Fishing lure and outer member for fishing lure

Abstract

The present invention provides a fishing lure and an outer member of a fishing lure. The fishing lure (10) includes a core (11) and a swing member (12) attached to the core (11). The swing member (12) is formed of a thin sheet of soft material and is configured to swing with respect to the core (11). The swing member (12) is configured to be detachably attached to the core (11). Furthermore, the swing member (12) is a member that is attached to the core (11) in a manner that the core (11) is housed inside, and is an outer member that constitutes the outer covering of the fishing lure (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to artificial lures for fishing. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, lure fishing, also known as bait fishing, was a technique that used artificial lures to catch target fish. The angler casts the lure and manipulates the rod, mimicking the movements of a small fish, crustacean, insect, or similar bait, while retrieving the lure. This entices the target fish to bite the lure.

[0003] Furthermore, in the aforementioned bait fishing, there are instances where artificial lures known as "large lures" (hereinafter referred to as "large lures") are used (see Patent Document 1). Large lures generally refer to artificial lures with a total length of approximately 200 mm or more and a weight of 2 oz (approximately 57 g) or more; some are even larger, exceeding 300 mm in length and weighing over 10 oz. These large lures, suitable for carnivorous fish such as black bass in freshwater and sea bass in saltwater, have received considerable attention in recent years.

[0004] In the market, there are a wide variety of artificial lures of different shapes and sizes. For example, there are known artificial lures that mimic the shape of the lure as a prey. As such artificial lures, in order to achieve realistic movements in the water, there are known hard artificial lures made of multiple body parts connected together from a hard material (see Patent Document 1), soft artificial lures made partly or entirely of a soft material (see Patent Document 2), etc. Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-216657 Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2010-22307

[0006] Conventional hard lures bend their individual body parts at the joints to achieve realistic movement. However, because the entire body of a hard lure bends at the joints, the movement appears unnatural and lacks realism. Similarly, conventional soft lures bend their soft material components during retrieval to achieve realistic movement. However, these soft lures move in a predictable, unnatural manner during retrieval, also lacking realism. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to provide fishing lures and fishing lure accessories that can realize the realistic movement of the lure.

[0008] An aspect of the present invention provides a fishing lure comprising: a core; and a oscillating component mounted on the core, formed of a thin sheet of soft material, oscillating relative to the core.

[0009] In another aspect of the invention, an outer casing constitutes the outer casing of a fishing lure, the outer casing being detachably mounted to the core of the fishing lure and being formed of a sheet-like soft material.

[0010] According to the present invention, the artificial lure for fishing can realize the realistic movement of the lure. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a side view showing a fishing lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2A This is a side view showing the side of the outer casing of the fishing lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2B This is a perspective view of the outer casing of the fishing lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, viewed from a slightly above and side angle. Figure 3 This diagram shows the openings in the outer casing of the fishing lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a side view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 This is a top view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 This is a front view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating the movement of a fishing lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention in water. Figure 9 This is a front perspective view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 This is a rear perspective view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 This is a side view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view showing the cross-sectional structure of the core of the fishing lure according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 This is a diagram illustrating the movement of a fishing lure according to the second embodiment of the present invention in water. Figure 14 This is a side view showing a fishing lure according to the third embodiment of the present invention. Figure 15This is a side view showing a fishing lure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 16 This is a side view showing the outer casing of the fishing lure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 17 This is a perspective view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 18 This is a side view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 19 This is a top view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 20 This is a bottom view showing the core of a fishing lure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 21 This diagram illustrates the movement of a fishing lure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention in the water. Detailed Implementation

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Furthermore, the embodiments described below are merely examples embodying the present invention and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention.

[0013] [First Implementation Method] Figure 1 This is a side view showing the fishing lure 10 (an example of the fishing lure of the present invention) according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] The fishing lure 10 (hereinafter referred to as "lure 10") is a lure used in bait fishing such as bass fishing and sea fishing to attract the target fish to bite. Lure 10 is a relatively large lure, for example, with a total length of about 300 mm. In addition, the shape and size of lure 10 shown in this embodiment are only examples, and the fishing lure of the present invention is not limited to the shape and size shown in lure 10.

[0015] like Figure 1 As shown, the artificial lure 10 is formed to mimic the shape of a bait that is preyed upon by the target fish. Specifically, the artificial lure 10 is formed to mimic the shape of the prey fish (bait fish).

[0016] Furthermore, the shape of the lure 10 is not limited to imitating the shape of a baitfish; it can also imitate the shape of the bait that the target fish preys on, such as squid, shrimp, crab, frog, tadpole, lizard, worm, and other various creatures. Moreover, the shape of the lure 10 is not limited to imitating the shape of the bait. The lure 10 can also be a shape completely different from the bait.

[0017] The artificial bait 10 generally comprises a core 11 (an example of the core of the present invention) and an outer body 12 (an example of the oscillating component and outer body of the present invention).

[0018] The core 11 is located inside the lure 10 and is the core component of the lure 10. The core 11 is formed of hard resin materials such as ABS resin. The core 11 is formed to be approximately half the length of the lure 10.

[0019] The outer body 12 is mounted on the core 11. In this embodiment, the outer body 12 is detachably mounted on the core 11. The outer body 12 is an outer component that at least constitutes the outer surface (outer surface) of the lure 10. The outer body 12 is formed of a sheet-like soft material. The outer body 12 is formed to be approximately twice the length of the core 11. A portion of the front side of the outer body 12 is detachably mounted on the core 11. In this embodiment, the core 11 is disposed on the front side of the hollow portion inside the outer body 12. Therefore, with the outer body 12 mounted on the core 11, the tail portion 121 (an example of the extension portion of the present invention) extends rearward from the rear end portion 431 of the core 11 from near the center in the front-rear direction of the outer body 12 to the rear end portion of the outer body 12. Therefore, if the lure 10 is cast into the water, the outer body 12 will move in an irregular oscillating manner relative to the core 11 due to the force generated during fishing rod operation, the water flow, water pressure, etc. In particular, the tail 121 of the outer body 12 will move in an irregular oscillating manner due to extremely small water flow or water pressure.

[0020] Figure 2A and Figure 2B This is a diagram showing the outer casing 12 of the lure 10. Figure 2A This is a side view showing the side of the outer casing 12. Figure 2B This is a three-dimensional view of the outer casing 12 viewed from the side and above. Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the openings of the outer body 12 of the lure 10.

[0021] The outer body 12 constitutes part of the outer surface of the lure 10. The interior of the outer body 12 is hollow. In other words, the outer body 12 is formed into a hollow shape from the soft material. The outer body 12 is formed to mimic the surface shape of a baitfish. That is, the outer body 12 is a replica of the skin (fish skin) of a baitfish, for example, artificial fish skin (artificial epidermis). Therefore, as... Figure 2A and Figure 2B As shown, the surface of the outer body 12, similar to that of the actual baitfish, shows the head 21, pectoral fins 22, pelvic fins 23, anal fins 24, caudal fins 25, eyes 26, scales, skin texture (not shown), and dorsal fin (not shown).

[0022] In this embodiment, the soft material constituting the outer casing 12 is a thin and lightweight fabric (cloth, woven fabric) formed from natural or artificial fibers. A design mimicking the surface shape and appearance of a baitfish is printed on the surface of the fabric.

