Lure

Abstract

To provide a lure that improves the lure's movement underwater. [Solution] The lure comprises a plate member and a body. The plate member has a line eye to which a line can be attached. The body to which the plate member is attached includes a restricting portion. The restricting portion restricts the movement of the plate member relative to the body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a lure.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a lure using a line eye of a plate member.

Prior Art Document

Patent Document

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In the above technique, since the line eye moves with respect to the body, the movement of the lure in water may be different from the movement desired by the user.

[0005] One object of the present disclosure is to provide a lure that improves the movement of the lure in water.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The lure according to the first aspect of the present disclosure includes a plate member and a body. The plate member has a line eye to which a line can be connected. The body is attached with the plate member. The body includes a restricting portion. The restricting portion restricts the movement of the plate member with respect to the body.

[0007] According to the first side of the lure, the regulating part can suppress the movement of the plate member relative to the body. Therefore, the lure can stabilize its movement in the water and improve its performance. By providing a line eye on the plate member of the lure, the distortion of the line eye can be suppressed. Therefore, the lure's movement in the water is stable. Consequently, the lure's movement in the water can be improved.

[0008] In a lure with a second side conforming to a first side, the regulating portion comprises a first regulating portion and a second regulating portion. The first regulating portion clamps the plate member forward of the line eye. The second regulating portion clamps the plate member rearward of the line eye.

[0009] According to the second side of the lure, the rigidity of the plate member can be greatly increased against external forces such as line tension by clamping the plate member with the regulating part. As a result, the lure can suppress deformation of the line eye and displacement relative to the body against external forces such as line tension. Therefore, the lure's movement in the water becomes more stable. Consequently, the lure's movement in the water can be improved.

[0010] In a lure with a third side conforming to a first or second side, the plate member includes a first hole and a second hole. The first hole is formed forward of the line eye. The second hole is formed rearward of the line eye. The regulating portion includes a first pin and a second pin. The first pin is inserted into the first hole. The second pin is inserted into the second hole.

[0011] According to the third side view of the lure, the movement of the plate member relative to the body is restricted by the first and second pins. This allows the lure to suppress the movement of the plate member relative to the body. As a result, the lure's movement in the water becomes more stable. Consequently, the lure's movement in the water can be improved.

[0012] In the lure of the fourth side following the third side, a slit is formed in the plate member. The slit communicates with the line eye. The second hole is formed above and below the slit.

[0013] The fourth side of the lure prevents the plate members above the slit and below the slit from moving relative to the body. As a result, the lure's movement in the water becomes more stable. Consequently, the lure's movement in the water can be improved.

[0014] In the lure of the fifth side following the third side, a slit communicating with the line eye is formed in the plate member. The second hole is formed to include a portion of the slit.

[0015] According to the fifth side of the lure, a second pin inserted into the second hole prevents the plate member above the slit and the plate member below the slit from moving relative to the body. Therefore, the lure can simplify the body structure while preventing the plate member above the slit and the plate member below the slit from moving relative to the body. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The lure described herein can improve the movement of the lure in water. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a side view of the lure according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a plan view of the lure according to the first embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a side view of the first half-body according to the first embodiment, as seen from the second half-body side. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a side view of the second half-body according to the first embodiment, as seen from the first half-body side. [Figure 5]Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line V-V of Figure 2. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VI-VI of Figure 2. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line VII-VII of Figure 2. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of the front side of the lure of Figure 7. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a view for explaining a lure according to a modified example. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a view for explaining a lure according to a modified example. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a plan view showing the front side of the lure according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a side view of the lure according to the second embodiment, with the second half omitted and the front side enlarged. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a side view of the front side of the first half of the lure according to the second embodiment, seen from the side of the second half. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a side view of the front side of the second half of the lure according to the second embodiment, seen from the side of the first half. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a perspective view of the elastic member according to the second embodiment. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a view for explaining a lure according to a modified example.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] (First Embodiment) Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, the lure 2 according to the first embodiment will be described. The lure 2 is, for example, a lure for catching large fish (fish eaters) that prey on small fish. Large fish include, for example, large yellowtail, amberjack, juvenile amberjack, and sea bass. The lure 2 has a shape imitating a small fish.

