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: A fishing lure device. The device has a weighted head member configured as a fish head. In a specific embodiment, the weighted head member comprises primarily of a metal material. The weighted head member has a first end forming an apex extending to a second end. In a specific embodiment, the device has an elongated body member attached to the weighted head member at the second end. The elongated body member comprising a shaped wood material, which is buoyant. In a specific embodiment, the elongated body member extends from the second end to a tail end. The device also has a triangular cross-section characterizing a portion of the elongated body member. The triangular cross-section comprises a first side region, a second side region, and a base region. In a specific embodiment, the base region is a bottom portion of the elongated body member.

Abstract: An artificial fish lure 100 including a lure body 110, an attaching means 130 to attach the lure body 110 with a fishing line, at least one hook 140 disposed on the upper portion of the lure body, a weight 150 disposed with the lower portion of the lure body, a connecting means 160 to connect the hook 140 with the artificial fish lure 100, and a swivel 170 disposed with the upper portion of lure body such that the at least one hook 140 may be attached with the connecting means 160 whereby the hook 140 may freely rotate 360 degrees.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention involves a fishing lure having a frame, a body formed around the frame with a head end and a tail end, and a weight connected to the frame and formed inside the body. A plurality of appendages extends from the head end. The tail end includes an series of notches arrayed to work in concert to make the tail end flap. A plurality of hooks are attached to the frame, each of the hooks has an end designed to protrude from the body. An eyelet is connected to the frame and protrudes from the body.

Abstract: A secondary, preferably hook-free fishing lure is disclosed for use in combination with a primary hook-bearing fishing lure. The secondary lure is slidably attached to the fishing line, and moves along the line in an erratic fashion as the primary lure is worked through the water, to further attract fish to the primary lure. The secondary lure comprises one or more attractant elements, such as standard spoons or blades, directly or indirectly attached to a traveler element that slidably engages the fishing line and slides back and forth along the fishing line as the primary lure is moved, worked or jigged through the water.

Abstract: A fishing bait on a hook may be held in a chosen location by a sinker through which a fishing line passes. The fishing line is connected to the hook, and when fishing the line is pulled, the bait may twitch, enticing fish to strike the bait without moving away from the chosen location.

Abstract: A bait fish-holding type fishing lure having a lure body in the form of a turbine member mounted rotatably on a longitudinally-extending axle member is arranged for securement at its front end to a fishing line, the lure body turbine member formed as a substantially hollow headcap member which mounts a rearwardly-projecting bait fish body support rod arranged to support and secure a bait fish during operation of the fishing lure, the lure body turbine member including at least one peripheral, outwardly projecting, longitudinally curved turbine fin member arranged to cause rotation of the lure body and supported bait fish on a substantially consistent and steady axis of rotation on the supporting axle member upon relative movement of the lure and surrounding water during fishing operations.

Abstract: The invention broadly relates to an improvement in fishing line sinkers providing a simple and effective fishing line component that allows a user to easily attach and detach the sinker to and from the fishing line, while also allowing the sinker to slide freely along a portion of the line.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed toward an artificial fishing lure component. In particular the present invention is directed toward a fishing lure component simulating a worm's head, which may be used as a slip sinker, a pegged sinker, or simply as an addition to a traditional, artificial worm lure to facilitate the natural movement of live bate in weeds, brush, twigs, and stone. The present invention is conically shaped and composed of soft flexible material with a cavity for snugly encapsulating a weighted sinker. The present invention may be used in a variety of configurations including both Texas and Carolina Rigs.

Abstract: An improved soft flexible fishing lure and a method of rigging same are provided by the present invention. More in particular, the invention provides a soft flexible fishing lure having an elongate lure body having a longitudinal axis, a top longitudinal surface, a bottom longitudinal surface, a left wall surface, a right wall surface, a head region forming the distal end, and a tail region forming the proximal end and a channel positioned along the longitudinal axis of the lure at the bottom longitudinal surface. The fishing lure of the invention is further provided with a tandem hook assembly that resides in part in the channel of the soft flexible lure body.