[0023] The example of the soft material constituting the outer casing 12 is fabric, but the soft material is not limited to fabric. The soft material can be, for example, a thin sheet of material such as a relatively thin cloth, woven fabric, woven fabric, gauze, non-woven fabric, or a film (a material formed from polymer components such as synthetic resins into a thin film). As long as it is a soft material, it can be any material. Furthermore, it is preferable that the soft material is a flexible sheet-like component that has a degree of oscillation when subjected to water flow, water pressure, etc. in water. The soft material can also be a thin resin sheet.

[0024] The outer casing 12 is manufactured by printing images of the side views of a specific baitfish (actual object) onto the fabric using scanned image data. The fabric is then cut into the same shape as the actual baitfish, and the edges of the cut fabric pieces (hereinafter referred to as fish body sheets) are joined together. This produces a three-dimensional outer casing 12 with the same shape and design as the actual baitfish. The joining of the fish body sheets can be achieved using various joining methods, such as sewing, bonding with adhesives, or fusion with resin.

[0025] Alternatively, the outer body 12 can be created by directly attaching the printed fabric to the actual object or its model and then cutting it three-dimensionally (three-dimensional cutting), followed by joining the cut parts. Furthermore, the outer body 12 can also be created by cutting the printed fabric into a flat shape (flat cutting) and then performing processes such as tuck, pleats, and dart (all sewing terms) to produce a three-dimensional shape.

[0026] In this embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, a plurality of openings 31, 32, and 33 are formed on the outer casing 12. Opening 31 is an example of the outlet of the present invention. Opening 32 is an example of the inflow portion of the present invention, and is an example of the front opening of the present invention. Opening 33 is an example of the outflow portion of the present invention, and is an example of the rear opening of the present invention.

[0027] An opening 31 is formed on the upper part of the outer casing 12. The opening 31 is formed on the upper part of the outer casing 12 on the side of the head 21. Specifically, it extends from a position slightly separated from the front end 120 of the outer casing 12 to a position in front of the dorsal fin (not shown) of the outer casing 12. The opening 31 is formed by not engaging a portion of the upper part of the outer casing 12.

[0028] The opening 31 serves as a hollow portion (space) for receiving the core 11 inside the outer casing 12 or for removing the core 11 from inside the outer casing 12. Therefore, the opening 31 is shaped to allow the core 11 to be inserted through.

[0029] A face retainer 35 is provided at the outer periphery of the opening 31 to maintain the opening 31 in a closed state. The face retainer 35 has: a hook sheet body having a plurality of tiny hooks; and a ring sheet body having a plurality of tiny rings, which engage with each other to close the opening 31. Furthermore, the engagement is released by pulling away the hook sheet body and the ring sheet body, thereby opening the opening 31.

[0030] Furthermore, the face fastener 35 is just one example of an opening and closing mechanism (opening and closing unit) used to open and close the opening 31. As such an opening and closing mechanism, for example, a dot fastener called a snap button or dot button, or a sliding thread fastener (sliding fastener) can be used.

[0031] In addition, as an opening and closing mechanism for opening 31, the following structure can also be used: the hook sheet is attached to the upper surface of the core 11 housed inside the outer casing 12, the ring sheet is installed on the outer periphery of opening 31, and the surface fixing member 35 is closed by joining these sheets together.

[0032] The opening 31 can be partially left open without being closed by the opening and closing mechanism. In this case, the opening 31 functions as an inlet for allowing water to flow into the interior of the outer casing 12 during the retrieval of the decoy 10.

[0033] An opening 32 is formed at the front end of the outer body 12. An opening 32 is formed at the tip of the head 21 of the outer body 12. The opening 32 can be formed by not engaging the tip of the head 21 of the outer body 12. The opening 32 is provided at the tip of the head 21, so that if the lure 10 is retrieved in water or on the surface, water from the front flows into the interior of the outer body 12 through the opening 32.

[0034] Furthermore, the location of the opening 32 is not limited to the tip of the head 21. As long as water from the front can pass through the interior of the outer casing 12 and be directed to the location of the opening 33 described later during recycling, the opening 32 can be formed at any location on the outer casing 12. At the very least, the opening 32 can be formed in the outer casing 12 at a more forward position than the opening 33 described later.

[0035] Furthermore, the number of openings 32 is not limited to one; multiple openings can be formed in the outer body 12. For example, multiple openings 32 spaced apart vertically or horizontally can be formed at the tip of the head 21. Alternatively, the tip of the head 21 can be closed, and openings 32 can be formed on both sides of the head 21. In addition, openings 32 can also be formed on the upper part or the lower part of the head 21.

[0036] An opening 33 is formed at the rear end of the outer body 12. The opening 33 is also formed at the rear end of the caudal fin 25 of the outer body 12. The opening 33 can be formed by not engaging the rear end of the caudal fin 25 of the outer body 12. Since the opening 33 is located at the rear end of the caudal fin 25, if the lure 10 is retrieved in water or on the surface, water flowing into the interior from the opening 32 flows out through the opening 33 to the outside of the outer body 12.

[0037] Furthermore, the location of the opening 33 is not limited to the rear end of the caudal fin 25. The opening 33 can be formed on either side of the caudal fin 25, or at any location on the surface of the tail 121, as long as it allows water flowing into the interior of the outer body 12 from the opening 32 during retrieval to be discharged to the outside of the outer body 12. Additionally, the opening 33 can be formed on either the upper or lower end of the caudal fin 25. Furthermore, the opening 33 can be formed in the portion extending from the upper end of the caudal fin 25 through the rear end to the lower end. In other words, the opening 33 can be formed at any location on the outer body 12, as long as it allows water flowing into the outer body 12 to be discharged to the outside of the outer body 12.

[0038] Furthermore, the number of openings 33 is not limited to one; multiple openings can be formed. For example, multiple openings 33 spaced apart vertically can be formed at the rear end of the caudal fin 25. Alternatively, the rear end of the caudal fin 25 can be closed, with openings 33 formed on both sides of the caudal fin 25. Furthermore, openings 33 can also be formed on the upper or lower part of the caudal fin 25. At least, the openings 33 in the outer body 12 should be formed further rearward than the openings 32. Preferably, the openings 33 are formed further rearward than the rear end 431 of the core body 11.

[0039] Fisheyes 26 are respectively provided on both sides of the head 21. The fisheyes 26 are formed by fasteners fixed to the fabric. These fasteners are so-called plastic snap fasteners. These fasteners are snap fastener components commercially available for joining overlapping parts of shirts or trousers together, consisting of a male snap fastener body disposed on the inner side of the outer body 12 and a snap fastener head disposed on the surface side of the outer body 12. A rivet pin is provided on the snap fastener head. With the male snap fastener body disposed inside the outer body 12 and the snap fastener head disposed on the surface, the male snap fastener body and the snap fastener head are attached to the fabric of the outer body 12 by riveting them together. In this embodiment, the snap fastener head, which is presented on the surface of the outer body 12, is depicted in the shape of a fisheye.

[0040] The core 11 is housed inside the outer casing 12. Figure 1 In the state shown, a portion of the outer casing 12 engages with the core 11. Thus, the outer casing 12 is mounted on the core 11. In this embodiment, the male snap fasteners (not shown) of the two fisheyes 26 engage with the female snap fastener 57 (described later) provided on the core 11. Figure 4 Apart from the engagement portion with the female-female snap fastener 57, there is no portion where the outer body 12 is fixed to the core 11. Furthermore, the snap fastener and the female-female snap fastener 57 are examples of the engagement portion of the present invention.

