Abstract: A fishing lure includes a rattle that is adjustable between a rattling mode and a muted mode. The fishing lure includes a body having an outer surface and an inner surface. Inside the body is a rattle chamber and a muted chamber, with a channel connecting the rattle chamber with the muted chamber. The rattle is moveable between the muted chamber and the rattle chamber to determine when rattling is available and when the rattle is muted.

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

Abstract: A jig used for fishing includes a jig head having a rattle positioned within a housing. The rattle includes a perforated case with a ringer inside the case. The ringer contacts the interior of the case and produces sound as the jig head moves. The case is enveloped in a wrap, and a hook for catching fish protrudes from the housing.

Abstract: A rattle is intended to be used with a fishing bait. The rattle includes a perforated case with a ringer inside the case. The ringer contacts the interior of the case and produces sound as the fishing bait moves. The case is enveloped in a wrap.

Abstract: Apparatus for a tail releasably attachable to a fishhook. A tail includes an attractor and a connector. The attractor has features that are attractive to fish, including an appearance of prey. The attractor, in one embodiment, includes a tubular member. The tubular member variously includes iridescent material and is configured to receive and hold captive accessories, such as rattles and scented pads. The attractor, in other embodiments, includes sheets, streamers, simulated worms, and/or other devices that are attractive to fish. The connector includes a plug that is attached to the attractor. The plug is a material that allows the point of a fishhook to penetrate the plug. The plug is sufficiently resilient that, after being penetrated by the point, the plug grips the fishhook shank with sufficient force that the plug is retained on the fishhook.

Abstract: A weedless fishing lure having arms supporting first and second single hooks substantially equidistant from an attachment point. The first hook is mounted upon a fish-resembling lure member, with a spinner member attached behind the fish-resembling lure member. The spinner member is configured to produce motion when the lure is pulled through the water, which motion is transferred to the fish-resembling lure member, thereby to produce motion attractive to fish. The second hook is disposed in a plane common to the first hook, with the second hook being operatively disposed in a skirted member.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a body having a hollow cavity and adapted to be connected to a fishing line, the body having a transparent portion at least partially exposing the cavity, the body having an opening into the cavity and an insert receivable through the opening and having at least a portion extending into the cavity, the insert comprising a spine and a flexible outer structure of a colored material attached to the spine.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a substantially hollow body with a composite weight pivotally positioned therein for generating a sound to attract fish to the fishing lure when it is retrieved in water. The body includes two side walls having a forward end and a rearward end. The side walls define at least two chambers within the body that are separated by an interior partition. The weight includes a tungsten knocking member cylindrical head member and a foot, with a lead base member substantially surrounding the foot. The weight has at least three sides, with one of the sides providing a base rocking surface that is opposite the tungsten knocking member. The composite weight is pivotally positioned on the base rocking surface in one of the hollow regions, such that when the fishing lure is retrieved in water, the weight will pivot from side to side within the body so that the tungsten knocker member intermittently engages the side walls to generate the desired sound and vibration to attract fish.

Abstract: The lure of the present invention may include a main housing and one or more tumblers which may tumble and strike the inside walls of the main housing when the lure is rotated, resulting in emission of a fish-attractive clicking noise. The main housing may be fitted with one or more swivel eyelet members for tangle-free line and tackle attachment. The lure may include one or more spinner blades or propeller blades to drive rotation of the main housing. The main housing and/or tumbler(s) may be any of a variety of shapes, sizes, and lengths to create sounds in a wide range of frequencies for catching different kinds of fish, and materials from which the main housing and tumbler(s) are made may further impact frequency, pitch, and range of sound emitted.

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: The plastic fishing cork is a bobber or float having the shape of an inverted cone. The fishing cork tapers to a point at the lower end, and has a concave upper surface for generating a “popping” noise to attract fish when a fisherman jerks the line. A ring for connecting the fishing cork to the fishing line is centered on the concave upper surface. The fishing cork has a second ring is attached on the lower point of the fishing cork for connecting to a leader holding the hook and bait. The plastic fishing cork has a hollow interior chamber that contains a plurality of rattle chambers that attract the attention of a fish.

