Fishing bait

Abstract

A bait is disclosed. The bait includes a head, a tail, a first channel extending within the head to the tail, a pair of rear legs extending from the tail and including a first leg having a first foot, a second leg having a second foot, the first foot connected to the second foot forming a foot body having a second channel. The bait includes a wire having a first end and a second end disposed through the first channel and the second channel. The second end portion is connected to the foot body. The bait may be similar to frogs, insects or amphibians.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to fishing and, more particularly, to fishing lures. Background Art

[0002] Fishing has been an important part of human culture since hunter-gatherer times and is one of the few food-producing activities that has existed from prehistory to the modern era. Besides catching fish for food, fishing is also a popular recreational pastime. There are many fishing techniques and tactics used for catching fish. Recreational and commercial fishermen use similar fishing techniques and equipment.

[0003] Fishing tackle is the equipment that fishermen use when fishing, and may include articles such as hook, line, sinker, float, rod, reel, bait, lure, spear, net, harpoon, trap, wader and tackle box. Fishing bait is a kind of fishing tackle in the form of artificial fishing lure of a wide type, and it is designed to simulate the capture of animals and attract the attention of fish. Bait can use many features to attract fish, for example, use appearance, movement, vibration, bright reflection and flashing color to attract the predatory instinct of fish and induce it to hit the bait. Bait is designed to deceive carnivorous fish and cause aggressive impact, and its force will remind fishermen (fishermen) to jerk the rope to fix the hook group in the fish mouth. Why fish bite baited hook or bait relates to several factors relevant to the sensory physiology, behavior, feeding ecology and biology of fish and the environment and characteristics of bait, hook or bait.

[0004] The lure is attached to the end of the fishing line and is mostly equipped with one or more hooks, which come in various styles such as single, double, or triple. The lure can be made of plastic or rubber designed to look like fish, crabs, squid, worms, lizards, frogs, leeches, and other creatures.

[0005] Frog baits are designed to simulate the colors and movements of actual frogs. There are many different types of frog baits on the market for fishing, such as topwater frog baits. Many frog baits are typically provided with two upturned hooks surrounding a soft body with two dangling legs. The frog bait is typically pulled from the frog's head. The frog bait may have tassels or lifelike legs and, when pulled from the frog bait's head by the line, slides over the water's surface, lily pads, or weeds without getting stuck. The frog bait is buoyant and may be hollow to help it slide on the water. Using a frog bait creates a disturbance and stillness on the water's surface that looks natural and attracts fish, such as lurking bass that prey on frogs.

[0006] Others have attempted to design frog-shaped fishing lures. For example, US Pat. No. 8,156,682 discloses a frog lure device. This lure has a diving "collar" arranged around the upper portion of the lure's body, which causes the lure to dive. When a single pull is made and then rests, the frog lure responds by diving from the surface to a depth below the surface, causing the water's resistance to cause the lure to straighten its legs as it moves forward. When pulled, the lure is pulled out from the head of the frog lure device.

[0007] It can therefore be seen that there is a need for a fishing lure that floats and more accurately simulates the movement of an actual frog as this would entice the fish to bite, become hooked and ultimately be caught. Summary of the Invention

[0008] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a lure is disclosed. The lure includes a head, a tail, a first channel extending from the head to the tail, and a pair of hind legs extending from the tail. The pair of hind legs includes a first leg having a first foot and a second leg having a second foot, the first foot being connected to the second foot to form a foot body having a second channel. The lure includes a line having a first end and a second end, the second end being configured to pass through the first and second channels. The second end is connected to the foot body.

[0009] According to another aspect of the present invention, a stringing lure is disclosed. The stringing lure includes a head, a tail, a hook, a first channel extending from the head to the tail, and a pair of rear legs extending from the tail. The pair of rear legs includes a first leg having a first leg and a second leg having a second leg, the first leg being connected to the second leg to form a leg body having a second channel.

[0010] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a method for fishing is disclosed. The method includes: providing a lure similar to a wild animal, the lure having a body, a pair of hind legs extending from the body and connected at their respective ends to form a foot body; extending a first end of a line through the body, through the pair of hind legs, and to the foot body; connecting a hook to the lure; casting the lure into a body of water where fish are expected; dragging the line so that a distal end of the lure bends the pair of hind legs and moves the foot body toward the body; and untugging the line so that the pair of hind legs exert force on the water, thereby propelling the lure forward.

[0011] These and other aspects and features of the present disclosure will be better understood from the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a threaded fishing lure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 2is a top plan view of a fishing lure with extended legs according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 3 The leg extension according to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 Side view of the bait.

