Abstract: The DNA Sampling Hook is a significant improvement on a method of obtaining a tissue sample from a live fish in situ from an aquatic environment. A tissue sample taken from a live fish can be used for DNA analyses, which can identify the species of fish, as well as the unique individual fish. Taking a small tissue sample without bringing the fish to the surface is important as it allows for observing the fish community without harming the individual fish by inducing barotrauma or other stresses associated with bringing a fish up from depth, which can be lethal to the animal. These tissue samples are obtained by hook and line methods and do not capture or traumatize the fish resulting in a non-lethal and non-destructive method of observing fish individuals and species. The DNA Sampling Hook is specifically designed to virtually eliminate a condition called double bites, in which more than one individual fish gives up tissue to the same hook.

Abstract: A fishing hook assembly includes a base, a central axis extending through the base, and a first, second, and third hook member moveably connected to the base. Each hook member includes a shaft, an arm, and an engagement member. The shaft is connected to the base and extends therefrom, and is generally disposed a first distance from the central axis. The arm is connected to the shaft. The engagement portion is connected to the arm. The engagement portion is generally disposed a second distance from the central axis. The hook assembly is moveable from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration the engagement portions are disposed adjacent the central axis such that the first distance is greater than the second distance. In the second configuration the shafts are disposed adjacent the central axis such that the first distance is less than the second distance.

Abstract: A fishing hook device changing fundamentals of “J” shape fishing hooks with modifications to the extended shank length only allowing all prior art. Towing eye position relative to hook bend and hook point is changed allowing fish unrestricted access to the forward bait fish head clear of obstruction by the fishing line. Sharpened hook point faces away from the fisherman and cannot snag. This device has a once-only structural shape change only after the hook point impales flesh inside the fish mouth lower jaw. A second version has a re-settable structural shape change after the hook point impales the fish.

Abstract: A fishing hook with a freely rotating electrical motor producing movement and sound waves.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for repelling elasmobranchs with high-pull-force magnets, including devices and methods for reducing by-catch in commercial fisheries and protecting humans from attacks by elasmobranchs.

Abstract: A plurality of grooves are formed at a position in a hook tip where a barb is to be generally provided, avoiding damage to a caught fish and avoiding fishing failure.

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing by-catch of seabirds or turtles during fishing include a fish hook (220) and a barrier or shield (227) mounted in a position relative to the fish hook (220) such that the barrier (227) reduces or prevents hooking of a seabird or turtle by the fish hook or ingestion of the hook by a seabird or turtle. The apparatus includes a degradable component (226) that degrades when placed in water such that when the degradable component degrades the barrier moves away from the position relative to the fish hook or no longer exists to allow the fish hook to be taken by a fish. The degradable component (226) may be a retaining means or a mounting means. The degradable component may form part of, or all of, the barrier.

Abstract: A multiple hook fishing rig facilitating selective adjustability of hook spacing in order to accommodate bait of different sizes. A fishing rig includes a fishhook connected to a sliding line, with the sliding line being coupled to a primary line via a user positionable tension device. A method of using a fishing rig is also disclosed.

Abstract: The fishing lure having two or more hooks is constructed in an upside-down “T” formation that, in its simplest form, incorporates two hooks at one hundred eighty degrees from each other and a shank that is located between the hooks and is perpendicular to a shaft that connects the hooks. The shank has a loop, ring, or bend at the top where the fishing line is attached. The hook can be manufactured as either a two piece unit or as a one piece unit. The unit is produced with or without a weight and/or bead located at the junction of the “T”. The hooks and the weight and/or bead will vary in size as required for the application in which it is used. The hook shafts may vary in length to accommodate a variety of baiting options and presentation styles. The weight, bead, and hooks come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and finishes.

Abstract: A fish hook formed at least in part of a composite material comprising: an amorphous metal alloy forming a substantially continuous matrix; and a second ductile metal phase embedded in the matrix and formed in situ in the matrix by crystallization from a molten alloy. A method of making a fish hook. A method of fishing.

Abstract: An intelligent fishing tackle comprises a fishing line, a sinker module, a microprocessor system module and a hook module, in which the sinker module is connected on the fishing line and includes a camera module used for capturing a underwater image, the microprocessor system module judges a fishing object according to the underwater image and determines whether a control signal is generated, and the hook module is connected on the fishing line and switched to a fishing processing state according to the control signal. Whether to capture the fishing object can be judged directly under the water or the water image is transmitted to the shore for a rodster to decide whether to capture the fishing object.