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 configured to produce an audible noise while being fished is, generally disclosed. The fishing lure includes a lure body, a hollow tube, and a ball. The hollow tube can be positioned within the lure body and oriented substantially in the y-direction of the lure. The ball is positioned within the hollow tube such that the ball can move freely with the hollow tube to produce the audible noise. A method of fishing using a fishing lure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fishers lure comprising a plug that is weightable with internal weighting, and a trapezoidal shaped blade with an upturned nose and rounded front corners.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a lead head jig having a rattle. In one embodiment, a lead head jig includes a fish hook passing through a lead casting, and a rattle secured to the hook by the casting in cantilevered orientation.

Abstract: An improved slip sinker having a hollow non-buoyant tubular body mounted intermediate a flanged head piece having a fish line receiving aperture and a weighted ballast piece. Surface projections at the head and ballast pieces mount and fasten to the bore of the tubular body. Alternative sinker configurations provide body pieces that support a ballast connector that receives mating interchangeable ballast weights. The hollow bodies of other sinkers support reflective devices, luminous materials, luminous devices, rattle pieces, granular ballast materials, scents, and/or a plug end. Profile expanding filaments can be adapted into the ballast, head or body pieces.

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

Abstract: A fishing aid including a fishhook having an eye and a barb respectively positioned at its opposed ends. A rattle is releasably secured to the fishhook. The rattle has a catch that extends from one of its opposed ends with an open-loop portion for grasping the eye of the fishhook. The rattle also has a sharpened point at the other of its opposed ends for easy insertion into a soft, plastic bait.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a rattle and a foam sleeve. The foam sleeve is carried by the rattle and amplifies an audio signal provided by the rattle. The rattle has a tube with a channel extending through it. The foam sleeve includes closed cell foam with one or more open cells facing the tube. The audio signal flows through the open cell(s).

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention generally relate to a lead head jig having a rattle. In one embodiment, a lead head jig includes a fish hook passing through a lead casting, and a rattle secured to the hook by the casting in cantilevered orientation.

Abstract: A sound producing fishing float constructed to allow a fishing line to freely slide back and forth through the float. A float stop secured on the fishing line above the float. A bead or beads secured on the fishing line below the float. When the fishing line is twitched by the fisherman, the line and beads slide up and contact the bottom of the fishing float in such a way as to create a chamber inside the sound structure threaded bore producing a fish attracting sound.

Abstract: A popping float fishing rig has a float and beads mounted slidably on a rigid wire, in combination with a substantial weight. The weight may either be fixed at the lower end of the wire, or slidably mounted on the wire below the float. Such an arrangement provides truer casting, less tangling, and better fish attractant properties as compared to the prior art.

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

Abstract: An improved fishing lure which produces, transmits and modulates high frequency vibrations. The high frequency tone wire vibration is actuated upon impact of a striker against the wall of an essentially watertight housing. As the striker oscillates within the housing, high frequency vibrations and sound waves emanate from the tone wire. This invention also includes a noisemaker component specifically designed using a tone wire and a striker which can be incorporated into existing fishing lures.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a rattling assembly for attracting fish, wherein the sound of the rattling assembly is adjustable. The rattling assembly includes a rattle member and a rod member positioned inside a cavity defined in the body of the fishing lure. The rod member traverses the exterior surface of the fishing lure into the cavity, such that the position of the rod member will determine the ability of the rattling member to travel within the cavity to strike the walls of the cavity.

Abstract: An audio fishing lure system for attracting fish using preselected audio content includes a fishing pole, a fishing line, a lure or hook, an audio source, an aural encoder, and an underwater transducer. Sound reproduced by the audio source, such as a radio, cassette player, or digital playback device, is electrically communicated to the encoder, which correspondingly generates sound waves that modulate the fishing line. The fishing line is optimized to serve as a transmission line. The audio information propagates along the fishing line, into the water, and to the transducer, where the mechanical waves are transformed to sound waves and transmitted into the water, thereby delivering sound to the region about the bait and attracting fish responsive to such content. Preferably, the audio source is provided with a selectable format of audio recordings of bait species having demonstrated or empirical attractiveness to target fish species.

