a central portion which carries the shank of the hook to form the lure in the natural shape of a worm.

Abstract: A fly pattern that can fish a rising fish and an educated fish and a fabricating method thereof is provided. The fly pattern is composed of a hook having a head at one end, a bent that curves in the form of U-shape downwardly toward the head at the other end, and a straight shank between the both ends; the shank having a thorax at the head side, a tail portion at the bent side and an abdomen between the thorax and the bent, a first pair of wings attached to an upper side of the thorax, a second pair of wings attached to both sides of the first pair of wings in substantially parallel with the straight shank, and a pair of tails formed at the tail portion.