Abstract: A fishing hook with bends or kinks that assist in maintaining bait on the hook is presented. The hook can be used alone or in conjunction with multiple other hooks. A double hook assembly with and S-bend is suitable for use with artificial bait such as frogs and worms. The double hook assembly may include an eye that is connected to a first hook and a second hook that also includes an s-bend that includes a first turn that is about a one eighth turn inward to the hook and that connects to or otherwise leads into a second turn outward that is about a quarter turn and that connects to or otherwise leads to a third turn inward that is about a quarter turn that connects to or otherwise leads to a fourth turn outward that is about a one eighth turn that connects to or otherwise leads to the eye.

Abstract: An improved fish hook with two eyelets to be used for fishing. A primary eyelet located at the top of the fish hook and a secondary eyelet located at the bottom. The primary eyelet would generally be affixed to a fishing lure or line while the secondary eyelet could have various appendages attached by split ring and or swivels, much like a vehicle with a trailer hitch can connect to various trailers. Attached appendages would consist of but not be limited to metal or synthetic blades commonly referred to as “Willow Leaf”, “Colorado” and “Indiana” forms, additional fishing hooks or hook, fishing line, barbed shafts or shaft and various plastic imitation baits such as crawfish, grubs, worms and minnows.

Abstract: An improved fishhook that inhibits or maintain live bait on the bend of the fishhook as well as inhibiting or preventing a fish from “throwing the hook”. To retain live bait, such as a minnow, on the bend of the fishhook a bend stop can be used in conjunction with the bend stop to form a bait confiner to limit the travel of the live bait along the length of the fishhook thus enhancing the ability of a bait fish such as minnow to be presented in an attractive condition on the bend of the fishhook. Also to inhibit a fish from throwing the hook, the conventional sharp edges of the barb can be rounded. While the inhibiting features of bend stops or round edge barbs can be used individually they can also be used in combination to provide a fishhook with enhanced inhibiting characteristics.

Abstract: A wormhook capable of drastically improving a fishing result by reliably preventing “displacement” of a worm is provided. In a wormhook 10, a shank 18, an upper bend 20, a heel of bend 22, and a throat 24 are formed between a line eye 14 to which a fishing line is bound and a hook point 16, a fixing part 26 is formed in a vicinity of the line eye 14 by bending the shank 18 in two stages, one end portion of a worm 12 is fixed to the fixing part 26, a central portion or the other end portion of the worm 12 is fixed to the heel of bend 22 or the throat 24.

Abstract: This fishing invention applies a kinetic energy-storing device along a fishing line to provide additional resistance to short-term stress applied to the line when the fish is tugging. The kinetic energy-storing device reduces occurrences of fishing line breakage, allows fishermen to use a lighter fishing line, and creates a means for fishing lures to snap themselves off of undersea objects. This invention, when secured between the fishing line and lure, allows fishermen to change lures without the need to retie the lure. Ultimately, this invention makes it more difficult for a fish to escape once hooked.

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

Abstract: A fishhook for use in catch and release application or when it is desired to inflict minimal damage to the fish. The hook comprises an eye, shank, bend and point. One or more dogs are located on the bend, the shank, or both. The dogs comprise non-barbed raised surfaces or structures. In one or more various embodiments the dogs comprise toroidal shaped raised surfaces, star shaped raised surfaces, raised surfaces with rough outer edges, raised surfaces having inwardly sloping side surfaces, crescent shaped raised surfaces, raised surfaces comprising nubs or cone shapes, or any combination thereof. One or more dogs may also be located on the shank.

Abstract: A fish hook formed of plastic having metal or other material embedded into, or applied to, or formed on the point thereof to increase the ability of the hook to penetrate the mouth of a fish. The metal or other material either forms the point of the hook or is a friction-modifying agent which decreases the resistance to penetration of the hook.

Abstract: A fish hook formed of plastic having metal or other material embedded into, or applied to, or formed on the point thereof to increase the ability of the hook to penetrate the mouth of a fish. The metal or other material either forms the point of the hook or is a friction-modifying agent which decreases the resistance to penetration of the hook.

Abstract: A fish hook assembly including a conventional hook and an auxiliary hook mounted on the conventional hook. The auxiliary hook includes an operable member that engages the mouth of the fish responsive to the fish biting the hook assembly.