[0015] Figure 4 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 1 is a side view of the bait, but is illustrated to show the fishing bait when the bait line is pulled and the legs are retracted.

[0016] Figure 5 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 4 A top-down plan view of the bait.

[0017] Figure 6 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 The fishing bait along Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6.

[0018] Figure 7 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 The fishing bait along Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7.

[0019] Figure 8 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 The fishing bait along Figure 4 A cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8.

[0020] Figure 9 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 The fishing bait along Figure 5 A cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9.

[0021] Figure 10 is a perspective view of a threaded fishing lure with a partially disassembled body and legs according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 11 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a fishing lure using the drag and release pulling technique of the bait line, where the legs move while the bait remains in place.

[0023] Figure 12 According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 2 Schematic diagram of a fishing lure moving through the water following the drag and hold pull technique on the bait line.

[0024] Figure 13is a flow chart of a method of using a fishing lure to simulate a frog or insect according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] The accompanying drawings depict one embodiment of the present invention for illustrative purposes only. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following discussion that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods shown herein may be employed without departing from the principles described herein. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to Figure 1 A fishing lure constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure is generally designated by reference numeral 100. It will be appreciated that lure 100 may also be shaped like an insect, amphibian, or other bait having hind legs. Lure 100 includes a body 102 having a head 104 and a tail 106. Tail 106 is connected to a pair of legs 108 extending from tail 106. Legs 108 may be similar to a pair of hind legs commonly known from the anatomy of a frog, grasshopper, insect, or other amphibian and are used to simulate a fishing lure.

[0027] like Figure 2 As best shown, the pair of legs 108 includes a first leg 109 and a second leg 110. The first leg 109 has a first thigh 111, a first knee 113, a first shin 115, and a first foot 117. The second leg 110 has a second thigh 112, a second knee 114, a second shin 116, and a second foot 118. The first leg 109 is bent at the first knee 113. The second leg 110 is also bent at the second knee 114 in the opposite direction of the first leg 109. The first foot 117 is connected to the second foot 118, thereby connecting the first leg 109 to the second leg 110, thereby forming a foot body 120. The first leg 109 and the second leg 110 form a space 121 between the first knee 113 and the second knee 114.

[0028] Unlike known frog lures, line 122 extends through head 104 of body 102, through tail 106, and between pair of legs 108. More specifically, line 122 also extends through space 121 between first knee 113 and second knee 114, through foot 120, and ultimately connected to hook 124. It will be appreciated that in other embodiments, line 122 may ultimately be connected to foot body 120.

[0029] Line 122 can be made of metal wire, titanium wire, PE (polyethylene) wire, fluorocarbon wire, monofilament wire, auxiliary PE wire, auxiliary PE hollow wire or PE wire that is fully or partially combined with metal wire, etc. Auxiliary line is a rope used to make auxiliary equipment, which is attached to the auxiliary hook for popping and shaking, as is commonly known in fishing. The auxiliary rope is a super strong rope, highly wear-resistant, and is designed for large game fishing, such as giant trevally and tuna, and toothed fish. The auxiliary rope provides moderate elasticity and tension, reduces line failure, and provides enough rigidity to improve hooking with fish. The auxiliary rope can be made of materials such as nylon, copolymer nylon, Kevlar fiber or plastic fiber.

[0030] The hook 124 can be any type of known fishing hook, such as a j-hook, a single hook, a double hook, a triple hook or an auxiliary hook made of metal or other materials generally known in the fishing field. The hook 124 can be connected to the line 122 directly, via an additional PE auxiliary line, rope, etc. A metal line such as a titanium line can be passed into the line 122 using the PE auxiliary line. The metal line can be the entire length of the PE auxiliary line or only partially extend along the length of the PE auxiliary line. Partially providing the metal line allows only a portion of the line 122 to be rigid, but still helps to prevent tangles. The line with partial rigidity allows additional movement of the line 122 to increase the chances of hooking the fish during the bite. The auxiliary hook is a j-hook that is equipped with a strong utility rope, fiber rope, A rope, etc., such as a rope, is fixed to the hook and provides a loop that is easily attached to the bait or ring. Some auxiliary hooks are made of wire or cable. Fishermen cannot use leverage to cast the auxiliary hook like they can with a treble hook mounted on the bait. Flexible auxiliary ropes eliminate this possibility, and the J-shaped hook provides a sturdy and secure hook set. Shrink wrap can be applied around the shank portion 126 of the hook 124 connected to the line 122 to more securely connect the hook 124 to the line 122. The shrink wrap can be heated to melt the shank portion 126 around the line 122 and hook 124. When a new hook is needed, the shrink wrap is easy to remove and replace. This allows the lure 100 to have a longer service life and the connection between the hook 124 and the line 122 can be replaced.