[0019] In this specification, the following terms indicating directions, "front," "rear," "front (front side)," "rear (rear side)," "left," "right," "leftward," "rightward," "up," "down," "upper," and "downward," as well as any other similar terms indicating directions, are defined as follows:

[0020] "Front" and "forward (front side)" indicate the direction of movement in which the lure 2 is pulled by the line (fishing line) to which the line is connected. "Back" and "rear (rear side)" are the opposite directions of movement. "Front-back direction" corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the lure 2.

[0021] "Up" and "upward" indicate the direction toward the water surface when Lure 2 is moving forward in the water. "Down" and "downward" indicate the direction toward the bottom when Lure 2 is moving forward in the water. "Left," "leftward," "right," and "rightward" are defined based on "up" and "down."

[0022] As shown in Figure 1, lure 2 comprises a body 4 and a plate member 6. The body 4 is formed to extend in the front-to-back direction. The body 4 is made of resin. The body 4 comprises a main body portion 8 and a lip 10. The main body portion 8 is formed to match the shape of a small fish. The lip 10 is formed to protrude forward from the front end of the main body portion 8.

[0023] As shown in Figure 2, body 4 includes a first half-body 12 and a second half-body 14. Body 4 is divided in the left-right direction into the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14. Body 4 is constructed by joining the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14.

[0024] The first half-body 12 is provided with a protrusion 16, as shown in Figure 3. The protrusion 16 is formed on the front side of the first half-body 12. When the body 4 is formed, the protrusion 16 constitutes the lip 10 (see Figure 2). The first half-body 12 has a first recess 18, a second recess 20, and a third recess 22. The first half-body 12 also has a first communication hole 24 and a second communication hole 26.

[0025] The first recess 18 is formed to recess to the right from the second half-body 14 (see Figure 2). The first recess 18 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. A guide wall 18a is formed in the first recess 18. The guide wall 18a is formed to guide the movement of the weight portion 28 (see Figure 7). The guide wall 18a is formed so that when the lure 2 is cast, the weight portion 28 moves to the rear. The guide wall 18a is formed so that when the lure 2 hits the water, the weight portion 28 moves to the front. The lure 2 may also be configured without housing the weight portion 28 in the body 4.

[0026] The second recess 20 is formed to recess to the right from the second half-body 14 side. The second recess 20 is formed to pass below the first recess 18 and extend in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the second recess 20 is formed to extend from the protrusion 16 to the rear end.

[0027] The third recess 22 is formed to recess further to the right from the second recess 20 on the front side. At least a portion of the third recess 22 is formed in the protruding portion 16.

[0028] The first communication hole 24 is formed in the protruding portion 16. The first communication hole 24 is formed to open upward. The lower end of the first communication hole 24 communicates with the third recess 22. The first communication hole 24 is formed to widen as it extends upward.

[0029] The second communication hole 26 is formed in the protruding portion 16. The second communication hole 26 is formed to open downwards. The upper end of the second communication hole 26 communicates with the third recess 22.

[0030] The second half-body 14 is provided with a protrusion 30, as shown in Figure 4. The protrusion 30 is formed on the front side of the second half-body 14. When the body 4 is formed, the protrusion 30 constitutes the lip 10 (see Figure 2). The second half-body 14 has a first recess 32, a second recess 34, and a third recess 36. The second half-body 14 also has a first communication hole 38 and a second communication hole 40.

[0031] The first recess 32 is formed to recess to the left from the first half-body 12 (see Figure 2). The first recess 32 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. A guide wall 32a is formed in the first recess 32. The guide wall 32a is formed to guide the movement of the weight portion 28 (see Figure 7), similar to the guide wall 18a formed in the first recess 18 of the first half-body 12.

