Abstract: A jig head for fishing, the jig head comprises a head portion comprising a tapered tip and a base, a hook having a point, a shank, and an eye adapted for attachment to a fishing line. A belly weight extending from the base comprises first and second ends defining a space between the shank and the belly weight, the space being adapted to receive a portion of a bait. The belly weight in certain embodiments is flexible such that the belly weight can be bent towards the shank and the belly weight comprises one or more shank facing barbs positioned between the first and second ends of the belly weight. The jig head comprises one or more tapered bells adapted to help secure a plastic bait in place.

Abstract: Described are systems, methods and arrangements for enabling fulfillment of items from printed materials. When printed material is generated it includes an embedded ordering device (“EOD”) that can be activated by a user that is viewing the printed material. Upon activation, the EOD connects to a wireless network and sends a unique identifier data to a fulfillment service. The fulfillment service, upon receiving the unique identifier data determines an item associated with the unique identifier data and a delivery destination (e.g., the address to which the printed material was delivered) and fulfills the item to the delivery destination.

Abstract: A fishing tool may be used for securing a trailer hook or other lure item onto a bait hook. The tool includes a handle with a mounting end positioned therein, wherein the mounting end includes an installation hole that extends through the handle. There is additionally a recessed seat in the hole and around the perimeter of the hole. A plastic disc has an outside diameter that corresponds to the diameter of the installation hole.

Abstract: A bait retaining device removably attachable to fishing bait includes a strip of material rigid enough to remain in an operative position but malleable enough to be disengaged by pulling. The strip is generally U-shaped, having legs joined by a base segment. Teeth to hold bait protrude from the side of each leg facing the other. The base segment of the U-shaped strip defines a hole through which the shaft of an anchor pin is inserted. The anchor pin is secured through the hole on one distal end by a head that cannot pass through the hole and allows the U-shaped strip to rotate freely. The other distal end of the anchor includes a loop for connection to the eyelet of a hook. A support piece, made of dense or buoyant material, is located between the legs and adjacent the base segment and may be removable and interchangeable.

Abstract: A bait bridle is uniquely designed to connect a hook to bait while allowing the entire hook to be exposed for enhanced hooking capabilities and free movement of the bait. The addition of a small elastic band to the hook end of the bridle holds the hook firmly in place, yet allows easy removal when desired. The re-usable bridle system of the present invention can be switched from one hook to another hook with no damage to bait or the bridle. The bridle system of the present invention allows for free movement of the bait and full exposure of the hook. The bait bridle can be easily opened and closed to placement or removal of bait with the bridle on or off the hook.

Abstract: A spinning device for covering and maintaining the front face of a bait fish resulting in greater utility, ease of use and bait durability. The device comprises a cup having a planar face and cylindrical wall adapted to extend rearward along the sides of the bait fish when the inside surface mates a “plug-cut” bait fish frontal face. The device has compound angled surfaces, a planar surface between multiple apertures enabling secure spin options and stability due to deep cup depth seating as well as enlarged flange apertures capable of accepting a standard toothpick. A trio of spaced apart apertures are formed in the device's frontal face allowing for a fishing leader terminating in one or more hooks extending through the device into the bait fish's body. The rotational spin rate of the device is determined by which of the three apertures the leader passes.

Abstract: A fishing lure for receiving a bait fish comprises a mounting body and a fixing means (3) for fixing a bait fish to the mounting body. The mounting body comprising a support rod (5) for inserting into the mouth of a bait fish to support the mounted bait fish and a retaining means (4, 7) disposed on the support rod (5) for abutting a head portion of the bait fish. The mounting body is adapted not to conceal, in use, eyes of a bait fish mounted on the mounting body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fish hook in the form of a wire includes a shank portion, a bend portion and a point portion. The hook further includes an offset in the wire, the offset being positioned within the bend portion adjacent to the point portion. The fish hook may further include a second offset in the wire, the second offset being positioned within the bend portion adjacent to the shank portion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of attaching bait to a fishing rig for trolling. The apparatus may generally include a line defining an attachment means that is configured to lie substantially flush to a bait, and a bait attachment line for affixing the fishing rig to a bait. The apparatus may further include one or more hooks. The apparatus may optionally include weights or one or more extension rigs. The method may include inserting the bait attachment line through a first end of a bait and through the attachment means, then securing the bait attachment line by wrapping it around the first end of the bait. The one or more hooks may be positioned along the length of the bait.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fish hook in the form of a wire includes a shank portion, a bend portion and a point portion. The hook further includes an offset in the wire, the offset being positioned within the bend portion adjacent to the point portion. The fish hook may further include a second offset in the wire, the second offset being positioned within the bend portion adjacent to the shank portion.