Abstract: A rotating artificial bait in body of artificial bait, it is put together with half-sectioned bait shell, isolated layers with proper room are formed inside, isolated layer and block & arc slot at center of shell can embed in tip of mandrel of passive vane and active rotating vane with mandrel, so that passive vane is built in middle of spacial groove, active rotating vane is fixed in two sides of shell so as to make a coaxial core but not communicating each other, in addition, put several ball beads inside spacial groove so that ball beads can move close to vane of passive vane, magnets are fixed at end of passive vane and active rotating vane respectively; these magnets can produce mutual magnetic attraction so that active rotating vane can drive passive vane to rotate synchronously and let vane of passive vane collide ball bead successively, the collision may produce sound frequency to attract fish and eye-like vivid effect, therefore, it may promote possibility of attracting big fish to eat bait.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a fishing lure having a cage 16 that water 12 can move through with movable elements 20 therein which are free to move laterally and transversely within the case. When placed in a medium such as water 12, the beads 20 banging into each other and the cage 16 generate sound waves 22 that radiate from the lure, attracting game fish 14. The cage 16 can vary in shape, such as cylindrical or polygonal but preferably cylindrical. In addition, varying the materials used for the beads 20, such as glass and metal would cause the beads to vary an activity.

Abstract: A downrigger apparatus to hold a fishing line at a selected fishing depth in game fish inhabited water, and a sound emitting device attached to the downrigger cable of the downrigger apparatus. The downrigger apparatus includes a reel and a downrigger cable spooled on the reel. The free end of the downrigger cable extends to a depth beyond the selected fishing depth. A downrigger weight is attached at the free end of the cable. A sound emitting device is attached to the downrigger cable and emits sounds attractive to the fish. Sound waves travel through the water a range extending beyond the visual range of the fish. Fish, although out of visual range of the lure, detect the sound and travel toward the source. The fish eventually comes in to visual range of the lure being trolled behind the fishing boat. The fish is attracted to and takes the lure. The sound emitting device can generate intermittent sounds.

Abstract: A joint type minnow having a body which is formed so as to imitate a bait fish and divided into a main body portion and a tail portion so that the main body portion and the tail portion are mutually swingably joined to each other through a latch structure, is further equipped with a structure for regulating the mutual swing motion between the main body portion and the tail portion. The structure regulates the swing motion of the tail portion at a casting time to reduce air resistance, thereby avoiding reduction in flight distance of the lure.

Abstract: An audio fishing lure system for attracting fish using preselected audio content includes a fishing pole, a fishing line, a lure or hook, an audio source, an aural encoder, and an underwater transducer. Sound reproduced by the audio source, such as a radio, cassette player, or digital playback device, is electrically communicated to the encoder, which correspondingly generates sound waves that modulate the fishing line. The fishing line is optimized to serve as a transmission line. The audio information propagates along the fishing line, into the water, and to the transducer, where the mechanical waves are transformed to sound waves and transmitted into the water, thereby delivering sound to the region about the bait and attracting fish responsive to such content.

Abstract: A rotating rattle attachment for a fishing bait rig includes a generally conical hollow body member, a lead line tube axially disposed within the body member, and one or more chambers defined by the body member and the lead line tube. Each chamber contains one or more balls, and the rattle has exterior fins to promote rotation as the rig is drawn through the water. The rattle produces an audible sound that will attract a target fish or will stress a bait fish into secreting hormones attractive to the target fish.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a rotatable blade having pivotable clappers thereon is provided with primary and secondary wire legs aligned parallel and connected at a junction for attaching a fishing line thereto. A bait segment is affixed on the primary wire leg and is disposed adjacent and behind the secondary wire leg to negate contact during trolling. The bait segment includes an elongated head portion having a narrow front expanding to an enlarged mid-portion having an oval cross-section tapering a distal end from which a fish hook extends with a barbed end curved toward the head portion. A blade is disposed to rotate about the secondary wire leg during trolling and includes sound generators pivotably attached on opposed blade surfaces. Trolling near the water surface positions the rotating blade to intermittently expose each blade surface and pivoting sound generator to the water surface creating turbulence and sound for attracting fish.

Abstract: A buzzbait has an underlying free arm wire which is formed with a leading, line-pulled central portion flanked by first and second trailing arms. The first arm rotatably carries a reaction impeller. The second arm carries a slug in a leading position ahead of a trailing hook. The reaction impeller is produced with multiple arms to facilitate slow retrieves in which the buzzbait nevertheless rides on the surface rather than sink. The blade tips of the reaction impeller, in combination with the arrangement of the arms and location of the slug, are positioned to strike the slug with each pass. This produces a fish-attracting effect, namely a sound something like a “cow bell.” The slow retrieves facilitate low-repetition rates with the “cow bell” sound.