[0032] The second recess 34 is formed to recess to the left from the first half-body 12 side. The second recess 34 is formed to pass below the first recess 32 and extend in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the second recess 34 is formed to extend from the protrusion 30 to the rear end.

[0033] The third recess 36 is formed to recess further to the left from the second recess 34 on the front side. At least a portion of the third recess 36 is formed in the protruding portion 30.

[0034] The first communication hole 38 is formed in the protruding portion 30. The first communication hole 38 is formed to open upward. The lower end of the first communication hole 38 communicates with the third recess 36. The first communication hole 38 is formed to widen as it extends upward.

[0035] The second communication hole 40 is formed in the protruding portion 30. The second communication hole 40 is formed to open downwards. The upper end of the second communication hole 40 communicates with the third recess 36.

[0036] The first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14 are joined together, for example, by ultrasonic welding. The first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14 may also be bonded together. By joining the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14, the first communication holes 24 and 38 form the first communication hole 46. Similarly, the second communication holes 26 and 40 form the second communication hole 48.

[0037] The body 4 includes a restricting portion 50, as shown in Figures 5 and 6. The restricting portion 50 restricts the movement of the plate member 6 relative to the body 4. The restricting portion 50 includes a first restricting portion 52 and a second restricting portion 54. The first restricting portion 52 clamps the plate member 6 in front of the plurality of line eyes 58, which will be described later, as shown in Figure 5. The first restricting portion 52 clamps the plate member 6 from the left and right directions. Specifically, the first restricting portion 52 is the left and right side wall of the second recesses 20 and 34.

[0038] The second restricting portion 54 clamps the plate member 6 behind the multiple line eyes 58, which will be described later, as shown in Figure 6. The second restricting portion 54 clamps the plate member 6 from the left and right directions. Specifically, the second restricting portion 54 is the left and right side wall of the second recesses 20 and 34.

[0039] As shown in Figure 7, the plate member 6 is a plate-shaped member. The plate member 6 is made of metal. The plate member 6 is attached to the body 4. Specifically, the plate member 6 is positioned in the second recess 20 of the first half-body 12 (see Figure 3) and the second recess 34 of the second half-body 14 (see Figure 4). The plate member 6 is located at the center of the body 4 in the left-right direction.

[0040] The plate member 6 is provided with a plurality of hook eyes 56. The plate member 6 is provided with a plurality of line eyes 58. The plate member 6 is provided with a partition wall 60.

[0041] The multiple hook eyes 56 include a first hook eye 62, a second hook eye 64, and a third hook eye 66. The multiple hook eyes 56 can be connected to a hook portion 70. Figure 7 shows an example in which the hook portion 70 is connected to the second hook eye 64 and the third hook eye 66.

[0042] The first hook eye 62 and the second hook eye 64 are provided to protrude downward. The third hook eye 66 is provided to protrude rearward. The number of hook eyes 56 is not limited to three. There may be two hook eyes 56. There may be four or more hook eyes 56. The plate member 6 may have one hook eye 56.

[0043] Multiple line eyes 58 are provided in front of multiple hook eyes 56. Multiple line eyes 58 are formed on the front plate member 6. Multiple line eyes 58 are provided on the lip 10 as shown in Figure 8. Specifically, multiple line eyes 58 are positioned in the third recesses 22, 36 (see Figure 4) and the first communication hole 46. Multiple line eyes 58 are provided such that the upper parts of the multiple line eyes 58 protrude upward from the first communication hole 46.

[0044] Multiple line eyes 58 are formed side by side in the front-to-back direction. For example, two line eyes 58 are provided. Multiple line eyes 58 include a first line eye 80 and a second line eye 82. The number of line eyes 58 is not limited to two. Three or more line eyes 58 may be provided. Multiple line eyes 58 are connectable to lines. Specifically, line eyes 58 are connectable to lines via ring members 72. Multiple line eyes 58 are formed by forming multiple holes 58a, 58b in the plate member 6. That is, the plate member 6 has multiple holes 58a, 58b into which the ring members 72 can be inserted. Multiple line eyes 58 are connected by communication holes 84.