Abstract: An adjustable depth fishing lure has a lure body with forward and tail sections. A diving lip is pivotably attached to the forward section of the body by dual arm members. The diving lip is configured to be adjustably positioned at a plurality of angles in relation to the lure body by a control element located within the forward section. The control element has a plurality of slots into which the diving lip can be set. A push tab extends from the element. A spring is positioned between a front wall of the forward section and the control element. The spring applies a compressive force against the control element, which biases the element against the diving lip to maintain it in one of the plurality of slots. When the control element's tab is pushed, the element travels inward into the forward section, which releases the pressure on the diving lip, allowing it to be repositioned into another of the slots.

Abstract: A fishing lure has a body having a front end, a rear end, a top and a bottom. A hook is secured by a shank to the rear end of the body. A slot extends through the body from the top to the bottom. The slot at the top of the body is enlarged toward the front end and the slot at the bottom of the body is enlarged toward the rear end. A fishing line, is extended through the slot from the top to the bottom and secured to the shank of the hook. The body assumes a substantially linear orientation when the body is pulled forward by the line, such as when casting or trolling. The body enlarged slot results in the body pitching, such as to imitate a swimming motion during jigging.

Abstract: A fishing jig lure has a fish hook mounted on a glass body with an epoxy resin. Light emitting particulates mixed with the epoxy resin emit visible light when subjected to an external light source.

Abstract: A device for fishing that includes a weight having an opening through which a fishing line can be threaded and a helical coil that defines an interior bore attached to the weight such that the opening in the weight and the interior bore of the helical coil align axially so that a fishing line can be threaded through the weight and the helical coil is provided. The device can be used to provide weight to a soft artificial lure, such as a plastic worm, in an arrangement referred to as a Texas rig.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing hook with a shank portion and at least one hook portion. The hook portion extends from a lower end of the shank portion, which is provided with a hook attachment element. The hook attachment element is adapted to be threaded onto a hook support element attached to fishing tackle. The hook attachment element facilitates free sliding of the fishing hook along the hook support element and the hook attachment element accommodates the hook support element in a substantially parallel relationship to the shank portion. The hook attachment element is a channel formed along the shank portion. This channel is formed within a tube extending along the shank portion, the tube being adapted to accommodate the hook support element within the channel. The tube can extend along the entire length of the shank portion, or at least ¼ of the length of the shank portion. The hook attachment element can also be a number of rings provided to accommodate the hook support element.

Abstract: A fishing lure is generally provided that incorporates a hook stabilizing device that substantially holds the hook in place and hinder the hook from rotating while the lure is being fished. The hook stabilizing device is configured to accept the connection a fishing line to a hook, such as a crimp connection to an eyelet of a hook. Free rotation of the hook may be allowed after a fish is hooked when the connection of the line to the hook is removed from the hook stabilizing device while fighting the hooked fish.

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

Abstract: A weedless and/or snagless fishing lure is provided having a tapered, substantially rigid head having a cavity that encases the front end of a hook and fish attractant so that the lure has a smooth transition from front to back.

Abstract: Apparatus 10 discloses a reusable, washable split cavity fishing lure having a “banana-like” shape that assembles and disassembles by means of snap counter parts 28 and surgical tubing 20. The lure 10 encompasses a hollow cavity 32 having a plurality of scent releasing apertures 26 producing a powerful scent trail that attracts game fish 12. The cavity 32 may be filled with bait 36 or scent pad 34. By adjusting the leader 16 position to one of a plurality of leader apertures 14 the lure 10 is designed to spin at various rates of speed. The present invention 10 also provides for an additional element in the form of posts 48 depending from the base of the lure to prevent hook 18, 22 from getting out of alignment.

Abstract: A fishing lure system comprising a hard-body lure that exhibits lateral motion when pulled through water, a trailing lure, and a flexible linkage for translating the lateral motion of the hard-body lure to lateral motion of the trailing lure, the flexible linkage having a first end connected to the hard-body lure, and second end connected to the trailing lure.

