Abstract: A transparent lure includes a bait fish-shaped hollow lure body molded from a transparent thermoplastic elastomer having rubber-like elasticity into a configuration substantially similar to a bait fish. A fish-shaped mouth part of the lure body is formed as a line insertion hole communicating with a mouth part of a bait fish. A posterior half segment of the lure body is cut out, by which the bait fish which has been inserted into the hollow lure body from the cut-out rear end side and the lure body which encloses the bait fish in an anterior half segment are assembled by allowing a line to pass through a mouth part of the bait fish and a line insertion hole of the lure body.

Abstract: Transfer sheets on which an image quite closely resembling an external appearance of a bait fish is color printed on the surface of a hologram sheet are adhered to back sides of bilaterally symmetrical body-half segments made of a flexible transparent thermoplastic resin in a state that the image can be viewed perspectively from the surface side. Only front head sides which occupy at least half in both the body-half segments are adhered and remaining rear end sides are kept open, by which a line equipped with a hook is guided out and wired to the front from the rear end sides via an interior hollow of a lure body.

Abstract: A hook attachment is adapted for an artificial fishing lure having multiple integrally-joined hooks. The hook attachment includes a lure dressing, and a dressing harness carrying the lure dressing. The dressing harness has a plurality of pre-formed hook holes adapted for receiving respective points of the multiple hooks, such that the hook attachment resides adjacent respective bends of the multiple hooks and extends outwardly from a tail end of the fishing lure.

Abstract: A blade body component of a fishing lure formed from a material that includes a first side and a second side, wherein a surface relief grating image effect component is positioned on at least one side of the blade body component. In certain embodiments, the blade body component includes a curvature produced by a curving device. The blade body may be part of a quick change blade system that allows the user to quickly and easily remove and replace one or more of the blade body component on a fishing lure by using a combination of a quick change clevis and a clasp.

Abstract: A fishing rig for use in catching fish includes a fly or a lure attached to a hook having an eye, a quadratic surface having first and second ports disposed centrally on the quadratic surface and extending through the surface, and a leader of filament passing first through the first port of the quadratic surface, through the eye of the fly or lure, then through the second port forming a loop upon which the quadratic surface is free to slide to and away from the eye.

Abstract: A method for recycling soft artificial fishing baits comprising: providing used soft artificial baits to be recycled; providing a mold having two separable sides cooperatively defining at least one cavity therein, each cavity having a shape corresponding to a desired fishing bait, fastening means, holding means, at least one vent hole; placing used soft artificial baits into the holding means; placing the mold with artificial baits in the holding means into a microwave oven; heating the mold with artificial baits in the holding means for a time sufficient to melt the baits and cause material to fill each cavity; allowing the mold to cool for a time sufficient to allow the material in each cavity to solidify; opening the mold and removing each molded bait; and cutting away any excess material that may be attached to the bait.

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

Abstract: A bobbin holder (2) for tying thread (F) for making fishing flies comprises, essentially, means (21) for holding a bobbin (3) of tying thread (F) and a thread (F) guide tube (20) through which the thread (F) from the said bobbin (3) is threaded. The bobbin holder (2) also comprises, spaced radially in relation to the thread (F) guide tube (20) and apart from each (4; 4?) other (4?; 4), at least two retaining hooks (4; 4?) around which a tying thread (F) can be partially wound. The bobbin holder is used for fastening dubbing onto the fish hook of a fishing fly.

Abstract: A custom fishing lure and a method for making a custom fishing lure. The fishing lure generally comprises one or more beads threaded on an elastic band. The elastic band secures the bead to a fishing line and, in an embodiment, secures hackle and other components to the fishing lure. The method of the invention generally comprises stretching an elastic band, threading the stretched elastic band and a length of fishing line through the aperture of a bead, and then releasing the tension on the elastic band. In an additional embodiment, the method includes the additional steps of securing the ends of the elastic band so as to hold the elastic band in a stretched condition, threading hackle or other components partially through the bead aperture, and then releasing the ends of the elastic band to secure the hackle or other component on the fishing lure.