[0031] The body 102 can be made of plastic or other buoyant materials. The pair of legs 108 can also be made of plastic, rubber, plastisol, shape-memory polymers, resins, thermoplastic elastomers, or other buoyant materials commonly known in the art that are capable of floating on water. The body 102 can also be hollow and can be shaped to resemble various types of fishing bait, such as frogs, insects, or amphibians with hind legs. The pair of legs 108 can be made of plastic or rubber that returns to its original shape after bending.

[0032] Now refer to Figure 3, depicting a side view of lure 100 with a pair of legs 108 fully extended. Line 122 is shown positioned within a first channel 200 extending within body 102. Body 102 may also include a belly hook 202 on its underside. Like hook 124 described above, belly hook 202 may be single, double, or triple hooks, and are commonly known in fishing. There may be more than one belly hook 202 attached to body 102. Belly hook 126 may be connected to body 102 via a rope 204. Rope 204 may be made of fiber, nylon, utility rope, auxiliary line, or PE auxiliary line. PE auxiliary line helps provide rigidity to prevent tangles, yet is flexible enough for fish to move once hooked. Belly hook 202 may be connected to rope 204 directly, via an additional PE auxiliary line, rope, or the like. Metal wire, such as titanium wire, may be threaded into rope 204 using PE auxiliary line. The metal wire can run the entire length of the PE auxiliary line or only partially along the length of the PE auxiliary line. Partially providing the metal wire allows only a portion of the cord 204 to be rigid, and prevents tangling when more than one belly hook 202 and cord 204 are provided on the lure 100. The partially rigid wire allows for additional movement of the cord 204, increasing the chances of hooking a fish during a bite. Shrink wrap can also be applied around the b-shank portion 206 of the belly hook 202 and can be heated to melt around the cord 204 and the b-shank portion 206 of the belly hook 202. When a new belly hook is needed on the underside of the body 102, the shrink wrap is easily removed and replaced. This allows the lure 100 to have a longer lifespan, allowing replacement of the connection between the belly hook 202, the cord 204, and the body 102.

[0033] Now refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , shows lure 100 with line 122 being pulled, causing pair of legs 108 to bend at first knee 113 and second knee 114. When line 122 is pulled, hook 124 is drawn into foot body 120, thereby pulling foot body 120 toward tail 106. When line 122 is pulled, hook 124 causes foot body 120 to move toward tail 106. When line 122 is released, foot body 120 moves away from tail 106 as pair of legs 108 return to their original extended position due to being made of plastic, rubber, plastisol, shape memory polymer, resin, thermoplastic elastomer, or other shape memory material commonly known in the art.

[0034] Now refer to Figures 6 to 9, shows a cross-section of lure 100, illustrating a first channel 200 in body 102 extending from head 104 to tail 106 and connected to a pair of legs 108. A second channel 300 extends within foot body 120 and can extend out of foot body 120. Line 122 extends throughout lure 100 within first channel 200 and second channel 300. Lure 100 can float on water because lure 100 is hollow and / or made of a buoyant material.

[0035] The first channel 200 and the second channel 300 can be hollow tubes made of plastic, metal, or other materials that allow the line 122 to move therethrough. The line 122 is arranged to first pass through the first channel 200 in the body 102, then through the second channel 300 in the foot body 120, and ultimately connect to the hook 124. When the line 122 is pulled, dragged, and released, the first channel 200 and the second channel 300 help provide free back-and-forth movement of the line 122. When the lure 100 moves, it creates a disturbance and stillness on the water surface similar to that of an actual frog on the water surface, weeds, and / or lily pads. This natural-like movement and jumping attracts fish (such as lurking bass that prey on frogs) to take the bait 100 and hook it onto the hook 124 or the belly hook 202. The lure 100 can float on the water because it is hollow and / or made of buoyant material.

[0036] The hook 124 is configured to fit into the second channel 300. This allows the hook 124 to be hidden in place and displaced once a fish is hooked. The lure 100 allows the hook 124 to separate from the lure 100 when a fish is hooked, providing the fisherman with more opportunities to hook the fish and lessening the chances of the fish being unhooked. The lure 100 can slide up along the line 122 and away from the hook 124. The second channel 300 acts as a hiding spot where the hook 124 can be hidden by partially or completely entering the second channel 300. Figure 6 As shown, when the line 122 is released, the hook 124 can be released from the foot body 120 and lowered into the water and away from the foot body 120.

