JP7550436B2 - Fishing lures - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a fishing lure used for fishing.

Conventionally, lures known as big baits have been used in lure fishing (see Patent Document 1). The term "big bait" is not clearly defined, but generally refers to a lure that is approximately 200 mm or more in length and weighs 2 oz (approximately 57 g) or more, with some larger lures exceeding 300 mm in length and weighing more than 10 oz. The big bait has been attracting attention in recent years as a lure suitable for fish eaters such as black bass in freshwater and sea bass in saltwater.

JP 2019-216657 A

However, because the big baits are much heavier than normal-sized lures (hereafter referred to as normal lures), they cannot be cast accurately with normal tackle, and tackle specifically for big baits is required. Furthermore, even with tackle specifically for big baits, it is extremely difficult to cast heavy big baits.

The objective of the present invention is to provide a fishing lure that is lightweight, allowing for easy casting, and that, despite its light weight, allows the user to feel an appropriate weight or resistance after it hits the water, improving the operability of the rod, reel, etc.

(1) A fishing lure according to one aspect of the present invention is formed in a shape that imitates bait. The fishing lure comprises a body portion formed in a hollow shape, a first opening provided in the lower part of the body portion and communicating a hollow chamber provided inside the body portion with the outside, and a second opening provided in the upper part or rear part of the body portion and communicating the hollow chamber with the outside, and is configured so that when the fishing lure hits water, water flows into the hollow chamber from the first opening and air in the hollow chamber is discharged from the second opening.

Because the present invention is configured in this way, the weight of even a large lure can be reduced, allowing the angler to cast it easily. In addition, since water enters the hollow chamber inside the body from the first opening after the lure hits the water, the angler can feel an appropriate weight or resistance when operating the rod, such as retrieving or performing a lure action. This improves the operability of the rod and reel. In addition, during retrieval, an appropriate amount of water flows in from the first opening, passes through the internal hollow chamber, and is discharged from the second opening, so the angler feels a lighter pulling resistance to the lure compared to the actual weight of the lure with water in the hollow chamber, improving the operability of the rod and reel.

(2) In the fishing lure of the present invention, the first opening is provided in the lower part of the body portion and includes a first inlet and a second inlet that take in water into the hollow chamber when the lure hits water, and the first inlet and the second inlet are disposed at positions spaced apart in the front-to-rear direction in the lower part of the body portion.

With this configuration, water flows into the hollow chamber from both the first inlet and the second inlet after landing on water, so the front-to-rear posture of the body part can be maintained before and after the water flows in. In addition, since multiple inlets are provided, water can be quickly taken into the hollow chamber after landing on water.

(3) The fishing lure of the present invention further includes a lip portion provided on the lower portion of the body portion. In this case, the first opening is provided behind the lip portion.

With this configuration, while the lure is stationary after landing on the water, water smoothly enters the hollow chamber from the first opening. On the other hand, when the lure is moved forward by retrieving or other actions, the lip portion suppresses the inflow of water from the first opening. This reduces the amount of water entering and leaving the hollow chamber when the lure moves forward, allowing the lure's weight balance to be kept stable, improving the operability of the rod and reel operation after casting. In addition, if the configuration allows water to easily enter the hollow chamber during forward movement, the lure itself will be difficult to roll or wobble due to the water flowing through the hollow chamber from the first opening to the second opening, resulting in a so-called I-shaped type. However, as described above, the inflow of water into the hollow chamber and the discharge of water from the hollow chamber are suppressed during forward movement of the lure, making it easier for the lure itself to roll or wobble.

(4) The fishing lure of the present invention further includes a lip portion provided on the front side of the lower portion of the body portion. In this case, the first inlet and the second inlet are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction behind the lip portion.

With this configuration, the first and second inlets are located behind the lip, so while the lure is stationary after landing on the water, water smoothly flows into the hollow chamber from both the first and second inlets, and when the lure is advanced by retrieving or other actions, the lip suppresses the inflow of water from the first and second inlets. This reduces the amount of water entering and exiting the hollow chamber when the lure is advanced, allowing the lure's weight balance to be kept stable, improving the operability of the rod and reel operation after casting. In addition, the lure itself is not a so-called I-shaped type, making it easier to perform rolling and wobbling movements.