[0041] Furthermore, the engaging portion that engages the core 11 with a part of the outer casing 12 is not limited to the engaging mechanism consisting of the male and female fasteners 57. For example, the surface of the core 11 and the surface of the outer casing 12 can be partially engaged by a surface fastener or the like.

[0042] Figures 4 to 7 This is a diagram showing the core 11 of lure 10. Figure 4 This is a 3D view of core 11. Figure 5 This is a side view of core 11. Figure 6 This is a top view of core 11.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, the core 11 is disposed inside the lure 10 and is located in the hollow part inside the outer body 12.

[0044] like Figure 4 As shown, the core 11 has a main body portion 41 that extends along the long side (front-to-back direction) of the lure 10. The main body portion 41 is formed of a hard resin material such as ABS resin. The main body portion 41 has a bottom surface 411 formed into a generally flat shape (see reference). Figure 5 In addition, such as Figure 5As shown, the main body 41 is formed such that, relative to the bottom surface 411, the rear portion 43 on the rear side is higher than the front portion 42 on the front side. That is, the main body 41 is formed such that the rear portion 43 expands further in the height and width directions than the front portion 42. In addition, the main body 41 is formed such that it tapers towards the front end as a whole.

[0045] Furthermore, the main body 41 is not limited to being formed of the aforementioned hard resin material. For example, the main body 41 can be formed of soft resin materials such as wood, metal, silicone, or elastomers, or rubber. Additionally, since the outer casing 12 is made of a thin fabric and is extremely lightweight, the total weight of the lure 10 is essentially determined by the weight of the main body 41. To prevent the main body 41 from becoming too heavy, it is formed into a hollow shape when the main body 41 is made of metal. Furthermore, when the main body 41 is made of a soft resin material, it is preferable to embed metal wires or the like inside the main body 41 to allow the holes 47, 48, etc., described later to be installed in the main body 41.

[0046] Spindles 58 and 59 are disposed on the core 11. Spindles 58 and 59 are mounted on the bottom surface 411 of the main body 41. Spindles 58 and 59 can be detachably mounted on the bottom surface 411 in a replaceable manner. Alternatively, spindles 58 and 59 can also be embedded inside the main body 41.

[0047] The tip of the front portion 42 is formed in a tapering shape so that it can be exposed to the outside through the opening 32 of the outer body 12. With the male and female fasteners of the fisheye 26 of the outer body 12 installed on the core 11, a portion of the tip of the front portion 42 is exposed to the outside through the opening 32. That is, the outer body 12 is installed on the core 11 with a portion of the tip of the front portion 42 exposed to the outside through the opening 32.

[0048] Holes 47 and 48 are provided at the tip of the front part 42. Holes 47 and 48 are fixed to the front part 42. Figure 1 As shown, with the outer body 12 installed on the core 11, the holes 47 and 48 are exposed to the outside from the opening 32.

[0049] Eyelets 47 and 48 are the parts that secure the fishing line pulled from the fishing rod directly or indirectly with the help of swivels or snaps. Eyelet 47 is installed on the upper side of the front end of the front part 42, and eyelet 48 is installed on the lower side of the front end of the front part 42.

[0050] Additionally, if eyelet 47 is used for connecting fishing line, a fishhook can be installed in eyelet 48. Furthermore, if eyelet 48 is used for connecting fishing line, a fishhook can be installed in eyelet 47.

[0051] like Figure 5As shown, holes 51 and 52 are provided on the bottom surface 411 of the core 11. Holes 51 and 52 are fixed to the bottom surface 411 of the core 11. Holes 51 and 52 are arranged at predetermined intervals in the front-to-back direction. Holes 51 and 52 can be used for installing fishhooks, or they can also be used for installing fish weights.

[0052] Furthermore, holes 53 and 54 are provided on the upper part of the core 11. Holes 53 and 54 are fixed to the upper end of the core 11. Holes 53 and 54 are positioned corresponding to the opening 31. With the outer casing 12 installed on the core 11, holes 53 and 54 protrude from the opening 31. Fishhooks can be installed in holes 53 and 54.

[0053] Recesses 56 are formed on both sides of the front portion 42. A female snap fastener 57 is fixed inside the recess 56. The female snap fastener 57 is fixed to the recess 56, for example, by adhesive, pins, etc. The male snap fastener (not shown) of the outer body 12 engages with the female snap fastener 57, and the outer body 12 is installed on the core 11.

[0054] The core 11 has a retaining member 55. The retaining member 55 is used to maintain the posture of the outer casing 12 in water, particularly the posture of the tail 121 of the outer casing 12. The retaining member 55 is a linear component, such as a wire. The retaining member 55 is made of a material with moderate elasticity, such as metal wire, resin wire, nylon filament, or steel wire. One end of the retaining member 55 is fixed to a portion 421 on the front side of the bottom surface 411, and the other end is fixed to a portion 432 on the upper side of the rear end 431. Furthermore, portion 421 is located at the center of the core 11 in the width direction on the bottom surface 411, and portion 432 is located at the center of the rear end 431 in the width direction.

[0055] In this embodiment, the retaining member 55 extends from portion 421 to portion 432 in a manner that forms a loop with the surfaces of the core 11 (bottom surface 411, rear end surface 431). Specifically, the retaining member 55 reaches portion 432 of the rear end surface 431 by bending in the following manner: extending obliquely rearward from portion 421, extending rearward below the bottom surface 411, extending further rearward than the rear end surface 431, bending upward, and returning to the front side.

[0056] The retaining component 55 is configured in this way, therefore, as Figure 1 As shown, the core 11 is housed inside the outer casing 12, and the outer casing 12 is installed on the core 11. Figure 1In the state shown, the retaining member 55 is disposed in the space 61 between the bottom surface 411 and the lower part of the outer body 12, and further disposed in the space 62 between the rear end 431 and the tail 121. In other words, the retaining member 55 extends from the core 11 into the space between the inner surface of the outer body 12 and the surface of the core 11.

[0057] In addition, in this embodiment, a structure in which one retaining member 55 is provided in the core 11 is illustrated, but multiple retaining members 55 may be provided in such a way that they extend in the front-back direction of the core 11.

[0058] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a linear component such as a line is exemplified as the retaining member 55, but it could also be, for example, a plate-shaped elastic plate or a coil spring extending from part 421 to part 432. Moreover, the retaining member 55 is not limited to a ring-shaped component extending from part 421 to part 432; it could also be, for example, a straight linear component, a plate-shaped component, or a spiral component extending rearward from the rear end 431, and be elastic in the up-down and left-right directions.

[0059] As explained above, the lure 10 of this embodiment includes: a core 11 housed inside an outer casing 12; and an outer casing 12 mounted on the core 11, having a tail 121 extending further rearward than the rear end 431 of the core 11. Therefore, in water, even with minimal water flow or movement around the lure 10, the outer casing 12 will oscillate irregularly. Furthermore, due to the water flow, pressure, and movement generated during lure 10 retrieval, the outer casing 12, especially its tail 121, moves irregularly and smoothly, like a live baitfish. Additionally, there are cases where, in order to entice a target fish to bite the lure 10, the angler temporarily stops operating the lure 10 during retrieval. In this case, when the lure 10 stops, due to the minimal water flow and movement generated around the lure 10, the tail 121 of the stopped lure 10 moves in a swaying manner. Because the outer body 12 moves in this way, the lure 10 is able to replicate the realistic movements of the baitfish.

