Fishing tackle

Abstract

To provide a fishing tackle capable of enhancing a function of luring a fish.SOLUTION: A fishing tackle 1 comprises a fishing tackle body 3, and a light emission unit 5 which is provided in the fishing tackle body 3, which extends long and which has a light emission region 7 with elasticity.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to fishing tackle, and more particularly to a fishing tackle that emits light. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a fishing lure comprising a fishing lure body and an LED unit provided within the fishing lure body has been known (see Patent Document 1). Conventional fishing lures emit various lights to attract fish. Furthermore, conventional fishing lures emit light when dropped into water and stop emitting light when pulled out of water.

[0003] Also, a towel has been known in the past in which a flexible LED is woven into the towel body, and a vibration sensor is provided so that the flexible LED lights up when vibration or gravity is applied (see Patent Document 2). This towel has the same flexibility and water resistance as conventional towels. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-116499 [Patent Document 2] Utility Model Registration No. 3244769 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Naturally, there is a demand for improved fish-attracting capabilities for artificial baits, and a similar demand exists for fish-attracting lights.

[0006] In addition, for fishing equipment other than artificial baits and fish-attracting lights, such as floats, float top lights, and rod tip lights, there is a demand for equipment that can more clearly indicate when a fish has been caught on the rig.

[0007] The present invention aims to provide a fishing tackle that can further enhance the function of luring fish, and also to provide a fishing tackle that can more clearly indicate that a fish has been caught on the tackle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] A fishing tackle according to an aspect of the present invention is a fishing tackle comprising a fishing tackle body and a light emitting unit provided on the fishing tackle body and having a long, elongated, elastic light emitting portion.

[0009] A fishing tackle according to an aspect of the present invention is provided with a vibration detection sensor that is provided in at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light-emitting unit and detects vibrations of at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light-emitting unit, and the light-emitting portion is configured to emit light in response to the vibrations detected by the vibration detection sensor.

[0010] A fishing tackle according to an aspect of the present invention has a fin protruding from at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light emitting unit.

[0011] In a fishing tackle according to an aspect of the present invention, the light-emitting portion is provided on the outside of the fishing tackle body, and the light-emitting portion is elongated with a plurality of light-emitting elements arranged in a row, and the plurality of light-emitting elements are connected in parallel.

[0012] In the fishing tackle according to this aspect of the present invention, the light emitting unit is configured to include a cover that transmits light, and the cover covers at least a portion of the light emitting portion.

[0013] In the fishing tackle according to this aspect of the present invention, the light emitting portion is separated from the fishing tackle body, and the cover covers the light emitting portion.

[0014] A fishing tackle according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a fishing tackle body, a light-emitting unit provided on the fishing tackle body with a light-emitting portion, and a vibration detection sensor provided on at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light-emitting unit to detect vibrations of at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light-emitting unit, wherein the light-emitting portion is configured to emit light in response to vibrations detected by the vibration detection sensor. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] According to the present invention as set forth in claims 1 to 5, it is possible to achieve the effect of further improving the function of luring fish.

