Abstract: An adjustable strike indicator apparatus for use in fly fishing is disclosed comprising a rigid center section and friction assembly comprising two layers of friction creating material. The two layers of friction creating material encase a section of leader fishing line. The friction assembly is mechanically coupled to the inside of a housing unit, such as an EVA foam ball, which can be manually repositioned on the section of fishing line by a user.

Abstract: A fishing lure clapper device may include a fishing lure such as a spoon lure or spinner lure. A strike member may be loosely attached to the fishing lure. The strike member may have at least one water flow contact surface. The water flow contact surface may be at least partially concave and/or at least partially convex. Accordingly, throughout retrieval of the lure on a fishing line through water in a water body, flow of the water against the water flow contact surface of the strike member may cause the strike member to move at random orientations and repetitively strike or clap against the side of the fishing lure, creating vibration and clicking or clapping sounds in the water to attract fish and agitate or entice the fish to strike the lure.

Abstract: Devices and designs for use in customizable and reusable fishing lure system. In some embodiments, devices include a base lure body and at least one lure cover which is applied to the lure body, for example, by using a shrink-wrap technique. The lure covers may include modifications, e.g., cuts or slits to provide a desired visual or movement effect. Other embodiments may include additional decorative or functional elements, such as a tail piece, a scent pad, or the like. In some embodiments, the lure cover may also be coated with various substances to attract fish by scent or visual effect. The lure covers and elements may be designed to mimic certain types of bait.

Abstract: A rattle insertion device and method for inserting a rattle into an elastomeric fishing lure that includes having a push rod member with an insertion rod portion, a needle member with a second needle end operably configured to puncture an elastomeric lure and that defines a needle channel with a channel diameter greater than a rod diameter and a needle opening disposed along the needle length. Additionally, the device and method include having a rattle member with a rigid rattle member, sized to be inserted within the needle channel, and that defines a rattle cavity encapsulating one or more rigid noise particle therein that are operably configured to be freely mobile therein. The push rod member is operably configured to translate within the needle channel along a rod translation path to transport the rattle member through the needle channel and out through the needle opening.

Abstract: A lure includes a body, a passage formed in the body, a plurality of independent spherical sinkers that moves in the passage, a holding member that holds the plurality of spherical sinkers together, and an attachment portion to which the spherical sinker which is located foremost and held by the holding member is attached by a magnetic force. According to the lure of the present invention, the plurality of spherical sinkers can be integrally and smoothly moved in the passage.

Abstract: A foldable multi-rotor UAV includes: a fuselage; and a plurality of arms, wherein a first end of each of the arms is connected to a side face of the fuselage through a rotating mechanism; a motor and foldable blades connected to the motor are provided on a second end of each of the arms; each of the arms rotate relatively to the fuselage through the rotating mechanism; wherein the arms comprises a front arm and a rear arm; during a folded state, the rear arm upwardly rotates towards the fuselage for folding, in such a manner that the rear arm is contained at a lower portion of the side face of the fuselage; then the front arm upwardly rotates towards the fuselage for folding, in such a manner that the front arm is contained at an upper portion of the side face of the fuselage.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods relating to Diamondback Rattler tackle, a new type of lure that includes an audible generator (such as a rattle) attached to a bent blade. The audible generator has some freedom of movement relative to the blade, allowing various noise profiles to be produced depending upon the type of audible generator chosen and the degree of bend in the blade. The blade may also have various holes to secure it to a wire and to change its hydrodynamic profile.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an Audible Enhanced Fishing Lure with desirable waterproofing and hydrodynamic properties. The Audible Enhanced Fishing Lure has a sound generator, or other noisemaking device, fixed by a waterproof means to the body of the device, combined with reflective material to maximize the device's attractiveness to fish. The heat shrink process itself ensures smooth glide through the water and waterproofing of the elements of the lure. The present disclosure also provides apparatus and method for manufacturing a weighted popping flotation device, which has desirable water-resistance properties, a plurality of audible generators to attract fish, and is weighted precisely to ensure ease of casting into the wind. In some embodiments, the weighted popping flotation device utilizes heat shrink tubing to prevent snagging of the fishing line when dragged through water.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a decoy apparatus comprising: a body (or structure) shaped to resemble at least a portion of an animal and at least a partially iridescent paint, wherein at least a portion of said body is painted such that a paint scheme is applied to said body which mimics the look and colors of the avian animal as found in nature, and where the paint is capable of emitting different colors when light reflects upon the paint. In one or more embodiments, pearl flakes are added to a clear finish coat of paint to allow for the color shift.

Abstract: A fish hook design for providing sound, the audible sound device integrated to the shank portion. A user can sleeve bait over the shank portion, including the sound device. The user uses the hook as normal with the production of sound by the audible sound device.