Abstract: A single small elastic disk, which may or may not include a central perforation, is dispensed from the storage cavity of the device into a holding channel at the edge thereof so that it can be threaded onto a fishhook to serve as a bait retainer. The lateral movement of the hook from the edge of the dispenser removes the retainer from the channel, so that is placing firmly on the shaft of the fishhook. The central portion, being opened by the fishhook tip before removal from the dispenser, will exert a gripping force when disposed on the shaft or shank portion of a fish hook. Preferably, the disk portion of one such retainer when placed against adjacently threaded bait or lures will retain them on the hook during use until the bait or lure is intentionally removed.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure includes a base assembly, a spring-biased hook assembly, a movable hook-setting post, a fixed retention member, and a pivoted actuation lever. The base assembly has spaced apart leading and trailing ends. The hook assembly is carried by the base assembly, and is adapted for sudden movement from a loaded condition to a released condition. The hook assembly has a proximal end and a pointed distal end adapted for piercing a fish. The hook-setting post is located adjacent the leading end of the base assembly, and is adapted for temporarily engaging the proximal end of the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The fixed retention member is located adjacent the trailing end of said base assembly, and is adapted for cooperating with the hook-setting post to temporarily hold the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The actuation lever is connected to the hook-setting post, and is adapted for moving the hook-setting post away from the hook assembly when actuated.

Abstract: A fish hook includes a wire strand resilient bait guard. The bait guard includes a pair of hook-shaped attachment portions that engage the eyelet of the fish hook. A collar with ends having interdigitating teeth securely clamps the attachment portion of the bait guard to the shank of the fish hook. The clamped attachment portion includes four parallel segments of wire. This manner of attachment facilitates manufacturing and resists dislodgement.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved fish hook having a barb placed between the lower bend and the vertical climb of the shank. The positioning of the barb is strategically positioned a distance from the sharpened point thereby incurring the advantages of a barbless fish hook in combination with the advantages of a barbed fish hook.

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 jig body adapted to at least temporarily mount a soft plastic lure relative thereto, the jig body including an elongate shank, a line attachment portion relative to a first end of the elongate shank, a hook mounting means along the length of the shank, a soft plastic lure retention portion, and at least one portion of positive or negative buoyancy.

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

Abstract: An apparatus for baiting a fishhook which comprises a rectangular sponge block having a plurality of equally spaced apart vertical and horizontal partial cut lines therethrough forming a plurality of sponge cubes throughout the rectangular sponge block. One sponge cube can be removed from the rectangular sponge block, placed onto a barb of the fishhook attached to a fish line and immersed into a liquified fish attracting substance ready to be used to catch a fish.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved weighted soft-bait fishing lure that includes a jighead assembly, comprising a weight having a generally elongate body with a first longitudinal axis, a hook and a bait keeper means, and a bait having an generally elongate body with a second longitudinal axis, wherein the bait is releasably connected to the jighead assembly at the bait keeper means such that the first longitudinal axis of the weight and the second longitudinal axis of the bait are generally in line with one another.

Abstract: A bait fish-holding type fishing lure having a lure body in the form of a turbine member mounted rotatably on a longitudinally-extending axle member is arranged for securement at its front end to a fishing line, the lure body turbine member formed as a substantially hollow headcap member which mounts a rearwardly-projecting bait fish body support rod arranged to support and secure a bait fish during operation of the fishing lure, the lure body turbine member including at least one peripheral, outwardly projecting, longitudinally curved turbine fin member arranged to cause rotation of the lure body and supported bait fish on a substantially consistent and steady axis of rotation on the supporting axle member upon relative movement of the lure and surrounding water during fishing operations.

Abstract: An improved self-engaging bait fish rig and assembly device which does not require the use of any sort of tool or device to engage the fish is disclosed. The rig is made of pliable metal prongs which have sufficient strength to hold a bait fish once engaged. The prongs are formed in a bent fashion with acute angles turned inward and upward towards the center of the rig. The rig attaches to the hook by way of rubber o-ring, which allows for movement of the rig along the hook. The prongs of the rig are spring-biased, thereby resetting the spring action to the closed position while in use. Such spring closure is reinforced by a rubber o-ring that encircles both prongs allowing for flexibility in stretching the prongs apart for insertion into the body or eyes of the fish.