[0016] Furthermore, according to the present invention as set forth in claim 6, it is possible to more clearly communicate that a fish has been caught on the tackle. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a fishing tackle (fish-attracting light) according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a view showing the fishing tackle shown in FIG. 1 with a cover attached thereto. [Figure 3] 3 is a diagram showing the fishing tackle shown in FIG. 1 with a cover of a different form from that shown in FIG. 2 provided thereon. [Figure 4] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the fishing tackle shown in FIG. 2 used for rigging. [Figure 5] 3 is a circuit diagram of a light-emitting portion of a fishing tackle according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a diagram showing a system for lighting a fishing tackle according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 5 is a diagram showing the fishing tackle shown in FIG. 2 used with a tackle different from that shown in FIG. 4. [Figure 8] 1 is a diagram showing a fishing tackle (artificial bait) according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] 9 is a diagram showing a fishing tackle (a lure different from that in FIG. 8) according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10]8 and 9. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a fishing tackle according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing fishing equipment (a float and a float top light) according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) shows the float and the float top light that is separated from the float, and (b) shows the float top light installed on the float. [Figure 12] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a fishing tackle (float) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is a view taken along the arrow XIIB in FIG. [Figure 13] 1 is a diagram showing a fishing tackle (rod tip light) according to an embodiment of the present invention and a usage mode of the rod tip light. [Figure 14] 1 is a diagram showing a fishing tackle according to an embodiment of the present invention (a different fish-attracting light from that shown in FIG. 1); [Figure 15] 15(a) is a development view of the fins that make up the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 14, and FIG. 15(b) is a view taken along the XVA-XVA arrow in FIG. [Figure 16] 15A and 15B are diagrams showing the deformed shape of the fin in the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 14, where (a) is a diagram corresponding to the view from the arrow XVIA in FIG. 14, and (b) is a diagram corresponding to the view from the arrow XVIB-XVIB in FIG. 14. [Figure 17] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 14 with one fin removed. [Figure 18] 17A and 17B are diagrams showing the installation forms of the fins shown in FIG. 14 etc., where (a) is a view as seen from the arrow XVIIIA in FIG. 14, (b) is a view as seen from the arrow XVIIIB in FIG. 17, and (c) to (e) are diagrams corresponding to (a) and (b) and show other installation forms of the fins. [Figure 19] FIG. 15 is a view corresponding to FIG. 14, showing a fishing tackle according to an embodiment of the present invention (a different fish-attracting light from those shown in FIGS. 1 and 14). [Figure 20]19A and 19B are diagrams showing the fish-attracting light shown in FIG. 19, in which (a) shows the state before the flexible LED is installed on the fin, (b) shows the state in the middle of installing the flexible LED on the fin, and (c) is a view corresponding to the arrow XXC ​​in FIG. 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] As shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 11, etc., a fishing tackle 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to include a fishing tackle main body 3 and a light-emitting unit 5. The light-emitting unit 5 is provided in the fishing tackle main body 3. The light-emitting unit 5 is provided with a light-emitting part 7 that emits light (for example, visible light). The light-emitting part 7 extends long, and the one shown in Fig. 1 etc. is elastic (flexible). The light-emitting part 7 shown in Figs. 11 to 13 is not elastic.

[0019] The fishing tackle 1 may be, for example, a fish-attracting light (a light for attracting fish) as shown in Figs. 1 to 4 and 7. The fishing tackle 1 may also be an artificial bait (including a lure) as shown in Figs. 8 to 10. When the fishing tackle 1 is a fish-attracting light, the fishing tackle body is the fish-attracting light body, and when the fishing tackle is an artificial bait, the fishing tackle body is the artificial bait body. Fishing tackle 1 includes those used for personal use as well as those used commercially.

[0020] The elongated light-emitting portion 7 is formed, for example, in a string or strip shape. The cross-section (cross-section taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction) of the string-shaped light-emitting portion 7 is, for example, a circle, a regular polygon, or a shape that approximates a circle or a regular polygon. Furthermore, in the string-shaped light-emitting portion 7, the ratio of the horizontal dimension to the vertical dimension of the cross-section is "1" or a value that approximates "1" (for example, greater than or equal to "1" and less than "2").

[0021] The cross section (cross section taken along a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction) of the belt-shaped light-emitting region 7 is either rectangular in shape, with the horizontal dimension and the vertical dimension being significantly different, or elliptical in shape, with the short axis and the long axis being significantly different. In addition, in the belt-shaped light-emitting region, the ratio of the horizontal dimension to the vertical dimension of the cross section is, for example, between 2 and 100; or between 2 and 20.

[0022] The cross-sectional shape of the light-emitting site 7 may vary along the longitudinal direction of the light-emitting site 7. For example, the cross-sectional shape may be circular at one longitudinal end of the light-emitting site 7, and elliptical at the other longitudinal end with the minor axis dimension value and the major axis dimension value being significantly different. The cross-sectional shape may gradually change from circular to elliptical between one longitudinal end and the other longitudinal end.

[0023] The fishing tackle 1 is provided with a vibration detection sensor 9 (see FIG. 6). The vibration detection sensor 9 is provided in at least one of the fishing tackle main body 3 and the light-emitting unit 5. The vibration detection sensor 9 is configured to detect vibrations in at least one of the fishing tackle main body 3 and the light-emitting unit 5 (vibrations occurring in the fishing tackle main body 3 or the light-emitting unit 5). The light-emitting part 7 is configured to emit light in response to the vibrations detected by the vibration detection sensor 9.