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 active fishing lure comprising a body able to simulate some appearance and at least some movement of a bait species. The body is adapted for line attachment (directly or indirectly) and attachment to at least one hook. A battery is carried by the body and is connectable to a drive to cause at least some movement of the body.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a Hook Teaser for the fishing with softbait, commonly known as “softbait fishing”. The Hook Teaser is characterized by having a lip (1) of flat and smooth surface, to which a lead weight (11) is added and crossed (lip (1)) on the top and inside by a metal body of circular cross-section (10, 14, 15) with two sockets (10,15), being these sockets (10,15) situated on both ends, giving the lip (1) an oblique angle (7) in relation to the metal body of circular cross-section (10, 14, 15) and giving the hook (5,6) a type of traction in water that causes a more natural motion, identical to that of a live bait and, consequently, causes the movement of the softbait in the water to be more realistic similar to that of live and/or weakened fish. The Hook Teaser aims to address the total lack of products to “bring to life” the artificial movement of softbaits used in this type of fishing.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a fishing lure including an elongated body and bill, wherein the lure body includes a concave portion. According to an exemplary embodiment, the bill extends away from a head portion of the body at a downward angle and the concave portion smoothly transitions to a top surface of the bill.

Abstract: Chain skirt fishing lures and associated manufacturing methods are provided. According to some embodiments, a skirt body for a fishing lure comprises a plurality of flexible elements. The plurality of flexible elements of a skirt body can extend from a body portion of a head of a lure body to one or more points distal from the head of the lure body. At least one of the plurality of flexible elements of the skirt body can comprise multiple elements connected together to form an elongated skirt element. The elongated skirt element can extend from a point proximate the head of the lure body to a point distal the head of the lure body. The flexible elements can facilitate fish attraction, thereby leading to increased fish striking compared to conventional lures. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.

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 fishing lure includes a lure head, a leader within a leader tube within the lure head; a ball rattler within the lure head; and an aerator cap attached to a front side of the lure head.

Abstract: The present invention is a fishing lure which utilizes an onboard controller to control one or a series of light (multicolor/mono color) sources so as to enhance fishing lure's color and visibility for all light conditions a user may encounter during fishing. The controller unit, power source, light sources of the present invention are all contained in a sealed housing. The switching mechanism, controlling mechanism, and charging mechanism are all multiplexed into two electrical contact points. The electrodes are embedded in the electronic body parts and embedded in the housing therefore eliminating water leaking through active seams or openings. The present invention further provides a safe and effective charging mechanism which involves an electronic component barrier to prevent current from flowing from one electrical contact point to the other during charging.

Abstract: A fish hook design for providing sound, the audible sound device integrated to the shank portion. A user can sleeve bait over the shank portion, including the sound device. The user uses the hook as normal with the production of sound by the audible sound device.

Abstract: The present invention contemplates a novelty fish lure having a life-like fish-shaped body member defining at least one interior chamber. The interior chamber adapts to receive an activation button in communication with a pre-recorded sound board in communication with an audio speaker. The pre-recorded sound consists of a human voice recording of short, humorous phrases.

Abstract: An apparatus for attracting fish is disclosed. The apparatus has a motor with rotating driveshaft that defines a rotational axis substantially parallel to a surface of a body of water. A housing encloses the motor, and the driveshaft extends therefrom. There is an impeller with a hub axially aligned with and coupled to the driveshaft. The impeller has one or more flat planar blades, each defined by a trailing edge and a leading edge and extending radially from the hub in an orthogonal relationship to the rotational axis of the driveshaft without pitch. A proximate end of the blades is fixed to the hub an opposed distal end includes a cupped paddle projecting therefrom with a paddle leading surface and a paddle trailing surface. Turbulence and cavitation is generated by the impeller, and the visual and audible side effects thereof are simulative of fish feeding activity.

Abstract: The present invention is a variable light fishing lure comprised of a plastic housing with an internal cavity for holding a submergible lighted element and an angled aperture for inserting the lighted element into the cavity. A plug is inserted into the angled aperture to prevent the lighted element from falling out of the housing. Water can be added to plastic housing before inserting the plug to adjust the buoyancy of the fishing lure. The outside of the plastic housing contains a striated pattern which allows light from the lighted element to shine through the housing. The lighted element can be easily removed from the housing and replaced with the same or another color lighted element.

