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 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: A method of making a skirt which comprises: providing a silicone sheet having a tab and a plurality of cut strands, applying an adhesive to the first side and rolling the first side of the silicone sheet about a non-stick whipping to form a skirt insert. A cap is provided where the cap is tubular having a first open end and a closed second end, the second end has an orifice and a tubular portion having an inside surface. An adhesive is applied to the inside surface of the tubular portion. The skirt insert is then inserted into the open end of the cap to form a skirt and the non-stick whipping is inserted through the orifice of the cap. The adhesive on the skirt insert and the cap is then cured to form a skirt. After curing the non-stick whipping is removed form the skirt.

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: A variable-depth fishing lure includes an elongated lure body and a depth-control lip body at a front end. The lip body has opposed sides and an arcuate forward portion meeting the sides at outwardly extending shoulders. The forward portion has a beveled edge therearound. A lip extension is removably affixable to the lip body and has an arcuate inner edge dimensioned for sliding onto the lip body's forward portion. The inner edge has a slot therein configured to be slidable over the lip body's beveled forward edge. The lip extension has an arcuate front edge and opposed back ends positioned in bridging relation between the front and the inner edges. The back ends are dimensioned to substantially coincide with the lip body shoulders. The front edge meets the lip body's forward portion edge to form a substantially continuous side edge.

Abstract: A method and system for a fishing lure are provided. The lure includes a body having an interior cavity and an aperture extending through a wall of the body. The fishing lure also includes a hook assembly including at least one hook concealed with the cavity when the hook assembly is in a first retracted position. The hook assembly is maintained in the first retracted position using an elastomeric band coupled to the hook assembly. The hook assembly is rotatable from the first retracted position to a second extended position. The lure also includes an elastomeric attractant coupled to the body.

Abstract: A method of creating a fishing lure comprising the steps of: providing a lure body having a head end, a tail end, and a slot at the head end. Providing dumbbell eyes which comprise a pair of eye shaped members interconnected by an elastic member. The dumbbell eyes are then inserted into the slot of said lure body.

Abstract: A fly-fishing fly and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The fly includes a unique abdomen. A method is provided for coloring and waterproofing the abdomen material, which allows it to transmit virtually all of the available light. The fly has a natural glow to it that is discernable to human eyes even after the sun has set. This fly represents a new approach to fly-fishing lures because it is substantially translucent and lifelike.

Abstract: A jig and bait fishing system is provided which includes various fanciful and realistic shapes for attracting and capturing fish. The system includes a body connected to a neck and a bait keeper; the neck being adapted for securing skirt material for avoiding underwater obstructions. The bait keeper secures bait and in particular internally reinforced artificial bait at the reinforced area in combination with the reinforcing material. The system also provides for a fishhook for capturing the fish and hooking the bait. The system includes a latch which prevents the fish from spitting-out the hook after capture. A method of manufacturing fishing jigs includes the steps of dipping rods into liquid plastic material and embedding reinforcing yarn filaments therein.

Abstract: A fly tying apparatus includes a base abutting a support surface and a stanchion attached to and extending upwardly from the base. A rotational assembly is rotatably mounted on the stanchion. A fly gripping assembly is mounted to the rotational assembly. The fly gripping assembly includes a jaw mount attached to the rotational assembly. The jaw mount includes a mounting collar. A jaw assembly is mounted to the jaw mount. The jaw assembly engages a bend of a fish hook. The jaw assembly is slidably mounted in the mounting collar. The jaw assembly comprises a pair of jaws, a first adjustment assembly configured to selectively angle the jaws with respect to each other, and a second adjustment assembly configured to selectively alter a distance between the jaws.

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: Chain skirt fishing lures and associated manufacturing methods are provided. According to some embodiments, a skirt body for a fishing lure comprises a plurality of flexible elements. The plurality of flexible elements of a skirt body can extend from a body portion of a head of a lure body to one or more points distal from the head of the lure body. At least one of the plurality of flexible elements of the skirt body can comprise multiple elements connected together to form an elongated skirt element. The elongated skirt element can extend from a point proximate the head of the lure body to a point distal the head of the lure body. The flexible elements can facilitate fish attraction, thereby leading to increased fish striking compared to conventional lures. Other embodiments are also claimed and described.