[0024] A control unit 11 (see FIG. 6) is provided in the fishing tackle 1. The control unit 6 is provided in at least one of the fishing tackle body 3 and the light emitting unit 5.

[0025] The vibration detection sensor 9 is configured to send the detected vibrations of at least one of the fishing tackle body 3 and the light-emitting unit 5 as an electric signal to the control unit 11. The control unit 11 is provided with a vibration analysis unit 11A and a light-emitting control unit 11B. The vibration analysis unit 11A determines whether the vibrations detected by the vibration detection sensor 9 are within a predetermined frequency range (for example, within a range of 1 Hz to 20 Hz). The vibration analysis unit 11A also determines whether the vibrations within the predetermined frequency range have been detected for a predetermined period of time (for example, whether the vibrations have been detected for a period of 1 second or more and 20 seconds or less).

[0026] When the vibration analysis unit 11A determines that vibrations within the predetermined range of vibration frequencies have been detected for the predetermined time period, the light emission control unit 11B causes the light emitting portion 7 to emit light.

[0027] Instead of or in addition to the above-mentioned frequency and time, the acceleration applied to at least one of the fishing tackle body 3 and the light-emitting unit 5 may be used. That is, suppose that a signal sent from the vibration detection sensor 9 detects that a predetermined magnitude of acceleration (for example, acceleration within a range of 0.1 G to 10 G) has been applied to at least one of the fishing tackle body 3 and the light-emitting unit 5. At this time, the control unit 11 may be configured to cause the light-emitting part 7 to emit light.

[0028] Instead of or in addition to the above-mentioned frequency, time, and acceleration, the amplitude of the fishing tackle body 3 and the light-emitting unit 5 may be used. That is, it is assumed that the control unit 11 determines, based on the signal sent from the vibration detection sensor 9, that the amplitude value of the vibration of at least one of the fishing tackle body 3 and the light-emitting unit 5 is within a predetermined range. At this time, the control unit 11 may be configured to cause the light-emitting part 7 to emit light.

[0029] Furthermore, the light-emitting portion 7 may be configured to change the manner of light emission, such as by changing the color of light emitted, depending on at least one of the frequency, time, acceleration, and amplitude of vibration detected by the vibration detection sensor 9. For example, when the amplitude of vibration detected by the vibration detection sensor 9 is within a range between a first value and a second value, the control unit 11 may cause the light-emitting portion 7 to emit light in yellow. Furthermore, when the amplitude of vibration detected by the vibration detection sensor 9 is within a range between a second value and a third value, the control unit 11 may cause the light-emitting portion 7 to emit light in red. Note that the relationship among the first value, the second value, and the third value is first value<second value<third value.

[0030] As shown in Figs. 1 to 4 and 7, the light emitting part 7 is provided on the outside of the fishing tackle body 3. The light emitting part 7 is elongated with a plurality of light emitting elements (e.g., LEDs) 13 arranged in a row. The plurality of light emitting elements 13 are connected in parallel as shown in Fig. 5.

[0031] The light-emitting portion 7 is configured, for example, by a long, thin flexible LED. The long, thin flexible LED 7 is configured to include two conductors (two flexible conductors) 15, 17 and a plurality of LEDs 13. The two conductors 15, 17 are configured to supply power to each of the plurality of LEDs 13.

[0032] 5, the LEDs 13 are arranged between the two conductors 15, 17 in the longitudinal direction of the two conductors 15, 17 and are connected in parallel by the two conductors 15, 17. The cathodes of the LEDs 13 are connected to the conductor 15, and the anodes of the LEDs 13 are connected to the conductor 17.

[0033] A power source (see FIG. 6) is provided within the fishing tackle body 3. Two conductive wires 15, 17 extend from the fishing tackle body 3 substantially parallel to each other. In the elongated flexible LED 7, the two conductive wires 15, 17 and the plurality of LEDs 13 are covered with an elastic synthetic resin 19 (see FIG. 1, etc.). The synthetic resin 19 is, for example, translucent, so as to diffuse and transmit the light emitted by the LEDs 13. The synthetic resin 19 may also be made of a transparent synthetic resin. Furthermore, the synthetic resin 19 is formed, for example, in the shape of a string having a circular cross section, but the synthetic resin 19 may also be formed in another shape, such as a strip.