Abstract: A flexible fishing lure for use with a fishing rod, line and hook, by virtue of which the lure can be attached via the line to the fishing rod and used in casting wherein the lure uses a soft, elastic material, comprising a body, a first end, a second end, a plurality of rods extending perpendicularly outwardly from a body outer surface with a rod density of from 10 to 70 rods per inch along the body and upon casting the fishing lure, the rods vibrate creating simulated movement as the fishing lure sinks or is drawn through the water, creating simultaneously a life-like appearance with life-like vibrations. The fishing lure with rods can have air containing cavities for creating a visual attraction simultaneously with the life-like appearance and life-like vibrations.

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: An aquatic life simulation apparatus and system capable of reading the environmental conditions of the water and configured to modify apparatus' behavioral characteristics based on the recorded data. The apparatus contains a waterproof component having a controller operationally coupled to a sound producing chip having pre-recorded bait fish sounds recorded thereon; a speaker to broadcast said recorded sounds; and a sensor for detecting dynamic movements. The sound chip may be activated upon impact of the apparatus with a body of water and repeat various desired patterns thereafter. Embodiments of the present apparatus contain LED in the eye members and along the body of the lure. The apparatus is configured to communicate with surface electronic devices capable of changing various characteristics of the apparatus based on the changes in the environmental conditions of the water.

Abstract: A fishing tackle component has a portion useable to receive a noise making mechanism, which can be a depression. The noise making mechanism is a rattle mechanism, including a capsule containing at least two rattle elements. The rattle elements may have a minimum curvature that is greater than a maximum curvature of the capsule, allowing the rattle elements to move freely inside the capsule. Consequently, the capsule does not have acute angles or areas of extreme curvature in which the rattle elements can lodge disabling the noise. The rattle mechanism is mounted to the receiving portion, such as in the depression. As the lure is moved through the water, the rattle mechanism at least sporadically produces a noise regardless of the speed or trajectory of the tackle component in the water.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprises a rear end enabled to be attached to a fishing line or leader and a front end having a plurality of outer tines with wires for attaching bait and a plurality of inner tines for retaining a fishing hook. The lure further comprises an attached spring-loaded weed guard. A lure skirt is placed over the tines and hook. The body of the lure is reflective and combines with the bait and lure skirt to catch the attention of nearby fish.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a body having an outer envelope and a capsule is described herein. The capsule includes a sealed watertight rigid hollow tube with a plurality of free-moving beads. The capsule is positioned in such a manner that when the lure is in use, it produces a multi-directional rattling sound that mimics the sound of invertebrate prey moving around on rocks. This sound is very attractive to fish, particularly striped bass.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a lure head, a leader within a leader tube within the lure head; a ball rattler within the lure head; and an aerator cap attached to a front side of the lure head.

Abstract: A lure of the present invention comprises a lure body formed as a hollow body by using a transparent material, wherein a plurality of long projections are arranged parallel at predetermined intervals on an inner face of the hollow lure body, a first coloring part is provided on one side face of the long projection, and a second coloring part expressing a color different from the first coloring part is provided on the other side face of the long projection. In the lure of the present invention, the first and second coloring parts provided on the inner face of the lure body can be seen through via the lure body. For example, in the case of viewing the lure from one direction, only the color of the first coloring part can be seen through. On the other hand, in the case of viewing the lure from the other direction, only the color of the second coloring part can be seen through.

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: 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: 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 fishing lure for producing a desired sound as the lure sinks in a fluid has a proximal end and a distal end, a first side wall and a second side wall between the proximal end and the distal end, and an upper surface and a lower surface between the proximal end and the distal end. A central chamber is positioned in the body between the lower surface and the upper surface and intermediate the front end and the rear end of the body. A rib is positioned in the central chamber proximate the lower surface. An upper weight and a lower weight are housed in the central chamber, with the lower weight detachably lodged proximate the rib in the central chamber. The upper weight pivots about the lower central weight as the lure sinks in the fluid to generate the desired sound vibrations.

Abstract: An electronic sound module in a fishing lure in the water is activated by a fisherman on the shore to broadcast a pre-recorded actual or simulated sound of a bait creature. In a preferred embodiment, a motion sensor in the sound module activates the sound chip and micro speaker when the fisherman tugs on the line, 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 remote radio controlled robotic fishing lure device replicates bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound.

Abstract: All traditional metal jigs (aka “jigging spoons”) have their lines attached to a metal insert positioned in the nose portion. The invention is a first time radical industry departure by including two primary dynamic functional attachment points in a single metal jig. It is a “2 in 1” hybrid lure with combined blade bait and metal jig actions. The invention is easily converted to a multiplicity of lure actions simply by changing its line and hook attachments from the nose insert to the dorsal insert positioned at its critical balance point on the top of its back. The resultant unmatched hydrosonic vibration, versatility and life-like natural appearance enable the invention to be effectively fished in all fresh and salt waters, worldwide.