[0060] Furthermore, even if the outer body 12 of the lure 10 is formed to the same size as the conventional large lure known as a large lure, the weight can be significantly reduced compared to conventional large lures.

[0061] Furthermore, when the lure 10 is cast, because the tail 121 of the outer body 12 flies in a folded-to-side position relative to the core 11, air resistance during flight is significantly reduced compared to conventional large lures. As a result, the flight distance is extended compared to conventional large lures, and it is also easier to cast the lure 10 to the target location.

[0062] Furthermore, since the outer casing 12 has an opening 31, the outer casing 12 can be detached from the core 11, and other outer casings with different surface designs can be installed on the core 11. Thus, the lure 10 can be substantially changed into other types of lures. Moreover, as described above, the outer casing 12 is formed from a thin sheet component such as cloth, so even if multiple types of outer casings 12 with different designs are maintained, it does not take up much space, and multiple lures 10 can be substantially held.

[0063] Furthermore, the outer body 12 is detachable from the core 11. Therefore, multiple different outer bodies 12 of varying sizes can be designed, and the outer body 12 selected from these outer bodies 12 can be installed on the core 11 based on the angler's preferences, the fishing environment, the type of target fish, etc., thereby enabling the creation of various types of lures 10. Moreover, even when the spindles 58 and 59 are installed later on the lower part of the core 11, the core 11 is covered and hidden by the outer body 12, so the spindles 58 and 59 do not affect the appearance or design of the lure 10.

[0064] Furthermore, in the event that the outer casing 12 deteriorates due to the use of the lure 10, the lure 10 can be essentially the same as a new product by simply replacing the outer casing 12.

[0065] Furthermore, since the outer body 12 is detachably mounted on the core 11, anglers can replace the outer body 12 of the lure 10 with an outer body 12 of a different design without disassembling the fishing line and the core 11. Therefore, compared to conventional lures, it is easier to change the lure 10 into other lures.

[0066] Furthermore, the replaceable or interchangeable outer body 12 relative to the core 11 is a fishing product that has not been seen in conventional lures. Therefore, it is believed that by bringing the lure 10 of this embodiment to the market, it can contribute to the revitalization of the lure fishing industry and also contribute to the development of the fishing tackle industry.

[0067] Furthermore, the lure 10 is provided with: an opening 32 for allowing water from the front to flow into the interior space of the outer casing 12 during retrieval; and an opening 33 for allowing water flowing into the interior space of the outer casing 12 to flow out of the outer casing 12. Therefore, as... Figure 8As shown, when the lure 10 is cast into the water and retrieved, water enters the interior of the outer body 12 through opening 32, and then flows out through opening 33 through the space between the core 11 and the outer body 12. That is, a water flow from opening 32 to opening 33 is generated within the interior space of the outer body 12. Due to the force exerted by this water flow on the inner surface of the outer body 12 and the water pressure exerted on the outer surface of the outer body 12 during retrieval, the tail 121 wobbles more irregularly. Furthermore, immediately after the lure 10 stops, a residual water flow tendency remains inside the outer body 12, so by receiving the force generated by this water flow from the inside, the tail 121 performs a different action than during retrieval. As a result, the lure 10 can replicate the realistic movements of a baitfish.

[0068] Furthermore, since an opening 31 is formed in the lure 10, the outer body 12 can be easily removed from the core 11, and the outer body 12 can be easily installed on the core 11.

[0069] Furthermore, the outer body 12 is attached to the female fastener of the core body 11 only through the male fastener of the fisheye 26. Therefore, the outer body 12 has a greater degree of freedom of movement relative to the core body 11, which further causes the outer body 12 to swing like it is in water.

[0070] Furthermore, because the aforementioned retaining member 55 is provided on the lure 10, even if strong lateral water pressure or current is applied to the lure 10 in the water, the retaining member 55 can prevent the tail 121 from bending excessively. Thus, the retaining member 55 can maintain the posture of the tail 121 in the same posture as the baitfish when it is swimming.

[0071] Furthermore, as described above, as an opening and closing mechanism for the opening 31, a structure is also considered whereby the hook sheet is adhered to the upper surface of the core 11 housed inside the outer casing 12, and the ring sheet is installed on the outer periphery of the opening 31. By engaging these sheets, the face fixing member 35 is closed. In this case, the degree of freedom of movement of the outer casing 12 is limited to the portion lower than the bottom surface 411 of the core 11 and the tail 121. However, inside the outer casing 12, the upper part of the core 11 is fixed to the upper inner surface of the outer casing 12, thus stabilizing the posture of the lure 10 in the water and making the movement of the lure 10 during retrieval approximate the swimming movements of a live baitfish.

[0072] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, an opening 33 is shown at the rear end of the outer body 12; however, the present invention is not limited to this structure. For example, the opening 33 may not be provided at the rear end of the outer body 12, and one or more holes may be formed on the outer surface of the tail 121. The holes may be multiple tiny holes formed on the outer surface of the tail 121 by drilling. Furthermore, if the tail 121 is made of a mesh material, the ventilation holes of the mesh material can also be used as the holes. Of course, in order to make the movement of the tail fin 25 caused by water flow realistic even when multiple holes are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the tail 121, it is preferable to form an opening 33 at the rear end of the outer body 12.

[0073] Furthermore, while the above-described embodiment illustrates an example of printing a baitfish image on the surface of the outer casing 12, the design presented on the surface of the outer casing 12 is not limited to baitfish. For example, the outer casing 12 can also mimic the shapes of various organisms such as squid, shrimp, crab, frog, tadpole, lizard, and worm, as described above. For instance, when the outer casing 12 mimics the shape of a squid, the tail 121 is the part of the squid's leg. When the outer casing 12 mimics the shape of a shrimp, the tail 121 is the part extending from the center of the shrimp's body to its tail. When the outer casing 12 mimics the shape of a crab, the tail 121 is the part of the crab's leg. When the outer casing 12 mimics the shape of a frog, tadpole, lizard, or worm, the tail 121 is the part of the frog's hind leg, the tadpole's tail, the lizard's tail, or the posterior half of the worm.

[0074] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the outer body 12, which exemplifies the appearance of the skin of a baitfish as an example of an organism, is printed on its surface. However, the outer body 12 is not limited to this structure. The outer body 12 can be structured such that the head, body, and tail fin of the baitfish are formed from the aforementioned soft material, and artificially made pectoral fins, pelvic fins, anal fins, dorsal fins, etc., made of synthetic resin or other materials are attached to the head, body, etc. Of course, the head and body of other organisms besides fish can also be formed from the same soft material, and artificially made legs, tails, etc., can be attached to the body, etc.

[0075] Furthermore, the outer body 12 may not be artificial fish skin that mimics the skin of a baitfish, but rather processed fish skin (processed outer skin) formed by processing the skin of an actual fish. That is, the soft material constituting the outer body 12 can be the processed fish skin. For example, the processed fish skin is manufactured by cutting the skin from a specific baitfish, degreasing the skin, tanning it with tannin or chromium to improve its corrosion resistance, flexibility, and tensile strength, and then printing the fish shape. By using such processed fish skin to manufacture the outer body 12 that mimics the surface shape of a baitfish, the realism of the artificial bait 10 is further enhanced. Of course, the soft material can also be processed skin formed by processing the skin of other organisms besides fish.