[0034] Further, under the control of the light emission control unit 11B, power for emitting light from the LED 13 is supplied via two conductors 15 and 17. In Fig. 5, reference numeral 21 denotes a power supply, and reference numeral 23 denotes a resistor.

[0035] Here, the fishing tackle (fish-attracting light) 1 shown in Fig. 1 will be described in more detail. In the fishing tackle 1 shown in Fig. 1, the light-emitting portion 7 of the light-emitting unit 5 extends from the fishing tackle body 3. The fishing tackle body 3 is formed in a tall cylindrical shape. Note that both ends of the fishing tackle body 3 in the extension direction of the central axis may be formed in a hemispherical shape. In addition, the outer diameter of the intermediate portion in the extension direction of the central axis of the fishing tackle body 3 gradually changes in the extension direction of the central axis of the fishing tackle body 3.

[0036] The outer diameter of the fishing tackle body 3 is greatest at the middle part in the direction of extension of the central axis, and gradually decreases toward the ends in the direction of extension of the central axis of the fishing tackle body 3. A line eye 27 is provided at one end in the direction of extension of the central axis of the fishing tackle body 3. The light-emitting part 7 extends from the other end in the direction of extension of the central axis of the fishing tackle body 3.

[0037] Although the LEDs 13 of the light-emitting part 7 are provided over the entire length of the light-emitting part 7, the LEDs 13 of the light-emitting part 7 may also be provided over a portion of the length of the light-emitting part 7. For example, multiple LEDs 13 may be provided only in a portion of the light-emitting part 7 excluding the tip end (the end opposite the fishing tackle body 3). Multiple LEDs 13 may also be provided only in a portion of the light-emitting part 7 excluding the base end (the end on the fishing tackle body 3 side). Multiple LEDs 13 may also be provided only in a middle portion of the light-emitting part 7. Furthermore, multiple LEDs 13 may also be provided only in a portion of the light-emitting part 7 excluding the middle portion.

[0038] A closed space is formed inside the fishing tackle body 3, and a vibration detection sensor 9 and a control unit 11 are provided in this closed space. The vibration detection sensor 9 may be provided in the light-emitting unit 5 outside the fishing tackle body 3. The length dimension of the light-emitting part 7 is greater than the dimension of the fishing tackle body 3 in the extension direction of the central axis, and the diameter dimension of the light-emitting part 7 is smaller than the diameter dimension of the fishing tackle body 3.

[0039] Next, we will explain in more detail the fishing gear (fish-attracting light) 1 shown in Figures 2 and 3. The fishing gear 1 shown in Figures 2 and 3 differs from the fishing gear 1 shown in Figure 1 in that it is provided with a cover 25, but in other respects is configured in the same way as the fishing gear 1 shown in Figure 1.

[0040] 2 and 3, the light-emitting unit 5 is configured to include a cover 25 that transmits the light emitted by the LED 13. The cover 25 is made of a transparent synthetic resin or a translucent synthetic resin. The cover 25 covers at least a portion of the light-emitting portion 7.

[0041] Here, the fishing tackle (fish-attracting light) 1 shown in FIG. 2 will be described in more detail.

[0042] In the fishing tackle 1 shown in FIG. 2, a cover 25 covers the entire light-emitting portion 7. The thickness direction of the cover 25 is perpendicular to the plane of the paper in FIG. 2. The cover 25 is formed, for example, in the shape of a thin plate in a strip shape. The cover 25 extends from the fishing tackle body 3 in a "J" shape with a curved tip. The dimension of the cover 25 in the width direction (the direction perpendicular to the extension direction and thickness direction) gradually changes in the extension direction of the cover 25. The cover 25 may be formed in a shape other than the above-mentioned strip shape.

[0043] 2 has a small width at the base end, gradually increasing from the base end to the middle portion, and gradually decreasing from the middle portion to the tip. The light-emitting portion 7 is provided from the base end to the middle portion of the cover 25, but the light-emitting portion 7 may be provided along the entire length of the cover 25.

[0044] In the fishing gear 1 shown in Fig. 2, the light emitting portion 7 is integrated with the cover 25, but since the cover 25 also has elasticity, the light emitting portion 7 and the cover 25 are elastically deformed together. Note that the cover 25 may have an internal space within which the light emitting portion 7 can deform. Furthermore, the cover 25 may be configured to have rigidity so that it is almost undeformable, and an internal space may be provided within the cover 25. The light emitting portion 7 may then be deformed within the internal space.