[0045] The first line eye 80 is formed in front of the second line eye 82. The first line eye 80 has a projection 80a. The projection 80a protrudes toward the partition wall 60. Specifically, the projection 80a protrudes toward the rear. The projection 80a is formed at the lower end of the first line eye 80.

[0046] The second line eye 82 is provided with a projection 82a. The projection 82a protrudes toward the partition wall 60. Specifically, the projection 82a protrudes toward the front. The projection 82a is formed at the lower end of the second line eye 82.

[0047] The partition wall 60 is formed between a plurality of line eyes 58. The partition wall 60 is configured to partition the plurality of line eyes 58. Specifically, the partition wall 60 is configured to partition the hole 58a that forms the first line eye 80 and the hole 58b that forms the second line eye 82. The partition wall 60 is formed by forming a plurality of holes 58a and 58b in the plate member 6. The length L1 of the partition wall 60 in the vertical direction is shorter than the inner diameter L2 of the ring member 72. The length L1 of the partition wall 60 is the length from the upper end surface of the plurality of line eyes 58 to the lower end of the partition wall 60. The partition wall 60 includes a first projection 60a and a second projection 60b. The first projection 60a and the second projection 60b project in the front-rear direction from the lower end of the partition wall 60.

[0048] The first projection 60a protrudes forward from the lower end of the partition wall 60. The first projection 60a is formed to face the projection 80a of the first line eye 80. The second projection 60b protrudes rearward from the lower end of the partition wall 60. The second projection 60b is formed to face the projection 82a of the second line eye 82.

[0049] The plate member 6 may have either the protrusion 80a of the first line eye 80 or the first protrusion 60a of the partition wall 60 formed on it. The plate member 6 may also have either the protrusion 82a of the second line eye 82 or the second protrusion 60b of the partition wall 60 formed on it.

[0050] A communication hole 84 is formed in the plate member 6. A slit 86 is formed in the plate member 6. The communication hole 84 is formed to extend in the front-rear direction. The communication hole 84 is formed to pass below the partition wall 60. The communication hole 84 communicates with a plurality of line eyes 58. The communication hole 84 communicates with the lower ends of the plurality of line eyes 58. Specifically, the communication hole 84 communicates with the lower ends of the plurality of holes 58a, 58b that form the plurality of line eyes 58.

[0051] The slit 86 communicates with the communication hole 84. Specifically, the slit 86 communicates with the rear end of the communication hole 84. That is, the slit 86 communicates with multiple line eyes 58 via the communication hole 84. The slit 86 is formed to extend rearward from the communication hole 84. The slit 86 is formed to have an opening at its rear end.

[0052] When lure 2 is manufactured, the ring member 72 is inserted into the slit 86 through an opening formed at the rear end of the slit 86. The ring member 72 is then inserted from the slit 86 into the communication hole 84. The ring member 72 is then inserted from the communication hole 84 into one of the holes 58a, 58b that form the multiple line eyes 58. In this way, the ring member 72 is attached to one of the multiple line eyes 58.

[0053] Next, the plate member 6 to which the ring member 72 is attached is placed in the second recess 20 of the first half-body 12 or the second recess 34 of the second half-body 14. The weight portion 28 is placed in the second recess 20 of the first half-body 12 or the second recess 34 of the second half-body 14.

[0054] Next, the lure 2 is manufactured by joining the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14. When the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14 are joined, the slit 86 is enclosed within the body 4. The ring member 72 may be attached to one of the multiple line eyes 58 after the first half-body 12 and the second half-body 14 are joined.

[0055] When the user changes the line eye 58 to which the ring member 72 is attached, the user inserts the ring member 72 into the communication hole 84 from the line eye 58 before the change. Next, the user moves the ring member 72 along the communication hole 84 and inserts it into the line eye 58 from the communication hole 84. In this way, the user changes the line eye 58 to which the ring member 72 is attached via the communication hole 84.