(5) In the fishing lure of the present invention, the first inlet is formed in a position adjacent to the rear back side of the lip portion, and the second inlet is formed in the center in the front-to-rear direction of the lower part of the body portion.

With this configuration, when the lure is acted upon, almost no water flows in through the first inlet and the second inlet, making it possible to keep the weight balance of the lure more stable when the lure is in motion.

(6) In the fishing lure of the present invention, the second opening includes a first outlet provided in the upper part of the body portion and a second outlet provided in the rear part of the body portion, and the first outlet and the second outlet discharge air from the hollow chamber to the outside when the lure hits water.

This configuration allows air to be quickly expelled from the hollow chamber after the lure hits the water. In addition, because a second outlet is provided at the rear of the body, water is smoothly expelled from the second outlet when the lure is pulled up from the water surface. This allows the angler to quickly move on to the next casting action.

(7) The fishing lure of the present invention further includes a guide flow passage provided in the hollow chamber and capable of guiding water that has flowed into the first opening to the second opening.

With this configuration, the water that flows into the hollow chamber from the first opening is quickly guided through the guide passage to the second opening, and the air in the hollow chamber is quickly discharged to the outside from the second opening.

(8) The fishing lure of the present invention further includes a partition extending from the first opening toward the second opening and partitioning the guide flow path.

(9) In the fishing lure of the present invention, the partition portion includes a first partition wall that divides the hollow chamber in the vertical direction.

This configuration makes it possible to suppress the force of water flowing into the hollow chamber from the first opening. This prevents the lure from losing its balance due to the water flow when the water flows in, and stabilizes the lure's posture.

(10) In the fishing lure of the present invention, the partition portion includes a second partition wall that divides the lower layer of the hollow chamber into a front side that includes the first opening and a rear side that does not include the first opening.

In general, it is considered preferable for the lure to be in a forward-leaning position with its head slightly downward from the time it hits the water until the start of retrieval, in terms of lure operation. Therefore, with the above-mentioned configuration, in the initial stage when water begins to flow into the hollow chamber after it hits the water, water can be made to flow only into the front side where the line is connected, making it easier for the head of the lure to be in a forward-leaning position with its head tilted diagonally downward. As a result, the operability of rod and reel operation can be further improved.

(11) In the fishing lure of the present invention, the body portion has an air chamber that is located above the hollow chamber and generates a predetermined buoyancy in the body portion.

With this configuration, the buoyancy of the air chamber allows the lure to be kept in a swimming position after landing on the water.

(12) The fishing lure of the present invention further comprises a weight attached to the lower part of the body portion.

With this configuration, since lead is provided at the bottom of the body, the cast lure can be landed on the water surface from the bottom of the body. In addition, the lure can be stably maintained in a swimming position after landing.

(13) In the fishing lure of the present invention, it is preferable that the body portion includes a front body formed in a hollow shape at the front side and a rear body connected to the rear part of the front body, and the hollow chamber is provided inside the front body.

(14) The fishing lure of the present invention further includes a holding member that is provided in the hollow chamber and is capable of holding a fish attractant.

With this configuration, the components of the fish attractant gradually leak out from the second opening, further attracting bites from target fish.

The present invention makes casting easier by reducing weight, and although it is lightweight, it improves the operability of the rod, reel, etc. by providing a sense of appropriate weight or resistance after hitting the water.

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a fishing lure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a top view showing a fishing lure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing a fishing lure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the body of the fishing lure according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a view taken along line VV in FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the landing action of a fishing lure, showing the state immediately before it hits the water. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the landing action of a fishing lure, showing the state immediately after landing on water. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the landing action of a fishing lure, in which the lower part of the body part is submerged below the water surface after landing. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the landing action of a fishing lure, in which the entire lure is submerged below the water surface after landing.

Below, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Note that the embodiment described below is merely an example of the present invention and does not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

Figure 1 is a side view of a fishing lure 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention (one example of a fishing lure of the present invention), Figure 2 is a top view showing the upper part of the fishing lure 10, Figure 3 is a bottom view showing the lower part of the fishing lure 10, Figure 4 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the fishing lure 10, and Figure 5 is a diagram showing the connecting part 16.

The fishing lure 10 (hereinafter referred to as "lure 10") is an artificial bait (lure) used to induce a bite from a target fish in lure fishing such as bass fishing or saltwater lure fishing. The fishing lure 10 is a large lure known as a big bait, and is, for example, a lure with a total length of approximately 200 mm or more and a weight of 2 oz (approximately 57 g) or more.