[0045] Next, we will explain in more detail the fishing gear (fish-attracting light) 1 shown in Fig. 3. The fishing gear 1 shown in Fig. 3 differs from the fishing gear 1 shown in Fig. 2 in that the cover 25 is separated from the fishing gear body 3 and covers part of the light-emitting part 7, but in other respects it is configured in the same way as the fishing gear 1 shown in Fig. 2.

[0046] 3, the cover 25 covers only the tip of the light-emitting part 7. The light-emitting part 7 has LEDs 13 only in the part covered by the cover 25. The cover 25 may cover only the base end of the light-emitting part 7, or may cover only the middle part, or may cover only the base end and the tip. The LEDs 13 may also be provided over the entire length of the light-emitting part 7.

[0047] Figure 4 shows a fishing tackle 29 in which the fish-attracting light 1 shown in Figure 2 is used. In the fishing tackle 29, a sinker 31 is attached to the end of a fishing line 33. The fish-attracting light 1 is attached to the fishing line 33 near the sinker 31, with the fishing tackle body 3 positioned on the fishing line 33 side. The light-emitting portion 7 of the light-emitting unit 5 extends from the fishing tackle body 3. A fishhook 37 is attached to the fishing line 33 between the sinker 31 and the fish-attracting light 1 via a leader 35.

[0048] FIG. 7 shows a fishing tackle 39 in which the fish-attracting light 1 shown in FIG. 2 is used. In the fishing tackle 39, swivels 43 are attached at a regular interval to the end of a fishing line 41. A sinker 45 is attached between the two swivels 43. The fishing line 41 passes through a through-hole in the sinker 45. The sinker 45 is able to move between the two swivels 43 in the longitudinal direction of the fishing line 41. A fishhook 49 is attached to one of the two swivels 43 via a fishing line leader 47. The fish-attracting light 1 is attached to the sinker 45 with the fishing tackle body 3 positioned on the sinker 45 side. The light-emitting portion 7 of the light-emitting unit 5 extends from the fishing tackle body 3.

[0049] The tackles 29 and 39 shown in Figures 4 and 7 use the fish-attracting light 1 shown in Figure 2, but the tackles 29 and 39 shown in Figures 4 and 7 may also use the fish-attracting light 1 shown in Figures 1 and 3.

[0050] Next, we will explain how the fish-attracting light 1 works when used with fishing tackles 29, 39. For example, the fishing tackle 29, 39 is cast into the sea for fishing with the light-emitting portion 7 emitting light. Then, due to changes in the force received from the seawater, the light-emitting portion 7 and cover 25 deform and move, changing the way the light-emitting unit 5 lights up. In addition, the vibration detection sensor 9 detects vibrations, which changes the way the light is emitted by the light-emitting unit 5 (light-emitting portion 7).

[0051] The fish-attracting light 1 is comprised of a fishing tackle body 3 and a light-emitting unit 5 equipped with a long, elastic light-emitting part 7. As a result, when an external force such as a tidal current is applied to the fish-attracting light 1 while it is in use, the elastic light-emitting part 7 swings. This swinging of the light-emitting part 7 enhances the fish-attracting function compared to conventional light-emitting parts. Furthermore, by using a flexible LED 13 like the towel described in Patent Document 2, the light-emitting part 7 swings reliably while still being water-resistant.

[0052] Furthermore, in the fish-attracting light 1, the light-emitting element 7 is configured to emit light in response to vibrations detected by the vibration detection sensor 9. This allows the light-emitting element 7 to change its on / off state depending on the vibration, further enhancing its effectiveness in attracting fish. Note that the vibration detection sensor 9 may be omitted from the fish-attracting light 1. The light-emitting element 7 may be configured to change its light-emitting pattern over time. Alternatively, the light-emitting element 7 may emit light in a fixed pattern.

[0053] Furthermore, in the fish-attracting light 1, the light-emitting part 7 is provided outside the fishing tackle body 3, and the light-emitting part 7 is elongated with a plurality of light-emitting bodies 13 lined up in a row, and a plurality of light-emitting bodies 23 are connected in parallel. As a result, even if the light-emitting part 7 is cut off midway in the longitudinal direction by a fish or the like and the part on the tip side of the light-emitting part 7 is lost, the part on the base side of the light-emitting part 7 will continue to emit light, and the effects of attracting fish and the like can be maintained.

