Lure

Abstract

To provide a lure capable of sinking while stably maintaining a horizontal attitude or moving ahead in an irregular orbit when pulled, while reliably rotating a body around a shaft.SOLUTION: A lure 10, which is a plate material, comprises a body 1 that has an annular part 3 formed in an elliptical or oval shape. The body 1 can rotate on an axis along a longitudinal direction of the annular part 3. The ratio of the longitudinal length to the short-direction length of the annular part 3 exceeds 1.4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lure. [Background technology]

[0002] Lures come in a variety of shapes and structures, and each type is designed to attract fish. For example, there is a type of lure that has a wire-like wire and a plate that is rotatably mounted around the wire, so that the plate rotates in the water. The rotation of the plate can give the lure movement underwater or near the water surface, which can make it easier to attract fish.

[0003] The following Patent Document 1 discloses a lure in which a long, narrow plate having a rectangular base shape has holes near both ends, and the plate is bent to pass a shaft through the two holes. The following Patent Documents 2 and 3 disclose lures in which a shaft is inserted through two holes in a circular member, and the circular member rotates around the shaft. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3169104 [Patent Document 2] U.S. Pat. No. 4,881,341 [Patent Document 3] U.S. Patent No. 7,716,870 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] It is known that when a lure sinks without tension from the fishing line or when it moves with tension, the body rotates and swings to attract fish more effectively. However, with conventional lures, it is difficult to rotate the body reliably and to sink the lure while maintaining a horizontal position.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a lure that can be sunk while maintaining a stable horizontal posture while reliably rotating the body around the shaft, and can be made to move along an irregular trajectory when pulled. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the lure of the present invention employs the following means. That is, the lure of the present invention comprises a body made of a plate material and having a ring-shaped portion formed in an elliptical or oval shape, the body is rotatable about an axis along the longitudinal direction of the ring-shaped portion, and the ratio of the longitudinal length of the ring-shaped portion to the lateral length exceeds 1.4. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, the body can be reliably rotated around the shaft, while the lure can be sunk while maintaining a stable horizontal attitude, and can move along an irregular trajectory when pulled. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a method for making a lure according to the embodiment. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of a lure when it sinks. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of a lure when it is towed. [Diagram 5]1 is an explanatory diagram showing the state in which a lure rises and sinks due to the operation of a fisherman. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the rotation and trajectory of the lure as it sinks, showing the lure sinking in the absence of a pulling force. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the rotation and movement of the lure as it sinks, showing the lure sinking under the action of a pulling force. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 9A to 9D are perspective views showing modified examples of the lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and Figs. 9B to 9D show only the peripheral portion of the weight. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of a lure when it is towed through water and swims. [Figure 11] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the lure according to the embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the lure according to the embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the lure according to the embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a method for making a lure according to the embodiment. [Figure 19] 11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams showing another example of the method for making a lure according to the embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a first example of a lure according to the embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the first embodiment of the lure according to the embodiment. [Figure 22]FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the first embodiment of the lure according to the embodiment. [Diagram 23] FIG. 11 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the lure according to the present embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. [Diagram 25] FIG. [Figure 26] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the lure according to the embodiment. [Figure 27] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the lure according to the same embodiment. [Figure 28] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the fourth embodiment of the lure according to the same embodiment. [Figure 29] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a first embodiment of the present invention, showing an example equipped with a needle action suppressor. [Diagram 30] 11A to 11C are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a method for producing a needle motion suppressor. [Diagram 31] 13A to 13C are explanatory diagrams showing another example of a method for manufacturing a needle action suppressor. [Diagram 32] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the needle action suppressor. [Diagram 33] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing an example equipped with a needle action suppressor. [Diagram 34] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing an example equipped with a needle action suppressor. [Diagram 35] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lure, showing an example equipped with a needle motion suppressor according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 36] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lure, showing an example equipped with a component movement suppressor according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 37] FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a second embodiment of the present invention, showing an example equipped with a part movement suppression device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 38] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lure, showing an example equipped with a component movement suppressor according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 39A]1 is a graph showing the relationship between the length to height ratio of a body annulus and the width of the body annulus with respect to rotation as the brass body is pulled. [Figure 39B] 1 is a graph showing the relationship between the length to height ratio of the annular portion of the body and the width of the annular portion of the body with respect to the rotation of the brass body as it sinks. [Figure 39C] 1 is a graph showing the relationship between the length to height ratio of a body annulus and the width of the body annulus with respect to rotation when an aluminum body is pulled. [Figure 39D] 1 is a graph showing the relationship between the length to height ratio of the annular portion of the body and the width of the annular portion of the body with respect to the rotation of the aluminum body as it sinks. [Diagram 40] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the state when a comparative example (a lure described in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent specification) sinks. [Diagram 41] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the state when the comparative example is pulled. [Diagram 42] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the state when a comparative example (a lure shown in FIG. 3 of the U.S. patent specification) sinks. [Diagram 43] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the state when the comparative example is pulled. [Diagram 44] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the state when a comparative example (a lure shown in FIG. 4 of the U.S. patent specification) sinks. [Diagram 45] FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the state when the comparative example is pulled. [Figure 46] Each is a front view of the body, and shows a case where a twist is formed only in the front part of the body or in the front and rear parts (Figures 46(A) to (C)), a case where no twist is formed in the front and rear parts of the body (Figures 46(D) and (E)), and a case where a twist is formed in the rear part of the body (Figure 46(F)). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] [First embodiment] Hereinafter, a lure 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the lure 10 according to this embodiment includes a body 1, a shaft 2, and the like. In the lure 10 according to this embodiment, the body 1 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2 and swings around in water. As a result, the lure 10 generates sound and reflects light (flashing). The lure 10 also swims in an irregular trajectory (for example, meandering) in water. Furthermore, when gravity is dominant, the lure 10 sinks downward in water while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2 with the body 1 remaining almost horizontal. When the body 1 remains horizontal, the axial direction of the shaft 2 is horizontal.

[0011] <Lure composition> The body 1 is formed, for example, from a strip-shaped plate material, and has an annular portion 3 and a tail portion 4. The body 1 has an overall shape resembling a fish, with the annular portion 3 corresponding to the fish's trunk and the tail portion 4 corresponding to the fish's tail fin. The plate material is, for example, metal (brass, aluminum, stainless steel, iron, etc.) or plastic. By changing the material of the body 1, the weight, the rotation speed of the body 1, and the sinking speed of the lure 10 can be adjusted. A lighter material will have a slower rotation speed and sinking speed than a heavier material.

[0012] The annular portion 3 is elliptical or oval, and has a substantially cylindrical shape made of a strip-shaped plate material. The tail portion 4 is formed at one end side of the annular portion 3 so as to protrude outward. The tail portion 4 has a shape that branches out and protrudes in two different directions from the outer circumferential surface at one end side of the annular portion 3, for example. The tail portion 4 is one example of a protruding portion according to the present invention. The annular portion 3 and the tail portion 4 of the body 1 are formed, for example, by bending a plate material or by forming using a die.

[0013] The shape of the body 1 may be closer to that of a fish. For example, the width of the front of the body 1 may be tapered, or the width of the plate material may be narrowed at the intersection of the plate material connecting the annular portion 3 and the tail portion 4. Also, the end face of the rear end of the tail portion 4 may not be linear, but may be cut inward in a V-shape.

[0014] Through holes 5 are formed in the front and rear of the body 1, and a shaft 2 is inserted into each of the through holes 5. The shaft 2 penetrates a portion of the body 1 that is the size of one plate material at the front of the body 1, and penetrates a portion where two plates intersect at the rear of the body 1. The shaft 2 is disposed along the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3, and extends to the front exterior and the rear exterior of the body 1. The shaft 2 is, for example, a stainless steel wire.

[0015] The body 1 and the shaft 2 are not fixed to each other by adhesive or the like, and the body 1 is provided so as to be rotatable about the axis of the shaft 2.

[0016] An eye 6 is formed at the front of the shaft 2. A swivel 7 is connected to the eye 6. The eye 6 is formed, for example, by bending the end of the shaft 2 into a circle. The line 80 is tied to the swivel 7. By connecting the swivel 7 to the eye 6 of the shaft 2, the line 80 connected to the lure 10 is less twisted. Here, the shaft 2 to which the eye 6 is formed at the front and the swivel 7 is connected is described. However, instead of the shaft 2 and the swivel 7, a swivel that is also called a straight swivel and has one end integrally connected to the shaft may be used. This makes the silhouette of the lure 10 neater than when the above-mentioned short swivel 7 is connected to the eye 6 of the shaft 2.

[0017] At the front of the body 1, one or more beads 8 are installed between the eye 6 and the body 1. At the rear of the body 1, beads 9 are installed between the cup washer 11 and the body 1. The shaft 2 is inserted through each of the through holes of the beads 8, 9. By adjusting the number and size of the beads 8, 9, the weights of the front and rear of the lure 10 become approximately equal, and the center of gravity is adjusted and set to be near the center of the lure 10. As a result, the axial direction of the shaft 2 becomes horizontal and balanced. By installing the beads 8, 9 at the front and rear of the body 1, the rotation of the body 1 around the axis of the shaft 2 becomes smooth. The beads 8, 9 are made of brass, tungsten, or the like.

[0018] A hook eye 12 is formed at the rear of the shaft 2. A needle 81 is connected to the hook eye 12. The hook eye 12 is formed, for example, by bending the end of the shaft 2 into a circular shape.

[0019] The cup washer 11 is disposed on the outer side of the beads 9 relative to the body 1, between the beads 9 and the hook eye 12. The shaft 2 is inserted into the through hole of the cup washer 11. The cup washer 11 is disposed so that the larger diameter side faces the hook eye 12. By disposing the cup washer 11, the needle 81 comes into contact with the cup washer 11, limiting the range of movement of the needle 81, making it less likely that the needle 81 will become entangled in the body 1.

[0020] A split ring 13 is connected to the hook eye 12. The hook eye 12 and the needle 81 are connected via the split ring 13. The hook eye 12 and the needle 81 may be directly connected without using the split ring 13. When connected via the split ring 13, the range of movement of the needle 81 is increased by the diameter of the split ring 13, and the needle 81 may enter the annular part 3 and become entangled. On the other hand, when connected without the split ring 13, the range of movement of the needle 81 is narrowed, and the eye and shank of the needle 81 hit the cup washer 11. Therefore, the needle 81 does not enter deeply into the annular part 3, and the tip of the needle 81 only touches the body 1, so the needle 81 does not get entangled in the body 1 and does not hinder the rotational movement of the body 1. This is the same whether the needle 81 is a single hook or a triple hook.

[0021] <How to make a lure> Next, a method for producing the lure 10 will be described with reference to FIG. First, a sheet material such as brass or aluminum is cut into a strip shape to fit the width of the body 1 of the lure 10 to be manufactured. As shown in Fig. 2(A), three through holes 5 for inserting the shaft 2 are formed in the strip-shaped sheet material 31 obtained by cutting. When the shaft 2 is provided so as to coincide with the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 of the body 1 (see Figs. 1 and 3), the central through hole 5 is formed at the center C of the sheet material 31. When the shaft 2 is provided so as to be shifted obliquely from the central axis of the annular portion 3 of the body 1 (see Figs. 4 and 8), the central through hole 5 is formed at a position deviated from the center C of the sheet material 31.

[0022] Next, as shown in FIG. 2(B), in the two through holes 5 on the end side, cuts 5a are formed in a direction parallel to the width direction of the plate material 31. Then, as shown in FIG. 2(C), the plate material 31 is bent from the center C of the plate material 31 so that the plate material 31 has an elliptical or oval shape. By matching the left and right cuts 5a, the body 1 of the lure 10 is completed as shown in FIG. 2(D). For the shaft 2, first, as shown in FIG. 2(E), the end of a wire such as a stainless steel wire is made into a ring to form the hook eye 12. When the hook eye 12 and the needle 81 are directly connected without the split ring 13, the eye of the needle 81 is passed through the tip of the shaft 2 that becomes the hook eye 12, and the hook eye 12 with the needle 81 connected is formed. Note that since the hook eye 12 cannot be untied after the lure 10 is completed, in order to replace the needle 81, it is necessary to cut the eye of the needle 81 with nippers or the like and remove the needle 81. Next, when connecting the needle 81, the needle 81 is connected to the hook eye 12 via the split ring 13.

