Multi-bait rig

Abstract

A rig for attaching lures to fishing lines. [Solution] A rig for attaching one or more lures to a fishing line, comprising a rig body and an insert. The rig body includes a main channel configured to receive a portion of the fishing line and at least one leader channel configured to receive at least a portion of at least one leader. The at least one leader is designed to hold one or more lures. The insert is configured to be at least partially received within the main channel and is designed to restrict the movement of the rig body relative to the fishing line when the rig is in use. The engagement between the rig body and the insert applies a pinching force to the fishing line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Cross - reference to Related Applications This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 717,137, filed on November 6, 2024, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

[0002] This disclosure relates to fishing tackle, particularly multi - bait rigs.

Background Art

[0003] In the fishing world, the term "tackle" is used by fishermen to refer to the equipment (e.g., rods, reels, lines, hooks, etc.) used to catch fish. For example, in some cases, fishermen use artificial "lures" or accessories that mimic the appearance and movement of bait to attract and draw in fish. Conventionally, lures have been attached to fishing lines by threading a line through the eye of the lure and tying the line to the fishing line with a knot. Additionally, multi - bait rigs are used to attach multiple lures to a fishing line to create a "schooling presentation" that mimics the appearance of schooling fish. However, multi - bait rigs also tend to be attached to fishing lines by tying knots. Thus, attaching a lure to a fishing line and then re - positioning the lure on the fishing line after the knot has already been tied can be difficult and time - consuming (e.g., the knot needs to be untied and the lure needs to be re - positioned before the knot is tied again). To address these and other issues, there is a need to enable convenient, efficient attachment, removal, and re - positioning of lures on fishing lines.

Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure relates to a rig that can be used to attach one or more lures to a fishing line without using knots. Furthermore, the rigs disclosed herein can enable a user to efficiently reposition the lures to a desired position along the fishing line. The rig may be configured to engage with the fishing line (e.g., by applying a clamping force or friction) so that undesirable movement or shift of the fishing line is restricted during use. For example, the rig may include a rig body having a channel designed to receive a portion of the fishing line and one or more channels designed to receive portions of one or more leaders, each of which supports one or more bait keepers to which a lure or bait piece can be attached.

[0005] The channel for receiving the fishing line may be configured to engage with the fishing line in such a way that it restricts the fishing line from making undesirable movements or shifts while the rig is in use. For example, the rig body may engage with the fishing line by applying a clamping force or friction. In some embodiments, adjustable components (e.g., caps, inserts, rollers, or other components) may be provided to facilitate engagement between the rig body and the fishing line. However, in other embodiments, the rig body may engage with the fishing line without the help of any other components. Furthermore, in some embodiments, a tube may be provided to surround the fishing line (for example, to facilitate engagement with the rig body). However, in other embodiments, the tube may be omitted. The rig body may be detachably bondable to or attachable to the fishing line so that the user can easily reposition the rig to different locations along the fishing line.