[0037] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, when the wire 122 is pulled or dragged, the foot body 120 moves toward the tail portion 106, and the hook 124 is hidden within the foot body 120. The wire 122 is connected to the hook 124 so that the hook 124 can enter the second channel 300 and pull the foot body 120 forward. When the hook 124 is pulled by the wire 122, thereby pulling the foot body 120 forward, a portion of the hook 124 can be wrapped around the outside of the foot body 120. The second channel 300 can extend beyond the foot body 120 to provide a gap between the hook 124 and the foot body 120 to prevent the sharp portion of the hook 124 from being caught or hooked on the foot body 120.

[0038] The pair of legs 108 are made of a malleable material such as plastic, rubber, or a shape memory polymer so that the first leg 109 and the second leg 110 return to or maintain their original positions. The pair of legs 108 can be formed by injection molding or other methods of producing plastic, resin, or rubber bodies generally known in the art. When the line 122 is pulled or dragged, the pair of legs 108 can change state from "loaded" and "unloaded" to facilitate the movement of the simulated fish bait. When the line 122 is pulled, the pair of legs 108 will enter the loaded state and bend similar to the hind legs, such as Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown. Once the wire 122 is released or loosened, it will cause the pair of legs 108 to return to their extended position, i.e., the unloaded state. When the wire 122 is released, the pair of legs 108 will return to maintain their unloaded state, i.e., the original extended position, as shown. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8 When the pair of legs 108 enters the loaded state, the bent pair of legs 108 have the energy potential to move the lure 100 forward. Shape memory materials, etc., can provide elastic energy to the pair of legs 108 in the loaded state to facilitate the movement of the lure 100. The lure 100 generally has no energy to move when in the unloaded state.

[0039] To further simulate bait, the line 122 may include a tongue 208, which may be a portion of the line 122 near the head 104 that is colored red or another color that is attractive to fish, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As the line 122 is pulled and released from the loaded and unloaded state, the tongue 208 simulates the tongue of a frog or bait moving in and out of its mouth. The tongue 208 can further entice the fish to bite the bait 100 and be hooked.

[0040] like Figure 10 As shown, the body 102 and the pair of legs 108 can be connected and assembled together as a male and female pair, as is generally known in the art. As is generally known in the art, the pair of legs 108 can be further secured to the body 102 at the tail 106 using bait holders (such as barbed wire, spring bait holders, toothpicks, and male and female connectors). Bait holders, screws, toothpicks, male and female components, nuts and bolts, etc. can be used to connect the body 102 and the pair of legs 108 in a set of connecting slots 400. Adhesive can also be used to secure the body 102 and the pair of legs 108. When the lure 100 is assembled, a portion of the first channel 200 can extend within the pair of legs 108. The lure 100 can float on water because the lure 100 is hollow.

[0041] Now refer to Figure 11 and 12 , showing two fishing techniques using the lure 100 to simulate the movement of a frog on the water. Figure 11 A drag and release (TR) pulling technique in one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 12 Another embodiment of the present disclosure illustrates a drag and hold (TH) fishing technique. Both TR and TH fishing techniques produce natural-like motion that entices fish to bite the lure 100 and become hooked. The lure 100 can utilize TR and TH fishing techniques to create disturbances and stillness on the water surface that resemble the natural motion of a real frog.

[0042] exist Figure 11 In FIG, the lure 100 is shown in one embodiment using TR technology to move a pair of legs 108 when loading and unloading the line 122 while keeping the lure in the area 500. Figure 11 a and Figure 11 In b, the lure 100 is positioned in the first TR position 502, whereby the pair of legs 108 are fully extended in the unloaded state. Figure 11 c and Figure 11 In the second TR position 504 shown in FIG. d, the wire 122 is pulled, causing the foot 120 to move toward the tail 106, thereby bending the pair of legs 108. The pair of legs 108 are placed in a loaded state so that when the wire 122 is released or loosened, the pair of legs 108 will return to the unloaded position with the first leg 109 and the second leg 110 extended and bent. Figure 11 e and Figure 11 As shown in FIG. 5 , the lure 100 will remain in the third TR position 506 in the area 500. The pair of legs 108 can be repeatedly placed in loaded and unloaded states while keeping the lure 100 floating, suspended in the water, or sunk in the area 500. When the lure 100 is used with TR fishing techniques, the pair of legs 108 simulates bait let movement and entices fish to take hold of the lure 100 and be hooked onto the hook 124 or the belly hook 202 while the lure 100 floats, suspends, or sinks in the same general area of ​​the fish bed. This allows the fisherman to keep the lure 100 in the area 500 without having to continuously cast the lure 100 onto the water.

