Abstract: An apparatus and methods relating to Anaconda Rattler tackle, a new type of lure that includes an audible generator (such as a rattle) attached to a bent blade to form wings and a lift surface, the wings may be formed in a direction generally the same as a direction of the lift surface or an opposite direction to the lift surface. 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 invention relates to guide lip (1) designed to be connected with an articulated point of attachment to a fishing lure or similar including a spoon-shaped body (2), one first attachment device (3) and one second attachment device (4), forming a conceived axle (6), and that the guide lip includes a first wing and a second wing which during movement of the guide lip through the water essentially directs the water in the direction toward a water conveying edge (9) positioned on the guide lip's top part above the conceived axle, or bottom part below the conceived axle. The angle between a line (16) that is parallel with the said conceived axle (6) and a line that stretches from the water conveying edge and through a position (13) on the guide lip's front side that lies on one-third the distance between the water conveying edge and the guide lip's opposite edge (10), as seen from the water conveying edge, is greater than 90 degrees.

Abstract: A fishing teaser or lure having a bilateral body comprising two planar pieces in a perpendicular configuration having a fish shaped silhouette. The teaser or lure moves straight and/or laterally through the water when towed. The teaser or lure is particularly suited for deep sea fishing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flasher, which has attachment points at two opposite ends for a line or hook used in fishing. The flasher includes two plate pieces, between which a connection is arranged, which permits the mutual movement of the plate pieces.

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: A fishing lure generally including a weighted body portion surrounding the front half of the shank of a hook, a relatively flat spoon portion extending rearward from a lower surface of the body portion, an artificial worm holding barb on the rear end of the body and a feather holding rim just forward of the worm holding barb. The configuration of the body tends to keep the spoon below the hook as the bait is pulled through the water. The hooked portion and the point of the hook extend upward perpendicularly above the surface of the spoon. The weight distribution and general shape of the lure prevents spinning but encourages a more natural and fish attracting side to side motion of the lure while being pulled through the water.

Abstract: A metal fishing lure having the appearance, action and small electrical charge of an injured bait fish. 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 reverses roll action of 2x rolls in one direction, then 2x rolls in the opposite direction, repeated indefinitely. This realistic action induces game fish to strike in a reaction bite.

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 generally including a weighted body portion surrounding the front half of the shank of a hook, a relatively flat spoon portion extending rearward from a lower surface of the body portion, an artificial worm holding barb on the rear end of the body and a feather holding rim just forward of the worm holding barb. The configuration of the body tends to keep the spoon below the hook as the bait is pulled through the water. The hooked portion and the point of the hook extend upward perpendicularly above the surface of the spoon. The weight distribution and general shape of the lure prevents spinning but encourages a more natural and fish attracting side to side motion of the lure while being pulled through the water.

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

Abstract: A DLC-coated fishing lure includes a fishing lure base material made of metal and having a predetermined shape; an intermediate layer made of one selected from a first group, a second group and a third group, the first group consisting of at least one kind of metal selected from the IIIb group, the IVa group, the Va group and the VIa group in the periodic table of elements, the second group consisting of at least one of a carbide, a nitride and a carbonitride of the at least one kind of metal, and the third group consisting of a mutual solid solution made of at least one selected from the first group and the second group, the intermediate layer being formed on a surface of the fishing lure base material; and a DLC layer having a thickness ranging from about 0.05 ?m to about 0.55 ?m and formed on the intermediate layer, the DLC layer presenting an appearance of a interference color.

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 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 device featuring a hook base with a neck aperture disposed in the first end and a pair of curved hooks extending from the second end. The hooks have outer ends that are generally pointed, sharp, or bevelled. A first blade is disposed on the hook base, and a second blade is pivotally attached to the first blade via a hinge. The hooks of the hook base curve upwardly over the second blade. The second blade can move between multiple positions including a down position wherein the second end of the second blade is pushed toward a top surface of the first blade and an up position wherein the second end of the second blade is pivoted upwardly away from the top surface of the first blade. The hinge biases the second blade in the up position.

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 has a lip, a paddle, and a hook extending rearwardly therefrom. The lip includes a first surface that includes an eyelet extending therefrom. The paddle extends from the lip on a vertical plane during use of the fishing lure, the paddle having opposed side surfaces that together counterbalance the movement of the lure imparted by the lip, to steer the fishing lure in the direction of movement. The hook has a shank and a barbed point, the shank being fixedly attached to and extending from the paddle such that the hook lies on the same vertical plane as the paddle, and such that the hook extends rearwardly opposite the direction of movement. A method of assembly of the fishing lure with a soft pliable bait is also disclosed.