Abstract: 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: Fishing lure with movable hook. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are fishing lures comprising a substance more dense than water, a metallic wire disposed partially within the weight member (the metallic wire defines a first eyelet and a second eyelet with both the first and second eyelets external to the weight member), and a hook member. The hook member comprises a hook eyelet hooked directly to the second eyelet, and a hook portion coupled to the hook eyelet.

Abstract: A fishing lure is composed of polyvinyl alcohol in combination with urea, agar or both to be highly performing and biodegradeable without requiring a freeze/thaw cycle.

Abstract: A jig and bait fishing system is provided which includes various fanciful and realistic shapes for attracting and capturing fish. The system includes a body connected to a neck and a bait keeper; the neck being adapted for securing skirt material for avoiding underwater obstructions. The bait keeper secures bait and in particular internally reinforced artificial bait at the reinforced area in combination with the reinforcing material. The system also provides for a fishhook for capturing the fish and hooking the bait. The system includes a latch which prevents the fish from spitting-out the hook after capture. A method of manufacturing fishing jigs includes the steps of dipping rods into liquid plastic material and embedding reinforcing yarn filaments therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fishing lure comprising an elastomeric portion having at least first and second regions. Each region has a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale. At least a portion of the first region is characterized by comparatively high operational stress relative to the second region. The hardness of the first region exceeds the hardness of the second region to thereby selectively improve the strength, toughness and fatigue resistance of the first region.

Abstract: The invention is a soft-bodied fishing lure, and a method of making the same.

Abstract: A fishers lure including a spine having a first eye on a first end of the spine adapted to attach a fishing line and a second end on spine adapted to receive a hook. A flexible body surrounding the spine such that the first eye protrudes from the front of the flexible body. A fisher can bend the spine and flexible body into a bent shape and the spine will retain the shape and hold the body in the bent shape. The bent shape will give the lure unique movement in the water that can be adjusted by the fisher re-bending the spine. The flexible body further includes a holographic film that can be molded into the body. A method of forming a plurality of lures from a single mold operation is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for securing a soft bait on a fishing hook. The method includes using one or more stay pieces slidable along a hook shaft to prevent undesired movement of the soft bait on the hook shaft.

Abstract: Live bait colorized with opaque and/or phosphorescent materials to luminesce and exhibit enhanced coloration when suspended within a body of water. In one process, the back of the bait is coated with a suspension mixture (e.g. 30% glow powder and 70% carrier) of a phosphorescent pigment and cured at an elevated temperature. In another process, the back of the bait is coated with a phosphorescent powder that is fixed with a spray applied clear coat and/or adhesive. The coating is subjected for a brief period to a curing temperature in excess of room temperature to set the paint and/or clear coat and/or adhesive. Multiple coatings or combinations of suspension mixtures and powdered coatings provide desired colorized live bait without deleteriously affecting the bodily functions of the bait.

Abstract: A container and method for storing and imparting a scent to an object. The container having an outer layer formed to define an object receiving space and fabricated of a moisture and gas barrier material. The container further having an inner layer having a scent incorporated therein such that, upon an object being disposed in the object receiving space, the scent of the inner layer is imparted to the object while the outer layer serves as a barrier to prevent surrounding objects from being contaminated with the scent.

Abstract: Artificial lures, fishhook constructions, and a method for creating the same are provided. The fishhook has a shank portion attachable to a fishing line, a bend portion extending arcuately from the shank to terminate in a pointed tip, and a blade projecting from the shank. When used in conjunction with an artificial lure, the blade imparts movement to the lure to improve its presentation in the water. There may be two blades positioned in opposed relationship that diverge away or converge toward one another. Alternately, the blades may be staggered along the length of the shank. The blade(s) may be joined to the shank with a binding member that may be a slotted piece molded about the shank and having circumferential grooves formed therein. The blade and binding member may be plastic and formed as a single piece construction or as two separate pieces.