[0006] These and other aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after considering the following detailed description in relation to the accompanying drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1]This is a perspective view of an exemplary rig configured in accordance with the principles of this disclosure. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the rig body. [Figure 3] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary cap of the rig. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is a perspective view of another exemplary cap for the rig. [Figure 5] This is a magnified perspective view of a portion of the rig in Figure 1, in a partially assembled state. [Figure 6] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the rig in its fully assembled state. [Figure 7] This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the rig in Figure 1 along line 7-7 in Figure 6. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view of the rig shown in Figure 1 with the lure attached. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view of another exemplary rig configured in accordance with the principles of this disclosure. [Figure 10] Figure 9 is a perspective view of the rig body. [Figure 11] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the roller on the rig body. [Figure 12] This is a perspective cross-sectional view of the rig body in Figure 10, along line 12-12 in Figure 10. [Figure 13] Figure 9 is an enlarged perspective view of the rig. [Figure 14] This is a perspective view of an additional exemplary rig configured in accordance with the principles of this disclosure. [Figure 15] Figure 14 is a perspective view of the rig body. [Figure 16] Figure 15 is a top perspective view of the rig body. [Figure 17] Figure 14 is a perspective view of the rig insert of the rig. [Figure 18] This is a perspective view of the rig insert shown in Figure 17, which is attached to the rig body shown in Figure 15. [Figure 19] This is a cross-sectional view of the rig insert shown in Figure 17, attached to the rig body shown in Figure 15, along the line 19-19 in Figure 18. [Figure 20]A perspective view of a rig body and a rig insert of a further exemplary rig constructed in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. [Figure 21] A perspective view of the rig body of FIG. 20 in an exploded state and the rig insert of FIG. 20 disposed adjacent thereto. [Figure 22] A top perspective view of the rig body and the rig insert of FIG. 20. [Figure 23] A bottom perspective view of the rig insert of FIG. 20 attached to the rig body of FIG. 20. [Figure 24] A perspective view of yet another exemplary rig constructed in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. [Figure 25] A perspective view of the rig body of the rig of FIG. 24 in a closed position. [Figure 26] An additional perspective view of the rig body of FIG. 25. [Figure 27] A perspective view of the rig body of FIG. 25 in an open position.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0008] The present disclosure can readily adopt various modifications and alternative forms. One or more specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and are described in detail herein. However, the drawings and detailed description presented herein are not intended to limit the present disclosure to the specific embodiments disclosed. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative forms within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

[0009] The following description refers to the drawings, and like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout. For the sake of clarity in describing the exemplary embodiments described herein, the proportional relationships of the elements are not necessarily maintained in the drawings.

[0010] Referring initially to FIG. 1, the rig 10 can include a rig body 12, an engagement mechanism such as an insert (e.g., cap 14) designed to be removably coupled to the rig body 12, a tube 16, and one or more leaders 18. For example, when the rig 10 is assembled, the rig body 12 can receive at least a portion of the tube 16 and / or at least a portion of one or more leaders 18, and the insert or cap 14 can be configured to fix the rig 10 in place (or to reduce the likelihood that the rig 10 moves or shifts undesirably during use by restricting movement of the rig body 12 relative to the tube 16).

[0011] The tube 16 may be provided in the form of a substantially tubular body defined by a first end 20 of the tube and a second end 22 of the tube opposite the first end 20 of the tube. The tube 16 may be substantially hollow and configured to receive a fishing line 24 extending therethrough. For example, the tube 16 can facilitate attachment or installation of the rig body 12 onto the fishing line 24. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the tube 16 may be coupled to the rig body 12 (e.g., adhered thereto, integrally formed therewith, etc.) when the rig 10 is assembled. In other embodiments, the tube 16 may be removably disposed within the rig body 12.

[0012] The rig body 12 and the cap 14 can each be positioned along the tube 16, and the cap 14 can be coupled to the rig body 12 so that the rig 10 can be fixed in place (for example, by engaging the rig body 12, the tube 16, and / or the fishing line 24). The cap 14 can prevent or restrict the rig body 12 from moving relative to the tube 16 and / or the rig 10 from moving relative to the fishing line 24 when the rig 10 is in use. The tube 16 may include a flared end 26 (for example, on a second end 22 of the tube) configured to restrict or prevent the tube 16 from being pulled through the cap 14 or the cap 14 from being unintentionally ejected from the tube 16.

[0013] Therefore, the cap 14 can function as an engagement mechanism that facilitates engagement between the rig body 12, the tube 16, and / or the fishing line 24 in order to restrict the movement of the rig body 12 during use of the rig 10. However, in other examples, the rig 10 may include engagement mechanisms provided in other suitable forms (e.g., a roller 150, a rig insert 214, a rig insert 314, one or more gripping members 490, or other forms not specifically described herein), as will be described in more detail below. These engagement mechanisms can be actuated to apply a clamping force (or other force) to the tube 16 and / or the fishing line 24 in various ways. In the example of the cap 14, the engagement mechanism can be actuated by coupling the cap 14 to the rig body 12. However, in other embodiments, the engagement mechanism may be actuated to apply force to the tube 16 and / or the fishing line 24 in other suitable ways.