Abstract: The fishing lure is a complete fishing rig for attachment to the end of a fishing line. A pair of connecting rods are attached to a fishing line by a swivel attachment. A slidable weight is mounted on the first connection rod, and a spoon is attached to a four to six foot length of clear durable line, which is secured to the second connecting rod. The weight is formed from polyurethane resin with an embedded sinker, and the spoon is formed from epoxy resin. The connecting rods prevent tangling of the fishing lure rig and the fishing line, making the lure easier to cast off shore, and making the fishing lure more attractive to the fish.

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 fishing lure combination having a spoon 6 with a leading region 17, a disturbance-creating attachment lug 16 extending from a surface 19 associated with the leading region 17, and trailing fronds 14 that are secured via a shaft 12 to the attachment lug 16. The trailing fronds 14 are agitated by turbulent fluid flow downstream of the attachment lug 16.

Abstract: 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: The fishing lure is a complete fishing rig for attachment to the end of a fishing line. A pair of connecting rods are attached to a fishing line by a swivel attachment. A slidable weight is mounted on the first connection rod, and a spoon is attached to a four to six foot length of clear durable line, which is secured to the second connecting rod. The weight is formed from polyurethane resin with an embedded sinker, and the spoon is formed from epoxy resin. The connecting rods prevent tangling of the fishing lure rig and the fishing line, making the lure easier to cast off shore, and making the fishing lure more attractive to the fish.

Abstract: A fishing lure oscillator, comprising a bent, oblonged, essentially elliptical foil having relatively uniform thickness. Near one end of the foil, a connection is made to an appendage, and near the opposite end of the foil a connection is made to another appendage. Both appendages, serving as a framing device to support the foil, originate from a common base which is adapted to be joined with a fishing lure. When joined with a lure and pulled through a body of water, an outwardly contoured portion of the foil is disposed directly against the flow of water whereby the force of water against the resisting face of the foil causes the foil to pivot freely within the framing device, thus transferring the resulting oscillation to the lure for the purpose of attracting and catching fish.

Abstract: A highly reflective fishing lure for use in fresh and salt water, and used to catch fish. The fishing lure includes a body molded from a precious metal and multiple stones being set onto the body. These stones form particular designs on the body. The lure has a tempered, gold plated fish hook. These lures when used in the water cause reflections from sunlight that makes the lures glimmer, sparkle and glisten and a refraction of light that makes light bounce in all directions thereby resulting in the attraction and catching of fish. These fish lures double as jewelry pieces.

Abstract: This invention pertains to new buoyant spoon type fishing lures. The fishing spoon itself is comprised of a buoyant plastic of composite material. The spoon type lure has both concave and convex surfaces which gives the spoon its wobbling action and to which coloring, texture or markings would be affixed, attached or imbedded. Because of its floating tendency, in line weights may be added if desired. Weight attached to a three way swivel may also be used. This allows the spoon to remain in the water column when the weight is sitting on the bottom. The length of line attached to the three way swivel lets the angler know exactly where the lure is when stopped.

Abstract: A flasher for fishing is disclosed. The flasher is an elongated item with its width greater than thickness and with openings at its two opposite ends for the line used in fishing. The flasher is adapted drawable with the line fastened to the opening at the first end. At the first end there is a bending transversal in relation to the flasher centerline, and the opening at the first end is arranged to the side from the flasher centerline.

Abstract: A fishing lure resists flipping over while in fast rough water being fished at different speeds so the person fishing the lure can control the action of the lure to simulate natural bait when fishing at different depths, including close to the bottom. One embodiment provides a spoon-shaped body having a hook extending from the rear of the body. A shank assembly is slidably disposed through the body. Another embodiment provides a spoon-shaped body having a hook extending from the rear of the body. A shank assembly is slidably disposed through the body with spinning blades attached to the upper and lower ends of the shank assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a number of fishing devices. One embodiment of a fishing device includes a device assembly and an elongate rail. The device assembly includes an elongate body having an exterior surface. The elongate rail includes a first junction and a second junction positioned along a surface of the elongate body. The rail receives a line attachment member that is slidable along the rail.

Abstract: A releasable fishing device includes a flasher body having a distal end and a proximal end. A guide member is attached to the proximal end of the flasher while a releasable member is releasably attached to the distal end of the flasher. A line is threaded through the guide member and an aperture in the releasable member. A stop is affixed to the line between the guide member and the releasable member. As the line is pulled through the water or trolled by movement of the rod relative to the water, the stop member contacts the guide member and pulls the body through the water so that it can function in a conventional manner. A lure is connected to the distal end of the line. Once a fish strikes the lure and runs with the bait, the line is drawn in a distal direction relative to the flasher. The stop member contacts the releasable member and releases that member from the flasher, thus allowing the line to move relatively freely as the fish runs with the lure.