[0056] The plate member 6 is held in place from the left and right by the restricting portion 50. Because the plate member 6 is held in place by the restricting portion 50, the rigidity of the line eye 58 is increased against external forces such as tension from the line. Therefore, even when an external force is applied to the line eye 58, deformation of the line eye 58 is suppressed.

[0057] In the modified lure 2, as shown in Figure 9, the plate member 6 has a first hole 90a and a second hole 90b. The first hole 90a is formed in front of the multiple line eyes 58. The second hole 90b is formed behind the multiple line eyes 58. Multiple second holes 90b are formed. For example, two second holes 90b are formed. The second holes 90b are formed above the slit 86 and below the slit 86. One second hole 90b may also be formed.

[0058] The regulating portion 50 includes a first pin 92a and a second pin 92b. The first pin 92a is formed in front of the plurality of line eyes 58. The first pin 92a is configured to protrude from the side wall of the second recess 20 (see Figure 3) of the first half body 12 toward the second half body 14 (see Figure 2). The first pin 92a may also be configured to protrude from the side wall of the second recess 34 (see Figure 4) of the second half body 14 toward the first half body 12. The first pin 92a is inserted into the first hole 90a. The first pin 92a is formed to fit into the first hole 90a.

[0059] The second pin 92b is formed behind the multiple line eyes 58. The second pin 92b is positioned behind the first pin 92a. The second pin 92b is formed to protrude from the side wall of the second recess 20 (see Figure 3) of the first half-body 12 toward the second half-body 14 (see Figure 2). The second pin 92b may also be formed to protrude from the side wall of the second recess 34 (see Figure 4) of the second half-body 14 toward the first half-body 12. Multiple second pins 92b are formed. For example, two second pins 92b are formed. The second pin 92b is inserted into the second hole 90b. The second pin 92b is formed to fit into the second hole 90b.

[0060] The restricting section 50 restricts the movement of the plate member 6 relative to the body 4 by the first pin 92a and the second pin 92b. The restricting section 50 may also restrict the movement of the plate member 6 relative to the body 4 by only the first pin 92a and the second pin 92b.

[0061] The second hole 94 formed in the plate member 6 may be formed to include a portion of the slit 86, as shown in Figure 10. The second hole 94 is formed so that the slit 86 passes through it. The movement of the plate member 6 relative to the body 4 is restricted by a second pin 92c inserted into the second hole 94.

[0062] (Second Embodiment) A lure 100 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 11 to 15. A description of the configuration similar to that of the first embodiment will be omitted. As shown in Figure 11, the lure 100 includes an elastic member 102. The body 104 of the lure 100 is constructed by joining a first half-body 106 and a second half-body 108, similar to the first embodiment.

[0063] As shown in Figure 12, a groove 110a is formed in the plate member 110 of the lure 100 according to the second embodiment. The groove 110a is formed in the front plate member 110. The groove 110a is formed at the lower end of the plate member 110. The groove 110a is formed to be recessed upwards.

[0064] The third recess 112 on the front side of the first half-body 106 is formed such that its vertical length decreases as it moves forward, as shown in Figure 13. A portion of the elastic member 102 is shown in Figure 13. The first communication hole 114 of the first half-body 106 communicates with the third recess 112 via the fifth communication hole 116. The first half-body 106 includes a first projection 120, a second projection 122, a third projection 124, a fourth projection 126, a fifth projection 128, and a sixth projection 130.

[0065] The first projection 120 is formed in front of the first communication hole 114. The first projection 120 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 132 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11).

[0066] The second projection 122 is formed behind the first communication hole 114. The second projection 122 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 132 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11). The second projection 122 protrudes into the third recess 112.