[0054] Furthermore, in the fish-attracting light 1, the light-emitting unit 5 is configured with a light-transmitting cover 25, and the cover 25 covers at least a part of the light-emitting part 7. This not only protects the light-emitting part 7, but also makes it easier for the light emitted by the light-emitting part 7 to diffuse, thereby further enhancing the fish-attracting effect and other effects.

[0055] Furthermore, in the fish-attracting light 1, the light-emitting portion 7 is provided away from the fishing tackle body 3, and the cover 25 covers the light-emitting portion 7. This makes it difficult for the target fish, etc. to see the fishing tackle body 3, and the fish-attracting effect can be further enhanced.

[0056] Next, the fishing tackle 1 shown in Figures 8 to 10 will be described. The fishing tackle 1 shown in Figures 8 to 10 is used as an artificial lure, but the fishing tackle 1 shown in Figures 8 to 10 may also be used as a fish-attracting light. Figures 8 to 10 also show the fishing tackle body 3 of the fishing tackle 1. The fishing tackle body 3 of the fishing tackle 1 is made of, for example, elastic synthetic resin.

[0057] The lure 1 shown in Figure 8 is modeled after a small squid. Although not shown, the light emitting portions 7 are provided, for example, on the two long legs 51A of the multiple legs 51. The control unit 11 and the like are also not shown, but are provided inside the head (abdomen) of the squid.

[0058] The lure 1 shown in FIG. 9 also resembles a small squid. The light-emitting portion 7 is provided on a band-shaped portion 53 that extends long from the squid's head (abdomen). The control unit 11 and other components are provided inside the squid's head (abdomen), similar to the lure 1 shown in FIG. 8. Furthermore, the lure 1 shown in FIG. 9 is provided with a fishhook 49. The lure 1 shown in FIG. 8 may also be provided with a fishhook 49.

[0059] The lure 1 shown in FIG. 10 is modeled after a small octopus. The light-emitting portion 7 is provided on at least one of the octopus's multiple legs 51. The control unit 11 and other components are provided inside the octopus's head (abdomen), similar to the lure 1 shown in FIG. 8. The lure 1 shown in FIG. 10 may also be provided with a fishing hook 49. The lure 1 shown in FIG. 10 may also be provided with a portion similar to the band-shaped portion 53 shown in FIG. 9, and this band-shaped portion may be used as the light-emitting portion 7.

[0060] Next, the fishing tackle 1 shown in Fig. 11 to Fig. 13 will be described. The fishing tackle 1 shown in Fig. 11 to Fig. 13 is configured to include a fishing tackle main body 3, a light-emitting unit 5, and a vibration detection sensor 9 (see Fig. 6). The light-emitting unit 5 is configured to include a thin, rod-shaped light-emitting part 7 provided on the fishing tackle main body 3. The vibration detection sensor 9 is provided on at least one of the fishing tackle main body 3 and the light-emitting unit 5. The vibration detection sensor 9 is configured to detect vibrations of at least one of the fishing tackle main body 3 and the light-emitting unit 5 (vibrations occurring in the fishing tackle main body 3 or the light-emitting unit 5).

[0061] 11 to 13, the light emitting portion 7 is configured to emit light in response to vibrations detected by the vibration detection sensor 9, similar to the fishing tackle 1 shown in FIG.

[0062] The fishing tackle 1 shown in Figure 11 is a float top light. When the fishing tackle 1 is a float top light, the fishing tackle body 3 becomes the float top light body. The float top light 1 is used by being attached to a float body 55. The float top light 1 is provided with an engaging portion 57 formed, for example, in a cylindrical shape. The float body 55 is provided with an engaging portion 59 formed, for example, in a columnar shape.

[0063] 11(a), the float's top light 1 is separated from the float body 55, and then the locked portion 57 is locked to the locking portion 59, and the float's top light 1 is installed integrally with the float body 55, as shown in FIG. 11(b). The float's top light 1 can be easily attached and detached to the float body 55.

[0064] The float's top light 1 has a thin, cylindrical light-emitting part 7 extending from it. The central axis of the cylinder of the engaging part 57 and the central axis of the column of the light-emitting part 7 are aligned with each other. The light-emitting part 7 has multiple LEDs 13 arranged along the central axis of the column. The outer diameter of the float body 55 is larger than the outer diameter of the float's top light 1.