[0076] [Second Implementation] The following is for reference Figures 9 to 13 This section describes a second embodiment of the fishing lure 10A (an example of the fishing lure of the present invention). The fishing lure 10A (hereinafter, abbreviated as lure 10A) differs from the first embodiment in that it has an internal flow channel 70 formed inside the core 11; the other parts are structurally similar to the lure 10. Therefore, in the following description, only the different parts will be described; the common parts will be omitted by using reference numerals used in the description of the first embodiment.

[0077] Figure 9 This is a front perspective view of the core 11A of the artificial bait 10A according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 This is a rear three-dimensional view representing the core 11A of the lure 10A. Figure 11 This is a side view of the core of lure 10A, which is 11A. Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of core 11A. Furthermore, Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the movement of lure 10A in the water. Additionally, in Figure 12 The illustrations of the holes, retaining parts 55, and spindles 58 and 59 are omitted.

[0078] like Figure 9 As shown, a first opening 71 is formed at the front end of the main body portion 41 of the core 11A. Furthermore, as... Figure 10 As shown, a second opening 72 is formed at the upper part of the rear end portion 431 of the main body 41. Furthermore, as... Figure 11 As shown, a straight internal flow channel 70 is formed inside the main body 41, running from the first opening 71 to the second opening 72. The internal flow channel 70 extends straight upward and backward from the first opening 71 and reaches the second opening 72.

[0079] In addition, at the lower end of the first opening 71, a lip-shaped guide 73 is provided to guide the water flow from the front from the first opening 71 to the internal flow channel 70.

[0080] The artificial bait 10 of the first embodiment described above, in such a way as Figure 8 When the lure 10 is retrieved while in the water, its tip is pulled diagonally upwards by the fishing line extending diagonally upwards from the eyelet 47. In this situation, the tip of the front part 42 of the core 11 is positioned upwards in the opening 32, and water mainly enters the interior through the gap opening on the lower side of the opening 32. In this case, the water entering the interior through the gap in the opening 32 mainly flows through the space 61 between the bottom surface 411 and the lower part of the outer body 12 towards the opening 33 of the tail fin 25. Therefore, the water flow is concentrated on the lower side of the opening 33, while it is difficult to generate water flow on the upper side of the opening 33, resulting in a large difference in the movement of the tail fin 25 between the lower and upper parts. Specifically, during retrieval, only the lower part of the tail fin 25 moves more strongly, while the upper part of the tail fin 25 moves less strongly.

[0081] In this embodiment, an internal flow channel 70 is provided in the core 11A to make the upper part of the caudal fin 25 swing more strongly, or to make the upper and lower parts of the caudal fin 25 swing approximately equally. Thus, as... Figure 13 As shown, when the lure 10A is thrown into the water and retrieved, water enters the interior of the outer body 12 through the gap on the lower side of the opening 32. This water passes through the space 61 between the bottom surface 411 and the outer body 12, and is discharged to the outside from the lower part of the opening 33. That is, inside the outer body 12, a water flow F01 is generated from the opening 32 through the space 61 and from the lower part of the opening 33 to the outside. In addition, a portion of the water that enters the interior of the outer body 12 from the gap on the lower side of the opening 32 enters the internal flow channel 70 through the first opening 71, passes through the internal flow channel 70 and is discharged to the outside of the core 11A from the second opening 72, thus flowing backward and generating a water flow F02 from the upper part of the opening 33 to the outside. In this way, approximately two water flows F01 and F02 are generated inside the outer body 12, so that the upper part of the tail fin 25 can swing more strongly during retrieval. Furthermore, the swing of the upper part of the tail fin 25 and the swing of the lower part of the tail fin 25 are approximately the same.

[0082] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the internal flow channel 70 is not limited to one. For example, multiple internal flow channels 70 may be provided inside the main body 41. For example, two internal flow channels 70 extending in the forward and backward directions may be provided side by side on the left and right sides inside the main body 41.

[0083] Furthermore, as an internal flow channel 70, a straight flow channel from the first opening 71 to the second opening 72 is exemplified, but the internal flow channel 70 can be bent or folded inside the main body 41.

[0084] Furthermore, an example is shown where the first opening 71 is formed at the front end of the main body 41 and the second opening 72 is formed at the upper part of the rear end 431. However, the positions of the first opening 71 and the second opening 72 constituting the internal flow channel 70 are not limited to such positions. The first opening 71 can be formed on the side of the front portion of the main body 41. Furthermore, the second opening 72 can be formed at any position in the main body 41 as long as it is located further rearward and above than the position of the first opening 71.

[0085] [Third Implementation Method] The following is for reference Figure 14 This section describes the fishing lure 10B according to the third embodiment of the present invention (an example of the fishing lure of the present invention). Furthermore, in the following description, only the parts of the fishing lure 10B (hereinafter abbreviated as lure 10B) that differ in structure from the embodiments described above will be described. Common parts and parts having the same function or effect will be omitted from the description by adding reference numerals used in the descriptions of the embodiments described above.

[0086] like Figure 14 As shown, the lure 10B includes a front body portion 11B (an example of the core of the present invention) that constitutes the front side of the lure 10B and an outer body 12B (an example of the swing member, extension of the present invention) mounted on the front body portion 11B.

[0087] The outer body 12B is formed of a thin, soft material, similar to the outer body 12 of the first embodiment described above. The outer body 12B is formed in a shape substantially the same as the tail portion 121 of the outer body 12. That is, the outer body 12B is configured to be substantially the same as the portion of the outer body 12 of the first embodiment located rearward from the pelvic fin 23. The interior of the outer body 12B is hollow, and the opening 33 at the rear end of the caudal fin 25 is common to the outer body 12 of the first embodiment.

[0088] The front body portion 11B is the part corresponding to the core 11 of the first embodiment described above. The front body portion 11B has a main body portion 41B that extends along the long side (front-to-back direction) of the lure 10B. The main body portion 41B is the part corresponding to the main body portion 41 of the first embodiment described above, and is formed of a hard resin material such as ABS resin, similar to the main body portion 41.

[0089] Unlike the core 11, the forebody portion 11B is not covered by the outer body 12B and includes a front portion 42B, which corresponds to the head of a real baitfish, and a rear portion 43B, which corresponds to the body of a baitfish. The rear portion 43B extends from the front portion 42B to approximately halfway up the artificial bait 10B. In this embodiment, the surface of the forebody portion 11B is decorated with features mimicking the eyes, gills, pectoral fins, scales, skin texture, dorsal fin, etc., of a real baitfish.

[0090] Holes 51 and 52 are provided on the bottom surface 411 of the front body 11B. Fish hooks 74 are installed in holes 51 and 52 respectively.

[0091] The outer body 12B is detachably mounted to the front body 11B. For example, the front end 12B1 of the outer body 12B and the rear end 431 of the rear part 43B of the front body 11B are detachably mounted by snap-fit ​​components such as the aforementioned snap fasteners and face fasteners. With the front end 12B1 of the outer body 12B mounted to the rear end 431, a space is formed between the outer body 12B and the rear end 431 of the front body 11B, and the outer body 12B extends rearward from the rear end 431.