[0023] Then, as shown in FIG. 2(F), the cup washer 11 and the beads 9 are inserted into the shaft 2 on which the hook eye 12 is formed, and the cup washer 11 and the beads 9 are fixed to the shaft 2 with an adhesive or the like. Unlike the case where only the cup washer 11 is fixed to the shaft 2, the strength is increased by fixing the cup washer 11 and the beads 9 together to the shaft 2, and the cup washer 11 is less likely to come off the shaft 2. Note that another bead may be inserted between the beads 9 and the body 1. The beads 9 do not rotate around the shaft 2 with the shaft 2 as its axis, but by inserting another bead that can rotate around the axis of the shaft 2, the rotation of the body 1 becomes smoother.

[0024] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2(G), the shaft 2 is inserted from the through-hole 5 at the rear of the already created body 1 to the through-hole 5 at the front. After that, as shown in FIG. 1, the bead 8 is inserted into the shaft 2, and an eye 6 with a swivel 7 attached is formed at the end of the shaft 2. At the end of the shaft 2, the bead 8 can rotate around the shaft 2, and the bead 8 makes the rotation of the body 1 smooth. The beads 8, 9 are made of brass beads, tungsten beads, or the like, and the material of the beads 8, 9 and the number of beads 8, 9 are adjusted so that the weight of the front and rear of the lure 10 is approximately equal.

[0025] The lure 10 is completed as described above. In order to check whether the lure 10 operates properly, it is confirmed whether the body 1 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2 when the shaft 2 is fixed. For example, if the diameter of the through hole 5 formed in the plate material 31 is too small, the body 1 is fixed to the shaft 2 and becomes difficult to rotate. The method of manufacturing the body 1 of the lure 10 is not limited to the above example. For example, a mold may be made based on a model made by a 3D printer or the like, and the body 1 may be manufactured from the mold. Alternatively, the body 1 may be directly shaped and created by a 3D printer. This allows the body 1 to be formed with a smooth shape at the connection portion between the annular portion 3 and the tail portion 4.

[0026] <Lure movement> FIG. 3 shows the movement of the lure 10 as it sinks. When the lure 10 is cast (thrown) and hits the water, the body 1 sinks downward while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2 in the water. At this time, the inner surface of the through hole 5 of the body 1 rubs against the shaft 2, generating a sound. Also, as the body 1 rotates, light hits the body 1 and is reflected, creating a flashing light effect.

[0027] The body 1 rotates not only when the lure 10 sinks in the water, but also when it is towed by the line 80. The direction of rotation of the body 1 is not fixed, but may be clockwise or counterclockwise as viewed from the front of the lure 10. The direction of rotation of the body 1 may also change during sinking or towing.

[0028] FIG. 4 shows the movement of the lure 10 when it is towed. When the lure 10 is thrown into the water and pulled by the reel while the line 80 is wound, the body 1 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2 and swims in an irregular trajectory (for example, meandering) in the water. At this time, the inner surface of the through hole 5 of the body 1 and the shaft 2 rub against each other, generating sound.

[0029] When winding of the line by the reel is stopped, gravity takes over and the lure 10 sinks downward in the water while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2 with the body 1 remaining in a substantially horizontal position.

[0030] As shown in Figure 5, the lure 10 floats and sinks depending on the movement of the fishing rod and the speed of winding the reel. The angler can intentionally make the lure 10 float and sink using the fishing rod and reel, allowing the angler to search a wide area. When the reel is not wound, the lure 10 sinks, but as it sinks, the body 1 continues to rotate, so the movement of the lure 10 does not stop, attracting fish.

[0031] The axial direction of the shaft 2 of the lure 10 may be aligned with the central axis of the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 of the body 1 as shown in Figures 1 and 3, or may be offset from the central axis so as to be oblique to the central axis of the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 as shown in Figure 4. When the shaft 2 is offset from the central axis of the annular portion 3 of the body 1, the lure 10 moves more significantly and swims in an irregular trajectory (e.g., meandering) when pulled than when the shaft 2 is aligned with the central axis of the annular portion 3.

[0032] Depending on how the line is tensioned, the lure 10 can sink in a spiral or by sliding downward, and as there is more than one sinking motion, it is difficult for fish to recognize it as a lure. There are two ways for the lure 10 to sink: when it sinks without any pulling force from the line, and when the lure 10 sinks in a taut state due to the pulling force from the line acting on it without the angler loosening the line.

[0033] In both cases, when the lure 10 sinks without tension from the line and when the line is taut, when the lure 10 rotates clockwise as viewed from the front, it sinks while sliding to the left, and when the lure rotates counterclockwise, it sinks while sliding to the right. When the body 1 rotates while sinking, the lure 10 does not sink straight vertically without sliding left and right.

[0034] When the lure 10 sinks without the pulling force from the line, it remains horizontal. On the other hand, when the lure 10 sinks with the line taut, the front of the lure 10 faces slightly upwards due to the influence of the line, so the rear part of the lure sinks slightly downwards and in an oblique position. In either case, the body 1 sinks while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2.

[0035] There are two patterns for the lure 10 to sink when no pulling force from the line is applied. (1) As described above, the lure 10 sinks while sliding to the right or left depending on the direction of rotation of the body 1 while remaining horizontal. (2) The lure 10 sinks in a spiral while rotating the body 1 around the axis of the shaft 2. The trajectory of the lure 10 is spiral as shown in FIG. 6.

[0036] As shown in Figure 7, there are two patterns for the lure 10 to sink when the line is taut due to the action of tension from the line. (1) As described above, the lure 10 sinks while sliding to the right or left depending on the direction of rotation of the body 1 with the front part facing slightly upward. (2) While sinking in the state of (1) above, the direction of rotation of the body 1 reverses, and if it was sliding to the right, it will slide to the left and sink, and if it was sliding to the left, it will slide to the right and sink. There are times when the body 1 starts to rotate in the opposite direction while sinking, and the sliding direction changes depending on the change in the direction of rotation.

[0037] The angler can control whether to loosen the line and not allow pulling force from the line to act on the lure 10, or to keep the line taut and allow pulling force to act on the lure 10, but cannot control the subsequent sinking pattern.

[0038] In addition, there is no significant difference in the sinking state between when the shaft 2 of the lure 10 is provided so as to coincide with the central axis of the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 and when the shaft 2 is provided so as to be offset from the central axis of the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3. Note that the sinking state described above was the result of being carried out in a bathtub with no water flow, and may be different in deep water or in a place with a water flow. In addition, the lines used include nylon lines, fluoro lines, and PE lines, and the sinking state described above was the result of being carried out using nylon lines. In addition, the sinking state may also be different depending on the thickness and type of line.

[0039] With regard to the position of the through hole 5 of the body 1 when the shaft 2 is installed offset from the central axis of the annular portion 3, there are cases where the through hole 5 is provided in front of the lure 10 offset from the central axis and the through hole 5 is provided on the central axis at the rear of the lure 10, and conversely, there are cases where the through hole 5 is provided on the central axis at the front of the lure 10 and the through hole 5 is provided on the central axis at the rear of the lure 10 offset from the central axis. In either case, the body 1 rotates when pulled by the line and when sinking, and does not impair the movement of the lure 10.

[0040] When a fish is aware of the water surface, it is effective to pull the lure 10 by aiming at the water surface like a top water lure. When the angler stands the fishing rod and reels the reel quickly, the swimming speed of the lure 10 increases and it rises to the water surface. At this time, the lure 10 swims while emitting bubbles and making a popping sound as the body 1 rotates. In this way, by devising a way to pull the lure 10, it is possible to make the lure 10 swim on the water surface, which can strongly appeal to fish.

[0041] The lure 10 thrown into the water may meander when the reel is wound and pulled. The body 1 may rotate in only one direction, or may rotate in both directions, clockwise and counterclockwise, as viewed from the front of the lure 10. The bidirectional rotation of the body 1 is one of the factors that causes the lure 10 to meander when towed.

[0042] <The effect of the lure> The effects of the lure 10 according to this embodiment will be described below. When the lure 10 is cast (thrown) and hits the water, the body 1 sinks downward while maintaining a nearly horizontal position while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2. Even if the fisherman stops reeling the lure 10, the body 1 continues to rotate as it sinks, so the movement of the lure 10 does not stop, and the lure 10 appeals to fish, increasing the probability of catching a fish.

[0043] When the body 1 rotates in the water, light hits the body 1 and reflects off it, causing it to flash, attracting fish. Also, when the body 1 rotates in the water, the inner surface of the through hole 5 of the body 1 rubs against the shaft 2, generating a metallic sound, which attracts fish with the sound. Attracting fish with sound is effective when the water is murky and the lure 10 is not noticeable.

[0044] If the target fish likes sound, the lure 10 may be configured to generate sound as described above, but if the target fish does not like sound, it is preferable that the lure 10 is configured not to generate sound. In this case, plastic tubes are inserted into the through holes 5 at the front and rear of the body 1, and the body 1 and the plastic tube are fixed with an adhesive or the like. The shaft 2 is inserted inside the plastic tube. This prevents metallic sounds from being generated when the body 1 rotates and the shaft 2 rubs against each other.

[0045] When the lure 10 is pulled by the reel while the line is wound on it, the body 1 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2 and swims in an irregular trajectory (such as a meandering path) in the water. Unlike a lure swimming in a straight trajectory, fish are less likely to become wary of the lure 10, so their reaction to the lure 10 is less likely to become dull, i.e., fish are less likely to become wary of the lure 10.

[0046] <Modified lure> As shown in FIG. 8, the tail 4 of the lure 10 may be set so that the distance between the two tips 4a is narrow (FIG. 8(A)), or the distance between the two tips 4a may be set so that the distance between the two tips 4a is wide (FIG. 8(B)). The plate material of the tail 4 may be provided in the extension direction without being twisted relative to the plate material of the annular portion 3, or may be provided so as to be twisted relative to the plate material of the annular portion 3. By adjusting the width between the tips 4a of the tail 4 and the twist of the tail 4, the body 1 can be adjusted to rotate not only in one direction, but also in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. Note that if the overall weight of the lure 10 becomes large, it becomes difficult to meander, so it is desirable to adjust the weight.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 9(A) to FIG. 9(C), the lure 10 may further be provided with a weight 14. The weight 14 is attached to the shaft 2 via an arm (sinker shaft) 15. The arm 15 is, for example, a stainless steel wire, and is formed by extending the tip of a wire rod in which the eye 6 is formed. The arm 15 is provided extending downward near the center of gravity of the body 1, and the weight 14 is attached to the tip of the arm 15. If the weight 14 is attached forward or backward from the center of gravity of the body 1, the lure 10 cannot sink while maintaining a horizontal state, so it is desirable that the weight 14 is installed vertically below the center of gravity of the body 1 in a well-balanced manner. The weight 14 has, for example, a spherical shape or a bullet shape, and is, for example, lead or tungsten.

[0048] Also, the hook 81 is not limited to being attached to the rear of the body 1 as shown in FIG. 1 and the like, but as shown in FIG. 9(C), the hook 82 may be installed at the rear of the weight 14. The hook 82 is connected to an eye 23 formed at the tip of the arm 15. The eye 23 is formed by extending the arm 15 made of stainless steel wire or the like for supporting the weight 14 into a ring shape. In this case, the hook 82 can catch not only fish that try to bite at the rear of the body 1, but also fish that try to bite near the center of the body 1, increasing the possibility of catching a fish.