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

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

Abstract: A floating fishing lure having the capability to adjust the buoyancy of the fish lure with a high degree of precision, such that the fish lure has fore and aft chamber sections connected and held together by an attaching means. Disposed on each fore and aft chamber sections are a plurality of buoyancy windows, one set of which will coincidentally overlie the other set of buoyancy windows as the fore chamber section is rotationally moved in regard to the aft chamber section. By changing the rotational placement of the two sections, valve aperture openings are produced that regulate the air to water ratio within the fish lure, thereby controlling its buoyancy. Additional fish attractors, hooks and illuminators can be added to the fishing lure.

Abstract: A tube fly formed of assemblable and disassemblable members including a tube body, wherein in assembling the tube fly a decorating member may or may not be placed over the perimeter thereof, a head plug to which a wing member may or may not be provided, a tail plug, a weight member which is selected from a plurality of weight members and is inserted into the tube body, a fly hook, and a connection tube for connecting the tube body and the tube fly hook. The weight member is not used in a case of working the fly near the water surface, but in cases of working the fly in a middle level or a lower level. The head plug and the tail plug are pushed into the ends of the tube body so as to be mounted.

Abstract: A snag-resistant fishing lure assembly includes a light-weight snag guard mounted to a fishing lure body. The snag guard has a guard member that precedes the lure body when the lure is pulled by a fishing line, and the snag guard can be formed from the end of the line.

Abstract: A pivoting jig head and hook combination for fishing. The combination functions as a action producing lure wherein the intimacy between the tail portion of the plastic lure body and the rear portion of hook stabilizes the position of the jig head on the shank along with forward motion of the combination as it is pulled through water. The pivoting of the jig head provides additional action to the tail portion of the plastic lure body. The jig head maybe dynamically formed to produce a variety of side to side actions when pulled forward through the water. Attractant material that fish can smell in the water may be placed in cavities in the jig head and/or lure body. As the combination has two components, the rattling or vibrations created during the combination's forward motion may develop a desirable sonic attraction.

Abstract: A vibrating fishing lure. The vibrating fishing lure includes a pre-programmed microprocessor that is pre-programmed to effect an intermittent operation of the vibrator to effect an intermittent movement of the a lure body component to simulate a healthy, dying or distressed organism used to attract and catch fish.

Abstract: The fishhook of this invention has a resilient open loop at the end of the fishhook shank opposite the barb and has a terminal end portion flared outwardly from the shank of the fishhook, to facilitate entry and securing of a fishing line into the open loop by resilient flexing. The end portion of a fishing line then is wrapped around the resilient section of the open loop and the confronting fishhook shank and the terminal portion of the line then is drawn through the flared end of the open loop, to secure the line against unwrapping. The open loop may have diverse shapes. An adapter has an open loop and an adjacent spiral coil configured for threading through the eyelet and around the shank of a conventional fishhook to secure the adapter to the fishhook shank adjacent the eyelet.

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 disposable, buoyant, scented fishing lure is formed of a soft, resilient, economically disposable plastic material, with a hollow chamber formed within the lure body. A fish attractant scent material and flotation element are placed within the lure body chamber. The float may be coated or otherwise treated with the scent material prior to installation within the lure, to install the scent material therein. The chamber, with the scent material and float installed therein, is then hermetically sealed to prevent escape of the scent therefrom. When the lure is to be used, the angler installs a fish hook therein and penetrates the scent and float chamber with the hook. This allows the scent material to be released gradually from the lure through the passages formed by the hook insertion in the lure. Once the scent material has substantially dissipated, the angler may discard the used lure for a fresh one.

Abstract: An improved artificial bait fish is disclosed for use with a fishing hook attached to a fishing line. The improved artificial bait fish comprises a longitudinally extending fish body member formed in a replica of a fish having a head portion, a body portion and a tail portion. A bore extends longitudinally through the fish body member from the head portion toward the tail portion. The bore receives the fishing line therein for positioning the fishing hook relative to the tail portion of the fish body member. The improved artificial bait fish may be used with an artificial fishing lure.

Abstract: A lure for mounting bait fish includes a unitary weighted body having a socket for receiving the nose of the bait fish and a lower tail section having inwardly projecting hooks for penetrating the sides of the bait fish to effect a secure, properly oriented mounting.