Abstract: A reversible lure and method of making in which a cam lever from a nail clipper is removed and suitable hook and line are attached to opposing ends thereof. The elongate body has opposing first and second ends and a central section with the first end having an angled section extending from the central section, an opening formed in the angled section, and a raised scoop formed on a first side of the central section adjacent the angled section with an interior in fluid communication with the opening in the angled section. A second end has an opening to accommodate a hook or fishing line. Preferably the lure is formed of metal having a polished finish that reflects light.

Abstract: The process by which materials are applied to a plastic fishing lure surface, thus producing a lure that possesses chromatic vicissitude as a result of water temperature fluctuations. At the onset of this process, a non-thermochromatic base layer of one or more colours is applied to the plastic fishing lure. This layer acts as the visual appearance of the fishing lure in the absence of temperature fluctuations. Clear extender is then used as an additive to the thermochromatic ink. This addition to the ink then allows the ink to be sprayed onto the surface of the lure. This ink-extender amalgam can be applied in multiple layers however; the bottom layer must have the least amount of hue saturation. Each layer thereafter would increase in hue saturation. Multiple hue combinations can be utilized. Once the desired number of thermochromatic layers has been applied, an ultra clear super high gloss lacquer finish is sprayed on to the exterior of all layers.

Abstract: A blade body component of a fishing lure formed from a material that includes a first side and a second side, wherein a surface relief grating image effect component is positioned on at least one side of the blade body component. In certain embodiments, the blade body component includes a curvature produced by a curving device. The blade body may be part of a quick change blade system that allows the user to quickly and easily remove and replace one or more of the blade body component on a fishing lure by using a combination of a quick change clevis and a clasp.

Abstract: A hook attachment is adapted for an artificial fishing lure having multiple integrally-joined hooks. The hook attachment includes a lure dressing, and a dressing harness carrying the lure dressing. The dressing harness has a plurality of pre-formed hook holes adapted for receiving respective points of the multiple hooks, such that the hook attachment resides adjacent respective bends of the multiple hooks and extends outwardly from a tail end of the fishing lure.

Abstract: A fishing lure line connector is provided with an undivided, single width, unitary elongated member shaped to form first and second eyelets at its respective ends and a circinate hoop, the first and second eyelets axially aligned and residing outboard of the circinate hoop. A method of attaching a fishing lure line connector to a fishing lure having a connection feature is also provided, comprising providing a fishing lure line connector having a hoop and first and second axially aligned line apertures connected to and disposed outboard of the hoop, and moving the connection feature between the first and second line apertures to within the hoop.

Abstract: A fishing lure has a body and a hook. The hook has a shank that extends from the body, a bend and a point. The hook is lying in a hook plane. A brush guard has bristles that extend from the head to a blocking position in front of the hook point. The bristles are spread apart to either side of the hook plane. An elastomeric band around the lure body retains the bristles in a spread apart configuration. The spread apart bristles create a laterally wider brush guard so as to prevent snagging of the hook point no matter what the orientation of the lure in the water might be.

Abstract: A UV reflective fishing lure system for consistently illuminating underwater for prolonged periods and at multiple depths to attract various fish species. The UV reflective fishing lure system generally includes a base substance, a UV reflective substance and a colorant all mixed together and solidified to form at least a portion of a fishing lure. The UV reflective substance is comprised of barium sulfate, calcium carbonate, or powdered sugar, while the base substance is comprised of a liquid rubber or plastic and the colorant is comprised of a water based coloring. The formed fishing lure reflects UV light to be seen by fish species at various depths within water.

Abstract: A fishing lure including a hook and a strip of self-adhering flexible material wherein the strip is wrapped around a portion of a bait and the strip reinforces the attachment of the hook to the bait. The strip may be a self-adhering elastomeric strip. The strip may be easily and effectively applied by hand.

Abstract: A skin for reclaiming a used or protecting a new fishing lure, a double-wrapped lure, and a related method of making the lure skin, and readying it and shrink wrapping it around a fishing lure, include: (a) a shrink wrappable, paper-thin polyester sheet; (b) a design printed on the polyester sheet, the polyester sheet comprising a design-free zone along its longitudinal side edges; (c) the lure skin forming a tubular shape with open opposite ends for receiving the fishing lure, the longitudinal side edges being adhered to one another, forming a central, lower seam; and (d) between about one and about four spaced apart skin holes in the central, lower seam, each hole corresponding to a belly hook eyelet of the fishing lure. This simplified abstract is not intended to limit, and should not be interpreted as limiting, the scope of the claims.