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

Abstract: A unitary fishing sinker having a body with a buoyant portion having a density less than water and a weighted portion with a density greater than water. A further feature of the invention includes an elongated sinker body formed on a central wire with a line connection member at one end and a distal end extending outwardly from the body. The invention also relates to a method of making the above sinker.

Abstract: A body and a tail which is curled and is integrally formed in a thin wall shape at a rear end of the body are provided, and a spherical body is integrally formed at a tip of the tail. When the tail extends and swings in the water, an efficient lure action can be produced according to a balance to other parts. Additionally, water flow resistance increases according to volume of the spherical body to produce vibration efficiently, and therefore, it is possible to easily obtain a lure action which is complex and has a high fish-luring effect.

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 fishing lure or decoy is provided, the lure having a casement for receiving an electronic insert. The insert is operated by a microcontroller programmed to implement at least one sequence of operation implemented by at least one of a LED light emitter, a vibration-producing device and an audio transducer. An electrical power supply in the insert provides power to the devices and microcontroller, and a pair of externally exposed contacts switches the microcontroller ON when bridged by water containing electrolytes, as would be found in a fishing area. This also produces an electrical field around the lure, this electrical field also serving to simulate living food creatures to entice fish to bite the lure.

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

Abstract: A soluble, moving, sound producing bait apparatus and method (10) includes, according to one embodiment of the invention, a water soluble completely biodegradable medium (12). A water soluble reactant (14) is dispersed within medium (12). According to one embodiment, water soluble reactant (14) includes CO2 charged sugar crystals (16). When introduced to water, medium (12) dissolves as do sugar crystals (16). As sugar crystals (16) begin to dissolve, the trapped CO2 escapes at the weakest point creating shattered pieces (18) of sugar crystals (16) and producing an audible sound (20). In addition to the creating sound (20), the reaction of the water soluble reactant (14) with water causes movement (22). According to another embodiment of the invention, a fish attractant (28) is added to medium (12).

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

Abstract: A member for displacing the center of gravity used in a lure. The longitudinal dimension of a linear wire extends from the belly of the lure to the tail. A cylindrical magnet piece is secured to one end of the wire. A weight is formed as a hollow cylinder and is inserted from the other end of the wire. This weight is an alloy formed by mixing a material that does not have ferromagnetic properties in room temperature and a material having ferromagnetic properties at room temperature. A hole of the weight is formed to have a diameter slightly larger than that of the wire, allowing the wire passed through the hole to move freely forward and back. Next, a cushion member is secured near the other end of the wire.

Abstract: A method-and apparatus for attracting fish using a sound producing fishing accessory the mimics the sound of a fish's prey. The apparatus provides blind positive engagement of a hook and a sound producing device embedded with an artificial bait. A fisherman is able to positively engage the sound producing device to the hook by feel alone. The sound producing device is designed and adapted to guide a hook into positive engagement therewith.

Abstract: A fish attractor made of transparent plastic has a triangular body having an aperture at the apex and one centrally located in the base, a substantially larger circular opening positioned centrally in the plane of transparent plastic, layers of holographic tape adhered to the sides of the attractor, the layers having circular openings therein corresponding in size to the opening in the transparent plastic, and a circular piece of plastic film larger in diameter than the circular openings in the layers of holographic tape and adhered to one of the layers of holographic tape such that the piece of plastic film is sandwiched between the plane of transparent plastic and the one layer of holographic tape, the piece of plastic film being stretched to provide a dome that vibrates and produces noise as the attractor moves through water.

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

Abstract: 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: A fishing lure is described containing a cast of a natural bait encased in a castable transparent material designed in hydrodynamically correct shapes and to operate at different depths by utilizing an adjustable buoyancy device. A cast of a natural bait being the embodiment of a natural bait in the form of a castable material taken from the cast of a natural bait and then painted, to which an adjustable buoyancy device is incorporated by containment within the lure or attachment to the lure of a sealed air chamber wherein the adjustable portion consists of a cylinder which is threaded on the inside to accommodate a set screw/gasket seal combination. Rotation of the set screw varies the lure's buoyancy by compressing the air in the air chamber thus varying the fluid displacement volume of the lure and also changing the center of gravity of the lure. Alternatively, the cast can be of a part of the natural bait or a section or surface texture of the bait.