[0014] In some embodiments, the leader 18 may include one or more arms 28, each configured to support one or more bait keepers 30. In the example of Figure 1, the leader 18 may be provided in the form of a substantially tubular body defined by a first end 31 and a second end 32 of the leader. The leader 18 may include a first arm 28A adjacent to the first end 31 of the leader and a second arm 28B adjacent to the second end 32 of the leader. The bait keepers 30 may be coupled to the first and second arms 28A, 28B at the first end 31 and the second end 32 of the leader, respectively. In some embodiments, the bait keepers 30 may be provided in substantially the same form, but the bait keepers 30 may be provided in different forms. Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, each arm 28 supports one bait keeper 30, but in other embodiments, each arm 28 may support multiple bait keepers 30.

[0015] In the example of Figure 1, the leader 18 includes two arms 28 (as will be described in more detail below with reference to Figure 2) and a central section 33 positioned between them and configured to be received within the opening of the rig body 12. In other embodiments, the leader 18 may include any number of arms 28 supporting any number of bait keepers 30. For example, the leader 18 may include four arms 28, six arms 28, eight arms 28, or any other suitable number of arms 28. The arms 28 of the leader 18 may be arranged in any suitable configuration (for example, each arm 28 may originate from the central section 33, and one or more arms 28 may originate from one or more other arms 28, etc.). Furthermore, although the example of Figure 1 includes a single leader 18, the rig 10 may include any number of leaders 18 arranged in any suitable configuration.

[0016] Each bait keeper 30 may be configured to receive and hold bait (e.g., insects, crickets, minnows, or other pieces of live or dead prey) or lures. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, each bait keeper 30 includes a tab 34 coupled to the leader 18 and a mounting member 36 coupled to the tab 34 and extending outward therefrom. In some embodiments, the mounting member 36 may be a corkscrew-shaped mounting member such as a twist lock or spring lock. However, in other embodiments, the mounting member 36 may be provided in other forms. Bait or lures may be coupled to the bait keeper 30 via the mounting member 36. However, in other embodiments, the bait keeper 30 may be provided in other forms and may include additional or alternative components (e.g., barbs, wire wraps, plastic collars, etc.) configured to receive and hold bait or lures.

[0017] Referring to Figure 2, the rig body 12 can generally include a substantially cylindrical portion 38 and a substantially triangular projection 40. The cylindrical portion 38 and the projection 40 may be joined together or formed integrally. The cylindrical portion 38 may extend between a first end 42 of the rig body and a second end 44 of the rig body opposite the first end 42.

[0018] The cylindrical portion 38 may be configured to receive a portion of the tube 16 and / or fishing line 24, and the protruding portion 40 may be configured to receive a portion of the leader 18 (e.g., the central section 33) when the rig 10 is assembled. For example, a main channel 46 designed to receive a portion of the tube 16 and / or fishing line 24 may extend through the cylindrical portion 38, and at least one leader channel 48 designed to receive a portion of the leader 18 may extend through the protruding portion 40. In some cases, the main channel 46 and the leader channel 48 may each be provided in the form of a substantially cylindrical opening that completely penetrates the cylindrical portion 38 and the protruding portion 40, respectively. The main channel 46 may be oriented along a first axis A1, and the leader channel 48 may be oriented along a second axis A2. In some embodiments, the first and second axes A1 and A2 may be oriented at an angle to each other or substantially perpendicular to each other. However, in other embodiments, the main channel 46 and the leader channel 48 may be arranged and oriented in any suitable manner.