As shown in FIG. 1, the lure 10 is formed in a shape that imitates the bait that the target fish preys on, specifically, the shape that imitates the fish that is preyed on (baitfish). The shape of the lure 10 is not limited to a shape that imitates a baitfish, but may also imitate the shape of the bait that the target fish preys on, such as squid, shrimp, crab, or worm.

The lure 10 comprises a body portion 11 (one example of a body portion of the present invention) formed in a shape that imitates the body of a fish, and a tail portion 12 formed in a shape that imitates the tail fin of a fish. The body portion 11 is formed of a hard resin material such as ABS resin. The tail portion 12 is formed of a soft resin material such as silicone or elastomer, and has elasticity. The tail portion 12 may also be formed of a hard resin material.

The tail section 12 is attached to the rear end of the body section 11. The tail section 12 may be fixed to the body section 11, or may be configured to be detachable from the body section 11 so as to be replaceable.

The body portion 11 has a two-piece structure divided into front and rear portions, with a front body 13 (one example of a front body of the present invention) located at the front side and a rear body 14 (one example of a rear body of the present invention) located at the rear side. The front body 13 is formed in a shape that imitates approximately two-thirds of the front side of the body of a fish from the head to the tail fin, including the head portion 15. The rear body 14 is formed in a shape that imitates approximately one-third of the rear side of the body of a fish. The rear body 14 is connected to the rear end portion 13A of the front body 13 by a connecting portion 16, which will be described later.

In this embodiment, an example in which the body portion 11 has a two-part structure is described, but the body portion 11 may have a structure in which it is divided into multiple parts in the front-rear direction, or may not have a divided structure.

As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the connecting portion 16 has three annular connecting rings 161 fixed to the rear end 13A of the front body 13 and a support shaft 162 provided at the front end 14A of the rear body 14. The three connecting rings 161 are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and each connecting ring 161 protrudes rearward. The support shaft 162 extends in the vertical direction. By inserting the support shaft 162 into the connecting ring 161, the front body 13 and the rear body 14 are connected so that the rear body 14 can swing in the width direction relative to the front body 13.

The front body 13 is provided with line eyes 21, 22, hook eyes 23, 24, and a lip 25 (an example of the lip portion of the present invention).

The line eyes 21 and 22 are fixed to the head portion 15. The line eyes 21 and 22 are portions to which the line (not shown) pulled out from the rod is attached directly or indirectly via a swivel or snap. The line eye 21 is attached to the front end of the head portion 15, and the line eye 22 is attached to the underside of the front end of the head portion 15.

The hook eyes 23, 24 are fixed to the lower portion 13B of the front body 13. The hook eyes 23, 24 are arranged at a predetermined distance in the front-rear direction. The hook 17 is connected to the hook eyes 23, 24.

The lip 25 is fixed to the lower part of the head part 15. In other words, the lip 25 is provided on the front side of the lower part 13B of the front body 13. The lip 25 is made of a transparent hard resin and protrudes diagonally downward from the lower part 13B with respect to the traveling direction of the lure 10. Therefore, the lip 25 receives water pressure when the lure 10 travels forward, which gives the lure 10 various movements. In this embodiment, the base end of the lip 25 is formed in a rectangular shape, and the base end is fitted and fixed in an engagement groove 25A (see FIG. 4) formed on the front side of the lower part 13B. In addition, the tip of the lip 25 is formed in a rounded fan shape.

The color, shape, and protruding direction of the lip 25 are not particularly limited. The lip 25 may be a shape other than a sector shape, and may be opaque. The lip 25 may be flexible so that it bends when subjected to water pressure. The lip 25 may be fixed to the lower portion 13B, or may be detachable from the lower portion 13B so as to be replaceable.

The rear body 14 is provided with a hook eye 27 and a sinker eye 28.

The hook eye 27 and the sinker eye 28 are fixed to the lower part 14B of the rear body 14. The hook 17 is connected to the hook eye 27. The hook eye 27 is located approximately in the center of the lower part 14B in the fore-and-aft direction. The sinker eye 28 is a part to which a sinker is attached via a snap or the like as necessary, and is located at a position rearward of the hook eye 27.