Abstract: A metal lip jig threader device for rigging a flexible plastic bait, frozen bait, cut fresh bait, and live bait having a metal lip with one hook on a leader line in one fluid step. Additional dressing such as feathers, fur or hair can be added to the lure. An improved method is shown for making a metallic lipped live or artificial fish lure with at least one hook. An improved metal lip jig is shown having a hook secured by a rivet and spurs.

Abstract: A tube fly formed of assemblable and disassemblable members including a tube body, wherein in assembling the tube fly a decorating member may or may not be placed over the perimeter thereof, a head plug to which a wing member may or may not be provided, a tail plug, a weight member which is selected from a plurality of weight members and is inserted into the tube body, a fly hook, and a connection tube for connecting the tube body and the tube fly hook. The weight member is not used in a case of working the fly near the water surface, but in cases of working the fly in a middle level or a lower level. The head plug and the tail plug are pushed into the ends of the tube body so as to be mounted.

Abstract: A fishing lure having an outer body surrounding an inner upper buoyant portion located above a lower ballast portion and forming a linear, laterally drawn demarcation interface there between. A fishing line attachment is attached at the lure at the demarcation interface. A first lead formed by an elongated, rigid metal rod is directed toward the lower rear portion of the body and attaches to a first multi prong hook. A second lead is formed by an elongated, rigid metal rod directed toward the lower front portion of the body and attaches to a second multi prong hook. Both hooks are physically related in a manner that a resistance forced placed in the direction opposite the line will result in an urging force directing both hooks slightly inward toward each other.

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

Abstract: The present invention 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: To provide a lure in which an elemental line passing through an interior of a lure body is positively drawn backwardly of the lure body upon the fishing-on, so that fish that has been hooked on a fishing hook and the lure body may be kept at a predetermined distance also by the dragging action of the fishing line, and fish will not readily be released from the fishing line even if the fish on the hook struggles. A through-hole is formed from a tip end portion of the lure body 1 to a portion where the fishing hook 9 is mounted in the interior portion of the lure body. The elemental line 4 having a length longer than said through-hole is caused to pass through the through-hole. A front end of the elemental line that has been drawn out of the opening end 2a of the through hole on the front end side of the lure body is fixed swingably along the fishing line L fixed to the tip end portion of the lure body.

Abstract: A fishing lure simulating a bait fish in the form of a slender elongated body which will Sink in water and that is larger at its longitudinal center than at its ends and tapers symmetrically towards Said ends, said body being curved-shaped from the center to said ends, and curved-shaped from the center to the sides, and said sides being curved-shaped from the center to its ends.

Abstract: A fishing lure or fishing tackle assembly designed to facilitate rapid and efficient attachment to and removal from a fishing line and/or a pre-rigged bait structure commonly used in offshore fishing. The fishing lure assembly includes a head portion having a channel formed within its interior and extending along the length of the head portion; the head portion also includes a slit extending from its exterior surface and being disposed into the channel; and the head portion further has a locking member situated within the channel and being movable to close access from the slit into the channel during a locked position to secure the fishing line within the channel of the head portion.

Abstract: To provide a lure in which an elemental line passing through an interior of a lure body is positively drawn backwardly of the lure body upon the fishing-on, so that fish that has been hooked on a fishing hook and the lure body may be kept at a predetermined distance also by the dragging action of the fishing line, and fish will not readily be released from the fishing line even if the fish on the hook struggles. A through-hole is formed from a tip end portion of the lure body 1 to a portion where the fishing hook 9 is mounted in the interior portion of the lure body. The elemental line 4 having a length longer than said through-hole is caused to pass through the through-hole. A front end of the elemental line that has been drawn out of the opening end 2a of the through hole on the front end side of the lure body is fixed swingably along the fishing line L fixed to the tip end portion of the lure body.

Abstract: A fishing lure for attracting fish to a hook attached to a lure resembling an insect, especially a bee. The fishing lure includes a body member with front and back ends and an outer surface shaped to resemble an insect. The front end of the body member is designed for securing a fishing line thereto. The body member has a back portion with an interior cavity therein. An elongate back shaft is extended into the interior cavity of the back portion through the back end of the body member. A first end of the back shaft is rotatably coupled to the back portion of the body member to permit free rotation of the back shaft about the longitudinal axis of the back shaft. A second end of the back shaft is designed for securing a fishing hook thereto.