[0067] The third projection 124 is formed rearward from the second projection 122. The third projection 124 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 132 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11). The third projection 124 protrudes into the third recess 112. The first half-body 106 may include either the second projection 122 or the third projection 124.

[0068] The fourth projection 126 protrudes from the side wall of the third recess 112 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11). The fifth projection 128 is formed further rearward than the fourth projection 126. The fifth projection 128 protrudes from the side wall of the third recess 112 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11).

[0069] The sixth projection 130 is formed behind the fifth projection 128. The sixth projection 130 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 132 toward the second half-body 108 (see Figure 11). As shown in Figure 12, the sixth projection 130 is inserted into the slit 86 of the plate member 110.

[0070] The third recess 134 on the front side of the second half-body 108 is formed such that its vertical length decreases as it moves forward, as shown in Figure 14. A portion of the elastic member 102 is shown in Figure 14. The first communication hole 136 of the second half-body 108 communicates with the third recess 134 via the fifth communication hole 138. The second half-body 108 includes a first projection 140, a second projection 142, a third projection 144, a fourth projection 146, a fifth projection 148, and a sixth projection 150.

[0071] The first projection 140 is formed in front of the first communication hole 136. The first projection 140 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 152 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The first projection 140 is formed to face the first projection 120 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106, with the plate member 110 (see Figure 12) in between.

[0072] The second projection 142 is formed behind the first communication hole 136. The second projection 142 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 152 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The second projection 142 is formed to face the second projection 122 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106, with the plate member 110 (see Figure 12) in between. The second projection 142 protrudes into the third recess 134.

[0073] The third projection 144 is formed behind the second projection 142. The third projection 144 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 152 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The third projection 144 is formed to face the third projection 124 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106, with the plate member 110 (see Figure 12) in between. The third projection 144 protrudes into the third recess 134. The second half-body 108 may include either the second projection 142 or the third projection 144.

[0074] The fourth projection 146 protrudes from the side wall of the third recess 134 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The fifth projection 148 is formed further rearward than the fourth projection 146. The fifth projection 148 protrudes from the side wall of the third recess 134 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11).

[0075] The sixth projection 150 is formed behind the fifth projection 148. The sixth projection 150 protrudes from the side wall of the second recess 152 toward the first half-body 106 (see Figure 11). The sixth projection 150 is inserted into the slit 86 (see Figure 12) of the plate member 110. The lure 100 may also include either the sixth projection 130 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106 or the sixth projection 150 of the second half-body 108.

[0076] As shown in Figure 15, the elastic member 102 comprises a connecting portion 156, a first arm portion 158, and a second arm portion 160. The connecting portion 156 is formed to be substantially U-shaped when viewed from the front or rear direction.

[0077] The first arm portion 158 is formed to extend rearward from the upper right end of the connecting portion 156. The first arm portion 158 is formed to incline to the right as it moves towards the rear. The second arm portion 160 is formed to extend rearward from the upper left end of the connecting portion 156. The second arm portion 160 is formed to incline to the left as it moves towards the rear. In other words, the first arm portion 158 and the second arm portion 160 are formed to widen in the left-right direction as they move towards the rear.

[0078] The first arm portion 158 comprises a first straight portion 162, a second straight portion 164, and a folded portion 166. The first straight portion 162 is formed to extend rearward from the upper end of the connecting portion 156.

[0079] The second straight section 164 is positioned below the first straight section 162. The first straight section 162 and the second straight section 164 are formed such that the distance between them in the vertical direction increases as they move towards the rear. The folded-back section 166 is formed by curving back from the rear end of the first straight section 162 toward the front. The folded-back section 166 connects the rear end of the first straight section 162 and the rear end of the second straight section 164.

[0080] The second arm portion 160 comprises a first straight portion 170, a second straight portion 172, and a folded portion 174. The first straight portion 170 is formed to extend rearward from the upper end of the connecting portion 156.