Next, the internal structure of the body portion 11 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front body 13 is formed to have a hollow shape. The front body 13 has, broadly speaking, a first chamber 131 (an example of a hollow chamber of the present invention) and a second chamber 132 (an example of an air chamber of the present invention). The first chamber 131 and the second chamber 132 are formed inside the front body 13.

The second chamber 132 constitutes the upper layer of the internal space of the front body 13, and is formed above the first chamber 131. The second chamber 132 is a part that generates a predetermined buoyancy in the front body 13, and is a sealed space surrounded by the inner surface of the upper part 13C of the front body 13 and an upper partition wall 51 (an example of a partition part of the present invention) formed inside the front body 13. Air is sealed inside the second chamber 132.

The upper partition 51 is a plate-like member that inclines diagonally upward from the front side to the rear at a predetermined angle, and divides the interior of the front body 13 into a second chamber 132 in the upper layer and a first chamber 131 in the lower layer. The upper partition 51 also extends in the width direction of the lure 10, and both ends in the width direction are joined to the sides of the lure 10. The front end of the upper partition 51 is joined to the inner surface of the head portion 15, and the rear end is joined to the inner surface of the upper portion 13C of the front body 13. This forms the second chamber 132 of the sealed space. In this embodiment, the upper partition 51 is inclined diagonally upward toward the rear at an angle of approximately 15 degrees.

The first chamber 131 constitutes the lower part of the internal space of the front body 13, and is formed lower than the second chamber 132. The first chamber 131 takes in water into the front body 13 when the lure 10 hits the water, giving the lure 10 an appropriate weight, and also giving the lure 10 an appropriate resistance during retrieval or lure action. For this reason, the first chamber 131 is not sealed, and multiple openings that communicate with the interior of the first chamber 131 are provided in the front body 13.

The front body 13 has a front inlet 61 (an example of a first inlet of the present invention) and a rear inlet (an example of a second inlet of the present invention). The front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62 are examples of a first opening of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 3, the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62 are provided in the lower part 13B of the front body 13, and connect the first chamber 131 of the front body 13 to the outside. Therefore, when the lure 10 is cast and hits the water from the lower part 13B of the front body 13, water flows into the first chamber 131 from the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62.

The front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62 are disposed at positions spaced apart in the front-rear direction in the lower portion 13B of the front body 13. In this embodiment, the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62 are disposed side by side in the front-rear direction behind the lip 25. Specifically, the front inlet 61 is formed at a position adjacent to the rear back side of the lip 25. The rear inlet 62 is formed at the center in the front-rear direction in the lower portion 13B of the front body 13, and is formed at a position approximately halfway between the hook eye 23 and the hook eye 24, which are spaced apart in the front-rear direction.

Since the front inlet 61 and rear inlet 62 are provided in such positions, water smoothly flows into the first chamber 131 from the front inlet 61 and rear inlet 62 while the lure 10 is stationary after landing on the water. In addition, when the lure 10 is subjected to an action such as retrieving the lure 10, the lip 25 prevents water from entering from the front inlet 61 and rear inlet 62. This reduces the amount of water entering and exiting the first chamber 131 when the lure 10 is in motion, allowing the weight balance of the lure 10 to be kept stable. As a result, the operability of the rod and reel operation after casting is improved.

The opening area of the front inlet 61 is larger than the opening area of the rear inlet 62. The front inlet 61 is formed in a generally trapezoidal shape that widens toward the rear. The rear inlet 62 is formed in a rectangular shape that is longer in the width direction than in the front-to-rear direction.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front body 13 has an upper exhaust port 64 (an example of a first exhaust port of the present invention) and two rear exhaust ports 65 (an example of a second exhaust port of the present invention). The upper exhaust port 64 and the rear exhaust port 65 are examples of a second opening of the present invention.

The upper exhaust port 64 is provided at the upper portion 13C of the front body 13, and connects the first chamber 131 of the front body 13 to the outside. The rear exhaust port 65 is provided at the rear end portion 13A of the front body 13, and connects the first chamber 131 of the front body 13 to the outside. Therefore, when the lure 10 hits the water and water flows into the first chamber 131 from the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62, the air in the first chamber 131 is discharged to the outside from the upper exhaust port 64 and the rear exhaust port 65.

The upper exhaust port 64 is formed near the rear end of the upper portion 13C, specifically, rearward of the junction where the rear end of the upper partition wall 51 joins with the upper portion 13C.