[0019] Referring to the cross-sectional view in Figure 3, in some embodiments, the cap 14 may have a first end 50 of the cap and a second end 52 of the cap opposite the first end 50. The cap 14 may include a cap body 54 positioned at or near the first end 50 of the cap and a cap insert 56 extending between the cap body 54 and the second end 52 of the cap. The cap insert 56 may be formed integrally with the cap body 54, or the cap insert 56 may be coupled to the lower surface 58 of the cap body 54 and extending downward from there. For example, in some embodiments, the cap insert 56 may be provided in the form of a substantially annular projection including a proximal insert end 60 coupled to the cap body 54 (for example, corresponding to the second end 52 of the cap) and a distal insert end 62 opposite the proximal insert end 60. In other embodiments, such as the example shown in Figure 4, the cap insert 56 may be provided in other forms, and may include multiple segments rather than being provided as a single integrated structure. The cap 14 can be configured to facilitate engagement between the rig body 12 and the tube 16, and the cap insert 56 can be configured to be received within the main channel 46 of the rig body 12.

[0020] The cap 14 may include a cap channel 64 provided in the form of a substantially circular opening extending between a first end 50 of the cap and a second end 52 of the cap (for example, extending completely through the cap body 54 and the cap insert 56). The cap 14 may also include a first cap opening 66 located at or near the first end 50 of the cap and a second cap opening 68 located at or near the second end 52 of the cap, the first and second cap openings 66, 68 of which may communicate with the cap channel 64.

[0021] In some embodiments, the cap insert 56 may have a tapered shape (for example, to facilitate coupling between the rig body 12 and the cap 14). For example, the cap insert 56 may be defined by a first thickness T1 at or near the proximal end 60 of the insert and a second thickness T2 at or near the distal end 62 of the insert. The thickness of the cap insert 56 may decrease along the length of the cap insert 56 (for example, from the proximal end 60 to the distal end 62 of the insert) from the first thickness T1 to the second thickness T2. However, in other embodiments, the cap insert 56 may have any suitable shape or structure.

[0022] For example, in the embodiment of Figure 4, the cap insert 56 may be provided in the form of one or more insert segments 70. For example, the cap insert 56 may include three insert segments 70 that substantially surround and define the cap channel 64. Each of the insert segments 70 may extend between the proximal end 60 and the distal end 62 of the insert, and the insert segments 70 may be coupled to the cap body 54 at the proximal end 60 of the insert. In some embodiments, the insert segments 70 may be tapered as described above with reference to Figure 3.

[0023] Additionally (or alternatively), the insert segments 70 may be flexibly coupled to the cap body 54 at the proximal end 60 of the insert, such that each insert segment 70 is configured to bend or pivot inward and / or outward around the proximal end 60 of the insert. In this way, the size or diameter of the cap channel 64 (for example, adjacent to the distal end 62 of the insert) may vary depending on the state or position of the insert segments 70. For example, if the insert segments 70 bend inward, the size or diameter of the cap channel 64 adjacent to the distal end 62 of the insert may be smaller. In other embodiments, the cap insert 56 may include more or fewer than three insert segments 70, or the cap insert 56 may be provided in other forms.

[0024] Referring to Figure 5, the rig 10 is shown in a partially assembled state. As shown, the fishing line 24 may be supplied through the tube 16, and the rig body 12 and cap 14 may be arranged along the tube 16 (for example, so that the tube 16 extends through the main channel 46 of the rig body 12 and the cap channel 64 of the cap 14). Furthermore, the leader 18 may extend through the leader channel 48 so that the central section 33 (or another part) of the leader 18 is located within the leader channel 48. In some embodiments, once located within the leader channel 48, the leader 18 may be fixedly bonded to it using adhesive or any other suitable means of connection.

[0025] The cap 14 may be positioned between the rig body 12 and the flared end 26, and the cap 14 may be slidable on the tube 16 as the tube 16 extends through the cap channel 64, thereby allowing adjustment of the position of the cap 14 relative to the tube 16. In some embodiments, the size or diameter of the first cap opening 66 may be smaller than the size or diameter of the flared end 26 of the tube 16, restricting or preventing the second end 22 of the tube from moving through the cap channel 64. Thus, the flared end 26 can prevent the cap 14 from unintentionally coming off the tube 16.