[0043] exist Figure 12 In another embodiment, the lure 100 is shown in both a top and side view for use with TH fishing techniques as the lure 100 moves through the water as the line 122 is loaded and unloaded. Figure 12 a and Figure 12 In b, the lure 100 is positioned in the first TH position 600, whereby the pair of legs 108 are fully extended in the unloaded state. Figure 12 c and Figure 12 In the second TH position 602 shown in d, the line 122 is pulled or dragged into a loaded state, causing the foot body 120 to move toward the tail 106, thereby bending the pair of legs 108. When in the loaded state, the pair of legs 108 will pull on the line 122, causing tension to promote the movement of the lure 100 as a whole. When the line 122 is released or loosened, the pair of legs 108 will return to the unloaded state in which the first leg 109 and the second leg 110 are extended in their neutral original position, as shown in FIG. Figure 12 e and Figure 12 f. When a pair of legs 108 pull against line 122, the bait 100 jumps in the water and moves away from area 500, as shown in FIG. Figure 12 e and Figure 12 f's third position is shown.

[0044] As a secondary motion, the pair of legs 108 can also exert force on the water, further causing the lure 100 to move or jump in the water away from the area 500 to reach the third position 404, which is a secondary motion. As the lure 100 moves in the water, it simulates bait and induces fish to bite the lure 100 to be hooked on the hook 124 or the belly hook 202.

[0045] After the line 122 is pulled, the lure 100 uses elastic energy to move a distance, as shown in the figure, from the second TH position 602 (as shown in FIG. Figure 12 c and Figure 12 d) moves to the third TH position 604 (as shown Figure 12 e and Figure 12 f). The pair of legs 108 uses elastic energy to counteract the pull of line 122 and the water in area 500 to move lure 100 a distance in the water and out of area 500. The elastic energy released when line 122 is released can cause lure 100 to leap like a frog to reach third TH position 604. The pair of legs 108 can be made of a shape-memory polymer that can return from a loaded state to an unloaded state, for example, when the pair of legs 108 bend as foot body 120 moves toward tail 106. The shape-memory polymer can allow elastic energy to be generated and released to move lure 100 forward as line 122 is pulled and released and the pair of legs 108 repeatedly bend and extend from loaded and unloaded states.

[0046] As a secondary cause of motion, the pair of legs 108 exerts a force on the water when changing from a loaded state to an unloaded state, thereby causing the lure 100 to move or jump in the water, simulating the movement of a frog, insect, amphibian or other bait.

[0047] It will be appreciated that the TH fishing technique is the full range of motion of the lure 100, while the TR fishing technique is the lowest range of motion of the lure 100. It will also be appreciated that a user of the lure 100 may utilize a fishing technique of the lure 100 that falls between the ranges of the TR and TH fishing techniques to achieve the user's desired motion, as different species of fish may be attracted differently to the amount of simulated motion of the lure 100.

[0048] It will be appreciated that a spring or other biasing member may be placed on the line 122 or in the space 121 between the pair of legs 108 to facilitate and / or assist in the movement of the lure 100 from the loaded state to the unloaded state.

[0049] When the line 122 is dragged or pulled, as the lure 100 simulates the movement of the bait's hind legs, some species of fish may be tricked into thinking the lure 100 is a frog, insect, amphibian, or other bait for fish. As the lure 100 simulates the movement of bait in the water, the lure 100 may attract fish to bite the lure 100 at the foot body 120 or body 102, thereby hooking the fish onto the hook 124 or belly hook 202.

[0050] Lure 100 can be considered a "threaded" lure in which body 102 can be moved along line 122. In other words, body 102, which resembles a frog or other bait, and pair of legs 108 can slide on line 122. This can provide fishermen with an easier way to remove hook 124 from the mouth of a fish that has been hooked on lure 100. Additional portions of line 122 can be provided through lure 100 to allow hook 124 to move away from body 102 and pair of legs 108. It should be appreciated that line 122 can be any length as desired.

[0051] Lure 100 can further be connected to a fishing rod (not shown) as is commonly known in the art. As is commonly known in the art, the free end of line 122, near head 104, can be connected to the fishing line of the fishing rod (not shown). Line 122 can be dragged or pulled by the fishing rod to simulate a frog, grasshopper, insect, amphibian, or other bait moving through the water using its hind legs.