As shown in FIG. 5, the two rear exhaust ports 65 are formed at positions spaced apart vertically at the rear end 13A. In this embodiment, the two rear exhaust ports 65 are formed between each of the three annular connecting rings 161 arranged vertically.

As shown in FIG. 2, the upper exhaust port 64 is tapered toward the rear. As shown in FIG. 5, the rear exhaust ports 65 are all formed in the same shape, and are rectangular in shape, longer in the width direction than in the vertical direction.

The body portion 11 is provided with sinkers 31 and 32 so that the cast lure 10 can easily land on the water from the lower portion 13B of the front body 13. The sinker 31 is fixed to the inner surface of the lower portion 13B of the front body 13. As described below, the rear body 14 is provided with a sinker 32. The number and weight of the sinkers 31 and 32 are appropriately determined according to the weight of the lure 10 and the buoyancy acting on the lure 10. In this embodiment, the number and weight of the sinkers 31 and 32 are determined so that the lure 10 is a slow floating type when the first chamber 131 is filled with water. The angler can adjust the type of the lure 10 to a suspending type, a sinking type, a slow sinking type, or the like by attaching a sinker to the sinker eye 28 as necessary.

When the lure 10 is set to the slow floating type, if the cast lure 10 is left alone, the first chamber 131 does not fill with water, and the lure 10 remains stationary with its top exposed above the water surface. However, when the lure 10 is retrieved and water pressure is applied to the lip 25, the lure 10 sinks from the head 15 side, and water spreads throughout the entire first chamber 131.

As shown in FIG. 4, the rear body 14, like the front body 13, is formed in a hollow shape. Air is sealed inside the rear body 14, so the rear body 14 generates a certain amount of buoyancy for the lure 10. It is fixed to the inner surface of the lower part 14B of the rear body 14.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first chamber 131 is provided with a first flow path 71 and a second flow path 72. The first flow path 71 and the second flow path 72 are examples of the guide flow paths of the present invention.

The first flow path 71 is a flow path that guides water flowing in from the front inlet 61 to the upper outlet 64 or the rear outlet 65, and is mainly partitioned by the upper partition 51, the internal partition 52, and the front partition 53. Here, the upper partition 51, the internal partition 52, and the front partition 53 are examples of the partition portion of the present invention, and the front partition 53 and the internal partition 52 are examples of the first partition of the present invention.

The upper partition 51, the inner partition 52, and the front partition 53 all extend in a direction from the front inlet 61 toward the upper outlet 64 or the rear outlet 65.

Specifically, the internal partition 52 is provided approximately in the center of the first chamber 131 and is a plate-like member that divides the first chamber 131 in the vertical direction. The internal partition 52 is provided at a position spaced a predetermined distance downward from the upper partition 51. The internal partition 52 is disposed parallel to the upper partition 51. Both ends of the internal partition 52 in the width direction are joined to the sides of the lure 10.

The front partition 53 is a plate-like member that slopes obliquely upward from the rear end edge 61A of the front inlet 61 at a predetermined angle. The front partition 53 divides the first chamber 131 in the vertical direction. Both ends of the front partition 53 in the width direction are joined to the sides of the lure 10. The front partition 53 slopes obliquely upward from the rear at a larger angle than the upper partition 51, and in this embodiment, it slopes at an angle of about 45 degrees. Therefore, the portion of the first flow path 71 from the front inlet 61 to the extended end of the front partition 53 has a tapered shape. This suppresses the momentum of the water flowing in from the front inlet 61, and prevents the lure 10 from losing its balance due to the water flow when it flows in.

The second flow path 72 is a flow path that guides water flowing in from the rear inlet 62 to the upper outlet 64 or the rear outlet 65, and is mainly partitioned by the internal partition 52 and the rear partition 54. Here, the internal partition 52 and the rear partition 54 are examples of the partition portion of the present invention, and the rear partition 54 is an example of the first partition and the second partition of the present invention.

