JP7739239B2 - Fishing lures - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a fishing lure, and in particular to a fishing lure that is less likely to get snagged even in shallow water.

A variety of lures for catching fish such as sweetfish have been known for some time. These lures have attachment points for fishing line, nose rings, and other tackle at the front end of the lure, and a tackle holder at the bottom of the rear end, allowing them to maintain their position and swim due to the resistance of the water current.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an artificial sweetfish for tomodachi fishing, which has a sweetfish-shaped body with eyes on the head, colored star marks on the gills, and a specific sweetfish color painted on the sides. The body is made of polystyrene foam, and a main hook set is attached to one end of the main needle line with a main hook and a hook stopper consisting of bulges at several points on the other end. The main hook is attached to the head using an adjustment means so that the main hook is positioned below the belly, and a double hook is attached to one end of the double needle line with a double hook stopper consisting of bulges at several points on the inside of the double hook. The double hook is attached to the tail using an adjustment means so that the double hook is tied to the main needle line above the main hook at the rear of the tail end.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-65132

However, with conventional lures, including the lure disclosed in Patent Document 1, the line used must be selected according to the water depth, and there is a problem in that if the line used is the same length, it can get snagged on rocks when used in shallow water, which affects the fishing results.

The present invention was made in consideration of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a lure that can be used with various lengths of fishing line without getting caught on rocks, thereby improving fishing results without having to select fishing line depending on the water depth. Other objects of the present invention will become clear by reading this entire specification.

A lure according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a lure body, a first line attachment portion attached to the butt end of the lure body for attaching a fishing line, and a holding portion attached anywhere between the butt end and the tail end of the lure body for holding a portion of the fishing line.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the holding portion is configured to clamp or lock a portion of the fishing line.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the retaining portion is provided on the tail portion, and a slit is formed in the retaining portion.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the slit is formed in the short direction of the lure body.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the slit is formed in the center of the width of the cross section of the holding portion perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the lure body.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the depth of the slit is in the range of 1/20 to 1/15 of the length of the lure body.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the slit is formed from an elastic material to hold the fishing line.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the width of the slit increases as the slit becomes deeper.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, a magnet is provided at the butt end of the lure body, and the first line attachment part and the rig line are connected via at least one of a ring or a line stopper.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the bait line extends from the first line attachment portion to the holding portion, and then extends from the holding portion outward from the lure.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, a second line attachment portion for attaching a fishing line is provided at the head of the lure body.

The lure according to one embodiment of the present invention is used for sweetfish fishing.

The above embodiment allows lures to be used with various lengths of fishing line without getting snagged, making it possible to provide a lure that can improve fishing results without having to select fishing line that matches the water depth.

1 is a diagram showing a state in which the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is used. FIG. (a) shows a front view of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, (b) shows a bottom view of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, (c) shows a cross-sectional view of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and (d) shows a side view (side surface on the resistor 7 side) of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1A shows a top view of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4, FIG. 1B shows a front view of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4, and FIG. 1C shows a side view of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4 (the side facing the holding portion 4). 1A shows a top view of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4, FIG. 1B shows a front view of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4, and FIG. 1C shows a side view of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4 (the side facing the holding portion 4). 1 shows a top view of a portion of a lure body 2 and a holder 4 of a lure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 shows a front view of a portion of a lure body 2 and a holder 4 of a lure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1( a ) shows a top view of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holder 4 of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1( b ) shows a top view of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holder 4 of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a diagram illustrating a lure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a lure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

Embodiments of a lure according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Components common to multiple drawings are designated by the same reference numerals throughout the drawings. Please note that the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale for ease of explanation.

Figures 1 and 2 are diagrams showing a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 is a diagram showing the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention in use, and Figure 2 is a diagram showing the basic configuration of a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Figure 2(a) is a front view of a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2(b) is a bottom view of a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2(c) is a cross-sectional view of a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2(d) is a side view (side on the resistor 7 side) of a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a lure body 2, a first line attachment portion 3 attached to the butt portion 5 of the lure body 2 for attaching a rig line 9, and a holder 4 attached to the lure body 2 anywhere between the butt portion 5 and the tail portion 6 for holding a portion of the rig line. Here, the butt portion 5 is defined as the portion on the underside of the lure body 2, rearward of half the longitudinal length of the lure body (rearward in the direction of travel). The tail portion 6 is defined as the end (rear end) of the lure body 2 opposite the direction of travel. These definitions apply throughout this specification. The first line attachment portion 3 (usually referred to as an eye, but not limited to this) is used to attach the rig line 9, and may be attached directly or indirectly (for example, via a ring, line stopper, or other member).

The lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention allows lure line of various lengths to be used without getting snagged on bottoms, making it possible to provide a lure that improves fishing results without having to select a lure line appropriate for the water depth. More specifically, if a long lure line is attached to the lure as is in shallow waters, the hook attached to the line may get caught on an obstacle on the water bottom, making it difficult to continue fishing. However, with the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the lure line extends from the butt end to the tail end, with a portion of the line held in a holder provided in the tail end, and the lure line can be positioned so that it extends outward from the holder. This significantly reduces the risk of snagging on bottoms in shallow waters, even when using long lure lines. This provides the technical effect of eliminating the need to select a lure line appropriate for the water depth and contributing to improved fishing results.

The lure body 2 is hollow (as shown in Figure 2) or solid, and is typically made of plastic, but is not limited to any particular material. The lure body 2 has a water resistor 7 at its head (the left end of the lure body 2 in Figure 1, in the longitudinal direction). The resistor 7 may have any shape that induces swimming motion, and is not limited to the shape shown in the figure. The resistor 7 also has a second line attachment portion 11 (usually called an eye, but not limited to this) to which the main line 8 or other such attachment is attached directly or indirectly (for example, via a connecting part such as a snap or swivel fastened to the main line 8 or the fishing line (such as a leader) from the reel). The second line attachment portion 11 may also be attached directly to the lure body 2.

The first line attachment portion 3 and the second line attachment portion 11 are formed in a ring or annular shape, but are not limited to this. A connecting part such as a snap or swivel is attached to the fishing line 8 or the fishing line (such as a leader) from the reel. The first line attachment portion 3 is also attached to the rig line 9, which is fitted with a ring R, leader stopper 13, etc.

The lure body 2 also has a retaining portion 4 located between the butt end 5 and the tail end 6 (tail end 6 in Figure 2), which is configured to hold a portion of the rig line 9. This will be described in more detail below. In this way, in the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the rig line 9 extends from the first line attachment portion 3 (starting end) to the retaining portion 4 (middle region), and the rig line 9 also extends from the retaining portion 4 to the outside of the lure 1. A hook 12 is provided at the tip (terminal end) of the rig line 9.

Next, the details of the holding portion 4 of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. First, in the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the holding portion 4 is configured to clamp or lock a portion of the bait line 9, and its specific configuration will be described with reference to Figures 3 to 7. Figures 3(a) and 4(a) show top views of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4 of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figures 3(b) and 4(b) show front views of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4 of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figures 3(c) and 4(c) show side views (side view of the holding portion 4) of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4 of the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figures 5 and 7 show top views of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4, respectively. Figure 6 shows a side view of a portion of the lure body 2 and the holding portion 4.

As shown in Figure 3, in the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the holding portion 4 is provided on the tail portion 6, and a slit is formed in the holding portion 4. In this way, a portion of the rig line 9 is inserted into and clamped within the slit. In this way, the rig line 9 can be shortened with a simple structure, reducing snags in shallow water.

In addition, in the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the slit is formed in the short direction of the lure body (the vertical direction on the paper of Figures 2(a) and 3(b)). This makes it easier for the rig line 9 to come out when a prey is hooked, and therefore the prey is less likely to weaken. Also, as shown in Figure 1, the rig line 9 emerges from above the slit in the holding part 4 and hangs downward outside the lure 1, making it possible to lift the rig line 9 higher than the main body 2. This makes it easy to fish in shallow water with no current, resulting in increased catches.

In the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the slit is formed in the center or approximately the center in the width direction (left-right length in the plane of Figure 3(c)) of a cross section of the holding part perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the lure body (left-right direction in the plane of Figure 2(a)). This allows the hook 12 to swing symmetrically when the lure 1 is moved in the water, making it easier to maintain the posture of the lure 1.

In a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention, the depth of the slit (the horizontal length on the paper surface of Figure 3(a)) is preferably approximately 1/20 to 1/15 of the length of the lure body 2. For example, when the lure body is approximately 95 mm, a range of approximately 4 to 7 mm is preferable. The reason for using this range is that the rig line 9 is less likely to come loose when the lure 1 is manipulated underwater, and when prey is hooked, the rig line 9 easily comes off the holding part 4, preventing the prey from being weakened.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, in a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the width of the slit (the length in the left-right direction on the paper surface of Figure 4(c)) increases as the slit becomes deeper (to the left in the left-right direction on the paper surface of Figure 4(a)).

In the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the holding portion 4 is formed from an elastic material to hold the line 9 of the lure. Examples of elastic materials include, but are not limited to, elastomer, rubber, polyvinyl chloride, and silicone. Elastomer is particularly preferable as it places less strain on the line. Other possible materials besides elastic materials include, but are not limited to, Velcro (registered trademark) and springs.