[0026] The rig body 12 is positioned at the end of the main channel 46 (for example, at or adjacent to the second end 44 of the rig body) and may include a receiving opening 72 formed as an opening in the main channel 46. The receiving opening 72 may be configured to receive a cap insert 56. For example, to complete the assembly of the rig 10, the user can move the cap 14 along the tube 16 in the direction of arrow 74 until the cap insert 56 is received and / or engaged within the main channel 46. Thus, as shown in Figures 6 and 7, once the rig 10 is assembled, the cap insert 56 may extend through the receiving opening 72, and the cap body 54 may be in contact with or adjacent to the second end 44 of the rig body. For example, the receiving opening 72 may be configured to receive the cap insert 56 by press fitting, snap fitting, or friction fitting. Alternatively, the cap 14 may be detachably coupled to the rig body 12 in any suitable way.

[0027] As most clearly shown in Figure 7, the main channel 46 may be configured to tightly receive the cap insert 56, regardless of whether the cap insert 56 is provided as a cylindrical projection (see Figure 3), one or more insert segments 70 (see Figure 4), or in any other form. The cap insert 56 may be configured to apply a clamping force to the tube 16 and / or fishing line 24 when the rig 10 is assembled. For example, the cap insert 56 may be configured to contact the tube 16 and / or fishing line 24 when the cap insert 56 extends within the main channel 46. In other embodiments, engagement between the cap insert 56 and the rig body 12 (e.g., on the inner surface of the main channel 46) may cause the cap insert 56 to apply a clamping force to the tube 16 and / or fishing line 24, thereby securing the rig 10 in place relative to the tube 16 and / or fishing line 24.

[0028] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the main channel 46 positioned close to the second end 44 of the rig body may be tapered (e.g., inversely tapered with respect to the cap insert 56). Thus, the main channel 46 engages with the cap insert 56 when the cap 14 is coupled to the rig body 12, applying an inward force to it, thereby allowing the cap insert 56 to apply a pinching force to the tube 16. The tube 16 may be formed from a flexible material so that it is configured to bend inward to contact (e.g., pinch) the fishing line 24. In embodiments in which the cap insert 56 includes an insert segment 70, the engagement between the main channel 46 and the insert segment 70 allows the insert segment 70 to bend or pivot inward around the proximal end 60 of the insert (see Figure 4) so ​​that the insert segment 70 contacts (e.g., pinches) the tube 16 and / or the fishing line 24. In other embodiments, the cap 14 and the rig body 12 may be configured to engage with each other in any suitable way, as long as the engagement between the cap 14 and the rig body 12 fixes the rig 10 in place relative to the fishing line 24 (or limits the ability of the rig 10 to move undesirably along the fishing line 24).

[0029] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the main channel 46 is narrow enough to apply a clamping force to the tube 16 so that at least a portion of the tube 16 is in contact with the fishing line 24. For example, contact between the tube 16 and the fishing line 24 can add friction to the fishing line 24, which helps to keep the rig 10 in place relative to the fishing line 24 while the rig 10 is in use.

[0030] As shown in Figure 8, with the rig 10 fully assembled, the lure 76 can be attached to the bait keeper 30. If the user wishes to adjust the position of the rig 10 relative to the tube 16 or fishing line 24 during use, the rig 10 can be adjusted by (1) separating the cap 14 from the rig body 12 (for example, releasing inward pressure applied to the tube 16), (2) moving the rig 10 to the desired position, and (3) reconnecting the cap 14 to the rig body 12.

[0031] Referring to Figure 9, rig 110 may be substantially the same as rig 10, except that the rig body 12 may be provided in a somewhat different form and the cap 14 may be omitted. Components of rig 110 and rig 10 having similar names and reference numbers separated precisely by 100 may be substantially similar in form and function.