[0049] Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 9(D), an octopus bait 24 may be attached to the weight 14 shown in Fig. 9(A) to Fig. 9(C) in order to increase the appeal to fish. By attaching the octopus bait 24, it becomes an effective lure, especially for sea fishing. The octopus bait 24 is a soft lure, and is used when fishermen are trolling for bonito.

[0050] As described above, the arm 15 is formed of a wire rod extending from one end of the shaft 2, and the weight 14 is placed on the arm 15, so that the shaft 2 does not rotate. This reduces twisting of the thread tied to the eye 6.

[0051] FIG. 10 shows the movement of the lure 10 when it is towed through the water and swims. When the lure 10 having the weight 14 attached via the arm 15 as shown in Figures 9(A) to 9(C) is thrown into the water and pulled by the reel while the line is wound, the body 1 swims by tilting from side to side, or the rear part of the body 1 (tail part 4 side) swings from side to side (wobbling action). These movements can be adjusted by changing the weight and shape of the weight 14.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 11(A), the weight 14 may be directly installed on the shaft 2. The weight 14 is installed on the front outer side of the body 1 between the body 1 and the beads 8, and on the rear outer side of the body 1 between the body 1 and the beads 9. In this case, the weights of the lure 10 are set to be approximately equal at the front and rear, so that the lure 10 maintains a horizontal posture when sinking and the rotation of the body 1 is not impaired. In this embodiment, if the weight 14 is provided on the lure 10 and the weight of the weight 14 is considerably large compared to the body 1, the lure 10 is not easily affected by the rotation of the body 1 when sinking, and sinks vertically without sliding to the right or left.

[0053] Also, as shown in FIG. 11(B), a clevis 16, which is a U-shaped member, may be inserted into the shaft 2 at the front and rear of the body 1, and a weight 14 may be installed in the center of the clevis 16. The clevis 16 is, for example, a stainless steel wire, and both ends of the stainless steel wire are bent into a circle to form small rings. The shaft 2 is inserted into the rings formed at both ends of the clevis 16. By installing the weight 14 in the clevis 16 and fixing the clevis 16 to the shaft 2, it is possible to prevent or suppress rotation of the shaft 2. This reduces twisting of the thread tied to the eye 6.

[0054] 11(C), the weight 14 may be attached to the shaft 2 located inside the body 1. In this case, in order not to impede the rotation of the body 1, the weight 14 needs to be large enough not to come into contact with the inner surface of the body 1, taking into consideration the sizes of the body 1 and the weight 14.

[0055] The weight of the lure 10 can be adjusted depending on the size and material of the body 1, the weight 14 to be installed, and the like. This allows the angler to pull the lure 10 so that the lure 10 is stably positioned at the target depth (surface, middle, or deep layer of the water). For example, if the angler wishes to pull the lure 10 at a deep layer to target fish in deep areas, the weight of the lure 10 is set to be heavy. Conversely, if the angler wishes to pull the lure 10 at the surface layer, the weight of the lure 10 is set to be light.

[0056] [Second embodiment] Next, a lure 20 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The lure 20 is a wire bait. As shown in Figs. 12 to 15, the lure 20 includes a body 1, an arm 17, a head 18, etc. A conventional spinner bait moves linearly, but the lure 20 swims while swinging left and right as a whole due to the body 1 rotating and swinging left and right.

[0057] The body 1 is attached to one end of an arm 17 as shown in FIG. 12, for example, and rotates around a shaft formed by the arm 17.

[0058] The tail section 4 is configured to have a twist with respect to the plate material of the annular section 3, and the body 1 rotates due to the resistance received by the tail section 4. Since the body 1 has a twisted shape like a propeller, the rotation direction of the body 1 is stable in one direction.

[0059] The body 1 according to this embodiment is provided in place of a blade (spoon) that is installed on a normal spinner bait. The arm 17 is a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, and has a line eye 17a at a bent portion near the center in the length direction. The line eye 17a has a bent shape in which the arm 17 of the linear member is bent, and a line is connected to the line eye 17a. The arm 17 is provided with the body 1 at one end and the head 18 at the other end. The straight portion on the one end side of the arm 17 is inserted into the front and rear through holes 5 provided in the body 1. By forming the arm 17 in this way, the vibration generated by the rotation of the body 1 is transmitted to the head 18 via the arm 17. When the axial direction of the arm 17 inserted into the body 1 is disposed in a diagonal direction with respect to the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 of the body 1, the vibration of the head 18 generated during rotation can be made larger. The vibrating head 18 appeals to fish, and thus attracts fish.

[0060] Unlike spinnerbaits with blades, the arm 17 is inserted into the through hole 5 in the body 1, and when the body 1 rotates, it rubs against the arm 17, creating a metallic sound. This is effective when the water is murky and the lure 10 is difficult to notice, as it can attract fish with sound.

[0061] The tail 4 of the body 1 does not have to be twisted with respect to the plate material of the annular portion 3, as in the example shown in FIG. 1. A body 1 with a twist formed in the tail 4 rotates more easily when the lure 20 is pulled, and rotates reliably even when pulled at a fast speed, compared to a body 1 without a twist formed in the tail 4. On the other hand, a body 1 without a twist formed in the tail 4 may not rotate when pulled quickly. Also, a body 1 with a twist formed in the tail 4 always rotates in one direction, whereas a body 1 without a twist formed in the tail 4 rotates either clockwise or counterclockwise, and does not rotate in one direction.

[0062] The movement of the lure 20 also differs depending on whether or not the tail 4 is twisted. The lure 20 using the body 1 with a twist formed in the tail 4 moves linearly, whereas the lure 20 using the body 1 without a twist formed in the tail 4 swims while swaying from side to side due to the direction of rotation changing midway.

[0063] When the lure 20 sinks, even if the lure 20 shown in Fig. 12 can maintain a horizontal state, the body 1 is difficult to rotate because of the long tail 4. When the lure 20 uses a body 1 that is not twisted, the body 1 tends to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise while maintaining a horizontal state when sinking.

[0064] Furthermore, the lure 20 is not limited to the case where the arm 17 shown in Fig. 12 is inserted into the body 1. As shown in Fig. 13, the lure 20 may be connected to the body 1 via an eye 19 and a swivel 21 at the tip 17b opposite to the head 18 of the arm 17. The body 1 can rotate around an axis along the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 by the swivel 21 connected to the eye 19.

[0065] In the example shown in Figure 13, for example, two eyes 19 are provided on the outer periphery of the body 1. The eyes 19 are installed on the central axis of the annular part 3 of the body 1 and at a position offset from the central axis of the annular part 3. The tip 17b of the arm 17 is connected to one of the two eyes 19, and the movement of the spinnerbait can be changed depending on the eye 19 to which it is connected. When the arm 17 is connected to the eye 19 offset from the central axis, the spinnerbait swims with a greater swing from side to side than when the arm 17 is connected to the eye 19 on the central axis.

[0066] In the example shown in FIG. 14, the lure 20 has a shaft 2 inserted through the through holes 5 at the front and rear of the body 1, and the shaft 2 is connected to the tip 17b of the arm 17. This lure 20 has the shaft 2 and the body 1 attached instead of the blade of a conventional spinner bait. An eye 22 is formed at the tip 17b of the arm 17, an eye 6 is formed at the tip of the shaft 2, and the eye 22 of the arm 17 and the eye 6 of the shaft 2 are connected to each other. Since the eye 6 of the shaft 2 is directly connected to the eye 22 of the arm 17 without using a swivel, the shaft 2 does not rotate, and when the body 1 rotates, the shaft 2 rubs against the front and rear through holes 5 of the body 1, generating a sound. Conventional spinner baits cannot generate a rubbing sound like the lure 20.

[0067] If the eye 6 of the shaft 2 is directly connected to the eye 22 of the arm 17 without using a swivel, the body 1 becomes difficult to rotate. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, the tail 4 is lengthened and twisted so that the tail 4 has a propeller shape, which makes the body 1 easier to rotate. The lure 20 using the body 1 having the twisted tail 4 shown in FIG. 14 cannot maintain a horizontal state and sinks with the tail 4 on top and the annular part 3 on the bottom. Although the lure sinks without maintaining a horizontal state in this way, the body 1 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2 when it sinks because the tail 4 is twisted. The tail 4 of the body 1 does not need to be twisted with respect to the plate material of the annular part 3 as in the example shown in FIG. 1.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 15, the lure 20 may be provided with a body 1 in place of a propeller installed on a normal buzz bait. Straight parts of the arm 17 on the opposite side to the head 18 are inserted into the through holes 5 at the front and rear of the body 1. The body 1 rotates around the axis of the arm 17. The body 1 is made of aluminum, which makes it easier to float. In addition, if the tail 4 of the body 1 is made longer and twisted with respect to the plate material of the annular part 3 to have a twisted shape like a propeller, the body 1 becomes easier to rotate and easier to float on the water surface. In addition, unlike the propeller of a conventional buzz bait, the body 1 is easy to rotate not only on the water surface but also underwater, so it can be used as a top water lure on the water surface, or it can be used submerged in water.

[0069] [Third embodiment] Next, a lure 30 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The lure 30 shown in Fig. 16(A) and Fig. 16(B) is combined with a sinking pencil 27. In the lure 30 shown in Fig. 16(A), an eye 19 connected to a swivel 26 is provided on the outer circumference of the body 1. The body 1 can rotate around an axis along the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 by the swivel 26 connected to the eye 19. The body 1 is connected to the sinking pencil 27 via an arm 25 made of stainless steel wire or the like and the swivel 26. The arm 25 extends upward and backward from the upper side of the sinking pencil 27. Vibrations generated in the body 1 are transmitted through the arm 25, and the sinking pencil 27 swings left and right as if a fish is swimming.

[0070] In the lure 30 shown in FIG. 16(B), the body 1 connected to the sinking pencil 27 is attached to an arm 28 made of stainless steel wire or the like. The arm 28 extends downward and backward from the lower side of the sinking pencil 27. The arm 28 is inserted into the through holes 5 at the front and rear of the body 1. The arm 28 extends from the eye 6 provided at the front of the sinking pencil 27 to the lower side of the sinking pencil 27, and the body 1 is installed below the sinking pencil 27 near the center of gravity. The sinking pencil 27 may be made heavier than the body 1, and the sinking pencil 27 and the body 1 in FIG. 16(B) may be upside down. In this case, the arm 28 extends upward and backward from the upper side of the sinking pencil 27, and the body 1 is installed above the sinking pencil 27 near the center of gravity.

[0071] When the sinking pencil 27 is lighter than the body 1, the body 1 is located below the sinking pencil 27 in the water. When the hooks 83 are provided at the center of the abdomen and at the rear of the sinking pencil 27, the body 1 is located below the hooks 83, so that snagging can be avoided. Vibrations caused by the rotation of the body 1 are transmitted to the sinking pencil 27 via the arm 28, and the sinking pencil 27 swings and moves. When the body 1 rotates around the axis of the arm 28, the inner surface of the through hole 5 of the body 1 rubs against the shaft 2, generating a sound. The body 1 provided with the eye 19 shown in FIG. 16(A) may also be provided so as to be located below the sinking pencil 27 as shown in FIG. 16(B). In this case, the arm 25 is installed so as to extend downward and backward from the underside of the sinking pencil 27, as in the arm 28 shown in FIG. 16(B), and the body 1 is connected to the sinking pencil 27 via the arm 25 and the swivel 26. In addition, Figure 16 (B) shows the case where a twist is formed in the tail portion 4 of the body 1, but the tail portion 4 of the body 1 does not need to have a twist in the plate material of the annular portion 3, as in the example shown in Figure 1.

[0072] [Fourth embodiment] Next, a lure 40 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that detailed descriptions of components that overlap with those of the lures 10, 20, and 30 described in the first to third embodiments will be omitted.

[0073] As shown in Fig. 17, unlike the body 1 of the lures 10, 20, and 30 of the first to third embodiments, the lure 40 has a body 41 without a tail 4, and the body 41 has only an annular portion 3. The movement of the lure 40 is almost the same as that of the lure 10 having the tail 4. Therefore, like the lure 20, the lure 40 can also be used as a substitute for the blade of a spinner bait. The lure 40 can also be used in a type equipped with a weight 14, and this configuration also moves in the same manner as the lure 10.

