Abstract: A fish lure having a light-transparent, plastic body having a non-transparent coating of a paint or film over a portion of the upper surface of the lure body and one or more uncovered portions that permit light, such as sunlight, to pass through the lure body, and be visible from the underside and opposed sides of the lure. The body also contains a transparent liquid containing glitter pieces, and the allowed sunlight reflects off the glitter pieces despite the presence of the non-transparent coating covering portions of the lure body. The body can also have a sealable lower chamber filled with the liquid containing glitter pieces, and a sealable upper chamber filled with a gas that provides buoyancy to float the lure on the surface of a water body, horizontal and upright along the surface of the water body.

Abstract: A fish hook assembly that includes a substantially hemispherical or polyhedron head with an eye and a weed guard extending from the head. A round bead is in physical contact with at least the weed guard so that underwater obstructions that would normally get snagged on the eye and/or weed guard will roll away over the bead.

Abstract: A shaking in-line spinner fishing lure has a hook, a wire shaft, a shaker blade, a spinner blade, and at least one loop fastener. The hook is connected to a first wire end of the wire shaft, and the shaker blade is rotatably coupled to a second end of the wire shaft through the at least one loop fastener, which may include a split ring and a duo snap lock, with the duo snap lock being rotatably coupled between the shaker blade and the snap lock, which is rotatably coupled to the wire shaft. The duo snap lock constrains a leading face of the shaker blade to be oriented toward the wire shaft, producing a vigorous shaking motion while in use. A spinner blade rotatably coupled to an end of the shaker blade produces an additional spinning motion for attracting fish to bite.

Abstract: An artificial bait with a split ring has a high tensile strength and an easily detachable hook and prevents the hook from freely rotating in water. In the artificial bait provided with the split ring with the replaceable hook, the split ring is characterized in that at least one end of the wire formed in a ring shape is curved in a direction away from the intermediate portion.

Abstract: A steerable fishing lure with highly improved steerability is disclosed. The fishing lure has a generally hollow body having an inner surface and a generally tubular cam sleeve located inside the body and fixedly attached to the inner surface. The cam sleeve has a forward cam surface and an aft cam surface. A generally cylindrical rotor is slideably inserted into the cam sleeve. The rotor has a forward cam and an aft cam. Each of the forward cam and the aft cam extends outwardly from the rotor such that the forward cam rides along the forward cam surface and the aft cam rides along the aft surface. A biasing member is mounted within the body. The biasing member is adapted to bias the forward cam against the forward cam surface. A method of redirecting a track of the fishing lure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A line connector apparatus for removably engaging a flexible line to an article, the apparatus including a beam with an external surface, the beam also including a flexible line end and an opposing article end. The apparatus has a void disposed partially within the flexible line end and the void is also partially formed from an open channel adjacent to the external surface. The void having a slip fit clearance with the flexible line, wherein the void communicates therethrough the flexible line end and the void receives the flexible line allowing the flexible line to be manually feed therethrough the void. The apparatus includes structure for selectively compressing the flexible line that is positioned within the open channel to change the slip fit clearance to an interference fit and the opposing article end is attached to the article. Operationally, the flexible line is affixed to the article via the beam.

Abstract: A saltwater fishing assembly includes a body resembling a forage fish. The body includes a quick connect device that is swivelable relative to a fishing line and is reelable to a fishing rod tip. A quick connection subassembly is connectable to the quick connect device of the body and includes a hook and is releasable with a hooked fish. Methods of using the fishing assembly are also provided.

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 snagless bladed fishing lure is provided in which the blade oscillates side-to-side during retrieval and pitches forward to protect the hook from snagging upon encountering an obstacle. The blade includes a line keeper and a hook receiver and carries a weight, the hook receiver being located between the line keeper and the weight.

Abstract: The present invention is a fishing look delivery device for attaching a fishing lure and allowing it to hover above the water such as a dragonfly or other insect would hover over a body of water. A flotation body with a steel or carbon fiber wire attached flexible enough for the wire to sway but not dip into the water from the weight of the lure.

Abstract: A water toy comprises an elongated buoyant body, a front attachment point, a weighted figurine, and a fin. The elongated buoyant body has a nose, a tail, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The top surface and the bottom surface meet at an outer edge. The front attachment point is disposed upon the bottom surface at the nose. The front attachment point comprises an aperture. The weighted figurine is disposed upon the top surface toward the nose. The fin extends from the bottom surface toward the tail. The water toy may comprise a rear attachment point for attaching a fish hook or lure and/or a water foil disposed upon the bottom surface at the tail.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for joining a fishing line to another fishing component, for adjusting the buoyancy of fishing components, and for cutting a fishing line.

Abstract: A fishing hook assembly includes a hook element including a tie rail, which defines an enlarged line-pass-through area.