[0032] The rig 110 may include a rig body 112 configured to receive at least a portion of a tube 116 and / or at least a portion of one or more leaders 118. For example, the tube 116 can facilitate the attachment or installation of the rig body 112 onto the fishing line 124. The leader 118 may include one or more arms 128 supporting one or more bait keepers 130 and a central section 133 positioned to be received into and / or coupled to an opening in the rig body 112. In the example of Figure 9, the leader 118 may include first and second arms 128A, 128B, each supporting one bait keeper 130. However, in other embodiments, the leader 118 may include any number of arms 128 and any number of bait keepers 130 arranged in any suitable configuration. The bait keepers 130 may be substantially similar to the bait keeper 30 of the rig 10. For example, each bait keeper 130 may include a tab 134 coupled to the leader 118 and a mounting member 136 coupled to the tab 134 and extending outward from there. However, in other embodiments, the bait keeper 130 may be provided in any suitable form.

[0033] Referring to Figure 10, the rig body 112 may include a substantially rectangular portion 138 and a substantially triangular projection 140. The rectangular portion 138 may correspond to the cylindrical portion 38 of the rig body 12, but the rectangular portion 138 may be given a substantially rectangular or other shape. The rectangular portion 138 may extend between a first end 142 of the rig body and a second end 144 of the rig body opposite the first end 142 of the rig body.

[0034] The rectangular portion 138 may be configured to receive a portion of the tube 116 and / or fishing line 124, and the protruding portion 140 may be configured to receive a portion of the leader 118 (e.g., the central section 133) when the rig 110 is assembled. For example, the main channel 146 may extend through the rectangular portion 138, and the leader channel 148 may extend through the protruding portion 140. The leader channel 148 may be provided in substantially the same form as the leader channel 48 (for example, the leader channel 148 may be provided in the form of a substantially cylindrical opening that extends completely through the protruding portion 140).

[0035] However, the main channel 146 may be provided in a slightly different form from the main channel 46. For example, in some embodiments, the main channel 146 may be provided in the form of a substantially linear opening that completely penetrates the rectangular portion 138 (for example, extending between the first end 142 and the second end 144 of the rig body). The rig body 112 may include a receiving opening 172 located at or near the second end 144 of the rig body and communicating with the main channel 146. The receiving opening 172 may differ from the receiving opening 72 of the rig 10 in that the receiving opening 172 may be substantially linear (for example, T-shaped in the example of Figure 10) and may be oversized relative to the tube 116. For example, the tube 116 may have a degree of freedom to move or shift within the receiving opening 172 when the rig 110 is in use. The rig body 112 may also include an upper window 147 located on the top surface 149 of the rig body 112 and communicating with the main channel 146.

[0036] In some embodiments, the roller 150 may be at least partially positioned within the main channel 146 such that at least a portion of the roller 150 extends beyond the upper surface 149 of the rig body 112. The roller 150 can perform a similar function to the cap 14 of the rig 10. For example, the roller 150 may be configured to apply a clamping force to the tube 116 and / or fishing line 124 so that the roller 150 prevents or limits the rig body 112 from moving or shifting undesirably relative to the tube 116 and / or fishing line 124 when the rig 110 is in use.

[0037] Referring to Figure 11, the roller 150 may be provided in the form of a substantially cylindrical roller body 152 defined by a first side surface 154 and a second side surface 156 opposite the first side surface 154. The roller 150 may include a stud 158 positioned on the first side surface 154 and extending outward therefrom. For example, in some examples, the stud 158 may be provided in the form of a substantially cylindrical projection positioned substantially centrally with respect to the first side surface 154. The roller body 152 may further include a plurality of notches 160 radially spaced apart from each other along the outer surface 162 of the roller 150. For example, the plurality of notches 160 can help a user engage or operate the roller 150 via the outer surface 162 when the rig 110 is in use.

[0038] Referring to Figure 12, the second side surface 156 may be provided in the form of a substantially smooth or planar surface. The rig body 112 may also include a guide track 164 located within the main channel 146 and configured to receive a stud 158 or another portion of the roller 150. The guide track 164 may be provided in the form of a substantially linear notch located on the inner surface 166 of the main channel and extending at least partially from the second end 144 of the rig body toward the first end 142 of the rig body. The guide track 164 may include a first guide track portion 168 configured to engage with the stud 158 and a second guide track portion 170 located between the first guide track portion 168 and the second end 144 of the rig body.