[0092] Furthermore, the front body portion 11B has a retaining member 55B. The retaining member 55B is a component used to maintain the posture of the outer body 12B in water. The retaining member 55B is made of the same material as the retaining member 55 in the first embodiment, and its function is also the same. The retaining member 55B extends rearward from the rear end portion 431 and is mounted to the rear end portion 431 in a manner that forms a ring between it and the surface of the rear end portion 431.

[0093] An opening 32B (an example of the inlet of the present invention) is formed between the front end portion 12B1 of the outer casing 12B and the rear portion 43B of the front body portion 11B for allowing water from the front to flow into the interior of the outer casing 12B during recycling. The opening 32B is formed on both sides of the front body portion 11B.

[0094] Even with a lure 10B constructed like this, the outer body 12B oscillates irregularly in the water due to the minute water currents and movements generated around the lure 10B. Therefore, the lure 10B can replicate the realistic movements of the baitfish.

[0095] [Fourth Implementation Method] The following is for reference Figures 15 to 20 This section describes the fishing lure 10C according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention (an example of the fishing lure of the present invention). Furthermore, in the following description, only the parts of the fishing lure 10C (hereinafter abbreviated as lure 10B) that differ from the embodiments described above will be described. Common parts and parts having the same function or effect will be omitted from the description by adding reference numerals used in the descriptions of the embodiments described above.

[0096] Figure 15 This is a side view showing the artificial bait 10C according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. Figure 16 This is a side view of the outer casing 12C of the artificial lure 10C. Figure 17 This is a 3D diagram representing the core 11C of the 10C lure. Figure 18 This is a side view of the core 11C of the lure 10C. Figure 19 This is a top view showing the core 11C of the lure 10C. Figure 20 This is a bottom view showing the core 11C of the lure 10C.

[0097] The artificial bait 10C generally comprises a core 11C (an example of the core of the present invention) and an outer body 12C (an example of the oscillating component and outer body of the present invention).

[0098] The core 11C is located inside the lure 10C and is the core component of the lure 10C. The core 11C is formed of hard resin materials such as ABS resin.

[0099] The core 11C has a two-part structure divided into front and rear parts, including a main body 41C disposed on the front side and a rear body 45 disposed on the rear side (an example of the rear main body of the present invention). The rear body 45 is connected to the rear end portion 431 of the main body 41C by a connecting portion 80 described later, in a manner that allows it to swing in the left and right direction.

[0100] In addition, in this embodiment, an example of the core 11C having a 2-segment structure is described, but the core 11C may also have a multi-part structure that is divided into three or more parts in the front-back direction, or it may not have a segmentation structure.

[0101] The outer body 12C is mounted on the core 11C. In this embodiment, the outer body 12C is detachably mounted on the core 11C. The outer body 12C is an outer component that at least constitutes the outer surface (outer surface) of the dart 10C. The outer body 12C is formed of the same sheet-like soft material as the outer body 12. A portion of the front side of the outer body 12C is detachably mounted on the main body 41C of the core 11C, and a portion of the upper part of the outer body 12C is detachably mounted on the main body 41C of the core 11C.

[0102] In this embodiment, the core 11C is disposed in the hollow portion inside the outer casing 12C. Therefore, with the outer casing 12C installed on the core 11C, the tail portion 121 (an example of an extension of the present invention) extends rearward from the rear end portion 431 of the main body 41C of the core 11C, from near the center of the outer casing 12C in the front-rear direction to the rear end portion 451 of the outer casing 12C. Furthermore, it extends rearward from the rear end portion 451 of the rear body 45. Consequently, if the lure 10C is cast into the water, the outer casing 12B moves in an irregular oscillating manner relative to the core 11C due to the force generated during rod handling, the water flow, water pressure, etc. In particular, the tail portion 121 of the outer casing 12C moves in an irregular oscillating manner due to even a very small water flow or water pressure.

[0103] The outer body 12C is a component that forms part of the outer surface of the lure 10C. The interior of the outer body 12C is hollow. In other words, the outer body 12C is formed into a hollow shape from the soft material. Figure 16 As shown, the outer body 12C is formed to mimic the surface shape of a baitfish. That is, the outer body 12C is a replica of the skin (fish skin) of a baitfish, for example, artificial fish skin (artificial skin).

[0104] like Figure 16 As shown, the outer casing 12C has an opening 31C formed on the side of the head 21. The opening 31C is an example of the outlet of the present invention, and an example of the inflow portion and the front opening of the present invention.

[0105] The opening 31C is formed as a portion extending from a predetermined position P1 at the top of the outer casing 12C, through the front end 120 of the head 21, to a position P2 at the lower side of the tip of the head 21 (see reference). Figure 16 (Arrow 81). The position P1 is, for example, near the front of the dorsal fin (not shown) of the outer body 12C. The position P2 is, for example, below the eye 26.

[0106] The opening 31C serves as a hollow portion (space) for housing the core 11C within the outer casing 12C or for removing the core 11C from within the outer casing 12C. Therefore, the opening 31C is shaped to allow the core 11C to be inserted through. Furthermore, the opening 31C functions as an inlet for allowing water to flow into the outer casing 12C during the retrieval of the lure 10C.

[0107] A latch 75 is provided on the upper part of the outer casing 12C for detachably fixing the outer casing 12C to the core 11C. The latch 75 is located slightly rearward from the rear end of the upper side of the opening 31C (the portion at position P1). The latch 75 is a snap-fit ​​component such as a plastic snap fastener.

[0108] The core 11C is housed inside the outer casing 12C. Figure 15 In the state shown, a portion of the outer casing 12C is engaged with the core 11C via a snap fastener 75. In this embodiment, the male-female snap fastener of the snap fastener 75 engages with the female-female snap fastener 77 (described later) provided on the core 11C. Figure 17 Additionally, the snap fastener 75 and the female / female snap fastener body 77 are examples of the engaging parts of the present invention.

[0109] Fisheyes 26 are provided on both sides of the head 21. The fisheyes 26 are located near the front end 120 of the head 21. The fisheyes 26 are fasteners that secure the fabric constituting the outer casing 12C. That is, the fisheyes 26 are fasteners used to detachably secure the outer casing 12C to the core 11C. The fisheyes 26 are snap fastener components such as plastic snap fasteners. In this embodiment, the fisheyes 26 are depicted in the shape of fisheyes on the snap fastener head presented on the surface of the outer casing 12C.

[0110] The core 11C is housed inside the outer casing 12C. Figure 15 In the state shown, a portion of the outer casing 12C is engaged with the core 11C via the fisheye 26 (clasp). Thus, the outer casing 12C is mounted on the core 11C. In this embodiment, the male and female snap fasteners (not shown) of the two fisheye 26 engage with the female snap fastener 57 (see reference) provided on the core 11C. Figure 17 Furthermore, the fisheye 26 and the female-female buckle body 57, which serve as the buckle, are examples of the engaging parts of the present invention.

[0111] In this embodiment, the outer casing 12C is fixed to the core 11C only at the fixing point formed by the two fish eyes 26 and the clip 75; there are no other locations where the outer casing 12C is fixed to the core 11C. Therefore, if the lure 10C is retrieved in the water or on the surface, water from the front flows into the interior of the outer casing 12C through the opening 31A.

[0112] Additionally, the opening for allowing water to flow into the interior of the outer casing 12C can be located outside the opening 31C.