Abstract: A quick release locking assembly includes at least one lock conduit having a lock conduit interior, at least one release conduit having a release conduit interior and a lock spring having at least one spring arm communicating with the lock conduit interior of the lock conduit and the release conduit interior of the release conduit.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a body, a skirt, a blade and a hook. The body includes a pivotable attachment ‘s’ loop that attaches the blade to the body, the loop is pinned to the body but pivots about the pin in a slot in the body. A fishing line is attached to the blade at a point spaced from the loop, the skirt includes flexible filaments and is attached to the body. The hook is molded into the body and the ‘s’ loop includes an elastic band that biases the loop toward the back of the slot.

Abstract: A saltwater fishing assembly including a body resembling a forage fish. The body includes a quick connect device that is swivelable relative to a fishing line and is reelable to a fishing rod tip. A quick connection subassembly is connectable to the quick connect device of the body and includes a hook and is releasable with a hooked fish. Methods of using the fishing assembly are also provided.

Abstract: Fishing lures are generally provided that, in one embodiment, include: a lure body comprising a pin; a lip extending from the lure body, wherein the lip defines a slot therein; and a line tie arm comprising a line tie loop and a pivot ring connected to opposite ends of a beam, with the pivot ring being rotatably attached to the pin. The line tie arm is positioned such that the line tie loop extends through the slot defined in the lip when in a fishing position.

Abstract: A fishing lure is provided which is adapted to simulate the behavior of a minnow at rest. Specifically, the new and improved fishing lure described herein is equipped with a pedestal on its bottom, whereby the pedestal is adapted to make contact with a bottom surface at a single contact point. The single contact point is aligned with the lure's center of balance, such that when the lure rests on the bottom surface it has a tendency to remain balanced on the single contact point. This allows the lure to be wobbled by the water turbulence, thereby imitating the behavior of a minnow at rest.

Abstract: A saltwater fishing assembly includes a body resembling a forage fish. The body includes a quick connect device that is swivelable relative to a fishing line and is reelable to a fishing rod tip. A quick connection subassembly is connectable to the quick connect device of the body and includes a hook and is releasable with a hooked fish. Methods of using the fishing assembly are also provided.

Abstract: An improved artificial fishing lure is provided that comprises a lure body with a hook attached to the rear end, a plurality of discs disposed along the body of the lure, and a spoon portion disposed at the front end of the body. The plurality of discs may be the type of discs traditionally used in fastening jewelry pins. The plurality of discs and the spoon portion of the artificial lure provide random movement through the water, as well as light reflection, to catch the attention of fish in the area.

Abstract: A fishing lure which includes a body and an eye for attaching a fishing line thereto. The eye is attached to the body. A hook is pivotally attached to the body and normally biased in a retracted position, the hook has a fully exposed hook end. In the retracted position when the line is oriented substantially along a vertical direction the hook shank is oriented substantially along a horizontal direction. The hook is capable of pivoting between a retracted position and a fully extended position.

Abstract: A fishing lure component assembly includes a first panel and a second panel. Each of the first and second panels has a first side, a second side and a perimeter edge extending between associated ones of the first and second sides. The first side of each of the first and second panels comprises a light reflective material. The first and second panels each include an upper layer which includes the first side and a lower layer which includes the second side. The lower layer of the first panel comprises a first mating member and the lower layer of the second panel comprises a second mating member. The first and second mating members are configured to be removably coupled together with a leader positioned therebetween to releasably retain the first and second panels on the leader.

Abstract: The invention provides a fishing lure comprising a body (10) having an appearance generally attractive to fish and one or more hooks (30, 32) supported on a fishing line. The hooks are disengagable from the body, which a recess (22) for receiving an insert (26) and the line in a friction fit. The insert and line are releasable from the recess upon the application of opposing longitudinal forces to the line.

Abstract: A snagless bladed fishing lure is provided in which the blade oscillates side-to-side during retrieval and pitches forward to protect the hook from snagging upon encountering an obstacle. The blade includes a line keeper and a hook receiver and carries a weight, the hook receiver being located between the line keeper and the weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to fishing, in particular, artificial baits, namely, the oscillating lures, and can be used by amateur fishermen while fishing. The lure comprises the elongated body with a weight, an opening for attaching a fishing line and at least one hook. The front, lower or tail portion of the body is provided with a plate holder having a ring at the end, said ring passing with a gap through two openings which are divided by a crosspiece and are arranged in the middle part of the plate on the vertical or horizontal axis at equal proximity to the center of symmetry thereof. The lateral portions of the plate are symmetrically convex (curved) relative to the vertical axis. The plate is fastened in an articulated manner to the ring and can be inclined in different planes from a central position perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the lure, with the convex (curved) lateral portions of the plate being pointed forward in the direction of the lure movement.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a bent half-moon shape body. The top portion of the fishing lure has a plurality of attachments points for hooks and lines and circular stamp resembling an eye. The bottom portion of the fishing lure is angled relative to the top portion.