Abstract: A method for producing a fishing jig includes placing a composition of metal powder into a die. The composition is compressed within the die to form a jig head in one piece. The jig head is removed from the die and heated to form the fishing jig. A weed guard and hook are affixed into a slot in the jig head by filling the slot with at least one of tin, bismuth and lead.

Abstract: A fishing line sinker assemblage including a streamlined weighted body that is provided with a longitudinally extending, central bore; and a fishing line securement member that is telescopically received within the central bore of the weighted body for telescopic movement between a first extended position and a second retracted position. The fishing line securement member is constructed from a length of yieldably deformable stainless steel wire and includes a line eyelet that securely grips the fishing line upon movement of the securement member from the first extended position to the second retracted position. The assemblage is fishing line sinker of a configuration such that when it is in use nothing protrudes from the sinker, such as an eyelet or swivel as found in some prior art devices, that can become tangled with weeds, grass or other debris.

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: A fishing lure is particularly constructed to effect a side-to-side swimming action and a life-like appearance. The lure is jointed at its midsection to enhance the life-like swimming action. The tail of the lure is formed using a plurality of hair-like nylon strands that are bundled at one end and shaped as desired to simulate a life-like fish tail. The bundled end is inserted into a slot in the tail section of the lure.

Abstract: The method of molding a fishing lure having multiple circumferentially extending skirts comprised of whiskers, in a single action, and a novel mold for casting such a lure in which platens which are mirror images of one another are formed with pockets for receiving die blocks, each having formed thereon passages in the shape of half of the lure to be cast, the passages adapted to receive plasticized material, which when cooled defines 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: The present invention provides for a lure and a method of making a lure that has a metal coating or layer on the interior surface of the lure body. The coating is visible from the exterior of the lure but protected from damage by the lure body.

Abstract: A fishing lure skirt is prepared from a flat blank of cured elastomer having a head and trailing filaments. A strip of solid, tacky uncured elastomer is applied to the head, and the head is wrapped around a cylindrical mandrel, with the uncured strip facing outwardly to form a tubular head. The uncured strip is then cured by the application of heat.

Abstract: A soft plastic fishing lures may be made to float by incorporating air bubbles therein by methods and in molds that draw air from inside the molds in which the lures are cast.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus to fabricate a pliable fishing lure whereby a bait fish, or similarly intended likeness can be imprinted upon a fishing lure contour via coordinated utilization of the invention's print processing mold and a four color pad printing apparatus.

Abstract: A method for making fishing flies which utilizes water borne acrylic emulsion to form body parts of the fly. The water borne acrylic emulsion can be applied to the hook, or it can be applied to traditional fly-tying materials. Other materials can be inserted into the water borne acrylic emulsion before it has dried, such as filaments of plastic or hair which will form the legs, wings or other body parts of the fly. The water acrylic borne acrylic emulsion can be formed into body parts which are remote from the body of the fly, such as feet, knee joints, antennae tips. Any desired color can be achieved by mixing from a selection of colored water borne acrylic emulsions. Increased buoyancy of the fly can be achieved by using buoyant materials with the water borne acrylic emulsion to form body parts. The use of this method of tying flies results in the elimination of much of the actual tying which is presently required to tie flies.

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 fish lure body has integral gussets that hold protruding fins at a predetermined angle to the lure central axis when the lure is moved through water. Molds and methods of molding soft plastic artificial fishing lures in which air is trapped in a blind cavity in a mold and compressed in such a cavity by molten plastic to a pressure that causes the compressed air to eject the finished lure from the mold when the mold is opened after the molten plastic hardens, and artificial fishing lures molded by such methods.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes: (i) a hook; and (ii) a fishing lure substrate coupled to the hook. The fishing lure substrate includes: (A) a fishing lure substrate body having an outer surface; (B) a water insoluble adhesive layer on the outer surface; and (C) flocking fibers electrostatically deposited on adhesive layer. The fibers are affixed at one end by the adhesive layer to the substrate body. The opposing end of the flocking fibers extends away from the substrate body. The fibers are configured such that air is entrapped between intrafibral spaces. Methods for forming the fishing lure and a kit including a hook and a preflocked substrate configured to be selectively coupled to the hook are also disclosed.