[0074] When sinking, even a lure 40 that does not have a tail 4 will rotate and sink downward while maintaining a horizontal state. This is the same even when the weight of the body 41 is 1 g or less.

[0075] In the case of lure 40 without tail 4, if the weight of body 41 is 1g or less, body 41 becomes difficult to rotate when lure 40 is reeled. In this case, changing the shape of body 41 from a nearly circular oval to an elongated oval that is long in one direction makes it easier to rotate. However, if the width of body 41 is small, lure 40 becomes difficult to rotate when reeled even if it is an elongated oval. Even if lure 40 does not rotate, body 41 sways back and forth when reeled, so it can appeal to fish.

[0076] In the lure 10 having the tail portion 4 according to the first embodiment, even if the body 1 weighs 1 g or less and is an ellipse close to a circle, the body 41 rotates when the lure 10 is pulled.

[0077] <How to make Lure 40> Next, a method for producing the lure 40 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. First, as shown in Fig. 18(A), a circular tube (pipe) 42 made of, for example, metal (e.g., brass, aluminum, etc.) is cut by a pipe cutter or the like to fit the width of a body 41 to be manufactured. Then, as shown in Fig. 18(B), through holes 5 for inserting the shaft 2 are formed in two places of the annular portion 3 obtained by cutting.

[0078] Next, as shown in FIG. 18(C) or FIG. 18(D), the annular portion 3 is deformed so that the outer shape of the annular portion 3 becomes elliptical or oval. This forms the shape of the body 41 of the lure 40. As shown in FIG. 18(C), the through hole 5 is formed at a position where the shaft 2 to be inserted is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 18(D), the through hole 5 may be formed at a position where the shaft 2 to be inserted is oblique to the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3. Note that the position of the through hole 5 of the body 41 when the shaft 2 is installed offset from the central axis of the annular portion 3 so that the shaft 2 is oblique to the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 is such that the through hole 5 is provided at the front or rear of the lure 40 offset from the central axis. Unlike the lure 10 of the first embodiment, the lure 40 does not have a tail 4, so that the rear through hole is easily formed offset from the central axis.

[0079] As shown in Fig. 19, the lure 40 can be made not only from a circular tube but also from a plate material. First, a plate material such as brass or aluminum is cut into a strip shape according to the width of the body 41 of the lure 40 to be made. As shown in Fig. 19(A), through holes 5 for inserting the shaft 2 are formed in two places of the strip-shaped plate material 43 obtained by cutting.

[0080] Then, as shown in Fig. 19(B), the plate material 43 is bent so that the plate material has an elliptical or oval shape, and the ends of the belt-shaped plate material 43 are fixed together with an adhesive, etc. As a result, as shown in Fig. 19(C), the annular portion 3 having the through-hole 5 formed therein is formed.

[0081] The manufacturing process of the shaft 2 and the process of combining the body 41 consisting of the annular portion 3 with the shaft 2 are omitted because they are similar to the shaft 2 and the body 1 of the first embodiment described above. The manufacturing method of the body 41 of the lure 40 is not limited to the above example. For example, a mold may be made based on a model made by a 3D printer or the like, and the body 41 may be manufactured from the mold. Alternatively, the body 41 may be directly shaped and created by a 3D printer. This makes it possible to form the body 41 with a smooth shape without seams as shown in FIG. 19(C).

[0082] <Modified lure> Although not shown, the shaft 2 may be extended to form a lure with multiple bodies 1, 41, i.e., two or more bodies 1, 41 connected together. The multiple bodies connected together may be multiple bodies 1 with tails 4 connected together, multiple bodies 41 without tails 4 connected together, or a combination of a body 1 with a tail 4 and a body 41 without a tail 4 connected together.

[0083] Even when multiple bodies are connected, when sinking, the bodies sink downward while rotating around the shaft 2, and when pulled by the line, the bodies rotate around the axis of the shaft 2 and swim, swaying irregularly in the water.

[0084] When multiple bodies are connected, the front part will be pointing slightly upwards when sinking with the line taut. When multiple bodies rotate in the same direction, they will sink while sliding to the left when rotating clockwise and to the right when rotating counterclockwise, just like when there is only one body. When multiple bodies do not rotate in the same direction, for example, when two bodies are connected and the front body rotates clockwise and the rear body rotates counterclockwise, the sinking lure will sink in a clockwise spiral when viewed from above.

[0085] <First Example of Lure 40> FIG. 20 shows a first embodiment of a lure 40 using a body 41. A wire 32 for tying a thread is provided on the upper part of the shaft 2. The wire 32 is a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, and has small annular line eyes 32a formed by bending both ends of the stainless steel wire into a circle. The wire 32 is formed by extending the tip of the wire of the shaft 2 on which the hook eye 12 is formed. The wire 32 has a line eye 32a for connecting a thread formed forward of the center of the wire 32 in the longitudinal direction. The wire 32 is connected between the weight 33 and the beads 8 at the front.

[0086] An eye 6 is formed at the front of the shaft 2. The lure 40 can be tied to the eye 6 as well as the line eye 32a. The beads 8, 9, hook eye 12, cup washer 11, and split ring 13 installed on the shaft 2 are the same as those in the above-mentioned embodiment, so their explanation will be omitted. The hook eye 12 and the needle (rear hook) 81 are connected via the split ring 13.

[0087] The weight 33 is located behind the eye 6 and in front of the body 41 . The weight 14 is inserted through the arm 15, and the arm 15 is extended as an arm 15A behind the weight 14. The arm 15 and the arm 15A are made of the same wire. The arm 15 and the arm 15A are made of, for example, stainless steel wire, and are formed by extending the tip of the wire of the shaft 2 on which the eye 6 is formed. A hook eye 34 is provided at the bottom of the weight 14. A split ring 35 is connected to the hook eye 34, and a needle (front hook) 82 is connected via the split ring 35. The hook eye 34 is one of the eyes of a swivel having eyes on both sides. The other eye of the swivel is provided in the weight 14, and the arm 15 is inserted into the eye in the weight 14.

[0088] Arm 15A is connected at the rear between bead 9 and cup washer 11. Arm 15A is connected to shaft 2, and the strength of lure 40 can be improved by arm 15 and arm 15A.

[0089] <Effects of Lure 40> When the line is tied to the line eye 32a and the lure 40 is pulled, the body 41 moves by rotating and swinging from side to side. Also, when the fishing rod is twitched while reeling, the body 41 rotates and the lure swims erratically while making a sound. Therefore, it is effective to use the lure 40 by twitching.

[0090] A line may be tied to the eye 6, and in this case, when the lure 40 is pulled, the body 41 rotates while swimming. When the lure 40 sinks, if the line is taut, the lure 40 sinks vertically while maintaining a horizontal state while the body 41 rotates. The lure 40 shown in FIG. 20 has weights 33 and 14 provided at the front, so unlike the case without weights, when the line is taut, it sinks horizontally, not slightly upward. When the lure 40 sinks without the pulling force from the line, it sinks with the front part lowered and the rear part raised. At this time, the body 41 rotates or does not rotate depending on the posture of the lure 40 when it sinks. If the lure sinks with the front part lowered too much, it will be far from the horizontal state, and the body 41 will not rotate.

[0091] <Modification of Lure 40> We will now explain modified examples of the lure 40. The lure 40 shown in Figs. 21 and 22 basically moves in the same way as the lure 40 shown in Fig. 20.

[0092] Fig. 21 shows a configuration of the lure 40 in which the weight 14, arm 15 and arm 15A are not installed, unlike the lure 40 shown in Fig. 20. In this type, when a line is tied to the front eye 6 for use, if the line is kept taut when the lure sinks, the lure 40 will remain horizontal and the body 41 will rotate. The lure 40 shown in Fig. 21 sinks horizontally, not slightly upward, when the line is taut, as in the case shown in Fig. 20, and the body 41 rotates. If no pulling force from the line is applied when the lure sinks, the front part will sink almost directly downward, and the body 41 will not rotate.

[0093] FIG. 22 shows a lure 40 in which the weight 14 is attached via the arm 15, and unlike the lure 40 shown in FIG. 20, the arm 15A is not attached. In this type, the strength is reduced because the arm 15A is not connected, but it can be used if the target fish is small. The lure 40 shown in FIG. 22 can be used without attaching the weight 14 when it is desired to reduce the weight of the lure 40. The lure 40 shown in FIG. 22 sinks horizontally, not slightly upward, when the line is taut, as in the case shown in FIG. 20, and the body 41 rotates. When no tensile force from the line is applied, the body 41 rotates or does not rotate depending on the posture at the time of sinking.

[0094] <Second embodiment of lure 40> 23 to 25 show a second embodiment of the lure 40 using the body 41. Fig. 23, Fig. 24 and Fig. 25 are a front view, a back view and a perspective view, respectively, of the lure 40. Note that the shaft 2, the body 41 installed on the shaft 2, and the beads 8 and 9 are the same as those in the above-mentioned embodiment, and therefore the description thereof will be omitted.

[0095] A line eye 36 for tying a line is provided at the vertical upper part of the shaft 2. The line eye 36 is a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, and is formed with a ring for connecting the line. The stainless steel wire forming the line eye 36 is passed through a weight 37 to form a wire eye 38 at the lower part of the weight 37. The line eye 36 is located at the upper part of the weight 37.

[0096] Arm 39 and arm 44 are linear members such as stainless steel wires, and each extends from line eye 36 to form shaft 2. Shaft 2, arm 39, and arm 44 are the same wire material. Arm 39 and arm 44 have the same length, and shaft 2, arm 39, and arm 44 form a substantial isosceles triangle with line eye 36 located at the apex. The line connecting line eye 36 and wire eye 38 is in the center of shaft 2 in the axial direction, and is perpendicular to the axial direction of shaft 2.

[0097] The weight 37 is passed through a stainless steel wire forming the line eye 36 and the wire eye 38. A swivel 45 is attached to the center of the weight 37 in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 24, a hole 37A for attaching the swivel 45 is formed vertically in the weight 37, and the swivel 45 is installed in the hole 37A. The swivel 45 has rings on both sides. The ring on one side of the swivel 45 is inserted into the weight 37, and the stainless steel wire inserted vertically inside the weight 37 is passed through the inside of the ring. This makes the swivel 45 integrated with the weight 37. The ring on the other side of the swivel 45 is located outside the weight 37. The needle 84 is attached to the swivel 45 via a split ring 46. The needle 84 may be a triple hook as shown in FIG. 23 to FIG. 25, but is not limited to this example, and may be a single hook or a double hook.

[0098] The wire eye 38 is located below the shaft 2. A wire 47 is connected to the wire eye 38. An opening and closing eye 48 is provided at one end of the wire 47. The opening and closing eye 48 allows the wire 47 to be easily connected to the wire eye 38 provided at the bottom of the weight 37 and also allows the wire 47 to be easily removed. The opening and closing eye 48 may be damaged when a large fish is caught and the pull is strong, so an eye may be formed by a linear member of the wire 47 instead of the opening and closing eye 48. In this case, the eye of the wire 47 is attached to the wire eye 38 via a split ring.

[0099] A hook eye 49 is formed at the other end of the wire 47 by the linear member of the wire 47, and a needle 85 is connected to the hook eye 49 of the wire 47 via a split ring 51. An octopus bait 29 can be attached to the hook 85 as shown in Figures 23 to 25. It should be noted that a worm, feather, rubber skirt, etc. may be attached to the hook 85 instead of the octopus bait 29.

[0100] A tube 52 may be installed in the center of the shaft 2 in the axial direction. A light-emitting body such as a glow stick can be attached to the tube 52. Note that, in the lure 10 of the first embodiment, when the shaft 2 is present, a light-emitting body such as a glow stick can be attached to the shaft 2 in the same manner.