Abstract: A releasable fishing device includes a flasher body having a distal end and a proximal end. A guide member is attached to the proximal end of the flasher while a releasable member is releasably attached to the distal end of the flasher. A line is threaded through the guide member and an aperture in the releasable member. A stop is affixed to the line between the guide member and the releasable member. As the line is pulled through the water or trolled by movement of the rod relative to the water, the stop member contacts the guide member and pulls the body through the water so that it can function in a conventional manner. A lure is connected to the distal end of the line. Once a fish strikes the lure and runs with the bait, the line is drawn in a distal direction relative to the flasher. The stop member contacts the releasable member and releases that member from the flasher, thus allowing the line to move relatively freely as the fish runs with the lure.

Abstract: The present invention is an improvement in spring tensioned double hook fishing devices, generally comprising a spoon having a spring tensioned double hook slidably mounted onto a longitudinal slot extending through the spoon. The double hook is comprised of two hook arms extending from a center spring coil portion, wherein the coil portion is slidably mounted onto the forward portion of the spoon. Two hook ends are provided at opposite ends of the hook arms which can engage two connectors located on the rearward portion of the spoon, wherein the hook can be maintained in a triangularly compressed state in this manner. When a fish bites down on the device, the hook ends are jarred loose from the connectors to cause the hook to release and expand and impale the fish's mouth. Once the fish's mouth is engaged, the movement of the hook rearward along the slot helps to impale the hook deep inside the fish's mouth and reduces the likelihood of the fish escaping.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for attracting fish by means of electronic fishing lure having a steel ball enclosed in a metal tube and having a piezoelectric crystal enclosed therewith as one end thereof which generates an electric voltage that is transmitted to the surrounding water when the ball strikes an end of the tube as a result of the motion of the lure in the water oscillating the tube.

Abstract: A one-piece cover for a fishing lure having a top and bottom face. The cover having a hollow concave body designed to be mounted over the front face of the fishing lure. The cover also comprising a dome-shaped structure to enhance the colors of the lure and to give a hydro and aerodynamic structure to the lure. The cover further comprising securing means allowing same to be mounted on the lure in a snap-fit fashion.

Abstract: Fishing lure made of a plate of metal 1, which has its widest part across the longitudinal direction 2 at the front with an eye in each end 3 for mounting, in the front a fishing line and in the back a fishing hook 4. The lure has a bending within one-eight of the front in the longitudinal direction 5 that turns opposite a bending, which substantially includes the remaining part of the lures longitudinal direction 6.

Abstract: This invention pertain to a new and unique spoon and the process of manufacturing them. The new type of spoon includes a pliable core encased within soft or rubber body. A pliable core allows adjustment of the shape of the spoon to provide differing wobble and swim patterns in the water. The core, which may be made of thinly drawn metal or wire, may bear visual enhancing decals; the body may be either translucent or opaque. Rings at the ends provide a place to attach tackle. Terminal tackle, such as a treble hook, may be attached at either end, thereby giving an angler a choice of two distinct riggings for the spoon; one rigging that leads with the narrow end and the other that leads with the wide end. The unique spoon and the method of manufacturing thereof creates a lure that is more attractive and acceptable to game fish.

Abstract: A fishing flasher including a plurality of notches or holes at the trailing end, any one of which may serve as the temporary securement to the line. Removable plugs, secured to the line, are inserted into one of the notches or holes to be pulled free when a fish strikes allowing the flasher to move freely along the line.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel jig and fishing system. The jig comprises a bulbous, bent-shaped body having one flat side. The jig is constructed of substantially rust-free materials such as copper and brass. The jig maybe used with a novel fishing system comprising a durable, substantially flat-membered line receptacle around with heavy weight line is wound in known lengths.

Abstract: A Crank Bait Fishing Lure that has a predictable wobble or action. A fishing lure made from a blank of rigid material and formed to provide a predictable wobble or action in an arch or approximately 180°, having a front end and a tail end. The front end has an eylet to which a line is attached, and the tail end has an eyelet to which a hook is attached. A lure, with appendages, which is shaped to have a center of gravity that causes a wobble from left to right and from right to left, while maintaining a horizontal attitude when drawn or dropped through water, thus allowing a lure to maintain an upright attitude. The transverse bend which characterizes this shape is placed nearer the front of the lure and it's depth is approximately one third of the overall length of the lure. The degree of bend to the front end of a lure will effect the depth at which a lure will travel as it is drawn through water. Change in the elevation or plane at the tail end will alter the wobble or action slightly.