The rear partition 54 extends from the rear inlet 62 toward the upper outlet 64 or the rear outlet 65. The rear partition 54 is a plate-shaped member that is inclined obliquely upward from the rear end edge 62A of the rear inlet 62 at a predetermined inclination angle. The rear partition 54 divides the first chamber 131 in the vertical direction. Both ends of the rear partition 54 in the width direction are joined to the sides of the lure 10. The rear partition 54 is inclined obliquely upward toward the rear at an angle larger than that of the upper partition 51, and in this embodiment, it is inclined at an angle of about 45 degrees, similar to the front partition 53. Therefore, the portion of the second flow path 72 from the rear inlet 62 to the extended end of the rear partition 54 has a tapered shape. This suppresses the momentum of the water flowing in from the rear inlet 62, and prevents the lure 10 from losing its balance due to the water flow when it flows in.

In addition, the rear partition 54 is inclined at the above-mentioned angle, thereby dividing the lower portion of the first chamber 131 into a front region 81 on the front side, which includes the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62, and a rear region 82 on the rear side, which does not include the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62. Because such a rear partition 54 is provided, water that flows in from the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62 after the lure 10 hits the water first enters the front region 81. Then, when the front region 81 is filled, it enters the rear region 82.

As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the first chamber 131 is provided with a sponge member 85 (an example of a holding member of the present invention) for holding foamer (an example of a fish attractant of the present invention) for attracting target fish. The foamer is, for example, a liquid or gel-like substance that produces a bait smell that is preferred by target fish. When fishing, the angler injects the foamer into the sponge member 85 and holds it inside the sponge member 85. Preferably, the sponge member 85 is provided in the rear region 82 of the first chamber 131, and more preferably, in the rear region 82, near the lower rear outlet 65. Therefore, when the lure 10 is retrieved, the fish-attracting component gradually leaks out from the lower rear outlet 65 to effectively induce a bite from the target fish.

As described above, the lure 10 according to this embodiment includes the front body 13 formed in a hollow shape, the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62 provided in the lower part 13B of the front body 13, the upper outlet 64 provided in the upper part 13C of the front body 13, and the rear outlet 65 provided in the rear end part 13A of the front body 13. Therefore, when the lure 10 hits the water, water flows into the first chamber 131 from the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62, and air in the first chamber 131 is discharged from the upper outlet 64 and the rear outlet 65. This allows the weight of even a large lure 10, known as a big bait, to be reduced, making it easier for anglers to cast the lure 10. In addition, because water enters the first chamber 131 from the front inlet 61 and rear inlet 62 after the lure hits the water, the angler can feel an appropriate weight or resistance when operating the rod, such as during a retrieve or lure action, which improves the operability of the rod, reel, etc.

Below, the actions of the lure 10 with the above-mentioned configuration before and after it hits the water surface will be described with reference to Figures 6 to 9. In each figure, the outline of the lure 10 is shown with a dotted line, and the internal structure is shown with a solid line. Lines are not shown.

Figure 6 shows the state of the cast lure 10 just before it hits the water. Since the body portion 11 is provided with sinkers 31, 32, as shown in Figure 6, the posture of the cast lure 10 just before it hits the water is such that the lower portion 13B faces the water surface, and therefore the lure 10 hits the water surface from the lower portion 13B. In addition, since the sinkers 31, 32 are provided, water can smoothly flow into the lure 10 from the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62 after it hits the water, and furthermore, the lure 10 can be stably maintained in a swimming posture underwater with the lower portion 13B facing down.

In addition, since the second chamber 132 is provided in the front body 13 above the first chamber 131, the buoyancy of the second chamber 132 allows the lure 10 to be maintained in the swimming position in the water more stably.

Figure 7 shows the state of the lure 10 immediately after it lands on the water. As shown in Figure 7, when the lure 10 lands on the water surface, water begins to flow into the first chamber 131 from each of the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62. The lure 10 is provided with the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62 (multiple openings), so that water can be quickly taken into the first chamber 131 after it lands on the water. In addition, because water flows into the first chamber 131 from each of the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62, the weight balance is prevented from being lost when water flows in, and the posture of the body part 11 in the front-to-rear direction before and after the inflow can be stabilized.

In addition, the first chamber 131 of the front body 13 is provided with a first flow path 71 and a second flow path 72, so that the water flowing in from the front inlet 61 is guided smoothly and quickly through the first flow path 71 to the upper outlet 64 and the rear outlet 65, and the water flowing in from the rear inlet 62 is guided smoothly and quickly through the second flow path 72 to the upper outlet 64 and the rear outlet 65.