[0065] The fishing tackle 1 shown in Figure 12 is a float. When the fishing tackle 1 is a float, the fishing tackle body 3 becomes the float body. The float 1 is configured with a cylindrical main body 61 and a thin, cylindrical light-emitting part 7 (a light-emitting part similar to the light-emitting part 7 shown in Figure 11). The outer diameter of the main body 61 is larger than the outer diameter of the light-emitting part 7. The central axis of the main body 61 and the central axis of the light-emitting part 7 are aligned with each other.

[0066] The fishing tackle 1 shown in Figure 13 is a rod tip light. When the fishing tackle 1 is a rod tip light, the fishing tackle body 3 is the rod tip light body. What is indicated by reference numeral 65 in Figure 13 is the rod part of the fishing rod 63, and what is indicated by reference numeral 67 in Figure 13 is a guide part that guides the fishing line 33.

[0067] The fishing rod tip light 1 is comprised of a fishing rod tip light main body 3 and a light emitting unit 5 (light emitting portion 7), and the outer shape of the fishing rod tip light 1 is, for example, cylindrical or rod-like. The fishing rod tip light 1 is attached to, for example, the tip of the fishing rod section 65 by means of a mounting fixture 69. The reference numeral 71 in Figure 13 denotes a fishing line.

[0068] 11 to 13, the light emitting portion 7 is configured to emit light in response to vibrations detected by the vibration detection sensor 9. This makes it easier for the angler to know that a fish has been caught on the tackle.

[0069] Incidentally, as shown in Fig. 14, the fishing tackle 1 may be provided with fins 73. Although a vibration sensor (not shown in Fig. 14) is provided inside the fishing tackle body 3 of the fishing tackle 1 shown in Fig. 14, the vibration sensor may be omitted. The fins 73 are made of an elastic material such as synthetic resin or rubber. Furthermore, although the fins 73 are made of a light-transmitting material, the fins 73 may also be made of a light-blocking material.

[0070] The fins 73 are provided to facilitate (for example, ensure) the vibration detection sensor's ability to detect vibrations underwater. That is, they are provided to assist the vibration detection sensor in detecting vibrations underwater, where the resistance and viscosity of water make it difficult to detect vibrations. More specifically, they are provided to make it easier for the vibration detection sensor to detect instantaneous acceleration (acceleration with an acute numerical value; for example, instantaneous acceleration with a large value of 2 G or more).

[0071] The fishing tackle 1 shown in FIG. 14 will be further described. In the fishing tackle 1 shown in FIG. 14, the flexible LED 7 protrudes a predetermined length from the fishing tackle body 3. The fins 73 protrude from both sides of the flexible LED 7, for example, over the entire length of the flexible LED 7. As shown in FIG. 15(a), the fins 73 are formed, for example, in the shape of a rectangular thin plate. The fins 73 have a slight thickness in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the paper on which FIG. 15(a) is drawn.

[0072] As shown in Fig. 15(b), the fins 73 are provided in a gathered form on the flexible LED 7. That is, the joint between the flexible LED 7 and the fins 73 has a zigzag shape as shown in Fig. 15(b).

[0073] The fins 73 may be shaped like the thallus of kelp or wakame seaweed. In this case, the flexible LED 7 corresponds to the kelp or wakame seaweed mid-stalk. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(b), the joint between the flexible LED 7 and the fin 73 is linear. The horizontal dimension of the fin 73 in FIG. 16 gradually increases with increasing distance from the flexible LED 7 in the upward and downward directions of FIG. 16. As a result, the amplitude W of the fin 73 shown in FIG. 16(a) gradually increases with increasing distance from the flexible LED 7.

[0074] In the fishing tackle 1 shown in Fig. 14 (Fig. 18(a)), a pair of fins 73 are provided, protruding from both sides (upper and lower sides) of the flexible LED 7, but as shown in Fig. 17 (Fig. 18(b)), one of the fins 73 may be omitted. Furthermore, three or more fins 73 may protrude radially from the flexible LED 7, as shown in Figs. 18(c) to 18(e).