[0101] As shown in FIG. 26, as another example of a lure 40 using a body 41 and a line eye 36 provided at the upper center of the body 41, a hook eye 12 may be formed on the extension of the shaft 2 at the front and rear of the body 41, and a hook 81 may be attached to the hook eye 12.

[0102] In the example shown in FIG. 26, the weights 14 are installed at the front and rear of the body 41 (between the bead 8 and the front hook eye 12, and between the bead 9 and the rear hook eye 12) so that the weights are equal between the front and rear. The lure 40 is symmetrical and there is no distinction between the front and rear, but one end of the shaft 2 is the front and the other end of the shaft 2 is the rear. Since the weights are equal between the front and rear, when a line is tied to the line eye 36 and hung, the lure 40 remains horizontal without tilting. It is preferable to attach cup washers 11 to prevent the front and rear hooks 81 from getting tangled in the body 41. When the lure 40 is moved up and down, it rotates the body 41 while maintaining the horizontal position, generating sound.

[0103] <Effects of Lure 40> The lure 40 shown in Figures 23 to 25, which is used with a line tied to the line eye 36, can be used for both a fishing method (casting) in which the lure 40 is thrown and reeled in, and a fishing method (vertical jigging) in which the lure 40 is lowered straight down from a ship or boat and the rod is moved up and down to move the lure 40.

[0104] In both casting and vertical jigging, the body 41 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2. The direction of rotation of the body 1 is not fixed, and it can be either clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0105] In the case of casting, when the lure 40 is pulled, the weight 37 is located in front and the body 41 is located in the rear. The body 41 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2, generating sound. The octopus bait 29 swims behind the weight 37 while swinging slightly. When the pulling of the lure 40 is stopped, the body 41 sinks while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2 while maintaining a horizontal state. The lure 40 shown in Figures 23 to 25 is not easily affected by the rotation of the body 41 when sinking, and sinks vertically without sliding to the right or left, if the weight of the weight 37 is considerably large compared to the body 41.

[0106] In the case of vertical jigging, when the lure 40 that has been dropped vertically is pulled upward, the lure 40 is in the state shown in FIG. 23 or FIG. 24, with the weight 37 facing upward and the octopus bait 29 facing downward. The body 41 remains horizontal and rotates clockwise or counterclockwise around the shaft 2, generating sound. When the lure 40 sinks downward, the body 41 faces upward and the weight 37 faces downward. The body 41 remains horizontal and rotates clockwise or counterclockwise around the shaft 2, generating sound. When the lure 40 is moved up and down, the octopus bait 29 sways and floats in the water within the length of the wire 47, swimming while opening and closing its legs. The longer the wire 47, the larger the range over which the octopus bait 29 swims. It is a good idea to prepare wires 47 of different lengths and observe the fish's reaction while changing them.

[0107] The wire 47 may not be installed, and only the hook 85 may be connected to the wire eye 38 at the bottom of the weight 37 via a split ring, or the octopus bait 29 may be attached and connected to the hook 85. This may result in a more compact silhouette of the entire lure 40, which may improve the reaction of fish.

[0108] When a light source such as a chemical light is attached to the tube 52 installed in the shaft 2, the light is reflected by the body 41, increasing its appeal to fish. This is particularly effective for night fishing.

[0109] The lure 40 shown in Figs. 23 to 25 appeals to fish by rotating the body 41 when the lure 40 is pulled and rotating when the lure 40 is stopped and sinks, in both cases of casting and vertical jigging. The lure 40 attracts fish because the body 41 rotates quickly and reflects light while emitting sound. The vibrations, sound, and light generated when the body 41 rotates attract fish, and the fish bite the octopus bait 29 that swims swayingly due to the wire 47. The lure 40 can attract many fish and have them bite the octopus bait 29 by combining the movement of the body 41, which has a high fish-attracting effect, and the swimming of the octopus bait 29 that swims swaying naturally.

[0110] The lure 40 has a relatively slow sinking speed because the body 41 rotates when it sinks and is susceptible to water resistance. In order to increase the sinking speed, it is recommended to reduce the size of the body 41 and increase the weight of the weight 37. This reduces water resistance and increases the weight, thereby increasing the sinking speed of the lure 40. If the hook 84 or the hook 85 is prone to getting tangled in the line, changing the hook 84 to a single hook or removing it may solve the problem.

[0111] <About weight 37> The shape of the weight 37 is not limited to the examples shown in Figs. 23 to 25. The movement, silhouette, and sinking speed of the lure 40 change depending on the shape of the weight 37. By using a lure 40 with a flattened or longer weight 37, the movement can be changed and the reaction of the fish can be observed. In addition, the weight 37 can be made to look like a real fish by using a color and shape that imitates a fish, like a metal jig or pencil bait.

[0112] It is effective to change the weight of the weight 37 according to the water depth and the current of the tide. For example, at a deeper point, the weight of the weight 37 can be made heavier to allow the lure 40 to reach the point more quickly.

[0113] Coloring the weight 37 may improve the fish's reaction. By trying different colors, you can see the fish's reaction at that time. Since fish may bite the weight 37, a hook 84 is attached to the center of the weight 37.

[0114] <About Wire 47 etc.> The wire 47, the opening and closing eye 48, the hook eye 49, the split ring 51, the hook 85 and the octopus bait 29 described in this embodiment can be applied to the lure 10 of other embodiments and the lure 40 shown in Figs. 20 to 22. They can also be attached to conventional lures such as minnows and crank baits. In this case, connecting the wire 47 to the rear hook eye stabilizes the swimming. The opening and closing eye 48 of the wire 47 is connected to the rear hook eye. Also, a worm, feather, rubber skirt, etc. may be attached instead of the octopus bait 29.

[0115] <Third Example of Lure 40> FIG. 27 shows a third embodiment of a lure 40 using a body 41. A head 53 is provided in front of the body 41, and a rear trunk portion 55 is provided in the rear of the body 41. An eye 6 is provided at the tip of the front side of the head 53, and a line is connected at the eye 6.

[0116] Head 53 has the shape of a fish's head, for example, and is made of wood, plastic, or metal (e.g., lead, aluminum, etc.). Rear body 55 has the shape of the rear body of a fish, for example, and is made of wood, plastic, or metal. By adjusting the position and weight of weight 14, body 41 can be rotated around the axis of shaft 2 even when sinking, and can be sinked while being kept horizontal.

[0117] Weights such as lead or tungsten may be built inside the head 53 or inside the rear body 55, and the weights of the front and rear of the lure 40 may be adjusted to be approximately equal. A lip 54 is provided on the lower part of the head 53. By providing the lip 54, the lure 40 receives resistance when pulled by the line, causing the lure 40 to swing from side to side.

[0118] The beads 8, 9 are respectively installed between the body 41 and the head 53, and between the body 41 and the rear fuselage part 55. A cup washer 11 and a hook eye 12 are provided at the rear end of the rear fuselage part 55, and a needle 81 is connected via a split ring 13 attached to the hook eye 12.

[0119] One end of the arm 15 is connected to the head 53, and the weight 14 is attached to the other end of the arm 15. The arm 15 is connected to the shaft 2 inside the head 53. The weight 14 is attached to the shaft 2 via the arm 15A. The hook eye 34 is attached to the bottom of the weight 14. A split ring 35 is connected to the hook eye 34, and a needle (front hook) 81 is connected via the split ring 35. By providing a cup washer 56 between the weight 14 and the hook eye 34, the needle 81 is less likely to become entangled with the body 41, the arm 15, or the arm 15A.

[0120] One end of arm 15A is connected to arm 15, and the other end is connected to body rear portion 55. Arm 15A is connected to shaft 2 inside body rear portion 55. The strength of lure 40 can be improved by arm 15 and arm 15A.

[0121] When the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the lure 40 swings from side to side and swims while the body 41 rotates. When the lure 40 sinks, the body 41 rotates and sinks horizontally. When the lure 40 is pulled or sinks, the direction of rotation of the body 41 is clockwise or counterclockwise around the shaft 2, and is not unidirectional.

[0122] FIG. 28 shows a modified example of the lure 10 according to the first embodiment. In the lure 10 shown in FIG. 28, the body 1 has the structure described in the first embodiment and has a tail 4. In the lure 10, the weight 14 is installed via the arm 15, and unlike the example shown in FIG. 27, the arm 15A and the rear body 55 are not installed. The lure 10 basically moves in the same way as the lure 40 shown in FIG. 27. When the lure 10 is pulled, the body 1 of the lure 10 rotates more easily and rotates faster than the lure 40 shown in FIG. 27.

[0123] In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the lip 54 is provided on the head 53, but the lip 54 may not be provided and the lure may be used like a sinking pencil.

[0124] <About the needle motion suppressor 60> In the lure 10 shown in the embodiment of Fig. 1, etc., an example has been described in which a cup washer 11 is used to prevent the body 1 from becoming entangled with the hook and preventing the body 1 from rotating in the water. However, even if the cup washer 11 is used, there are cases in which the body 1 and the hook become entangled, particularly in the case of a triple hook with three hooks.

[0125] Therefore, as described below, it is preferable to install a needle movement suppressor 60 capable of controlling the movement range of the needle instead of the cup washer 11. The needle movement suppressor 60 can prevent the needle from becoming entangled with the body 1.

[0126] As shown in FIG. 29, the needle motion suppressor 60 includes, for example, a ring shaft 61 and a ring 62. When the eye or shank of the needle hits the ring 62, the motion range of the needle is narrowed, and the needle does not touch the body 1, and the needle does not get tangled in the body 1. The ring shaft 61 is a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, and one end is connected to the shaft 2 and the other end is connected to the ring 62. The ring 62 is an annular member, and is installed so that the needle can be inserted inside the ring 62. By adjusting the length of the ring shaft 61 and the size of the ring 62, the needle 81 does not move toward the body 1 and come off the ring 62, and the needle 81 does not get tangled in the ring 62.

[0127] The distance between the hook eye 12 and the ring 62 provided at the rear of the lure 10 is adjusted according to the length of the ring shaft 61. The distance between the hook eye 12 and the ring 62 is preferably about the diameter of the split ring 13 to be installed. If the distance is made longer than this, the ring 62 narrows the range of motion of the hook 81, and the movement of the hook becomes smaller. If this distance is made longer, the ring 62 is too close to the tip of the hook 81, making it difficult for the hook 81 to hook a fish. On the other hand, if the distance between the hook eye 12 and the ring 62 is shortened, the ring 62 cannot restrict the range of motion of the hook 81, and the movement of the hook 81 becomes larger. As a result, the hook 81 becomes entangled in the body 1.

[0128] Since the split ring 13 and the needle 81 abut against the inside of the opening of the ring 62, the operating range of the needle 81 is adjusted according to the size of the opening of the ring 62. This allows the needle 81 to be adjusted so that it does not reach the body 1, and the needle 81 does not get tangled with the body 1. Although FIG. 29 shows an example in which the needle 81 is a single hook, the needle 81 may be a double hook or a triple hook. In either case, the operating range of the needle 81 is controlled by the ring 62, so that the needle 81 does not get tangled with the body 1.

[0129] If it is desired to increase the range of motion of the hook 81, the size of the ring 62 is increased, and if it is desired to decrease the range of motion of the hook 81, the size of the ring 62 is decreased. However, if the size of the ring 62 is made too large, the hook 81 may pass through the ring 62 and move toward the body 1 side, becoming detached from the ring 62, or the hook 81 may become entangled in the ring 62. In addition, the balance of the lure 10 may become poor, hindering the action of the lure 10. If the size of the ring 62 is made too small so that the split ring 13 to be installed cannot pass through the inside, it becomes difficult to remove the split ring 13 and to replace the hook 81.

[0130] The shape of the ring 62 is, for example, a circle. The shape of the ring 62 is not limited to a circle, and may be any shape, such as an oval, a triangle, a rectangle, etc. By devising the shape of the ring 62, the range and direction of movement of the needle, etc. can be adjusted.