Abstract: A device for supporting a soft-bodied lure or bait includes a brace with a connector and a stop. Optionally, the brace is formed from a loop of wire. In such an optional embodiment, the connector may be formed by the loop. A stop may be sized and weighted to form weights. In an optional embodiment, the device may be received into an open-ended channel in the body of a lure or bait. In one such embodiment, the connector protrudes through one end of the channel and the stop protrudes through another end of the channel. A fishing line may be connected to the connector through a hook or the like received by the connector.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure includes a base assembly, a spring-biased hook assembly, a movable hook-setting post, a fixed retention member, and a pivoted actuation lever. The base assembly has spaced apart leading and trailing ends. The hook assembly is carried by the base assembly, and is adapted for sudden movement from a loaded condition to a released condition. The hook assembly has a proximal end and a pointed distal end adapted for piercing a fish. The hook-setting post is located adjacent the leading end of the base assembly, and is adapted for temporarily engaging the proximal end of the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The fixed retention member is located adjacent the trailing end of said base assembly, and is adapted for cooperating with the hook-setting post to temporarily hold the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The actuation lever is connected to the hook-setting post, and is adapted for moving the hook-setting post away from the hook assembly when actuated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for attaching a bait fish and a fish hook to a fishing line, by operatively attaching the fish hook to the skin of the bait fish with a specially shaped tack which penetrates and locks into the skin of the bait fish.

Abstract: The present invention is a fishing hook rig where a connector is formed with a spiral wire surrounding a portion of a straight wire pin and the connector is fixed at one end to a top end of a fishing hook. A soft bait is first fixed to the connector and then to a barbed end of the hook to provide a secure, snag resistant rig for fishing.

Abstract: One aspect of the invention involves a single, continuous, unbroken, one-piece strand of wire that may be bent, twisted and distorted into a hook-hanging implement for rigging a hook or hooks on fishing lure bodies. Another aspect of the invention involves a plurality of wire strands or segments that may be bent, twisted, distorted and conjoined into a hook hanging implement for rigging a hook or hooks on fishing lure bodies. The orientation, size, shape, weight and number of twists, bends and distortions of these hook-hanging implements may be changed to alter or adjust the action of a fishing lure, or to repair or replace damaged parts of a fishing lure.

Abstract: A leader and fish hook combination has eyes or loops formed at both ends of the leader so that the leader can be attached to the fishing line with either the one eye or the other. The fish hook, or more than one fish hook, has the leader threaded through the eye end of the fish hook. The leader passes through the eye of each hook, but is not tied to it, leaving the hook free to slide along the leader. Fastened one way, the hook is presented outward, and if fastened or tied off the other way, the hook presented inward. In that orientation, the lower eye projects over the hook portion so the rig serves as a weedless hook.

Abstract: An adjustable quick rig for a bait comprising a bait pin to hold the bait, a leader channel having a tapered passage to receive a leader, and a line stopper intended for crimping onto the leader at an adjustable location to set a desired length of the leader relative to a hook in the bait. The line stopper can jam within a portion of the tapered passage to provide the desired length. The adjustable quick rig can transfer a pulling force from a back of the bait to a front of the bait to suppress a spinning motion during trolling. Moreover, the adjustable quick rig can use one leader to accommodate a variety of bait fish of different lengths.

Abstract: An improved self-engaging bait fish rig and assembly device which does not require the use of any sort of tool or device to engage the fish is disclosed. The rig is made of pliable metal prongs which have sufficient strength to hold a bait fish once engaged. The prongs are formed in a bent fashion with acute angles turned inward and upward towards the center of the rig. The rig attaches to the hook by way of rubber o-ring, which allows for movement of the rig along the hook. The prongs of the rig are spring-biased, thereby resetting the spring action to the closed position while in use. Such spring closure is reinforced by a rubber o-ring that encircles both prongs allowing for flexibility in stretching the prongs apart for insertion into the body or eyes of the fish.

Abstract: A fishing jig able to hold a baitfish, the jig including a primary shaft having a fishing line attachment end and a bifurcated free end, the free end supporting opposed hook assemblies in a manner such that each hook assembly is offset from the primary shaft. The primary shaft is preferably long enough for the jig to be able to skewer a baitfish, to thereby hold the baitfish generally centrally, with the attachment end projecting out of the baitfish at or near its head and the bifurcated free end (and opposed hook assemblies) projecting out of the baitfish at or near its tail.

Abstract: A cup assembly is provided. The cup assembly is interactive by providing stimuli when the cup body is pressed by a user. The cup can provide sound emitted from an electronics module in a bottom cap. The cup body can use conductive ink to create a circuit for actuation of the sound.

Abstract: A bait bag and hook combination is provided for use in fishing. The bait bag and hook combination includes a bag that is fixedly mounted on the hook in such a way that the bag does not hinder the hooks ability to impale game fish. The bag includes an easy-opening and re-closing apparatus for efficient refilling of the bag. In addition, the bag is made up of material that is durable enough to withstand the underwater environment, but is also permeable enough to release the scent of the bait contained inside.