[0081] The second straight section 172 is positioned below the first straight section 170. The first straight section 170 and the second straight section 172 are positioned such that the distance between them in the vertical direction increases as they move towards the rear. The folded-back section 174 is formed by curving back from the rear end of the first straight section 170 toward the front. The folded-back section 174 connects the rear end of the first straight section 170 and the rear end of the second straight section 172.

[0082] As shown in Figure 12, the elastic member 102 is provided such that its connecting portion 156 straddles the lower end of the plate member 110. Specifically, the connecting portion 156 is inserted into the groove 110a of the plate member 110. The connecting portion 156 may also engage with the groove 110a of the plate member 110. The first straight portions 162 and 170 of the elastic member 102 are provided, for example, near the upper end of the communication hole 84. The first arm portion 158 is provided to the right of the plate member 110, as shown in Figure 11. The second arm portion 160 is provided to the left of the plate member 110. The elastic member 102 is supported by the body 104.

[0083] As shown in Figure 13, a portion of the first arm portion 158 of the elastic member 102 is housed in the third recess 112 of the first half-body 106. Specifically, a portion of the first straight portion 162, the second straight portion 164, and the folded portion 166 of the first arm portion 158 are housed in the third recess 112. A portion of the second arm portion 160 of the elastic member 102 is housed in the third recess 134 of the second half-body 108, as shown in Figure 14. Specifically, a portion of the first straight portion 170, the second straight portion 172, and the folded portion 174 of the second arm portion 160 are housed in the third recess 134.

[0084] As shown in Figure 13, the first straight section 162 of the first arm section 158 housed in the third recess 112 abuts against the lower end surface of the second projection 122 and the lower end surface of the third projection 124 of the first half-body 106. The second straight section 164 abuts against the bottom surface of the third recess 112 of the first half-body 106. As shown in Figure 14, the first straight section 170 of the second arm section 160 housed in the third recess 134 abuts against the lower end surface of the second projection 142 and the lower end surface of the third projection 144 of the second half-body 108. The second straight section 172 of the second arm section 160 abuts against the bottom surface of the third recess 134 of the second half-body 108. In other words, the elastic member 102 is supported in the vertical direction by the second protrusions 122, 142, the third protrusions 124, 144, and the third recesses 112, 134. The elastic member 102's forward movement is restricted by the second protrusions 122, 142, and the third protrusions 124, 144.

[0085] At least one of the first straight section 162 and the second straight section 164 (see Figure 13) of the first arm section 158 housed in the third recess 112 abuts against the left end face of the fourth projection 126 (see Figure 13) of the first half-body 106. At least one of the first straight section 170 and the second straight section 172 (see Figure 14) of the second arm section 160 housed in the third recess 134 abuts against the right end face of the fourth projection 146 (see Figure 14) of the second half-body 108. In other words, the elastic member 102 is supported in the left-right direction by the fourth projections 126 and 146.

[0086] As shown in Figure 13, the rear end of the folded portion 166 of the first arm portion 158 abuts against the front end surface of the fifth projection 128 of the first half-body 106. As shown in Figure 14, the rear end of the folded portion 174 of the second arm portion 160 abuts against the front end surface of the fifth projection 148 of the second half-body 108. The elastic member 102 is restricted from moving backward by the fifth projections 128 and 148.

[0087] As shown in Figure 12, the elastic member 102 is configured to suppress the movement of the ring member 72 to the communication hole 84. The elastic member 102 suppresses the movement of the ring member 72 from the multiple line eyes 180 to the communication hole 84. For example, if the ring member 72 comes into contact with the elastic member 102 while the lure 100 is in use, the movement of the ring member 72 to the communication hole 84 is suppressed by the elastic member 102. For example, if the elastic member 102 is pushed downward by the ring member 72 while the lure 100 is in use, a biasing force is generated in the elastic member 102 that pushes the ring member 72 upward. Therefore, the movement of the ring member 72 to the communication hole 84 is suppressed by the elastic member 102. In other words, the movement of the ring member 72 between the multiple line eyes 180 is suppressed while the lure 100 is in use.