[0131] An embodiment and a method for producing the needle motion suppressor 60 will be described below. The needle action suppressor 60 is formed, for example, by extending the rear end of a linear member for forming the shaft 2. Specifically, first, as shown in Fig. 30(A), when forming the shaft 2 made of a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, the hook eye 12 is formed. At that time, the excess length of the linear member on the rear end side of the shaft 2 is left uncut.

[0132] Then, as shown in FIG. 30(B), a ring 62 is formed by a linear member next to the hook eye 12. The linear member between the hook eye 12 and the ring 62 becomes the ring shaft 61. As shown in FIG. 30(C), the linear member is bent so that the ring 62 is disposed on an axial extension of the shaft 2. In this way, the needle motion suppressor 60 is formed. As shown in FIG. 30(D), the needle 81 is connected to the hook eye 12 via the split ring 13. At this time, the eye side of the needle 81 is inserted into the inside of the ring 62 of the needle motion suppressor 60.

[0133] Also, the needle motion suppressor 60 may be formed of a linear member separate from the shaft 2, and connected and fixed to the shaft 2. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31(A), the needle motion suppressor 60 includes a ring shaft 61, a ring 62, and a support portion 63. The ring 62 is formed on one end side of a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, and the support portion 63 is formed on the other end side of the linear member. The support portion 63 has a coil shape, and is formed, for example, by winding the linear member in a spiral shape. The linear member between the formed ring 62 and the support portion 63 becomes the ring shaft 61. In this way, the needle motion suppressor 60 is formed.

[0134] As shown in Fig. 31(B), the shaft 2 is inserted into the inside of the coil-shaped support part 63. The support part 63 of the needle motion suppressor 60 is passed up to the position of the hook eye 12 of the shaft 2. The support part 63 is fixed to the shaft 2 with an adhesive or the like at a position where the support part 63 and the hook eye 12 abut against each other. This causes the shaft 2 and the needle motion suppressor 60 to be integrated.

[0135] Furthermore, the needle motion suppressor 60 may be formed as a molded member made of a metal such as stainless steel having a strength sufficient for use, as shown in FIG. 32. The needle motion suppressor 60 includes a ring shaft 61, a ring 62, and a support portion 63. The support portion 63 is, for example, a tubular member. The ring 62 is integrally formed on one end side of the ring shaft 61, and the support portion 63 is integrally formed on the other end side of the ring shaft 61. As shown in FIG. 31(B), in the needle motion suppressor 60 shown in FIG. 32, the shaft 2 is inserted into the support portion 63, and the support portion 63 is fixed to the shaft 2 with an adhesive or the like at a position where the support portion 63 and the hook eye 12 abut against each other.

[0136] 31 and 32, the support part 63 does not have to be fixed to the shaft 2 with an adhesive or the like. That is, one or more beads 8 or 9 are placed on the front and rear of the body 1 so that the range (play) within which the body 1 moves along the shaft 2 is small. Alternatively, the length of the shaft 2 is appropriately adjusted so that the range (play) within which the body 1 moves along the shaft 2 is small even without placing two or more beads 8, 9. This prevents the body 1 and the needle movement suppressor 60 from moving too far along the shaft 2, thereby preventing the movement range of the needle 81 from being unable to be suppressed.

[0137] As described above, the hook motion suppressor 60 can reliably prevent the hook 81 from getting tangled in the body 1 even when the hook 81 is a triple hook. If the hook is fixed so as not to move relative to the lure, it becomes difficult to hook a fish, and even if a fish is hooked, the hook is likely to come off the fish. In contrast, the hook motion suppressor 60 restricts the movement range of the hook 81 by the ring 62, but can achieve an appropriate range of movement, so that compared to a fixed hook, it is easier to hook a fish and the hook is less likely to come off the fish when a fish is hooked. The hook motion suppressor 60 is provided with the ring shaft 61 and the ring 62, but the split ring 13 for connecting the hook 81 to the hook eye 12 can be removed, so that the hook 81 can also be replaced.

[0138] <Other application examples of the needle motion suppressor 60> The above-mentioned needle motion suppressor 60 can also be applied to the lure 10 shown in Fig. 9(C) in which the weight 14 and the needle 82 are attached to the lower part of the body 1. Fig. 33 shows the lure 10 to which the needle motion suppressor 60 is applied. This lure 10 uses triple hooks as the needles 81, 82 at the lower center and rear part of the body 1. The support part 63 of the needle motion suppressor 60 formed in a coil shape is attached to the needle 81 at the rear. The hooks 81, 82 may be single hooks or double hooks instead of triple hooks.

[0139] 33, weight 14 has a through hole, and the tip of the wire of arm 15, which is extended to form eye 6, is passed through the through hole of weight 14. An eye 23 is formed at the end of arm 15 near the lower center of lure 10. Weight 14 is fixed to arm 15 with an adhesive or the like. Needle 82 is attached to eye 23 via split ring 13.

[0140] The needle motion suppressor 60 applied to the needle 82 at the lower center is fixed by inserting the front end of the ring shaft 61 into a through hole formed in the weight 14 and using an adhesive or the like. It is preferable that the ring shaft 61 is positioned on the body 1 side as shown in FIG. 33. This allows the ring shaft 61 to be out of the way when replacing the needle 81, making it easy to remove the split ring 13. In the example shown in FIG. 33, the distance from the eye 23 to the ring 62 is the total length of the diameter of the split ring 13 and the diameter of the eye 82a of the needle 82, and the eye 82a side of the needle 82 passes through the ring 62. By setting this length, the range of movement of the needle 82 is suppressed and it does not get tangled in the body 1. In addition, since the hook 82 moves appropriately, it is easy to hook a fish and the fish is less likely to come off when fishing (it is less likely to break off).

[0141] The operating range of the hook 82 can be controlled by adjusting the length of the ring shaft 61, the size of the ring 62, and the angle of the ring 62 relative to the ring shaft 61. If the length of the ring shaft 61 is shortened, the operating range of the hook 82 becomes larger, and if it is made too short, there is a risk that the hook 82 will become entangled in the body 1. If the length of the ring shaft 61 is lengthened, the operating range of the hook 82 becomes smaller, and if it is made too long, the tip of the hook and the ring 62 will be too close, making it difficult for the hook to be caught in the fish's mouth.

[0142] Increasing the size of ring 62 increases the range of movement of needle 82, and decreasing the size of ring 62 decreases the range of movement of needle 82.

[0143] The movement direction of needle 82 can be controlled by adjusting the angle of ring 62 relative to ring shaft 61. As shown in Fig. 33, by adjusting ring 62 so that it is inclined downward relative to ring shaft 61, which is substantially horizontal, needle 82 can be prevented from touching body 1 and moved as far downward as possible.

[0144] FIG. 34(A) shows a lure 10 in which a weight 57 is not fixed to an arm (sinker shaft) 15, but is hung from the tip of the arm 15 via an eye 23. The weight 57 is provided with an upper eye 58 that is connected to the eye 23 at the tip of the arm 15, and a hook eye 59 for connecting a hook 82. A washer 64 is installed between the upper eye 58 and the weight 57. As a result, when the weight 57 swings forward, the washer 64 comes into contact with the arm 15, thereby suppressing the forward movement of the weight 57, and the hook 82 does not get tangled in the arm 15. The upper eye 58 and the hook eye 59 are formed from the same linear member such as a stainless steel wire. The linear member is inserted through the washer 64 and the weight 57, and the upper eye 58 is formed at one end of the linear member, and the hook eye 59 is formed at the other end of the linear member.

[0145] Weight 57 is suspended from the tip of arm 15 and can move freely within a predetermined range. Weight 57 is, for example, lead or tungsten. Weight 57 is attached to the lower center of lure 10, so that lure 10 maintains a horizontal position when sinking in the water and body 1 rotates.

[0146] The hook 82 attached to the weight 57 is connected to the hook eye 59 via the split ring 13. In addition, an arc-shaped ring 65 is provided on the weight 57 below the hook eye 59. Both ends of the ring 65 are fixed to the weight 57, and the hook 82 is connected to the hook eye 59 so that the eye 82a side of the hook 82 passes between the ring 65 and the weight 57. This controls the operating range of the hook 82, making it less likely that the hook 82 will become entangled in the body 1 or the arm 15.

[0147] When the lure 10 shown in FIG. 34(A) is pulled through the water, the weight 57 swings from side to side, and the rotation of the body 1 changes from clockwise to counterclockwise, or from counterclockwise to clockwise. This change in the direction of rotation is repeated, causing the lure 10 to swim by swinging and meandering. Such a movement of the lure 10 varies depending on the thickness of the plate-like member forming the body 1, the material of the plate-like member such as metal or plastic, the size of the body 1, and the weight of the weight 57. By appropriately selecting and adjusting these, the swinging movement of the lure 10 can be made larger or the lure can be made to meander more easily. Conversely, it is also possible to adjust the lure 10 so that it does not swing or meander.

[0148] In the lure 10 shown in Fig. 34(A), the upper eye 58 of the weight 57 is directly connected to the eye 23 at the tip of the arm 15. This prevents the weight 57 from moving too much, unlike when the eye 23 and the upper eye 58 are connected via a split ring, and the hook 82 is less likely to get tangled in the body 1 or the arm 15. The shape of the weight 57 is not particularly limited, but as shown in Fig. 34(A), an eggplant-shaped weight is likely to swing sideways, and the lure 10 is likely to swing or meander.

[0149] As shown in FIG. 34(B), the weight 57 is not limited to one to which a hook is attached, and may be one without a hook. In this case, since no hook is attached, the weight 57 will not get tangled in the body 1 even if it moves widely. Therefore, since there is no need to control the movement of the weight 57, the upper eye 66 of the weight 57 may be attached to the eye 23 at the tip of the arm 15 via the split ring 13. When the split ring 13 is used, the weight 57 can be replaced. For example, by replacing the weight 57 with a heavier one, the lure 10 can be sunk to the bottom in deep water and used.

[0150] FIG. 35 shows a lure 70 using a general body 71, not the one of the present invention. The lure 70 is a sinking pencil to which a hook 81 and a blade 72 are connected. As shown in FIG. 35, by attaching a hook motion suppressor 60, the hook 81, and the blade 72 to a plug such as a sinking pencil, sound and vibration due to the rotation of the blade 72 can be obtained. Note that although the body 71 shown in FIG. 35 is a sinking pencil, the body 71 may be a plug such as a minnow, a pencil bait, or a crank bait, or a metal jig.

[0151] The needle motion suppressor 60 can also be used to prevent the needle from scarring the body 71, as described below. In the above-mentioned plug, the needle of the triple hook is usually connected to the rear eye 73 by a split ring, not the needle 81 and blade 72. By applying the needle motion suppressor 60 to the needle attached to the rear (rear hook) or the needle 83 (front hook) of the triple hook attached to the front, it is possible to prevent the needle tip of the triple hook from coming into contact with the body 71, causing the paint to peel off and leaving a scar (these scars are called rolling marks), and the lure 70 can be made to last longer.

[0152] As shown in FIG. 35, in the lure 70 provided with the hook motion suppressor 60, not only the hook 81 but also the blade 72 may be attached to the split ring 76 at the rear. In FIG. 35, the split ring 74, the swivel 75, and the split ring 76 are connected in this order to the eye 73 at the rear of the body 71. The swivel 75 allows the blade 72 to rotate. The blade 72 rotates when the lure 70 is pulled in water or sinks. The hook 81 is connected to the split ring 76 together with the blade 72, so that a fish can be caught even when a fish bites the blade 72. The hook 81 can also rotate together with the blade 72 by the swivel 75. Note that the split ring 76 may have a configuration in which only the blade 72 is attached and there is no hook 81.

[0153] One end of the ring shaft 61 on the front side is fixed to the rear part of the body 71. The length of the ring shaft 61 is adjusted so that the ring 62 does not interfere with the rotation of the blade 72. It is desirable that the diameter of the ring 62 is smaller than the width of the blade 72 (the length perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the blade 72). This makes it possible to prevent the blade 72 and the needle 81 from moving toward the body 71 and passing through the ring 62, and becoming detached from the ring 62. However, it is better not to make the ring 62 too small so that the rotation of the blade 72 is not interfered with.