[0052] Now refer to Figure 14 In another embodiment of the present invention, grasshopper lure 800 is shown as a grasshopper-like threaded lure. Grasshopper lure 800 includes a grasshopper body 802 having a grasshopper head 804 and a grasshopper tail 806. Grasshopper tail 806 is connected to a pair of grasshopper legs 808 that extend adjacent to tail 806. Grasshopper legs 808 can be similar to a pair of hind legs commonly known in the anatomy of grasshoppers, insects, or other amphibians and are used to simulate fish bait.

[0053] The pair of grasshopper legs 108 includes a first leg 809 and a second leg 810. The first leg 809 has a first grasshopper thigh 811, a first grasshopper knee 813, a first grasshopper shin 815, and a first grasshopper foot 817. The second leg 810 has a second grasshopper thigh 812, a second grasshopper knee 814, a second grasshopper shin 816, and a second grasshopper foot 818. The first grasshopper leg 809 bends at the first grasshopper knee 813. The second grasshopper leg 810 also bends at the second grasshopper knee 814 in the opposite direction to the first grasshopper leg 809. The first grasshopper foot 817 is connected to the second grasshopper foot 818, thereby connecting the first grasshopper leg 809 to the second grasshopper leg 810, thereby forming the grasshopper leg body 820. The first and second grasshopper legs 809 and 810 form a grasshopper space 821 between the first and second grasshopper knees 813 and 814. Unlike known grasshopper lures, the line 122 extends through the grasshopper head 804 of the grasshopper body 802, through the grasshopper tail 806, and between the pair of grasshopper legs 108. More specifically, the line 122 also extends through the grasshopper space 821 between the first and second grasshopper knees 813 and 814, through the grasshopper leg body 820, and ultimately connects to the hook 124. The grasshopper lure 800 may also have an abdominal hook 202 on the underside of the grasshopper body 802. As described above, the grasshopper lure 800 is also capable of performing both TR and TH techniques.

[0054] Industrial Applicability

[0055] In operation, the present disclosure can be applied to many industries, including but not limited to the fishing and hunting industries. Specifically, the technology of the present disclosure can be used to catch fish using a frog-like threaded lure, but is not limited to fishing lures that resemble frogs, insects, etc. Although the above detailed description is specifically provided with reference to fishing frog lure bait, it should be understood that its teachings can also be applied to other baits used for fishing and hunting, such as insects, amphibians, etc.

[0056] Now refer to Figure 13 , depicts a method 700 for catching fish using a threaded lure 100 of the present disclosure. First, in step 702, a lure 100 resembling a wildlife or fish bait (e.g., a frog, insect, or amphibian) is provided. The lure 100 includes a body 102 and a pair of legs 108 extending from the body 102 and connected at their respective ends to form a foot body 120. The lure 100 is made of a material having varying degrees of buoyancy to allow the lure 100 to float, suspend in water, or sink in a body of water. The pair of legs 108 are made of a shape-memory material configured to return the pair of legs 108 to their original or extended position.

[0057] In step 704, line 122 is extended through body 102, through pair of legs 108, and to foot body 120. Line 122 is completely passed through lure 100. Line 122 is arranged through body 102 and to foot body 120 so that when initially dragged or pulled, the pulling point of lure 100 is located at foot body 120.

[0058] In step 706, the hook 124 or belly hook 202 is connected to the lure 100. The hook 124 can be connected to the line 122 at the end that extends through the foot body 120. The belly hook 202 can be located on the underside of the body 102. The hook 124 and belly hook 202 can be connected to the lure 100 at locations corresponding to the part of the wildlife anatomy that the fish will be tempted to bite, such as the foot or belly of a frog, amphibian, or insect.

[0059] Hook 124 is connected to line 122 directly, by means of a wire, auxiliary line, PE auxiliary line, fluorocarbon line, monofilament line, or as is generally known in the art. Hook 124 is also configured to fit into second channel 300. This allows hook 124 to be hidden in and removed from second channel 300 when line 122 is pulled and released. When a fish is hooked, lure 100 allows hook 124 to separate from lure 100, reducing the chance of the fish becoming unhooked.