Abstract: An improved fishing hook is provided. The fishing hook is made of a wear-resistant material of either: (a) 85% to 96% tungsten carbide and 4% to 15% cobalt, (b) 60% to 89% tungsten carbide, 4% to 28% tantalum carbide, 4% to 25% titanium carbide and 3% to 30% cobalt, or (c) 34% to 51% cobalt, 25% to 32% chromium, 14% to 21% tungsten, 2% to 4% carbon and one or more of the metals nickel, silicon, columbium, manganese and iron which, together, comprise no more than 16% of the material. For material “b”, preferably the composition contains about 5% to 13% cobalt, 65% to 89% tungsten carbide, titanium carbide and tantalum carbide which, together, are present in an amount no greater than 30% of the composition of the material. For material “c”, preferably the composition contains about 28% to 32% chromium, 43% to 48% cobalt, tungsten and one or more of nickel, silicon, iron, manganese, columbium and carbon which, together, are present in an amount no greater than 29% of the composition of the material.

Abstract: An improved fishing hook is provided, which hook is constructed of, or at least coated with titanium or an alloy thereof.

Abstract: An improved fishing hook is provided. The fishing hook is made of a wear-resistant material of either: (a) 85% to 96% tungsten carbide and 4% to 15% cobalt, (b) 60% to 89% tungsten carbide, 4% to 28 % tantalum carbide, 4% to 25% titanium carbide and 3% to 30% cobalt, or (c) 34% to 51% cobalt, 25% to 32% chromium, 14% to 21% tungsten, 2% to 4% carbon and one or more of the metals nickel, silicon, columbium, manganese and iron which, together, comprise no more than 16% of the material. For material “b”, preferably the composition contains about 5% to 13% cobalt, 65% to 89% tungsten carbide, titanium carbide and tantalum carbide which, together, are present in an amount no greater than 30% of the composition of the material.

Abstract: The barbless fishing hook has a shank having a longitudinal axis and a spike at one end, and extending longitudinally along the shank adjacent to the spike, a radially expanded surface extending radially outwardly of the longitudinal axis so as to define, in a first plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a smoothly rounded generally radial arc devoid of stress concentration causing corners or elongate protrusions and so as to define, in a second plane containing the longitudinal axis, along the intersection of the second plane with the radially expanded surface, a line of intersection smoothly blending the radially expanded surface with the spike at one end of the line of intersection and with the shank at an opposed end of the line of intersection and the distance between the line of intersection and the longitudinal axis, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, increasing smoothly along the shank from the spike to a maximum radial distance where the smoothly rounded generally radial arc sweeps out a

Abstract: A fish hook formed from a wire has a first end adapted for attachment with a line and a second end comprising a point directed in the general direction of the first end. An intermediary portion extending from the first end to the point includes a shank extending away from the first end and a bent section. An offset is formed into the bent section, is arranged substantially perpendicular to the point, and is dimensioned to support and maintain an accessory thereon.

Abstract: A swivel bait harness for receiving and holding live fish and allowing three dimensional movement of the hook portion of the harness under the forces generated by a fighting fish under commercial or sport fishing applications. The hook is rotatably secured within a first cylinder which is flexibly affixed to a front shank for attachment to conventional swivel and fishing lines. Alternate embodiments use the teachings of the present invention together with known bait harness components to provide a rigid harness for ease of applying bait and novel dynamics of the hook while the harness is used for fishing.

Abstract: A no-tie fishing system is provided with a fish attractor having an open eye with a blocker. The eye of the fish attractor is disposed at an end of a shank. The eye includes a distal end disposed adjacent to and spaced from the shank. The fishing system also includes a fishing line having a first end with a sliding loop formed thereon. The sliding loop may be releasably engaged with the eye of the fish attractor. The fishing line may have a second end with a fixed loop formed thereon for releasable engagement with other portions of the fishing system.

Abstract: A quick-release fish hook enables an angler to one-handedly release a fish caught on the hook without dangerous hand exposure to sharp fish teeth or the hook itself. A forward hook shank portion with an interior channel is connected to a slotted rear shank portion extending obliquely from the rear end of the forward hook shank portion. A generally U-shaped hook member with a sharp tip and an opposed locking notch is rotatively attached in the slot in the rear shank portion by a swivel pin which is displaced from the axis of the forward hook shank portion. A lock rod rides in the interior channel and is rearwardly spring-biased at all times to be disposed in the locking notch. The hook is released by pulling a distal button connected to the lock rod to retract the lock rod from the notch. A cam surface is adjacent the locking notch and forces retraction of the lock rod from an extended position and into the interior channel when the unlocked hook member is rotated.

Abstract: A fish hook includes a head having a first portion adapted for coupling to a fishing line. A substantially straight shank is coupled to and projecting downwardly from the head. A substantially straight leg is coupled to the shank, the leg projecting downwardly from the shank and projecting outwardly from the axis of the shank. A curved bite has a first end coupled to the shank, forming a valley therebetween. In one form, the bite has a second end that is shaped such that a first line tangent to the second end intersects a second line connecting the lowermost point of the valley and the first portion of the head. In one form, the angle between the leg and the axis of the shank is greater than 45°.