[0154] When the lure 70 is reeled in, the blade 72 rotates and collides with the ring 62. The blade 72 rotates while colliding with the ring 62, so a sound is generated when they collide. The vibrations generated when the blade 72 collides with the ring 62 are transmitted to the body 71 via the ring shaft 61, causing the body 71 to vibrate. In contrast, in the conventional configuration without the hook motion suppressor 60, no collision sound of the blade 72 is generated, and the vibration of the body 71 is also weak.

[0155] As described above, the needle motion suppressor 60 can also control the range of motion of the blade 72 other than the hook provided on the lure. Therefore, the needle motion suppressor may be installed in a portion of the lure where it is desired to suppress the motion of other lure-related parts (such as blades and wires) other than the hook. Hereinafter, the needle motion suppressor will be referred to as the part motion suppressor.

[0156] For example, as shown in FIG. 36, in a lure 90 such as a spinner bait using a blade 72, a part movement suppressing device 68 is attached near the blade 72. A ring shaft 61 of the part movement suppressing device 68 is connected to an arm 17. The front part of the blade 72 is housed in a ring 62 of the part movement suppressing device 68, and the movement range of the blade 72 is suppressed by the ring 62. Unlike a conventional lure (spinner bait) using a blade and not having a part movement suppressing device 68, in the lure 90 shown in FIG. 36, when the blade 72 rotates or swings, the blade 72 hits the ring 62 of the part movement suppressing device 68, generating a sound. In this way, when the blade 72 hits the ring 62, the entire lure 90 vibrates, and the vibration is larger than that of a conventional lure.

[0157] Also, as shown in FIG. 37, in the wire bait lure 20 to which the shaft 2 and body 1 according to this embodiment are attached instead of the blade 72, a part movement suppressing device 68 is attached to the front of the body 1. The ring shaft 61 of the part movement suppressing device 68 is connected to the arm 17. In the lure 20, the front part of the shaft 2 is housed in the ring 62, and the movement range of the shaft 2 and the body 1 is suppressed. In the example shown in FIG. 37, a tube 67 is provided between the eye 6 and the bead 8 at the front part of the shaft 2, and the shaft 2 is inserted inside the tube 67. The tube 67 prevents the body 1 from slipping forward. The tube 67 is made of plastic or metal. The metal tube 67 generates a sound by hitting the ring 62. In the wire bait lure 20, if the size of the body 1 is increased, the hook 82 located below the body 1 may enter the annular part 3 and become entangled with the body 1. By using the part movement restricting device 68, the movement range of the shaft 2 and the body 1 can be restricted, and entanglement of the needle 82 and the body 1 can be prevented.

[0158] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 38, in the lure 70, a part movement suppressing device 68 is attached to the connection portion between the body 71 and the wire 47. In the lure 70, the wire 47 is connected to the eye 73 at the rear of the body 71, which is a plug such as a minnow. The wire 47 has a needle 85 provided at one end via a hook eye 49, and the other end is connected to the body 71 via an eye 50. The eye 50 is connected to the eye 73 at the rear of the body 71 by a split ring 74. In addition, the ring shaft 61 of the part movement suppressing device 68 is connected to the end of the wire 47 on the eye 50 side. The rear of the body 71 is accommodated in the ring 62 of the part movement suppressing device 68.

[0159] As a result, the rear of the body 71 hits the ring 62, so that the movement range of the wire 47 is restricted. If the part movement restricting device 68 is not provided and the wire 47 is attached to the rear eye 73 of the body 71 by the openable eye 48 shown in FIG. 23 or the like, the range in which the wire 47 can freely move is too wide, so that the wire 47 and the needle 85 are likely to get tangled with the needle 83 and the line installed on the body 71 as a front hook. In contrast, by using the part movement restricting device 68, the movement range of the wire 47 can be restricted, so that the wire 47 and the needle 85 are less likely to get tangled with the needle 83 and the line of the body 71. Note that, although FIG. 38 shows an example in which a worm 86 is attached to the hook 85, an octopus bait, a feather, or the like may be attached instead of the worm 86. Also, when the body 71 is a plug such as a pencil bait other than a minnow, the part movement restricting device 68 can be attached in the same manner.

[0160] Furthermore, for example, the component movement suppressing device can be applied to the lure 40 shown in Figures 23 to 25. By installing the component movement suppressing device on the wire 47 attached to the wire eye 38 at the bottom of the weight 37, the movement range of the wire 47 can be suppressed, the octopus bait 29 can be made to swim in a small range, and the hook 85 is less likely to get tangled in the line.

[0161] <About the shape and specific gravity of Body 1, 41> Next, the shape and specific gravity of the body 1, 41 will be described. As described above, the lure 10, 20, 30, 40 is configured such that the body 1, 41 rotates when pulled by a line or when sinking. However, depending on the shape of the body 1, 41, the body 1, 41 may be difficult to rotate or may not rotate at all.

[0162] In both the body 1 with the tail 4 according to the first embodiment and the body 41 without the tail 4 according to the fourth embodiment, the body tends to rotate more easily by being elliptical rather than circular. Even in the case of an elliptical shape, a shape close to a circle may make it difficult to rotate or may not rotate at all.

[0163] Furthermore, the width of the annular portion 3 of the body 1, 41 (see Figs. 1 and 17) affects the ease of rotation. The wider the annular portion 3, the easier it is to rotate, and the narrower the annular portion 3, the harder it is to rotate.

[0164] Furthermore, the material of the body 1, 41 also affects the ease of rotation. For example, brass, which has a high specific gravity, tends to rotate more easily than aluminum, which has a low specific gravity. Regarding the weight of the body 1, 41, it was found that the body 41 without the tail section 4 is unlikely to rotate if it is 1g or less.

[0165] The inventor also investigated the relationship between the shape of the annular portion 3 of the body 41 and rotation when the material of the body 41 is brass or aluminum, in a case where the shaft 2 is provided so as to coincide with the central axis of the annular portion 3 of the body 41 (weight 1g or less). Figures 39A to 39D are graphs showing the relationship between the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 of the body 41 and the width of the annular portion 3 of the body 41, with respect to the rotation of the body 41. Figure 39A shows the results regarding the rotation when the brass body 41 is pulled, Figure 39B shows the results regarding the rotation when the brass body 41 is sunk, Figure 39C shows the results regarding the rotation when the aluminum body 41 is pulled, and Figure 39D shows the results regarding the rotation when the aluminum body 41 is sunk.

[0166] To investigate the relationship between shape and rotation, the shape of the annular portion 3 of the subject body 41 was set to be a perfect circle (brass: outer diameter 15 mm, aluminum: outer diameter 25 mm) with the height lowered by 1 mm each time (and the length increased accordingly) (see FIG. 18(C) for the height and length of the annular portion 3). For each shape, the presence or absence of rotation was observed when the lure 40 was pulled by the line and when the lure 40 sank.

[0167] As shown in FIG. 39A, when the brass body 41 is pulled, if the width of the annular portion 3 is 7 mm, it will rotate reliably if the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 1.8, and even if the width of the annular portion 3 is 4 mm, it will rotate reliably if the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 3.7. As shown in FIG. 39B, when the brass body 41 sinks, if the width of the annular portion 3 is 7 mm, it will rotate reliably if the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 1.4, and even if the width of the annular portion 3 is 4 mm, it will rotate reliably if the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 2.0.

[0168] 39C, when aluminum body 41 is pulled, if the width of annular portion 3 is 7 mm, it rotates reliably if the ratio of length to height of annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 5.3, but the rotation becomes unstable when the ratio of length to height of annular portion 3 is around 9.5. If the width of annular portion 3 is 5 mm, it rotates reliably when the ratio of length to height of annular portion 3 is approximately 6.5. As shown in Figure 39D, when aluminum body 41 sinks, if the width of annular portion 3 is 7 mm, it rotates reliably if the ratio of length to height of annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 3.6, but rotation becomes unstable when the ratio of length to height of annular portion 3 is around 9.5. If the width of annular portion 3 is 4 mm, it rotates reliably when the ratio of length to height of annular portion 3 is approximately 7.4.

[0169] 39A to 39D, when the lure 40 is pulled and when the lure 40 sinks, brass tends to rotate more easily than aluminum. That is, when the width of the annular portion 3 is narrow (for example, 4 mm), when the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 is small (a shape close to a perfect circle), or when the ratio of the length to the height is large (a more elongated elliptical shape), brass rotates more easily than aluminum.

[0170] In addition, when the lure 40 is pulled and when it sinks, in both the case of brass and aluminum, the ring-shaped portion 3 is easier to rotate if it is elliptical rather than circular. However, in the case of aluminum, the ring-shaped portion 3 becomes difficult to rotate if the ratio of the length to the height is 7 or more and the ring-shaped portion is a more elongated ellipse. Also, the ring-shaped portion 3 tends to rotate more easily as the width of the ring-shaped portion 3 increases from 4 mm to 7 mm.

[0171] <Comparative Examples> The inventor conducted an experiment on a lure (comparative example) described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,881,341 (hereinafter referred to as the "U.S. patent specification") and compared it with the lure according to this embodiment. In this embodiment, the weights of the lures 10, 20, 30, 40 are adjusted to be the same at the front and rear by using beads 8, 9 threaded on the shaft 2 and a weight 14 shown in FIG. 11 so that the lures sink while maintaining a horizontal state. The lure described in the U.S. patent specification does not have a structure that sinks while maintaining a horizontal state, unlike this embodiment. Also, in this embodiment, the cup washer 11 prevents the hook 81 from getting tangled with the body 1, etc. In contrast, in the lure described in the U.S. patent specification, if the hook size is increased, the hook is likely to get tangled with the rotating body or the shaft inside the body.

[0172] In the lure shown in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent specification, spinners 20 and 30 are not ring-shaped, but are elliptical arc shapes that are independent parts of an ellipse. According to the description in the specification, spinner 20 has a width of 0.1875 inches and a length of 3 inches before bending, and spinner 30 has a width of 0.375 inches and a length of 1.5 inches before bending.

[0173] The lure shown in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent specification maintained a horizontal position when it sank, as shown in FIG. 40. The spinner 30 always rotated in the direction of the arrow, while the spinner 20 did not rotate, but swayed slightly from side to side while hanging down from a position below the shaft 12. In addition, the spinner 30 and the shaft 12 rubbed against each other, generating noise.

[0174] When the lure shown in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent specification is pulled as shown in FIG. 41, the spinner 20 rotates in the direction of the arrow, and the spinner 30 is positioned downward relative to the shaft 12 and hangs down. When the lure is pulled several times, the spinner 30 sometimes rotates, but the rotation direction is the same as that of the spinner 20. This is presumably because when the spinner 20 rotates, the shaft 12 also rotates, and the spinner 30 rotates in the same direction as the spinner 20 due to the rotation of the shaft 12. The U.S. patent specification states that the spinners 20 and 30 rotate in opposite directions, but in the lure shown in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent specification created by the inventor of the present application, the spinners 20 and 30 did not rotate in opposite directions as observed.

[0175] In the lure shown in FIG. 3 of the U.S. patent specification, the spinner 60 does not have a ring shape but has an elliptical arc shape that is a part of an ellipse, and the spinner 65 has a ring shape, but according to the drawing, the ratio of the longitudinal length to the transverse length is about 1.11. According to the description in the specification, the spinner 65 has a width of 0.1875 inches and a length of 4 inches before bending.

[0176] The lure shown in FIG. 3 of the U.S. patent specification sank while maintaining a horizontal state as shown in FIG. 42. At this time, the spinner 60 swayed slightly from side to side while hanging down from a position below the shaft 62. The spinner 65 moved only slightly, if at all, and hardly moved at all.