[0060] The belly hook 202 can also be connected to the body 102 directly, via fluorocarbon fishing line, monofilament line, braided line, wire, metal line, auxiliary line, PE auxiliary line, or as generally known in the art. PE auxiliary line maintains sufficient rigidity to prevent tangles, yet is flexible enough to allow for movement once a fish is hooked. Typically, auxiliary line is the cord used for fishing hooks and helps prevent tangles. The auxiliary line is typically made of fibers that prevent the line 122 from losing strength when exposed to ultraviolet light. PE auxiliary line can be hollow, allowing the user to make loops when using a needle. Line 122 can also be various colors, such as blue, to reduce visibility to fish. Titanium wire or metal wire can be threaded through the PE auxiliary line. The metal wire can be provided entirely or partially throughout the entire length of the PE auxiliary line. Line 122, passing through the pair of legs 108 and through the space 121, helps prevent tangles, as thinner or less rigid lines can create excessive slack, which increases the likelihood of line 122 becoming tangled. Providing a partially formed wire allows only a portion of line 122 to be rigid and prevent tangles. The partially rigid line allows sufficient movement of line 122 to increase the chances of hooking a fish during a bite. Positioning line 122 between the pair of legs 108 is also advantageous for jump casting, as it better prevents tangles. Jump casting often requires the lure to glide well over the surface. Lure 100 allows the user to prevent unnecessary tangles while sliding the lure over the surface, avoiding any delays and missed opportunities to catch a fish.

[0061] In step 708, the bait 100 is cast onto the body of water to catch fish. The bait 100 can be cast onto the body of water as is commonly known in the art of fishing, such as using a fishing rod. The bait 100 can be in the first TR position 502 or the first TH position 600, such as Figure 11 a. Figure 12 a. Figure 11 b and Figure 12 The lure 100 is made of materials having different degrees of buoyancy to allow the lure 100 to operate both TR and TH technologies while floating, suspended in the water, or sinking.

[0062] In step 710, the line 122 is pulled or loaded, thereby pulling the foot body 120 toward the tail 106 and bending the pair of legs 108 into a loaded state. Pulling the line 122 causes the distal end of the lure 100 to bend the pair of legs 108 into a loaded state and move the foot body 120 toward the body 102, as shown in FIG. Figure 11 c. Figure 12 c. Figure 11 d and Figure 12 d is shown in the second TR position 504 or the second TH position 602. When the wire 122 is pulled in step 710, the hook 124 contacts the foot body 120, thereby moving the foot body 120 toward the tail 106.

[0063] In step 712, the wire 122 is released or unloaded, thereby unloading the pair of legs 108 in the TR technique. The pair of legs 108 is unloaded, but as Figure 11 d and Figure 11 As shown in FIG. 5 , the lure 100 remains in the third TR position 506 in the area 500. Alternatively, in step 714, the fisherman can use the TH technique to hold the line 122 to increase the load on the pair of legs 108, and then release the line 122 to move the lure 100 forward. The release of the loaded state causes the pair of legs 108 to pull against the line 122 and also exert force on the water in the area 500. This causes the lure 100 to move or jump in the water away from the area 500, simulating the movement of wildlife, such as Figure 12 d and Figure 12 As shown in FIG. 5 , the frog jumps in the water to a third TH position 604. When the line 122 is released in the TH technique, the legs 108 extend and return to an unloaded state as the hook 124 and foot body 120 release the legs 108, thereby pushing the body 102 forward out of the area 500.

[0064] Fishermen can repeatedly tug and untug, pull and release, or load and unload line 122 to make lure 100 simulate bait that fish will take. Fishermen can utilize TH and TR technology, or a range between TH and TR technology, to make lure 100 simulate bait that fish will take. Lure 100 can resemble a frog, insect, reptile, or other amphibian that will attract fish when lure 100 simulates a frog, insect, or amphibian with hind legs, moves, and / or jumps in the water. When a fish, attracted by the movement of leg body 120, takes a bite of lure 100, it will be hooked on hook 124 or belly hook 202.

[0065] From the foregoing, it can be seen that the technology disclosed herein has industrial applicability in a variety of settings, such as, but not limited to, the fishing and hunting industries that utilize bait such as frogs, insects, amphibians, or other similar animals having hind legs.

Claims

1. A bait comprising: a head, a tail, a first channel extending within the head to the tail, a pair of rear legs extending from the tail, the pair of rear legs including a first leg having a first foot, a second leg having a second foot, the first foot connected to the second foot to form a foot body having a second channel; as well as A wire has a first end portion disposed through the first channel and the second channel and a second end portion connected to the foot body.

2. The lure of claim 1, wherein the second end is connected to a hook, and the hook is configured to enter the second channel when the line is pulled.

3. The bait of claim 2, wherein the bait is provided to resemble a bait selected from the group consisting of a frog, an insect, a grasshopper, a bird, a mammal, a reptile, and an amphibian, and a portion of the line resembles a tongue of the bait.