Abstract: A fishing rig for use in catching fish is described herein. The fishing rig includes a leader that extends between a first end and a second end, and a plurality of bait elements that are coupled to the leader. The plurality of bait elements includes a first bait element that is coupled to the leader and is oriented between the leader first end and the leader second end. At least one second bait element is coupled to the leader and oriented downline of the first bait element along the leader such that the first and second bait elements display a schooling-type action to facilitate attracting fish to the fishing rig.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a weighted hydrodynamic head, mated artificial bait and pivoting hook. The weighted hydrodynamic head includes an integrally molded, conically-shaped or pyramid-shaped malleable body with a plurality of fins projecting laterally therefrom, a blunt leading edge, a trailing edge, a central passage extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge, and a slot formed in the side of the body and extending into the central passage. The weighted hydrodynamic head is made of a dense material such as lead. The hook is an offset hook including an eyelet, a proximal shank, an offset bend section, a distal shank, a u-shaped bend and a pointed barbed tip. The distal shank and proximal shank are substantially parallel. The eyelet, which projects through the central passage in the leading edge and the distal shank, is aligned with and extends longitudinally from the slot.

Abstract: An improved fishing lure comprising a body which defines an internal compartment therein and the body having a leading end and a trailing end. A hook is attached to the lure and an eye hook is attached to the leading end to facilitate the attachment of the fishing lure to a fishing line. A cover covers an access opening which provides access to the internal compartment. The cover generally has an open position, in which the cover permits access to the internal compartment to allow bait to be inserted therein, and a closed position, in which the cover captively retains the bait within the internal compartment. At least one opening is provided at the body to allow a scent of the bait to emanate out from the internal compartment. The fishing lure may be a “broken-back” type lure which simulates a desired “swimming” motion as the fishing lure travels through water to further improve the attractiveness of the fishing lure to any adjacent fish.

Abstract: An electronic sound module in a fishing lure in the water is activated by a fisherman on the shore to broadcast a pre-recorded actual or simulated sound of a bait creature. In a preferred embodiment a motion sensor in the sound module activates the sound chip and micro speaker when the fisherman tugs on the line. An alternate embodiment remote radio controlled robotic fishing lure device replicates bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound.

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 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 lightweight and maneuverable fish attracting and trolling lure designed for use in trolling or by a stationary caster. The device comprises a planar body surface that is allowed to freely rotate, two extending fins that provide stability and cause lateral movement, an attachment arm with a stopping surface to maneuver the device, a rear attachment pivot that oscillates and provides torque on the bait, and a variable weight positioned near the front of the device. The configuration of the two extending fins, rear attachment pivot, and rotation of the freely rotational arm provides lateral sinusoidal movement, vertical and lateral oscillation, vibration, and noise that is beneficial to attract a number of species of fish.

Abstract: An audible fishing weight has a striker is constrained for reciprocating linear motion relative to at least one anvil face between upper and lower limits of the motion. The striker and anvil face are adapted and arranged to produce fish-attractive sound when the striker contacts the anvil face at the lower limit of the striker linear motion with respect to the anvil face.

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: 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 lure for use in angling for predatory fish has a hollow body shell having a generally fish-shaped form, provided with one or more fish hooks. A frontally-located funnel provided with a debris filter allows water to pass into an interior of the body shell. The water passes through the body shell and flows out through a rear discharge aperture and a lateral orifice which may include an intermittently-opening valve. A forwardly-projecting tongue in some versions acts as a diving vane. Other versions include a dorsal air intake connected to an entrainment tube to inject bubbles into the outflow of water, devices to generate vibrations or sound, or to attract fish, and versions optimised to dive and rise controllably, remain adjacent the surface, or sink then remain at depth.

Abstract: A flexible fishing lure is provided that includes a outer shape having a transverse opening for receiving a plurality of alternatively formed lure fin members allowing a user to change the action of a lure by fin selection without replacing the lure. Multiple internal channels within the lure are adaptively provided for receiving a variety of scent sticks, sound generators, light generators, flavor generating means. Flow internal channels extend from a front opening to gill openings allowing a water flow along an inserted scent or flavor stick member to pass through the lure body and exit proximate fin, nair, belly, or other locations simulating an injured or wounded fish leaking bodily fluids or blood. Other features to simulate wounded features. Replacement fins and weighting constructions allow a user to tailor a weight and action enabling a circling or injured motion during retrieval.

Abstract: An audible fishing weight has a striker is constrained for reciprocating linear motion relative to at least one anvil face between upper and lower limits of the motion. The striker and anvil face are adapted and arranged to produce fish-attractive sound when the striker contacts the anvil face at the lower limit of the striker linear motion with respect to the anvil face.

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.