Fishing lure

Abstract

The invention claims a novel fishing lure comprising a segmented portion wherein the segmented portion is rigid. The invention also claims a novel wing feature comprising a rotating wing bar, a blade and a wing lock.

Description

[0001]This application is filed within one year of and claims priority to Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 214,406 filed Apr. 23, 2009 and Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 216,875 filed May 22. 2009.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is directed to a fishing lure. Angling, or fishing, refers to the catching of fish by means of hook and line and may be referred to as sport fishing or game fishing. The present invention may be applicable to any type of fishing, whether done for sport, commercial, personal or any use.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Fishing bait may be affixed to the end of a fishing line, which also contains a hook or a snag, needed to trap, ensnare or catch fish. While live bait may be preferable, it can be costly, messy and unpleasant to work with. In many conditions, man-made bait may be preferred. It is well known in the field of fishing that man-made bait, or a lure, used to attract fish, is more beneficial and advantageous when the lure has ...

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Benefits of technology

[0004]In view of the foregoing described and other obvious disadvantages inherent in the known types of fishing lures presently existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a new fishing lure that better mimics the swimming action of prey and is substantially more attractive to fish. The present invention describes and claims, among other features, a fishing lure with a rigid, segmented body, such that in conjunction with other prior features, the present invention describes a drastically improved fishing lure that yields substantially greater results. The inventor has discovered that the rigid segmented lure obtains increased roll, yaw and pitch, likely due to the change in forces applied on the segmented lure by the water as it moves. Specifically, the inventor has found that the greatly increased roll of the segmented lure results in accentuation of other features that may be present on the lure, such as an eye, or fin, or tail. The inventor has discovered that this improved feature greatly improves the attack rate by fish.

[0006]It is inherent in the present invention that features in the prior art may be combined with the present invention. The present invention provides for a fishing lure wherein the body of the non-organic bait comprises a segmented portion of the body of the lure. This feature greatly enhances the movement of the lure through the water and results in a more accurate mimicking of a live organic animal by increasing the roll, pitch and yaw of the lure as it moves through the water. The present invention also provides for a parallel mounted appendage, such as a wing, that may spins in the forward direction of the lure movement. These features are novel and not present in the prior art. When employed individually or collectively each of these embodiments greatly enhances the productivity of a fishing lure.

Problems solved by technology

While live bait may be preferable, it can be costly, messy and unpleasant to work with.

Movements have been a particularly challenging feature.

Despite the variations employed in the prior art, the life-like qualities of organic prey sought by fish have not suitably been achieved and disadvantages of prior art still exist.

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