[0088] When the user changes the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached, the user first brings the ring member 72 into contact with the elastic member 102, and then pushes the ring member 72 toward the communication hole 84 against the biasing force of the elastic member 102. As the ring member 72 is pushed toward the communication hole 84, the elastic member 102 undergoes elastic deformation. For example, the elastic member 102 deforms so that its front side curves downward. This causes the ring member 72 to be inserted into the communication hole 84. Next, the user moves the ring member 72 along the communication hole 84 and inserts it into the line eye 180 from the communication hole 84. In this way, the user changes the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached via the communication hole 84. Once the ring member 72 is inserted into the line eye 180, the elastic member 102 returns to its original state.

[0089] The body 104 clamps the plate member 110 from the left and right directions with the first protrusions 120 and 140. The first protrusions 120 and 140 clamp the plate member 110 in front of the multiple line eyes 180. In other words, the first protrusions 120 and 140 are the first restricting portion 52.

[0090] The body 104 clamps the plate member 110 from the left and right directions with the second protrusions 122, 142 and the third protrusions 124, 144. The second protrusions 122, 142 and the third protrusions 124, 144 clamp the plate member 110 behind the multiple line eyes 180. In other words, the second protrusions 122, 142 and the third protrusions 124, 144 constitute the second restricting portion 54.

[0091] In the modified lure 100, as shown in Figure 16, an elastic body 186 may be provided at the lower end of the partition wall 184. The elastic body 186 is configured to protrude into the communication hole 84. The elastic body 186 is configured to protrude from the lower end of the partition wall 184 into the communication hole 84, for example. The elastic body 186 is made of rubber, for example.

[0092] The elastic body 186 contacts the ring member 72 when the ring member 72 passes through it. When the ring member 72 is inserted into the communication hole 84 during use of the lure 100, the elastic body 186 prevents the ring member 72 from moving between the multiple line eyes 180. When the user wants to change the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached, they change the line eye 180 to which the ring member 72 is attached by moving the ring member 72 against the elastic force of the elastic body 186.

[0093] As used herein, the expression "at least one" means "one or more" of the desired options. For example, as used herein, "at least one" means "only one option" or "both of the two options" if there are two options. As another example, as used herein, "at least one" means "only one option" or "a combination of two or more any options" if there are three or more options. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0094] 2, 100…Lure, 4, 104…Body, 6, 110…Plate member, 10…Lip, 46…First communication hole, 50…Restricting part, 52…First restricting part, 54…Second restricting part, 58, 180…Line eye, 60, 184…Partition wall, 60a…First protrusion, 60b…Second protrusion, 72…Ring member, 80a…Protrusion, 82a…Protrusion, 84…Communication hole, 86…Slit, 90a…First hole, 90b…Second hole, 92a…First pin, 92b…Second pin, 94…Second hole, 92c…Second pin, 110a…Groove, 102…Elastic member, 120, 140…First protrusion, 122, 142…Second protrusion, 124, 144…Third protrusion, 186…Elastic body

Claims

1. A plate member having a line eye to which a line can be connected, The body to which the plate member is attached Equipped with, The body is a lure, comprising a restricting portion that restricts the movement of the plate member relative to the body.

2. The aforementioned regulatory body, A first restricting portion that clamps the plate member in front of the line eye, A second restricting portion that clamps the plate member on the rear side of the line eye, The lure according to claim 1, comprising:

3. The aforementioned plate member is A first hole formed in front of the aforementioned line eye, A second hole formed on the rear side of the aforementioned line eye and Includes, The aforementioned regulatory body, A first pin inserted into the first hole, The second pin inserted into the second hole and The lure according to claim 1, comprising:

4. The plate member has a slit that communicates with the line eye, The lure according to claim 3, wherein the second hole is formed above and below the slit.

5. The plate member has a slit that communicates with the line eye, The lure according to claim 3, wherein the second hole is formed to include a portion of the slit.

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