Abstract: A fishing lure manufactured from polycarbonate thermoplastic resin, which is lightweight, durable and economical, with high tensile strength but some flex. The lure mimics the appearance and action of an injured needlefish. The front portion is planar but the rear portion is curved, the curve characterized by a transverse bend and a slight twist about the longitudinal axis. The lure is precisely balanced so that, when pulled through the water, the twist causes the lure to roll x times clockwise, winding up the leader, whereupon the bend and the weight of the lure cause the leader to unwind then wind up counter-clockwise, so that the lure rolls counter-clockwise, settling into a reverse roll action of 2× rolls in one direction, then 2× rolls in the opposite direction, repeated indefinitely. This realistic action induces game fish to strike in a reaction bite.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprises a hook structure including a hook portion for engaging the mouth flesh of a fish, a shank portion connected to the hook portion, and a line securing portion for securing a line to the hook structure. The line securing portion forms an unsecured loop so that a portion of fishing line is movable into the eye of the loop without threading. The lure also comprises a body structure mounted on the hook structure. The body structure has an anchor notch formed thereon and configured to receiving a portion of a looped fishing line.

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

Abstract: One example embodiment includes a fishing apparatus. The fishing apparatus includes a connector and a first finger, where the first finger is connected to the connector and where the first finger is configured to connect to a first fishing lure. The fishing apparatus also includes a second finger, where the second finger is connected to the connector and where the second finger is configured to connect to a second fishing lure.

Abstract: Fishing device, such as a lure (1), in which there is a body (2), to the front end of which are attached means (3) for attaching a line (4) and at the rear end of which are winglets (11, 12) that rotate due to the force of the water flow. The winglets (11, 12) are mounted eccentrically on bearings on an essentially wire-like axle (9) to rotate in opposite directions and/or at different speeds. The winglets (11, 12) are essentially triangular, the bearing point being essentially at, or in the immediate vicinity of one point of the triangle.

Abstract: A floating fishing lure includes a buoyant body having an upper portion projecting above the water surface and a lower portion projecting below the water surface. The upper portion supports the inner end of one or more elongated flexible elements or spring wires which project upwardly and radially outwardly in the air above the water surface. A bait including a fish hook is connected to the outer end portion of each flexible wire by a leader line and is supported adjacent the water surface when the body is floating. When the body supports a plurality of flexible elements or spring wires and corresponding baits, the wires are uniformly spaced around the body and extend in radial directions from the body. The floating body and each spring wire cooperate to produce a dancing effect of each bait on the water surface.

Abstract: An artificial fishing bait combining the features of a traditional lure with those of a bobber. The lure body is made of a buoyant material. A weight is included proximate the head. A hook attachment point is provided near the mouth position in the head. A line attachment point is provided in the tail. A hook of any suitable design is attached to the hook attachment point. A line is attached to the line attachment point. The buoyancy and the mass of the materials used to create the lure are selected so that the assembly floats in a head-down orientation. When the lure is in use, the user observes the tail as he or she would conventionally observe a bobber. When a fish is engaging the hook(s), the tail will bob up and down. The user may then jerk the rod upward to set the hook.

Abstract: A saltwater fishing assembly includes a body resembling a forage fish. The body includes a quick connect device that is swivelable relative to a fishing line and is reelable to a fishing rod tip. A quick connection subassembly is connectable to the quick connect device of the body and includes a hook and is releasable with a hooked fish. Methods of using the fishing assembly are also provided.

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: A deep diving fishing lure having a forwardly-extending diving lip is provided with a fore-and-aft pivotable lure positioning arm mounted to the diving lip. The lure positioning arm, when locked in aft position, maintains the lure in a diving position when pulled through a body of water but negates the lure's tendency to dive when released from the aft position.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a body, a skirt, a blade and a hook. The body includes a pivotable attachment ‘s’ loop that attaches the blade to the body, the loop is pinned to the body but pivots about the pin in a slot in the body. A fishing line is attached to the blade at a point spaced from the loop, the skirt includes flexible filaments and is attached to the body. The hook is molded into the body and the ‘s’ loop includes an elastic band that biases the loop toward the back of the slot.