[0075] In the fishing gear 1 shown in Figure 19, the flexible LED 7 passes through multiple through holes 75 provided in the fin 73, and further, by bringing the fin 73 together in the longitudinal direction of the flexible LED 7, the fin 73 takes on a gathered form as shown in Figure 20(c).

[0076] To explain further, before the flexible LEDs 7 are installed on the fins 73, as shown in Fig. 20(a), the fins 73 are formed, for example, in the shape of a thin, elongated rectangular plate. The through-holes 75 penetrate the fins 73 in the thickness direction of the fins 73. The multiple through-holes 75 are provided in the center of the fins 73 in the width direction of the fins 73 (the up-down direction in Fig. 20(a)). The multiple through-holes 75 are lined up in the longitudinal direction of the fins 73 (the left-right direction in Fig. 20(a)) at predetermined intervals.

[0077] As shown in FIG. 20(b), flexible LEDs 7 are passed through a plurality of through holes 75 in the fin 73 so as to be positioned alternately on the front and back of the fin 73. That is, the flexible LED 7 is passed through the through hole 75A shown in FIG. 20(b) from the front side of the fin 73 (the front side of the paper in FIG. 20(b)) to the back side of the fin 73 (the back side of the paper in FIG. 20(b)). The flexible LED 7 is passed through the through hole 75B from the back side of the fin 73 to the front side of the fin 73. The flexible LED 7 is passed through the through hole 75C from the front side of the fin 73 to the back side of the fin 73. This is repeated for all of the through holes 75.

[0078] After the flexible LED 7 has been passed through all of the through-holes 75, the flexible LED 7 is pulled as shown by arrow A1 in Fig. 20(b) to extend the flexible LED 7 into a straight line. After the flexible LED 7 has been passed through all of the through-holes 75, the fins 73 are contracted as shown by arrow A2 in Fig. 20(b). This causes the fins 73 to become gathered as shown in Fig. 20(c).

[0079] In the above description, the fins 73 protrude from the flexible LED 7, but the fins 73 may protrude from at least one of the fishing tackle body 3 and the light-emitting unit 7. Furthermore, a non-light-emitting, elastic rod-shaped member may be used instead of the flexible LED 7. Furthermore, the flexible LED 7 or the rod-shaped member may not have elasticity but may have rigidity that can be considered to be substantially rigid, or the fins 73 may not have elasticity but may have rigidity that can be considered to be substantially rigid. Furthermore, a protrusion of a predetermined shape may be provided instead of or in addition to the fins 73, as long as it can facilitate vibration detection by the vibration detection sensor in water.

[0080] Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the gist of the present embodiment. [Explanation of symbols]

[0081] 1. Fishing gear (fish attracting lights, lures, float top lights, floats, rod tip lights) 3 Fishing tackle body 7 Light-emitting part (flexible LED) 5 Lighting Unit 9. Vibration detection sensor 13 Light source (LED) 25 Cover

Claims

1. The fishing tackle itself, a light-emitting unit provided on the fishing tackle body and having a long, elastic light-emitting portion; A fishing tackle having the above.

2. 2. The fishing tackle according to claim 1, further comprising a vibration detection sensor provided in at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light-emitting unit, the vibration detection sensor detecting vibrations of at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light-emitting unit, and the light-emitting portion configured to emit light in response to vibrations detected by the vibration detection sensor.

3. The fishing tackle according to claim 2, further comprising a fin protruding from at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light emitting unit.

4. The fishing tackle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the light-emitting portion is provided on the outside of the fishing tackle body, the light-emitting portion is elongated by a plurality of light-emitting bodies arranged in a row, and the plurality of light-emitting bodies are connected in parallel.

5. 5. The fishing tackle according to claim 4, wherein the light emitting unit is configured to include a cover that transmits light, and the cover covers at least a part of the light emitting portion.

6. The fishing tackle according to claim 5, wherein the light emitting portion is spaced apart from the fishing tackle body, and the cover covers the light emitting portion.

7. The fishing tackle itself, a light-emitting unit having a light-emitting portion provided on the fishing tackle body; a vibration detection sensor provided on at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light emitting unit, the vibration detection sensor detecting vibration of at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light emitting unit; wherein the light emitting portion is configured to emit light in response to vibrations detected by the vibration detection sensor.

8. The fishing tackle according to claim 7, further comprising a fin protruding from at least one of the fishing tackle body and the light emitting unit.

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