[0113] like Figure 16 As shown, the outer body 12C has an opening 33 formed at its rear end. The opening 33 is formed at the rear end of the tail fin 25 of the outer body 12C. The opening 33 can be formed by not engaging the rear end of the tail fin 25 of the outer body 12C. Since the opening 33 is located at the rear end of the tail fin 25, if the lure 10C is retrieved in the water or on the surface, water flowing into the interior from the opening 31C flows out through the opening 33 to the outside of the outer body 12C.

[0114] In addition, the location of the opening 33 is not limited to the rear end of the caudal fin 25, and the number of openings 33 is not limited to one.

[0115] An insertion port 37 and 38 are formed in the lower part of the outer casing 12C, which penetrate the outer casing 12C.

[0116] The insertion port 37 is an opening for the hook guide 64 (described later) located on the core 11C to be inserted through, thus exposing the lower end of the hook guide 64 to the outside. The insertion port 37 is located on the lower part of the outer body 12C, near the pectoral fin 22 (see reference). Figure 16 Arrow 82).

[0117] The insertion opening 38 is an opening for the anal fin 24C, which is located on the core body 11C and described later, to be inserted through, thus exposing the anal fin 24C to the outside. The insertion opening 38 is formed in the lower part of the outer body 12C at a position corresponding to the position of the anal fin of the actual baitfish (see reference). Figure 16 Arrow 83).

[0118] like Figure 15 As shown, the core 11C is disposed inside the dummy 10C and is located in the hollow part inside the outer body 12C.

[0119] like Figure 17 As shown, the core 11C has a main body 41C and a rear body 45, the rear body 45 being connected to the rear end 431 of the main body 41C in a manner that allows it to swing in the left and right direction.

[0120] The main body 41C has a bottom surface 411 that is generally flat. Furthermore, the main body 41C is formed such that, relative to the bottom surface 411, the rear portion 43 on the rear side is higher than the front portion 42 on the front side. That is, the main body 41C is formed such that the rear portion 43 expands in both the height and width directions compared to the front portion 42. Additionally, the main body 41C is formed such that it tapers generally towards its forward end. A spindle is disposed inside the main body 41C.

[0121] The tip of the front portion 42 is tapered at the end, allowing it to protrude outward from the opening 31C of the outer casing 12C. With the male and female fasteners of the fisheye 26 of the outer casing 12C attached to the main body 41C of the core 11C, a portion of the tip of the front portion 42 protrudes outward from the opening 31C. That is, the outer casing 12C is attached to the main body 41C with a portion of the tip of the front portion 42 protruding outward from the opening 31C. In this case, the holes 47 and 48 provided at the tip of the front portion 42 also protrude outward from the opening 31C.

[0122] Recesses 56 are formed on both sides of the front portion 42. A female snap fastener 57 is fixed inside the recess 56. The male snap fastener (not shown) of the fisheye 26 of the outer body 12C engages with the female snap fastener 57. Thus, a portion of the outer body 12C is mounted to the side of the main body portion 41C.

[0123] A recess 76 is formed in the upper part of the main body 41C. A female snap fastener 77 is fixed inside the recess 76. The male snap fastener (not shown) of the snap fastener 75 of the outer body 12C engages with the female snap fastener 77. Thus, a part of the outer body 12C is installed in the upper part of the main body 41C.

[0124] A hole 51C for mounting a fishhook is provided on the bottom surface 411 of the main body 41C. A fishhook guide 64 is provided to surround the hole 51C. The fishhook guide 64 is a cylindrical component made of a soft resin material such as silicone, elastomer, or rubber. A circular recess is formed around the periphery where the hole 51C is provided, and the fishhook guide 64 is inserted into the recess. Alternatively, the fishhook guide 64 can be integrally formed with the main body 41C.

[0125] Because of this hook guide, even after the core 11C is installed inside the outer body 12C, the double hook 79 can be installed in the eyelet 51C, which reduces the pulling force of the double hook 79 on the outer body 12C.

[0126] like Figure 18 As shown, the rear body 45 is connected to the rear end portion 431 of the main body 41C via a connecting portion 80. The connecting portion 80 has two annular connecting rings 801 fixed to the rear end portion 431 of the main body 41C and a support shaft 802 provided at the front end portion of the rear body 45 (see reference). Figure 20 Two connecting rings 801 are spaced apart in the vertical direction, and each connecting ring 801 protrudes rearward. The support shaft 802 extends in the vertical direction. By inserting the support shaft 802 through the connecting rings 801, the main body 41C and the rear body 45 are connected, allowing the rear body 45 to swing left and right relative to the main body 41C.

[0127] At the lower part of the rear end 451 of the rear body 45, a hole 52C for attaching fishhooks is provided. After the core 11C is installed inside the outer body 12C, the double hooks 79 are installed into the hole 52C.

[0128] like Figure 18As shown, the core 11C has a retaining member 55C for maintaining the posture of the tail 121 of the outer body 12C. The retaining member 55C is formed of a soft resin material such as silicone, elastomer, or rubber, and has moderate elasticity. The retaining member 55C is formed into a thin shape in the left-right direction of the lure 10C. The base end 91 of the retaining member 55C is attached to the rear end 451 of the rear body 45, and the retaining member 55C extends rearward from the rear end 451. The extended end 92 of the retaining member 55C reaches the tail fin 25 of the outer body 12C.

[0129] The retaining member 55C can be fixed to the rear body 45, or it can be configured to be removable from the rear body 45 in an interchangeable manner. In addition, the retaining member 55C can also be a member that extends rearward from the rear end 451 of the rear body 45 and is formed into a ring shape by a line member, like the retaining member 55B described above.

[0130] The retaining member 55C of this embodiment has: a straight portion 93 extending substantially straight from the base end portion 91 to the extension end 92; a vertical fin 94 extending upward from the upper end of the straight portion 93; and a narrow, plate-shaped anal fin 24C extending downward and obliquely rearward from the lower portion of the base end portion 91. With the core 11C installed inside the outer casing 12C, the anal fin 24C protrudes outward from the insertion port 38. Since the anal fin 24C and the retaining member 55C are integrally formed, the anal fin 24C produces an effect similar to the keel of a ship. This suppresses turbulence in the water flow behind the anal fin 24C. Furthermore, excessive swaying of the rear of the artificial lure 10C is suppressed.

[0131] The vertical fin 94 is a plate-shaped component that extends vertically upward from the upper end of the straight portion 93. The vertical fin 94 is narrower than the straight portion 93. The upper end of the vertical fin 94 reaches the upper part of the tail 121 of the outer body 12C, mainly maintaining the posture of the upper side of the tail 121. In addition, the vertical fin 94 performs the following functions: to straighten the water flow passing through the interior of the tail 121 during the retrieval of the lure 10C in a manner that achieves approximately equal left and right flow, and to suppress excessive vibration of the tail 121 and the tail fin 25.

[0132] Because the retaining component 55C is configured in this way, therefore... Figure 15 As shown, the core 11C is housed inside the outer casing 12C, and the outer casing 12C is mounted on the core 11C. Figure 15 In the state shown, the retaining member 55C is disposed in the space 62 between the rear end 431 and the tail 121. In other words, the retaining member 55C extends from the rear end 451 of the rear body 45 of the core 11C to the space between the inner surface of the tail 121 and the rear end 451.