Abstract: A fishing lure (10) includes a lure mounting arrangement (12) for mounting on a fishing line (14) and a lure movement altering body (18) that is detachably mountable on the lure mounting arrangement (12) for influencing movement of the lure (10) when it is displaced through water. The lure movement altering body (18) has an outer surface and defines a longitudinally extending body passage (20) therein. The body (18) also includes a longitudinal fishing line opening (21) communicating with the body passage (20) that opens onto the outer surface thereof. The movement altering body (18) is mountable on and dismountable from the lure mounting arrangement (12) by a movement that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the body passage (20). Further the fishing line (14) can be passed through the fishing line opening (21) into or out of the body passage (20) when the movement altering body (18) is mounted on or dismounted from the lure mounting arrangement (12).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fishing lure comprising a body including a front end, a rear end and a belly portion disposed between the front end and the rear end; wherein the belly portion includes at least a part that has a lateral dimension greater than a lateral dimension of another part of the body longitudinally offset from the part of the belly portion and another part of the body transversely offset from the part of the belly portion.

Abstract: A fishing jig with a hook that has an oversized eye and a jig head that has a funnel-shaped lead-in area. The oversized eye makes it easy to insert the fishing line into the eye. The funnel-shaped lead-in area is used to guide the line directly into the eye of the hook.

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

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a resilient soft bodied bait and a hook attaching device, wherein the soft bodied bait includes a first hole extending along the width of the soft bodied bait near its head portion and a second hole extending perpendicularly from the center of the first hole till the exterior of the bait and a slit dividing the head portion and the second hole. The hook attaching device comprises an elongated member adapted to be securely received in the first hole, a stem adapted to be securely received in the first hole and an eyelet on the stem. The stem extends perpendicularly from the center of the elongated member and is substantially of the same length of the second hole. The hook attaching device is inserted in the bait; and the nose portion of the soft-bodied bait is resiliently pushed back to expose the eyelet for inserting a fish hook.

Abstract: A fishing hook threader and holder includes a threader body and a hook holder projection. A conical shaped opening is formed in a top of the threader body at substantially one end. The entrance opening has a greater perimeter than the exit opening. A line bore is formed through the exit opening and is substantially concentric therewith. A line removal slit is formed through a wall of the line bore. A jig clearance notch is formed adjacent the line bore. In use, a line loop of the fishing hook, a jig hook or fly hook is inserted into the line removal slit, such that the line loop is in contact with the line bore. A fishing line is inserted through the conical shaped opening and the line bore. The fishing hook and fishing line are removed from the fishing hook threader by pulling thereof out of the line removal slit.

Abstract: The snag-resistant fishing lure is a snag-free fishing lure designed to minimize the chances of the lure becoming ensnared. The lure has a jig and a blade attached to the blade in a configuration that limits the side-to-side movement of the blade, thereby preventing the jig from rolling to a hook-downward position prone to snagging. A centrally aligned hole is positioned close to the front edge of the blade member. An eyelet extending from the jig body is attached through an aperture in the blade. The blade is limited in its side-to-side movement by contact between the blade edge and either the jig body or the eyelet. The limited side-to-side movement of the blade creates a quick, controlled, oscillating blade action that imparts a natural swimming motion to the lure, emulating prey species movements.

Abstract: The snag-resistant fishing lure is a snag-free fishing lure designed to minimize the chances of the lure becoming ensnared. The lure has a jig and a blade attached to the blade in a configuration that limits the side-to-side movement of the blade, thereby preventing the jig from rolling to a hook-downward position prone to snagging. A centrally aligned hole is positioned close to the front edge of the blade member. An eyelet extending from the jig body is attached through an aperture in the blade. The blade is limited in its side-to-side movement by contact between the blade edge and either the jig body or the eyelet. The limited side-to-side movement of the blade creates a quick, controlled, oscillating blade action that imparts a natural swimming motion to the lure, emulating prey species movements.

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: A fishing lure illumination attachment is configured to releasably secure a light source and be releasably secured to a fishing line to illuminate a lure or bait.

Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a substantially V-shaped wire having an eye loop at its apex and first and second arms extending from the eye loop. A jig head having a fishhook projecting therefrom is attached to the end of one arm. A spinner blade is attached to the end of the other arm. A second blade is attached to the eye loop to impart a vibrating motion to the lure.

Abstract: A fishing lure and a guard are provided. The fishing lure may have a lip, a body portion, and at least one hook. The lip may include a front end, and a rear end, the rear end connected to the body portion of the lure, the front end opposite the rear end. The apparatus may also include a means for attaching a fishing line directly to the lip, and a means for attaching the guard near the front end of the lip. The guard may have a first end, which is attached near the front end of the lip, and a second end, which is attached to the fishing line through the second end of the guard. A first loop may be located at the first end of the guard, and a second loop may be located at the second end of the guard.

Abstract: As discussed herein, a fishing tackle coupling system uses various combinations of couplers and crimpable connectors to help secure fishing hooks, lures, and other tetherable tackle objects to a fishing line. The couplers can allow for rapid replacement or exchange of tetherable tackle objects previously coupled to a fishing line.