In a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, a magnet 14 is provided at the butt end 5 of the lure body 2, and a fishing line stopper 13 is provided on the fishing line 9. The fishing line stopper 13 is connected to the rear eye 3 by a ring R. Because the ring R is made of metal, it can be attached to the lure body 2 on which the magnet 14 is provided, making it possible to guide the fishing line 9 along the outer surface of the lure body 2 to the holding part 4.

Next, as shown in Figure 5, in a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the holding portion 4 is provided on the tail portion 6, and the lure line 9 is configured to be clamped between two components biased by a spring member. The clamping surfaces of the components may be oriented in either direction and are not limited to the illustrated configuration. In this way, the length of the lure line 9 can be adjusted. When the clamping surfaces of the components are formed in the vertical center, the lure hook 9 is positioned in the middle, improving left-right balance. This makes it easier to maintain the lure's posture.

Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6, in the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the holding portion 4 is provided on the tail portion 6, and the lure line 9 is held by being wound around a locking protrusion provided on the holding portion 4. Note that the locking protrusion may be oriented in any direction and is not limited to the illustrated form. In this way, the length of the lure line 9 can be adjusted.

Next, as shown in Figure 7, in a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the holding portion 4 is provided in the tail portion 6, and the lure line 9 is configured to be sandwiched between two components that make up the hook-and-loop fastener (one formed as a convex surface and the other as a concave surface, for example). Note that the surfaces of the hook-and-loop fastener may face in either direction and are not limited to the illustrated form. In this way, the length of the lure line 9 can be adjusted.

Next, referring to Figure 9, a lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in Figure 9, in the lure 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the holder 4 having a slit may be formed integrally with the lure body 2 using the same material as the lure body 2. For example, if the lure body 2 and the holder 4 are formed integrally using a resin with cushioning properties such as silicone, the lure body 2 will be less susceptible to water resistance, will be easier to maintain its position, and will also have the technical advantages of being stronger.

A lure according to one embodiment of the present invention is used for sweetfish fishing. The lure according to one embodiment of the present invention is suitable for sweetfish fishing because sweetfish have a habit of attacking the rear end of an enemy that has entered their territory by ramming into the enemy's territory, swimming around the area around the enemy's anus. For this reason, fishing is done by letting the bait line hang long and widening the range of motion of the hook. Furthermore, a long bait line provides cushioning so that the sweetfish is less likely to weaken after being hooked. Therefore, as shown in Figure 8, in deep waters or with fast currents, the line is left hanging without being held by the holding part 9, and in shallow waters, the long bait line is shortened by the holding part 9, allowing sweetfish to be caught by searching around rocks and the like without getting caught on rocks. Here, a lure according to one embodiment of the present invention can be used for fishing for gobies and other fish in addition to sweetfish, but is not limited to these.

The dimensions, materials, and arrangement of each component described in this specification are not limited to those explicitly described in the embodiments, and each component can be modified to have any dimensions, materials, and arrangement that fall within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, components not explicitly described in this specification can be added to the described embodiments, and some of the components described in each embodiment can be omitted.

1 Lure 2 Lure body 3 First line attachment part 4 Holding part 5 Butt part 6 Tail part 7 Resistor 8 Main line 9 Tack line 11 Second line attachment part 12 Hook 13 Leader stopper 14 Magnet

Claims (10)

The lure comprises a lure body, a first line attachment part provided at the butt end of the lure body for attaching a fishing line, and a holding part provided at the tail end of the lure body for holding a part of the fishing line ,
The lure is characterized in that the holding portion is formed with a slit into which a part of the line of the rig is inserted and clamped therein, and the width of the slit increases as the slit becomes deeper . 2. The lure according to claim 1 , wherein the slit is formed in a lateral direction of the lure body. 2. The lure according to claim 1 , wherein the slit is formed at the center of the holding portion in a width direction of a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the lure body. 2. The lure of claim 1 , wherein the depth of the slit is in the range of 1/20 to 1/15 of the length of the lure body. 2. The lure of claim 1 , wherein the slit is formed by an elastic material for holding the fishing line. 2. The lure of claim 1 , wherein the slit is formed of an elastomer to retain the lure line. 2. The lure according to claim 1, wherein a magnet is provided at the butt end of the lure body, the first line attachment portion and the rig line are connected via a metal ring and a line stopper , and the ring is held at the butt end by the magnetic force of the magnet . 2. The lure of claim 1 , wherein the fishing line extends from the first line attachment portion to the retaining portion and from the retaining portion to the outside of the lure. 2. The lure according to claim 1 , wherein a second line attachment portion for attaching a fishing line is provided at the head of the lure body. 2. The lure according to claim 1 , which is used for sweetfish fishing.