Abstract: The invention relates to a circle hook having a protrusion on the shank extending down from the eye at a location that helps to prevent the bait on the hook from sliding up the shank and into the gap between the tip and shank. The protrusion preferably extends inward in relation to the curved portion of the hook to prevent harm to the fish, and is located at or near the point where the tip points toward the shank portion to keep the bait away from the gap and substantially control the location of the bait on the hook.

Abstract: A fishing device, including a wall, the wall defining a large opening, a small opening, and a slit, the large opening operably communicating with the small opening through the slit; and an interior surface of the wall, the interior surface being frustoconical in shape and a method of threading a fishhook including the steps of at least partially circumscribing an eyelet of a fishhook with a curved surface of a wall; and directing fishing line adjacent the curved surface and through the eyelet.

Abstract: The barbless fishing hook has a shank having a longitudinal axis and a spike at one end, and extending longitudinally along the shank adjacent to the spike, a radially expanded surface extending radially outwardly of the longitudinal axis so as to define, in a first plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a smoothly rounded generally radial arc devoid of stress concentration causing corners or elongate protrusions and so as to define, in a second plane containing the longitudinal axis, along the intersection of the second plane with the radially expanded surface, a line of intersection smoothly blending the radially expanded surface with the spike at one end of the line of intersection and with the shank at an opposed end of the line of intersection and the distance between the line of intersection and the longitudinal axis, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, increasing smoothly along the shank from the spike to a maximum radial distance where the smoothly rounded generally radial arc sweeps out a

Abstract: The fish hook 10 further comprises a hook-closing element 18 which is in the form of a length of resiliently flexible stainless steel wire which has a hairpin bend therein at 20, to form the hook hook-closing element with limbs 22.1 and 22.2 on opposite sides of the bend. Limbs 22.1 and 22.2 may be connected at a free end 25 of hook-closing element 18. Moreover, each limb 22.1, 22.2 has two mounting ends 24 thereof bent through right angles, the ends extending towards one another and being offset with respect to one another. Each of the ends 24 is received in a corresponding transversely extending hole 26 in the shank head 16. When the hook-closing element 18 is in the position illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3 it is in a strained condition, urging free end 25 thereof towards the tip of the hook formation 14.

Abstract: A fishing hook apparatus includes a resilient shaft including a shank segment which is substantially rectilinear and having a shank segment proximal end and a shank segment distal end and including a hook segment which is substantially rectilinear and having a hook segment connected end joined to the shank segment proximal end, the hook segment being extendable from the shank segment at an acute angle relative to the shank segment generally back toward the shank segment proximal end and outwardly from the shank segment and terminating in a hook point; a line engaging structure including at least one shaft loop formed in the shank segment proximal end by doubling a terminal length of the shaft back along the shank segment proximal end toward the shank segment distal end and then angling away from the shank segment to freely receive a strand of fishing line between the adjacent portions of the shank segment.

Abstract: The barbless fishing hook has a shank having a longitudinal axis and a spike at one end, and extending longitudinally along the shank adjacent to the spike, a radially expanded surface extending radially outwardly of the longitudinal axis so as to define, in a first plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, a smoothly rounded generally radial arc devoid of stress concentration causing corners or elongate protrusions and so as to define, in a second plane containing the longitudinal axis, along the intersection of the second plane with the radially expanded surface, a line of intersection smoothly blending the radially expanded surface with the spike at one end of the line of intersection and with the shank at an opposed end of the line of intersection and the distance between the line of intersection and the longitudinal axis, perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, increasing smoothly along the shank from the spike to a maximum radial distance where the smoothly rounded generally radial arc sweeps out a

Abstract: A fish hook is provided which includes an elongated shank having a first attaching end and a second end. A locking bend shoulder extends at an angle from the second end of the shank. A weight is secured to the shank between the first attached end and the second end of the shank. The weight is located at a distance from the locking bend shoulder so that the bait is capable of being secured on the shank. The fish hook has a curved section terminating in a barb section. The barb section of the hook is axially aligned with the shank so that the bait is properly balanced on the hook when secured to the shank and the barb section.

Abstract: A transparent fishing hook is shown and described as being integrally formed of a material capable of passing images therethrough. In this manner, the hook becomes less visible against a given visual environment. The hook is shown in several embodiments including several flesh engaging configurations and line attachment configurations. Selection in index of refraction relative to a given body of water in which the hook is to be used enhances the “invisibility” of the hook when used in that body of water. A transparent urethane coating is applied to the transparent fishing hook to improve its resistance to deformation when engaging a fish in use thereof.