Abstract: Multi-stranded silicone rubber fishing skirts printed with RTV adhesive inks and/or laminated with colored foils. The RTV inks set in the presence of humidity. The foils and inks can be applied to a silicone rubber substrate in preferred patterns and in registry with other areas containing foil or ink. The adhesive ink preferably comprises a mixture of an RTV adhesive, oil based thinner and/or pigment. In various processes the ink is silk-screen printed and air-dried. One or more foils can be bonded to the rubber with different techniques. The foil can be vulcanized to the rubber substrate, bonded to a wet ink, or bonded under pressure to exposed smooth surfaces. The surface texture can be defined during and after vulcanization at the mold and with a smoothing template or with printed ink.

Abstract: A fishing assembly for reducing entanglements between one or more fish hooks and weeds found in the body of water where fish are attempted to be caught is provided. The fishing assembly includes a single fish hook or a number of fish hooks, such as a treble hook, and a weed guard device. The weed guard device includes at least a first leg member and, in the case of a treble fish hook, three leg members. In one embodiment, each leg member has an attachment section and a guard section having an opening. Each leg member is connected to a center member having a slot. Securing material, such as an epoxy or other adhesive, affixes the center member to the fish hook adjacent to its eyelet. The guard section including opening is bent to form an upper portion and a lower portion, with the hook tip being positioned through the lower portion and adjacent to the upper portion. In another embodiment, the guard section has a crease with two side walls for receiving the hook tip.

Abstract: A fishing lure is disclosed which is molded from the cast of a natural baitfish in a method which has increased the thickness in dimension of the original fins and tail section for the purpose of increasing the fishing lures durability and ease of manufacture.

Abstract: The invention is directed toward a lure having means of anchoring or restraining bait or soft plastic bodies. The lure utilizes a perpendicular insert to restrain bait such that a properly placed bait may not be removed from the lure intact without prior removal of the insert. The lure has an insert receptacle specially adapted for securing bait to the lure. The lure is specially designed to receive inserts in the form of commonly available materials such as tooth picks, wire or string.

Abstract: A fly pattern that can fish a rising fish and an educated fish and a fabricating method thereof is provided. The fly pattern is composed of a hook having a head at one end, a bent that curves in the form of U-shape downwardly toward the head at the other end, and a straight shank between the both ends; the shank having a thorax at the head side, a tail portion at the bent side and an abdomen between the thorax and the bent, a first pair of wings attached to an upper side of the thorax, a second pair of wings attached to both sides of the first pair of wings in substantially parallel with the straight shank, and a pair of tails formed at the tail portion.

Abstract: A unitary or one-piece, integral soft bodied plastic fishing lure may be multi-layered and have two or more distinct colors. Soft bodied fishing lures may emit salt flavors directly into the adjacent water that dissolves salt grains exposed at the surface of the lures directly to the water. Methods of making the multi-colored and salt emitting lures by dipping mandrels into molten plastic and supplies of salt grains are disclosed.

Abstract: A terminal tackle for minimizing the twisting of fishing lines, lures and weights, particularly the twisting and tangling of a weight or weight line with lure leader line or the primary fishing line. The terminal tackle comprises a y-shaped tube having a top arm and one abbreviated arm. A line swivel is positioned within the top arm for connecting fishing tackle such as weights and lures, to the primary fishing line. A lure leader swivel having a leader end and a connector end is threaded through the y-shaped tube so that the leader end extends out and away from the abbreviated arm and the connector end is positioned within the y-shaped tube. A weight connector is positioned within the elongated arm and is adapted to connect weight to the fishing tackle and a connector or snap for connecting the leader swivel the line swivel and the weight connector is positioned within the y-shaped tube.