The front body 13 is provided with a front partition 53 and an internal partition 52 that define the first flow path 71, and an internal partition 52 and a rear partition 54 that define the second flow path 72. This makes it possible to suppress the force of the water flow when water flows into the first chamber 131 from the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62. In addition, the water flow passing through each of the first flow path 71 and the second flow path 72 is prevented from becoming turbulent within the first chamber 131. This prevents the lure 10 from losing its balance due to the water flow when water flows in, and stabilizes the posture of the lure 10.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the lure 10 lands on the water surface and water starts to flow into the first chamber 131, water only enters the front region 81 on the front side to which the line is connected. Therefore, the buoyancy of the rear region 82 and the rear body 14 raises the tail side of the lure 10, allowing the head part 15 side to sink to the water surface quickly. Also, for example, even if the lure is subjected to an action such as twitching, jerking, or shaking when the first chamber 131 has not yet been sufficiently filled with water after landing, the weight of the water is concentrated on the front side of the lure 10, so that the weight is easily transmitted to the rod through the line. This allows the angler to feel an appropriate weight or resistance even when an action is applied to the lure 10 immediately after it lands on the water, and as a result, the operability of the rod operation and reel operation can be further improved.

Figure 8 shows the lure 10 with part of the front body 13 submerged below the water surface after it hits the water, and Figure 9 shows the lure 10 with almost the entirety submerged below the water surface. When the front region 81 of the first chamber 131 fills with water as the lure 10 sinks, water seeps from the front region 81 into the rear region 82, and then the entire first chamber 131 is flooded with water (see Figures 8 and 9).

If the lure 10 is retrieved with water entering the first chamber 131, when the lure 10 is pulled up from the water surface, the lure 10 assumes a position with the tail 12 facing downwards. In this case, because two rear outlets 65 are provided at the rear end 13A of the front body 13, water is smoothly discharged from the rear outlets 65. This allows the angler to move quickly to the next casting action.

In the above embodiment, the configuration in which two inlets 61, 62 are provided in the lower part 13B of the front body 13 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, either the front inlet 61 or the rear inlet 62 may be provided in the lower part 13B, or three or more inlets may be provided in the lower part 13B. Also, the configuration may be such that the rear exhaust port 65 is not provided and only the upper exhaust port 64 is provided in the upper part 13C of the front body 13. Also, the configuration may be such that multiple upper exhaust ports 64 are provided in the upper part 13C. Also, one rear exhaust port 65 may be provided only at the upper end of the rear end part 13A of the front body 13.

Furthermore, the shape and size of the front inlet 61, rear inlet 62, upper outlet 64, and rear outlet 65 may be any shape and size that allows water and air to flow in and out of the first chamber 131, and are not limited to the above-mentioned configuration.

In the above embodiment, the upper partition 51 is inclined backward at an angle of about 15 degrees, and the front partition 53 and the rear partition 54 are inclined backward at an angle of about 45 degrees, but the angles of the partitions are not limited to the specific values mentioned above. The above angles can be changed arbitrarily depending on the positions of the front inlet 61 and the rear inlet 62 of the lure 10, the positions of the upper outlet 64 and the rear outlet 65, and the size of the front body 13 of the lure 10 in the front-to-rear direction, and it is sufficient that at least the inclination angle of the front partition 53 and the rear partition 54 is larger than the inclination angle of the upper partition 51.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the rear body 14 is formed in a hollow shape and configured to have air sealed therein, but for example, an inlet for water to flow in (an example of a first opening) may be provided in the lower portion 14B of the rear body 14, and an outlet for water or air to be discharged (an example of a second opening) may be provided in the upper portion of the rear body 14. In addition, the rear body 14 is not limited to a hollow shape, and is not limited to a configuration that generates buoyancy.

In the above embodiment, the body portion 11 is shown as having a two-part structure with a front body 13 and a rear body 14, but the lure 10 may have a single body portion 11 that is not divided. The lure 10 may also have a body portion 11 that is divided into two or more parts. In this case, at least one of the divided bodies is formed into a hollow shape, and the hollow body is provided with an inlet for water to flow in (an example of a first opening) and an outlet for water or air to be discharged (an example of a second opening).