[0133] Therefore, as Figure 21As shown, when the lure 10C is thrown into the water and retrieved, water enters the interior of the outer casing 12C through the gaps on both the upper and lower sides of the opening 31C. This water flow F01 and F02 passes through the upper and lower parts of spaces 61 and 62 inside the outer casing 12C and is discharged to the outside through the opening 33. Therefore, when the lure 10C is retrieved, the tail 121 and tail fin 25 can swing more powerfully. Furthermore, the upper and lower swings of the tail 121 and tail fin 25 become approximately the same.

[0134] Furthermore, due to the rear body 45 that can swing relative to the main body 41C and the elastic retaining member 55C, if the lure 10C is retrieved, the tail 121 and tail fin 25 move in a left-right swinging manner, and the lure 10C can realize the realistic movement of the baitfish.

[0135] Furthermore, the various configurations of the above-described embodiments can be replaced or recombined into other configurations that have the same function in other embodiments.

[0136] [Postscript to the Invention] Hereinafter, a summary of the invention extracted from each embodiment will be noted. In addition, the various components and processing functions described in the following notes can be selected and combined arbitrarily.

[0137] <Postscript 1> A fishing lure includes: a core; and a oscillating component mounted on the core, formed of a thin sheet of soft material, oscillating relative to the core.

[0138] <Appendix 2> In the fishing lure described in Appendix 1, the oscillating component is detachably mounted on the core.

[0139] <Appendix 3> In the fishing lure described in Appendix 1 or 2, the oscillating member has an extension formed of the soft material in a hollow shape to create a space between it and the core, and the extension extends further rearward than the rear end of the core.

[0140] <Appendix 4> The fishing lure described in Appendix 3 includes: an inflow section that allows water from the front to flow into the space during the retrieval of the fishing lure; and an outflow section provided in the extension section that allows the water flowing into the space to flow outward.

[0141] <Appendix 5> In the fishing lure described in Appendix 4, the space is formed between the oscillating component and the core, and the oscillating component is hollow in shape so that the core can be housed inside. With the core housed within the swinging component, a portion of the swinging component engages with the core. The inflow portion is formed in the swing member on the front side of the extension portion, and the outflow portion is formed in the extension portion on the rear side of the swing member.

[0142] <Appendix 6> In the fishing lures described in Appendix 4 or 5, the outlet portion includes a rear opening formed at the rear end of the extension. Alternatively, multiple rear openings may be formed at the rear end.

[0143] <Appendix 7> In any of the fishing lures described in notes 4 to 6, the outflow portion includes a plurality of holes provided on the surface of the extension.

[0144] <Appendix 8> In any of the fishing lures described in Appendices 4 to 7, the inflow portion includes a front opening formed at the front end portion of the oscillating member. Alternatively, multiple front openings may be formed at the front end portion.

[0145] <Appendix 9> In any of the fishing lures described in Notes 1 to 8, the soft material is a sheet of cloth, non-woven fabric, or resin. Alternatively, the soft material may also be a sheet-like component composed of any combination of cloth, non-woven fabric, and resin sheets.

[0146] <Postscript 10> In any of the fishing lures described in Notes 1 to 9, the soft material is a processed skin made from the skin of a predetermined organism.

[0147] <Postscript 11> In any of the fishing lures described in Appendix 1 to 10, there is a locking part that engages a portion of the oscillating member with the core when the core is housed inside the oscillating member.

[0148] <Appendix 12> In any of the fishing lures described in Appendix 1 to 11, a retaining member is provided, which is disposed in the core and extends from the core into the space between the oscillating member and the core, thereby maintaining the posture of the oscillating member.

[0149] <Postscript 13> In the fishing lures described in Appendix 12, the retaining component is a flexible linear component.

[0150] <Appendix 14> In the fishing lure described in Appendix 12 or 13, the core has: a main body disposed on the front side of the fishing lure; and a rear body pivotally connected to the rear end of the main body, the retaining member extending from the rear end of the rear body into the space.

[0151] <Postscript 15> In any of the fishing lures described in Appendix 1 to 14, the oscillating member is formed in a hollow shape so as to be able to accommodate the core inside, and the oscillating member has an outlet for accommodating the core inside the oscillating member or removing the core from the interior of the oscillating member.

[0152] <Postscript 16> In any of the fishing lures described in Appendix 1 to 15, the core has an internal flow channel from a first opening to a second opening, the first opening being formed near the front end of the core, and the second opening being formed in the core at a position further rearward than the first opening.

[0153] <Postscript 17> In any of the fishing lures described in Notes 1 to 16, the oscillating component is formed to mimic the surface shape of the lure.

[0154] <Postscript 18> An outer casing component constituting the outer casing of a fishing lure, detachably mounted to the core of the fishing lure, is formed of a thin, soft material.

[0155] <Postscript 19> In the outer casing described in Appendix 18, the soft material is formed into a hollow shape so that the core can be housed inside.

Claims

1. A type of artificial bait for fishing, characterized in that, include: Core; as well as An external component, mounted on the core, is formed of a thin, flexible material and is oscillating relative to the core. The outer components constitute the outer casing of the fishing lure. The external component has an extension. The extension is formed of the soft material into a hollow shape to create a space between it and the core, and the extension extends further rearward than the rear end of the core. The core has a retaining member that extends from the rear end of the core toward the hollow portion inside the extension and maintains the posture of the extension in a manner that allows the extension to swing in water.

2. The artificial bait for fishing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retaining component is formed using a component that is elastic in the up, down, left, and right directions.

3. The artificial bait for fishing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The external components are detachably mounted on the core.

4. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, include: The inflow section allows water from the front to flow into the space during the retrieval of the fishing lure. as well as An outlet is provided in the extension to allow water flowing into the space to flow outward.

5. The artificial bait for fishing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The space is formed between the outer component and the core, and the outer component is hollow in shape so that the core can be housed inside. With the core housed within the outer component, a portion of the outer component engages with the core. The inflow portion is formed on the front side of the outer casing component, which is closer to the extension portion, and the outflow portion is formed on the rear side of the extension portion of the outer casing component.

6. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outflow portion includes a rear opening formed at the rear end of the extension portion.

7. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outflow portion includes a plurality of holes disposed on the surface of the extension portion.

8. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inflow portion includes a front opening formed at the front end of the front portion of the outer casing.

9. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The soft material is a sheet made of cloth, non-woven fabric, or resin.

10. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The soft material is a processed skin made by processing the epidermis of a predetermined organism.

11. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 5, characterized in that, The device includes a locking part that engages a portion of the outer component with the core when the core is housed inside the outer component.

12. The fishing lure according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The retaining component is a flexible linear component.

13. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 12, characterized in that, The core has: The main body is disposed on the front side of the fishing lure; and The rear body is pivotally connected to the rear end of the main body. The extension extends rearward from the rear end of the rear body. The retaining member extends from the rear end of the rear body toward the hollow portion of the extension.

14. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The outer casing is formed in a hollow shape so as to accommodate the core inside. The outer casing has an outlet for accommodating the core inside the outer casing or removing the core from inside the outer casing.

15. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 4, characterized in that, The core has an internal flow channel from a first opening to a second opening. The first opening is formed near the front end of the core, and the second opening is formed in the core at a position further rearward than the first opening.

16. The artificial lure for fishing according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The outer component is shaped to mimic the surface shape of a bait.

17. An external component applied to the fishing lure of claim 1, the external component being detachable from the core of the fishing lure.

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