Abstract: Methods and compositions which can reduce the disturbance to wild life caused when man attempts to interact with wild life and more particularly methods and compositions which can enhance the interaction of man with aquatic life with minimal disturbance to the aquatic life.

Abstract: A lure skirt which comprises a two piece central unit of a first component of a first collar and a raised male hub where the raised male hub has an orifice at its center and a second component of a second collar and a raised female hub where the raised female hub has an orifice at its center and is sized to accept the male hub. Multiple individual strands or multiple block strands are secured to either the first collar or the second collar or both the first and second collars by an adhesive. The male hub is affixed inside said female hub and multiple strands radiate out from the central unit.

Abstract: Methods and devices for recharging glow-in-the-dark fishing lures. Devices can include an internal cavity, an external opening into the cavity and a light source projecting into the cavity. Some cavities have an opaque, reflective wall and a light source projecting directly into the cavity. Other cavities have a translucent cavity wall and a light source shining in from outside of the cavity, through the cavity wall, and into the cavity. The light may be activated using a manual switch or an automatic switch which triggers upon detecting the passage of a lure into the cavity or the presence of a lure within the cavity. One such lure detector includes a weight sensitive electrical switch. Devices may resemble hand held mugs with handles or may be flange mounted into through-holes in boats decks.

Abstract: A bi-metal power supply fishing lure comprises a housing having a water-tight internal cavity, an exterior surface, a forward end and an aft end; an anode mounted into said exterior surface of said housing such that said anode is exposed to an electrolyte when said bi-metal power supply fishing lure is immersed in said electrolyte; a cathode mounted into said housing such that said anode is exposed to an electrolyte when said bi-metal power supply fishing lure is immersed in said electrolyte; an electronic assembly, mounted within said water-tight internal cavity of said housing, in electrical contact with said anode and said cathode thereby creating a galvanic cell when said bi-metal power supply fishing lure is immersed in said electrolyte, said electronic assembly designed and configured to generate, store, regulate and distribute electrical power; and a low-voltage direct current device.

Abstract: A method for recycling soft artificial fishing baits comprising: providing used soft artificial baits to be recycled; providing a mold having two separable sides cooperatively defining at least one cavity therein, each cavity having a shape corresponding to a desired fishing bait, fastening means for releasably affixing the sides together, holding means for receiving baits and other materials to be integrated into finished lures manufactured using the method, the holding means arranged above each cavity and in fluid communication therewith and adapted to allow material of the used baits to flow into the cavity upon heating, at least one vent hole defined in each cavity near a bottom portion thereof, each hole in fluid communication with the atmosphere, each hole adapted to allow air within the cavity to flow out as material of the used baits flows into the cavity; placing used soft artificial baits into the holding means; placing the mold with artificial baits in the holding means into a microwave oven; heati

Abstract: An artificial bait features an overmolded fish attractant sponge and ports through which fish attractant exudes. The bait is comprised of a soft resilient plastic. A container portion of the bait houses the sponge. The container portion includes perforations for fluid communication with the housed sponge. Prior to injection molding, the sponge is a dry compressed cellulose sponge. The sponge is coated with oil prior to injection molding. Pins or blades in the mold assembly position the oil-coated, compressed, cellulose sponge in the container portion of the bait. The pins or blades also define perforations in the container portion for fluid communication with the sponge. The oil coating on the compressed cellulose sponge prevents molten plastic from impregnating the sponge during the injection molding process. The oil coating does not cause the sponge to expand. After manufacture, a water-based fish attractant is introduced into and absorbed by the sponge via the perforations.

Abstract: A fishing lure is made of a heat-moldable material. A person can warm the lure and then form the lure to have a desired shape. The lure holds its shape after it has cooled. In some embodiments material of the lure body is transparent and the lure includes a sheet of graphics which can be seen when the lure body is observed.

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

Abstract: A fishing lure capable of sufficiently catching fish, while not getting caught in weeds or similar environments. The lure generally comprises a hook and a main body, with the hook having a barbed portion abutting the underside or belly of the main body when in a normal position and being located externally of the main body when engaging a fish.