4. The lure according to claim 3, wherein the line is made of a material selected from the group consisting of a nylon rope, a PE auxiliary line, an auxiliary line, a monofilament line, a fluorocarbon line, and a PE auxiliary line combined with a metal line.

5. The bait of claim 3, wherein the bait has varying degrees of buoyancy.

6. The lure of claim 3, wherein the lure is made of a material selected from the group consisting of shape memory polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, plastics, plastisols, resins, and rubbers.

7. The lure of claim 3, wherein the first channel and the second channel are tubes made of a material selected from the group consisting of metal, aluminum, and plastic.

8. The bait according to claim 3, comprising at least one second hook attached between the head and the tail, the at least one second hook being connected to the bait by a rope made of a material selected from the group consisting of a nylon rope, a PE auxiliary line, an auxiliary line, a monofilament line, a fluorocarbon line, and a PE auxiliary line combined with a metal line.

9. The bait of claim 8, wherein the hook and the at least one second hook are each one selected from the group consisting of a J-hook, a single hook, a double hook, a triple hook, and an auxiliary hook; the hook is further secured to the bait by shrink wrap applied around the first shank portion of the hook and the line, and the at least one second hook is further secured to the bait by shrink wrap applied around the second shank portion of the at least one second hook and the line.

10. A threaded bait comprising: A head, a tail, a hook, a first channel extending in the head to the tail, and a pair of rear legs extending from the tail, the pair of rear legs including a first leg having a first foot and a second leg having a second foot, the first foot being connected to the second foot to form a foot body having a second channel.

11. The string lure of claim 10, wherein the string lure resembles a bait selected from the group consisting of a frog, a grasshopper, a mammal, a bird, an insect, a reptile, and an amphibian, and the portion of the line near the head resembles a bait tongue that can move in and out of the head.

12. The stringing lure of claim 10, made of a material selected from the group consisting of an elastic polymer, a rubber, a plastisol, a resin, and a shape memory polymer, wherein the stringing lure has varying degrees of buoyancy.

13. The stringing lure of claim 10, wherein the first channel and the second channel are tubes made of a material selected from the group consisting of metal, aluminum, and plastic.

14. The stringing lure of claim 11 , comprising at least one hook attached between the head and the tail by a cord, and shrink wrap further securing the at least one hook to the cord, the at least one hook being one selected from the group consisting of a j-hook, a single hook, a double hook, a triple hook, and an auxiliary hook.

15. A method of fishing, comprising: Providing a wildlife-like decoy having a body, a pair of hind legs extending from the body and connected at mutual ends of the pair of hind legs to form a foot body; extending a first end of the line through the body, through the pair of hind legs, and to the main body of the foot; attaching a hook to said bait; casting the bait to a body of water where fish are expected to be present; pulling the line so that the distal end of the lure loads the pair of hind legs; as well as The line is released, unloading the pair of hind legs while the bait remains substantially in place.

16. The method according to claim 15, further comprising: maintaining the line to increase the load on the pair of hind legs; as well as The line is released, causing the bait to move forward.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the first end of the line extends through the foot body and is connected to the hook, the method further comprising concealing a shank portion of the hook within the foot body when the line is pulled.

18. The method of claim 16, wherein the lure is made of materials having varying degrees of buoyancy selected from the group consisting of shape memory polymers, thermoplastic elastomers, plastics, plastisols, resins, and rubbers, and further comprising causing the lure to simulate bait when floating on, suspended in, or sinking into the body of water.

19. The method of claim 17, further comprising repeatedly pulling and releasing the line between a drag and hold technique and a drag and release technique until a fish is hooked.

20. The method according to claim 19, further comprising: connecting a plurality of second hooks to the lure between the head and the tail, the plurality of second hooks being connected to the lure by a rope made of a material selected from the group consisting of a nylon rope, a PE auxiliary line, an auxiliary line, a monofilament line, a fluorocarbon line, and a PE auxiliary line combined with a metal line, the hook and the plurality of second hooks being each one selected from the group consisting of a J-hook, a single hook, a double hook, a triple hook, and an auxiliary hook; securing the hook to the lure with shrink wrap applied around the first shank portion of the hook and the line; The at least one second hook is secured to the lure with shrink wrap applied around the second shank portion of the at least one second hook and the cord.

21. A bait comprising: main body; Multiple hooks; A plurality of ropes are connected to the body to connect the plurality of hooks, the plurality of ropes including PE auxiliary wires combined with metal wires.

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