10: Fishing lure 11: Body portion 12: Tail portion 13: Front body 13A: Rear end portion 13B: Lower portion 13C: Upper portion 14: Rear body 14A: Front end portion 14B: Lower portion 15: Head portion 16: Connection portion 25: Lip 31: Sinker 32: Sinker 51: Upper partition 52: Internal partition 53: Front partition 54: Rear partition 61: Front inlet 62: Rear inlet 64: Upper outlet 65: Rear outlet 71: First flow path 72: Second flow path 81: Front region 82: Rear region 131: First chamber 132: Second chamber

Claims (14)

A fishing lure shaped like a bait,
A body portion formed in a hollow shape;
A weight provided on a lower portion of the body portion so that the lower portion of the body portion faces downward after landing on water;
A first opening is provided in a lower portion of the body portion and communicates a hollow chamber provided inside the body portion with the outside;
A second opening is provided in an upper portion or a rear portion of the body portion, and communicates the hollow chamber with the outside.
The fishing lure is configured such that, when the lure hits water, water flows into the hollow chamber through the first opening, and air in the hollow chamber is discharged through the second opening. A fishing lure shaped like a bait,
A body portion formed in a hollow shape;
A first opening is provided in a lower portion of the body portion and communicates a hollow chamber provided inside the body portion with the outside;
A second opening is provided in an upper portion or a rear portion of the body portion, and communicates the hollow chamber with the outside.
When the water hits the water, water flows into the hollow chamber from the first opening, and air in the hollow chamber is discharged from the second opening.
The first opening is provided in a lower portion of the body portion and includes a first inlet and a second inlet that take in water into the hollow chamber when the water hits the water.
The fishing lure, wherein the first inlet and the second inlet are disposed at positions spaced apart in the front-rear direction in a lower portion of the body portion. A fishing lure shaped like a bait,
A body portion formed in a hollow shape;
A first opening is provided in a lower portion of the body portion and communicates a hollow chamber provided inside the body portion with the outside;
A second opening is provided in an upper portion or a rear portion of the body portion, and communicates the hollow chamber with the outside.
When the water hits the water, water flows into the hollow chamber from the first opening, and air in the hollow chamber is discharged from the second opening.
Further comprising a lip portion provided on a lower portion of the body portion,
The first opening is provided rearward of the lip portion . The lip portion is provided on the front side of the lower portion of the body portion,
The fishing lure according to claim 2 , wherein the first inlet and the second inlet are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction behind the lip portion. The fishing lure according to claim 4, wherein the first inlet is formed at a position adjacent to the rear back side of the lip portion, and the second inlet is formed at a central portion in the front-rear direction of the lower portion of the body portion. A fishing lure shaped like a bait,
A body portion formed in a hollow shape;
A first opening is provided in a lower portion of the body portion and communicates a hollow chamber provided inside the body portion with the outside;
A second opening is provided in an upper portion or a rear portion of the body portion, and communicates the hollow chamber with the outside.
When the water hits the water, water flows into the hollow chamber from the first opening, and air in the hollow chamber is discharged from the second opening.
The second opening includes a first exhaust port provided in an upper portion of the body portion and a second exhaust port provided in a rear portion of the body portion,
The first and second exhaust ports exhaust air from the hollow chamber to the outside when the fishing lure hits water. The fishing lure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a guide flow passage provided in the hollow chamber and capable of guiding water that has flowed into the first opening to the second opening. The fishing lure according to claim 7, further comprising a partition extending in a direction from the first opening toward the second opening and dividing the guide passage. The fishing lure according to claim 8, wherein the partition includes a first partition wall that divides the hollow chamber in the vertical direction. The fishing lure according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the partition includes a second partition wall that divides the lower layer of the hollow chamber into a front side that includes the first opening and a rear side that does not include the first opening. The fishing lure according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the body portion has an air chamber located above the hollow chamber and generating a predetermined buoyancy in the body portion. The fishing lure according to claim 2 , further comprising a sinker provided on a lower portion of the body portion. A fishing lure shaped like a bait,
A body portion formed in a hollow shape;
A first opening is provided in a lower portion of the body portion and communicates a hollow chamber provided inside the body portion with the outside;
A second opening is provided in an upper portion or a rear portion of the body portion, and communicates the hollow chamber with the outside.
When the water hits the water, water flows into the hollow chamber from the first opening, and air in the hollow chamber is discharged from the second opening.
The body portion includes a front body formed in a hollow shape and a rear body connected to a rear portion of the front body.
The hollow chamber is provided inside the front body . 14. The fishing lure according to claim 1, further comprising a holding member provided in the hollow chamber and capable of holding a fish attractant.