[0177] When the lure shown in FIG. 3 of the U.S. patent specification is pulled as shown in FIG. 43, the spinners 60 and 65 rotate in the directions of the arrows. The spinners 60 and 65 rotate in different directions, and in opposite directions. The rotation direction of the spinners 60 and 65 is constant, and they always rotate in the direction of the arrows shown in FIG. 42. In addition, the spinners 60 and 65 rub against the shaft 62 as they rotate, generating noise.

[0178] In the lure shown in FIG. 4 of the U.S. patent specification, spinners 70 and 75 each have a ring shape, but according to the drawing, the ratio of the longitudinal length to the transverse length is about 1.29 for spinner 70 and about 1.25 for spinner 75. According to the description in the specification, spinner 70 has a width of 0.25 inches and a length of 5 inches before bending, and spinner 75 has a width of 0.3125 inches and a length of 4 inches before bending.

[0179] The lure shown in FIG. 4 of the US patent specification sank in the direction of the arrow with its rear part slightly lowered as shown in FIG. 44. The spinners 70 and 75 did not rotate.

[0180] When the lure shown in FIG. 4 of the US patent specification is pulled in the direction of the arrow as shown in FIG. 45, the spinners 70 and 75 are difficult to rotate, and sometimes rotate and sometimes do not. When the lure is pulled at a high speed, both the spinners 70 and 75 rotate in the same direction as shown by the arrow. The inner spinner 75 rotates more easily than the outer spinner 70. There are also cases where only the inner spinner 75 rotates without the spinner 70 rotating. The US patent specification states that the spinners 70 and 75 rotate in opposite directions, but in the lure shown in FIG. 4 of the US patent specification created by the inventor of the present application, the spinners 70 and 75 did not rotate in opposite directions. This is presumably because the inner spinner 75 rotates more easily than the outer spinner 70, so when the spinner 75 rotates, the shaft 72 also rotates together, and the spinner 70 rotates in the same direction as the spinner 75 due to the rotation of the shaft 72.

[0181] <About the twist of body 1, 41> The inventor also compared a case where a twist is formed about the shaft 2 only at the front of the body 41 or at the front and rear of the body 41 (Figures 46(A) to (C)), a case where no twist is formed about the shaft 2 at either end of the bodies 1, 41 (Figures 46(D) and (E)), and a case where a twist is formed about the shaft 2 at the rear of the body 41 (Figure 46(F)).

[0182] The material of the bodies 1 and 41 is brass. For the body 41 without the tail 4, the length of the plate before bending is 100 mm and the width is 10 mm, and for the body 1 with the tail 4, the length of the plate before bending is 130 mm and the width is 10 mm, and the length of the tail 4 is 15 mm. The size of the ellipse of the annular portion 3 is the same regardless of whether or not there is a tail 4. The beads 8 and 9 threaded on the shaft 2 are made of brass and have the same size. The shaft 2 is made of stainless steel with a diameter of 0.8 mm.

[0183] As shown in Figure 46 (A), when a twist is formed only in the front part of the body 41, the body 41 sinks while rotating and remaining horizontal when sinking. The direction of rotation of the body 41 is not unidirectional, but changes each time. When the body 41 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 41 rotates clockwise and counterclockwise. The direction of rotation of the body 41 cannot be controlled by the angler's will.

[0184] Also, as shown in FIG. 46(A), if a twist is formed only in the front part of the body 41, when the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the body 1 always rotates in the same direction as the arrow in FIG. 46(A), and never in the opposite direction. Even if the body 41 rotates in the opposite direction to the arrow when sinking, when the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the body 41 switches to rotating in the direction of the arrow. Since the body 41 rotates only in the direction of the arrow, the lure 40 appears to curve slightly to the left as seen by the fisherman pulling the lure 40. The rotation speed of the body 41 is slightly slower than when sinking. When the lure 40 is pulled faster, the rotation of the body 41 becomes even slower.

[0185] As shown in Figure 46(B), when the degree of twist formed only in the front part of the body 41 is larger than that in the example of Figure 46(A), the movement when sinking is the same as that in Figure 46(A). The movement when the lure 40 is pulled by the line is also the same as that in Figure 46(A), but the difference is that the body 41 rotates at almost the same rotation speed as when sinking. When the lure 40 is pulled faster, the rotation speed of the body 41 increases.

[0186] As shown in Fig. 46(C), when the degree of twist formed in the front part of the body 41 is even greater than that in the example of Fig. 46(B), a twist is also formed in the rear part of the body 41. In this case, when sinking, the body 41 rotates while sinking, but the posture when sinking is unstable, and it is likely to sink with either the front side or the rear side slightly lowered, making it difficult to keep it stable and horizontal. In addition, the rotation direction of the body 41 is not in one direction, but changes each time. When the body 41 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 41 rotates clockwise and counterclockwise.

[0187] In the example shown in FIG. 46(C), when the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the rotation speed is slower than when it sinks, and even if the lure 40 is pulled quickly, the rotation speed is slower than when it sinks. The rotation direction is not constant, and the rotation direction may change while being pulled. When the lure 40 is pulled quickly, the rotation speed increases slightly, but it only rotates in one direction. The lure 40 may also swim in a meandering motion.

[0188] As shown in Figure 46 (D), if no twist is formed in the front and rear parts of the body 41, the body 41 sinks while remaining horizontal while rotating. The direction of rotation of the body 41 does not change in one direction, but changes each time. When the body 41 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 41 rotates clockwise and counterclockwise.

[0189] In the example shown in FIG. 46(D), when the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the rotation speed of the body 41 is slower than that of the body 41 with twists formed in the front and rear parts and the body 1 with the tail 4. The rotation direction is not constant and may change while being pulled. When the lure 40 is pulled quickly, the body 1 becomes difficult to rotate. The lure 40 tends to swim in a meandering manner.

[0190] As shown in Figure 46(E), if the tail section 4 is installed at the rear of the body 1 and no twist is formed in the tail section 4 of the body 1, the body 1 will sink while rotating and remaining horizontal when it sinks. The direction of rotation of the body 1 is not unidirectional, but changes each time. When the body 1 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 1 will rotate clockwise and counterclockwise.

[0191] Also, in the example shown in FIG. 46(E), when the lure 10 is pulled by the line, the rotation speed of the body 1 becomes slower than when it sinks. The body 1 in FIG. 46(E) rotates more easily than the body 41 shown in FIG. 46(D). The direction of rotation of the body 1 is not constant, and the direction of rotation may change while being pulled. The lure 10 may also swim in a meandering motion. When the lure 10 is pulled quickly, the body 1 becomes difficult to rotate.

[0192] As shown in Figure 46(F), if the tail section 4 is installed at the rear of the body 1 and a twist is formed in the tail section 4 of the body 1, the body 1 will sink while rotating and remaining horizontal when it sinks. The direction of rotation of the body 1 is not unidirectional, but changes each time. When the body 1 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 1 will rotate clockwise and counterclockwise.

[0193] In the example shown in Figure 46(F), when the lure 10 is pulled by the line, the rotation speed of the body 1 rotates at the same speed as when it sinks. As shown by the arrow in Figure 46(F), the body 1 always rotates in the same direction and never in the opposite direction. When the lure 10 is pulled faster, the rotation speed of the body 1 increases.

[0194] 46(A) to 46(F) described above, the rotation speed of the body 1, 41 during sinking is almost the same. The rotation direction of the body 1, 41 during sinking is not one-way, but changes each time. When the body 1, 41 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 1, 41 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0195] In the six embodiments shown in Fig. 46(A) to Fig. 46(F), the body 1, 41 sinks while being kept horizontal. However, as shown in Fig. 46(C), if the degree of twist formed in the front part of the body 41 is large and the rear part of the body 41 is also twisted, the sinking posture is unstable and the body may not sink while being kept horizontal.

[0196] When the lure 10, 40 is pulled, if a twist is formed only in the front of the body 41 as shown in Figures 46(A) and 46(B), or if the tail 4 is provided at the rear of the body 1 and a twist is formed at the tail 4 of the body 1 as shown in Figure 46(F), the body 1 always rotates in the same direction, does not rotate in the opposite direction, and moves linearly. On the other hand, if a twist is formed at the front and rear of the body 41 as shown in Figure 46(C), or if the tail 4 is not twisted and is installed at the rear of the body 1 as shown in Figure 46(E), the direction of rotation of the body 1, 41 is not constant, and the direction of rotation changes during the pull, and the lure 10, 40 may swim while meandering. As shown in Figure 46(D), the lure is most likely to meander when no twist is formed at the front and rear of the body 41.

[0197] It is assumed that the twist in the body 1, 41 does not increase friction at the intersection with the shaft 2. Friction did not make the body 1, 41 difficult to rotate, nor did it cause loud noises due to rubbing between the shaft 2 and the body 1, 41 during rotation.

[0198] By using the above-mentioned lures 10, 40 in consideration of the rotation speed of the body 1, 41 and the movement of the lure 10, 40 when it is pulled while watching the reaction of the fish when actually fishing, it may be possible to catch a catch. For example, if you want to select a lure 10, 40 whose body 1, 41 rotates quickly and swims straight, it is good to use a body 41 with a large twist only in the front part as shown in Figure 46 (B) or a body 1 with a tail part 4 provided at the rear part and a twist in the tail part 4 as shown in Figure 46 (F). Also, if you want to select a lure 10, 40 whose body 1, 41 rotates slowly and swims in a meandering manner, it is good to use a body 41 with no twist in the front and rear parts and no tail part 4 as shown in Figure 46 (D) or a body 1 with no twist in the front and rear parts and no tail part 4 as shown in Figure 46 (E). [Explanation of symbols]

[0199] 1,41:Body 2: Shaft 3: Annular section 4: Tail 5:Through hole 6: Eye 7: Swivel 8,9:Beads 10,20,30,40: Lure 11: Cup washer 12: Hook eye 13: Split ring 14, 33, 37, 57: Weights 15, 15A, 17: Arm 16: Clevis 18: Head 27: Thinking Pencil 29: Octopus bait 60: Needle movement suppressor 61: Ring shaft 62: Ring 63: Support part 80: Thread 81,82,83,84,85: Needle

Claims

1. A plate material comprising a body having an annular portion formed in an elliptical or oval shape; The body is rotatable about an axis along a longitudinal direction of the annular portion, A lure in which the ratio of the longitudinal length of the annular portion to the lateral length exceeds 1.

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2. The plate member of the body is disposed at least at two locations along a longitudinal direction of the annular portion, and the plate member of the body is further provided with a shaft that is rotatable about the axis.

2. The lure according to claim 1, wherein the center of gravity is set at the center so that the axial direction of the shaft is horizontal when the lure sinks in water.

3. 3. The lure according to claim 2, further comprising a ring shaft which is a linear member having one end connected to the shaft, and a ring which is an annular member connected to the other end of the ring shaft, the lure further comprising a needle action suppressor installed inside the ring so that a needle can be inserted therethrough.

4. 3. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the body is plate-shaped and further includes two protrusions protruding in different directions from an outer circumferential surface of the annular portion at one end side of the annular portion.

5. 3. The lure according to claim 2, wherein the position of the center of gravity is adjusted by a bead disposed on the outside of the body through which the shaft is inserted.

6. 6. The lure according to claim 5, further comprising a cup washer through which the shaft is inserted and which is disposed on the body outside the beads.

7. The lure according to claim 2, wherein an axial direction of the shaft is parallel to or oblique to the longitudinal center axis of the annular portion.

8. 3. The lure of claim 2, wherein said shaft has one end to which a line can be attached and an opposite end to which a hook can be attached.

9. 5. The lure according to claim 4, wherein the protrusion is provided untwisted or twisted with respect to the annular portion.

10. 3. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a weight is provided vertically below the body.

11. 3. The lure according to claim 1, which is a wire bait having an arm of a linear member having a bent portion, the body being provided on one end side of the arm, and a head being provided on the other end side of the arm.

12. 3. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the body is connected to a plug via an arm of a linear member.

13. 3. The lure according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a ring-shaped line eye to which a line can be tied, disposed vertically above the body.

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