Abstract: A plastic coated deer tail hair bait includes a casing that includes a soft plastic; and a length of deer tail hair; wherein the plastic casing retains the hair so that a portion of the hair extends from the casing. A method includes heating a soft plastic to over 300 degrees F.; retaining a length of deer hair in a two-part mold so that a portion of the hair extends from the mold; and transferring the plastic to the mold so as to form a casing that retains the hair.

Abstract: A fishing lure manufacturing method is provided which includes automated and manual manufacturing methods for forming liquid plastic material into a lure having an embedded reinforcement. The method includes a rigid mold with a relief of the fishing lure to be created, and a rigid head pin and two rigid tail pins within the mold for holding an elongated reinforcement therein. A plurality of reliefs are arranged adjacent to one another in a mold. Reinforcement is strung between reliefs and around the pins forming an elongated V-shaped reinforcement within the lure relief. The relief is filled with liquid bait material, and the material encapsulates the reinforcement integrating it in the lure body as the material cures. The exposed reinforcement is cut away and the resulting lure has a head cavity at the base of the V-shaped reinforcement for alignment and insertion of a fishing hook.

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: A fishing lure may include a body portion shaped to generally resemble a body of a baitfish. The body portion may include a head portion corresponding to a head of the baitfish and a tail portion corresponding to a tail of the baitfish. A cavity may be formed through an outer surface of the body portion for receiving a at least a portion of a live or dead fish, or any other quantity of any other animal tissue, therein. The fishing lure may be connected to a fishing line and may include one or more hooks.

Abstract: A fishing lure combination is disclosed which comprises a frame and an oscillating blade which may be affixed to the frame and then replaced without removing or untying a fishing line affixed to the frame. Also, the frame comprises a clip for replacing an associated weighted fishing lure, also without removing or untying the fishing line.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a modular fishing hook accessory mounting system for removably mounting a fishing accessory on a hook. The system includes a hook, a modular mounting member and a fishing accessory. The hook has a shank portion and an eye shank portion, the eye shank portion being located at one end of the shank portion. The modular mounting member is mounted on the hook for removably receiving a fishing accessory. The fishing accessory is removably mounted on the modular mounting member, the fishing accessory having a recess formed therein for slidably receiving at least a portion of a retaining member for retaining the retaining member and fishing accessory to the mounting member. The fishing accessory may be a jig head that is substantially lead-free, such as being made from a steel that has been powdered, pressed and sintered. Of course, the modular fishing hook accessory mounting system will work with lead jig head that is modified to be removable.

Abstract: The fishing jig includes a plurality of head members, at least a connection region connecting head members adjacent thereto, at least a hook member having a hook shank, a bend connected to a first end of the hook shank and a point adjacent to the bend, and an eyelet. The hook shank is at least partially embedded in the connection region or embedded in a head member. The head members that are adjacent to the connection region are substantially symmetrical relative to the connection region.

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

Abstract: An angling rig comprises a pebble of natural stone and, secured to the pebble, an attachment ring for attaching the pebble to a fishing line. The attachment ring is secured to the pebble by means of a swivel bonded by epoxy resin adhesive in a bore formed in the pebble. The invention provides an alternative to a lead weight which is non-toxic (and therefor ecologically desirable) and also of natural form (and therefore not perceived as threatening by fish), whereby anglers may both help the environment and expect better catches.

Abstract: A blade body component of a fishing lure formed from a material that includes a first side and a second side, wherein a surface relief grating image effect component is positioned on at least one side of the blade body component. In certain embodiments, the blade body component includes a curvature produced by a curving device. The blade body may be part of a quick change blade system that allows the user to quickly and easily remove and replace one or more of the blade body component on a fishing lure by using a combination of a quick change clevis and a clasp.

Abstract: A 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: The present invention relates to an insect-shaped fake bait structure and a shaping method thereof. The insect-shaped fake bait structure includes a wing made of a metallic plate. The wing is formed with a plurality of guiding holes, a plurality of line holes, a fishhook hole, and a plurality of through holes. A portion of the wing about near the plurality of through holes is formed by die casting with a metallic material through an insect-shaped mold to form an insect-shaped body. The wing is integrated with the insect-shaped body by filling a material in the plurality of through holes. When the present invention is in use, the wing will swing by the turbulent flow through the plurality of guiding holes for attracting fish to attack the insect-shaped fake bait so that a fishhook is adapted to hook fish.