Abstract: A fishhook having improved fish retention characteristics is described, the fishhook does not have a conventional barb, but rather a novel loop is formed in the curved shank of the hook to reliably bind and hold the fishhook in the tissue of a fish until intentional removal by an angler.

Abstract: A fishing hook fitted with an artificial bait (or fly) and comprising a stem (2) having one end bent to form an eyelet (3), a connecting or intermediate section (4), a tip (5) and a fly body (7), at least a pair of feathers (8) simulating the fly wings, a plurality of fibers (10) simulating the fly tail, a plurality of fibers (9) simulating the fly legs, with the connecting section (4) being straight and perpendicular to both said stem (2) and tip (5).

Abstract: An improved fish hook having multiple barbs utilized in conjunction with a penetrating point of a hook portion of a fishing hook and which barbs are longitudinally spaced from each other so as to more securely attach the fish to the line once the fish has been initially hooked and in that way increase the secure attachment. The improved hook configuration is particularly useful for recreational and survival fishing activities.

Abstract: A quick set fishing rig and fish hook for live bait is disclosed. The hook includes a main portion, at least one hook portion, and a shank for releasably anchoring the hook into the body of the live bait. The shank extends substantially straight out from the main body portion of the hook and preferably has at least one stabilizing fin provided thereon. The shank is inserted under the skin of the live bait, thus anchoring the hook portions on the live bait. The stabilizing fins of the shank prevent the hook from rotating about the shank axis while in use, and assists the hook to quickly release from the bait when a fisherman or woman sets the hook. The hook is preferably used in connection with a rig providing for the adjustability of the length between a front single hook of the rig and the hook of the present invention.

Abstract: A “fish hook” having multiple barbs thereon which are arranged in a foxtail pattern, respectively, and the barbs may be of different sizes and arranged in numerous configurations of choice.

Abstract: A safety fishhook which substantially prevents skin punctures is formed from a wire and includes a first end adapted for attachment to a line, a shank adjacent to the first end, and a curved bend extending from the shank to a free end, the curved bend defining partially enclosing a planar area, and the free end terminating within the area and being oriented at a safe angle with respect to a line bounding the curved bend and the first end.

Abstract: A fish hook formed from a wire has a first end adapted for attachment with a line and a second end comprising a point directed in the general direction of the first end. An intermediary portion extending from the first end to the point includes a shank extending away from the first end and a bent section. An offset is formed into the bent section, is arranged substantially perpendicular to the point, and is dimensioned to support and maintain an accessory thereon.

Abstract: A fish hook (10) comprising: a hook portion (11); a shank (12) extending from the hook portion (11); and a line attachment portion (13) to engage a fishing line (17) to secure the fishing line (17) to the hook (10), said attachment portion (13) comprising a pair of a legs (14, 15) which extend to a junction, with one of the legs (14, 15) having a free end (16) and the other leg being a continuation of the shank (12), said legs (14, 15) each having a line engagement portion (33), with the line engagement portions (33) being spaced by a distance of at least one time the diameter of the fishing line (17). A knot to secure the hook (10) and a method of forming it is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fishing device, including a wall, the wall defining a large opening, a small opening, and a slit, the large opening operably communicating with the small opening through the slit; and an interior surface of the wall, the interior surface being frustoconical in shape and a method of threading a fishhook including the steps of at least partially circumscribing an eyelet of a fishhook with a curved surface of a wall; and directing fishing line adjacent the curved surface and through the eyelet.

Abstract: A fish hook (10) comprising: a hook portion (11); a shank (12) extending from the hook portion (11); and a line attachment portion (13) to engage a fishing line (17) to secure the fishing line (17) to the hook (10), said attachment portion (13) comprising a pair of legs (14, 15) which extend to a junction, with one of the legs (14, 15) having a free end (16) and the other leg being a continuation of the shank (12), said legs (14, 15) each having a line engagement portion (33), with the line engagement portions (33) being spaced by a distance of at least one time the diameter of the fishing line (17). A knot to secure the hook (10) and a method of forming it is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fishhook comprising a stem 1a, which ha at both lateral sides at an end projections 10 extending slantwise outwards or inwards to form a recess 3, a through bore 2 being formed below the recess 3 through which bore a leader part 13 of a fishing line is inserted.

Abstract: A fishhook having a shank and an integral curved bend portion terminating in a spear portion ending in a sharp point. The spear portion has an axis generally parallel to the shank with a generally uniform cross-section. The spear has a side facing the shank having a rounded barbed portion between the point and the curved bend portion.