Abstract: A live bait baiting apparatus includes a pair of arms. Each of the arms has a first end and a second end. The first ends terminate in a loop. A hook coupler is attached to the second ends of the arms. The second ends are spaced away from each other and the first ends extend away from the hook coupler. The hook coupler has a distal end with respect to the arms. The distal end has an opening therethrough for attaching a hook. Each gill of a pair of gills of a fish has one of the first ends extended therethrough and each of the first ends extends outwardly of a mouth of the fish to position the hook coupler below and behind the gills of the fish. A hook is attached to the distal end of the hook coupler and a fishing line is secured to each of the loops of the first ends.

Abstract: A fishing lure assembly has a first multiple hook device, a second multiple hook device attached to follow behind and articulate relative to the first hook device, and a pliable dressing arranged to cover the points of the hooks of the two hook devices to resist snags. The pliable dressing can be a plurality of narrow pliable members arranged to span from a leading end of the fishing lure assembly across the points of the hooks, or a single member having an integral head portion with a plurality of long narrow bodies protruding from the head portion and spanning across the points of the hooks. A sharpened leading point or barbed head is provided at the leading end of the lure assembly for attaching the pliable dressing at the leading end. Variations in the hook devices, pliable dressings, and barbed heads for holding the dressings are also described.

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: A fishing lure is provided. When arranged as a jig, a head and a hook are attached. A trailer contacts a portion of the hook. A trailer keeper is also included and has a resilient member that engages the trailer. The trailer keeper is configured for limiting movement of the trailer along the hook. The trailer keeper is configured for biasing the trailer to a desired position.

Abstract: A bait bag and hook combination is provided for use in fishing. The bait bag and hook combination includes a bag that is fixedly mounted on the hook in such a way that the bag does not hinder the hooks ability to impale game fish. The bag includes an easy-opening and re-closing apparatus for efficient refilling of the bag. In addition, the bag is made up of material that is durable enough to withstand the underwater environment, but is also permeable enough to release the scent of the bait contained inside.

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: This invention is a fishing device that is used in its preferred embodiment to trap bait between the hook and the line, within a boundary formed between the eyes. It eliminates the need for complicated knots, when using organic or otherwise fragile bait. It also prevents unnecessary damage to the bait during normal fishing activities.

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 fishing lure includes a bait fish holder for receiving the head of a bait fish. Outwardly projecting wing members and fins on the bait fish holder promote the rotational movement and enhance the dive capabilities of the lure.

Abstract: A fishing lure 10 having an improved bait holder 12 is generally disclosed in FIG. 1. As illustrated, lure 10 includes an elongate shaft 14 which, as shown, is comprised of a piece of wire, preferably stainless steel, having a thickness such that the shaft generally maintains a linear form, during fishing. Wires with a diameter in the range of 0.029 to 0.035 inches have been found to be satisfactory. In general, the shaft acts as a connector between fishing line 16 and a fish hook 18. As illustrated, hook 18 is a treble hook, but it will be understood that single hooks may also be used. In the illustrated embodiment, and beginning at the line end of shaft 14, a metal blade 20 is shown mounted to shaft 14 by means of a clevis 22 such that the blade will spin around shaft 14 as the lure is drawn through the water. Fishing lures typically include spinning components designed to emit flashes of reflective sunlight.

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 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: Weighted fish hooks having a hook shank having a bend at one end and a hook eye at an opposite end. A double-tapered weight having a top weight taper and a lower weight taper is provided on the hook shank between the bend and the hook eye.

Abstract: A reflective hood for use with a natural baitfish or artificial lure baitfish. The baitfish is received within the hood, which is shaped to resemble a baitfish head and further includes two eyes. The fishing line with a hook attached passes through a hole in the front or nose portion of the hood and passes into the body of the baitfish, with the hook extending from the baitfish in the mid-body region.

Abstract: An adjustable pin rig and a method for rigging a bait wherein the pin rig includes at least one pin interconnected to a pin support. The pin has a free end which is structured to pierce through at least a portion of the bait. A fastener is included which is structured to engage the free end of the pin to at least partially secure the pin rig to the bait. The pin support includes an attachment mechanism structured to secure the pin rig to at least a portion of a leader to which one or more hooks are attached. A multi-purpose rigging tool is provided to facilitate securing of the fastener and attachment mechanism. The method includes inserting a hook attached to a leader into the bait, attaching a pin support to a portion of the leader, piercing a portion of the bait with a free end of a pin, and securing a fastener to the free end of the pin. The method may also include removing a portion of the pin extending outwardly from the bait.

Abstract: A lure for mounting bait fish includes a unitary weighted body having a socket for receiving the nose of the bait fish and a lower tail section having inwardly projecting hooks for penetrating the sides of the bait fish to effect a secure, properly oriented mounting.

Abstract: A rigging harness for a fishing lure includes a single wire that includes an eye-loop and at least one loop. The loop is axially spaced from the eye-loop. The rigging harness is configured to be inserted at least partially within the fishing lure such that the eye-loop extends outwardly from the fishing lure when the rigging harness is secured to the lure.