Abstract: A lure skirt which comprises a two piece central unit of a first component of a first collar and a raised male hub where the raised male hub has an orifice at its center and a second component of a second collar and a raised female hub where the raised female hub has an orifice at its center and is sized to accept the male hub. Multiple individual strands or multiple block strands are secured to either the first collar or the second collar or both the first and second collars by an adhesive. The male hub is affixed inside said female hub and multiple strands radiate out from the central unit.

Abstract: A game fish lure provided with a body, hook and fishing line retainer. The body is integrally molded with a material which reflects at least one peak wavelength between 300 and 400 nanometers through the semi-transparent body which reflects at least one peak wavelength between 401 and 800 nanometers. The reflective material may either be a fluid dye and/or a reflective particulate. A flavor enhancer, such as sodium chloride, may also be added to the body to further increase the attractiveness of the lure.

Abstract: A fishing lure kit contains material for making fishing lures. The lures comprise, in combination, a hook, an eye assembly and a camouflage assembly for mimicking a live prey animal. The eye assembly comprises one flexible heat shrink tube having a first end and a second end. A bead is inserted into each end of the tube. Heat is applied to encapsulate the beads in the tube ends forming an eye assembly. The eye assembly is mounted to a hook and then camouflage is applied to create a prey animal. In another embodiment, two flexible heat shrink tubes are employed. A bead is mounted into one end of each tube and the opposite end of the tube is mounted to a rack to retain its pre-heat diameter after heat is applied. The eye assemblies are threaded onto the hook and overlap each other so that their respective eye stalks protrude in opposite directions. Camouflage material is added to finish the lure.

Abstract: A lure skirt which comprises a two piece central unit of a first component of a first collar and a raised male hub where the raised male hub has an orifice at its center and a second component of a second collar and a raised female hub where the raised female hub has an orifice at its center and is sized to accept the male hub. Multiple individual strands or multiple block strands are secured to either the first collar or the second collar or both the first and second collars by an adhesive. The male hub is affixed inside said female hub and multiple strands radiate out from the central unit.

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: The snag-resistant fishing lure is 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 and method of making a fishing lure. The fishing lure having a body constructed of at least two different materials. One of the materials having a density that is at least two times greater than the other material. The method including depositing the two materials within a mold cavity such that the resulting fishing lure body has a particular center of gravity.

Abstract: An elastomer fishing lure skirt comprising a silicone based elastomer substrate having a rough side wherein the substrate is separated into a plurality of filaments. The lure skirt further comprises an adhesive such as Chemlock 697, RTV adhesive, Lock Tight, or combinations thereof. The lure skirt further comprises a biaxially-oriented polyethylene terephthalate polyester film having a metalized foil, colored foil, holographic film, or combinations thereof bonded to its surface. Additionally, the lure skirt includes a means for semi-permanently binding the filaments together to form said lure skirt.

Abstract: Fishing lures constructed with internal strands of high tensile strength fibers (e.g. aramid) bonded to body pieces independent of any associated hooks. The strands are trained in appropriate alignments (e.g. longitudinally, transverse and/or radially) at high wear areas to enhance flexion and minimize tearing, especially at spanned joints. The fibers can be bonded into the body materials or anchored to the body pieces. Several soft plastic (e.g. plastisol and pvc) lures molded with resilient, durable stranded and webbed fibers enhancing durability and defining flexible joints, appendages etc. are disclosed.

Abstract: Devices, methods of manufacture, kits and methods of use for attracting aquatic animals to be caught are provided. In various embodiments the device includes a body, with an interior bar extending lengthwise in a channel in the body, an anterior loop and exterior loop on the anterior end and posterior ends of the bar respectively, a plate set into a transverse dorsal exterior slot in the body, and a weight in an interior chamber. The anterior loop of the device is attached to a vessel and the posterior loop is attached to one or more lures for hooking aquatic animals. In various embodiments the device is manufactured and/or painted to resemble a bait fish.

Abstract: A re-usable fake fishing bait device which glows or glitters, is stronger and more resilient than real bait, which eliminates the excessive preparation, care and costs of real bait, and to which any desired scent or oil may be applied.