[0039] In some embodiments, the guide track 164 may be wider or wider than the first guide track portion 168 in the second guide track portion 170. For example, the first guide track portion 168 may be defined by a first width W1, and the second guide track portion 170 may be defined by a second width W2 that is greater than the first width W1. In some embodiments, the guide track 164 may include a tapered region 171 located between the first guide track portion 168 and the second guide track portion 170. For example, the width of the guide track 164 may be tapered across the tapered region 171 from a first width W1 to a second width W2.

[0040] In some embodiments, the first guide track portion 168 may be configured to receive and engage the studs 158 of the roller 150. For example, the first width W1 may be substantially equal to (or slightly smaller or larger than) the width or diameter of the studs 158. Thus, once the studs 158 are received within the first guide track portion 168, they may come into contact with the inner surface of the first guide track portion 168, creating friction between them. In this way, the first guide track portion 168 may be configured to hold the roller 150 in a fixed position relative to the guide track 164 when the rig 110 is in use. For example, to adjust the position of the roller 150 relative to the guide track 164 (for example, to roll the roller 150 along the guide track 164), the user can manually engage the outer surface 162 of the roller 150. In other words, the roller 150 may be manually adjustable within the guide track 164. In this way, by adjusting the position of the roller 150 by moving it within the guide track 164, the user can manipulate (e.g., increase or decrease) the clamping force applied by the roller 150 to the tube 116 and / or fishing line 124.

[0041] The rig body 112 may also communicate with the main channel 146 and may include an outlet opening 173 located on the opposite side of the receiving opening 172 (for example, the outlet opening 173 may be located at or adjacent to the first end 142 of the rig body). Unlike the receiving opening 172, the outlet opening 173 may have a width or diameter substantially equal to (or somewhat larger than) the width or diameter of the tube 116. For example, the tube 116 may have fewer degrees of freedom to move in the outlet opening 173 than in the receiving opening 172 when the rig 110 is in use.

[0042] The first guide track portion 168 may extend between a proximal end 175 of the first guide track portion located in or adjacent to the tapered region 171 and a terminal end 177 of the first guide track portion located adjacent to the first end 142 of the rig body. Furthermore, the main channel 146 may include a main channel base 179 extending between the receiving opening 172 and the exit opening 173. For example, at least a portion of the tube 116 may abut against or be adjacent to the main channel base 179 when the rig 110 is in use.

[0043] The first guide track portion 168 may be oriented at an angle to the main channel base 179 such that the distance between the proximal end 175 of the first guide track portion and the main channel base 179 is greater than the distance between the end 177 of the first guide track portion and the main channel base 179. As a result, as the roller 150 moves from the proximal end 175 of the first guide track portion toward the end 177 of the first guide track portion, the roller 150 can come into contact with the tube 116 and apply a clamping force to the tube 116 and / or fishing line 124. In this way, the user can manipulate the roller 150 to fix the rig body 112 in place relative to the tube 116 and / or fishing line 124.

[0044] Figure 13 shows the assembled rig 110. As shown, the tube 116 may extend through the main channel 146, and the leader 118 may extend through the leader channel 148. As shown in Figure 13, the roller 150 is positioned at or near the end 177 of the first guide track section. Thus, the roller 150 may be in contact with the tube 116, or may be positioned to apply a clamping force to it, thereby reducing the possibility of the rig 110 (e.g., the rig body 112) moving or shifting unintentionally while the rig 110 is in use.

[0045] The above description relates to the use of a rig 110 having a tube 116 surrounding the fishing line 124, but the rig 110 can also be used without the tube 116. For example, the fishing line 124 may be fed out only through the main channel 146, and the roller 150 may be configured to apply a clamping force to the fishing line 124 in substantially the same manner as described above.

[0046] Referring to Figure 14, rig 210 may be substantially similar to rig 10, and the components of rig 210, and the components of rig 10 having similar names and reference numbers strictly separated by 200, may be substantially similar in form and function. Rig 210 can be provided in the form of a rig body 212 and a removable rig insert 214. The rig insert 214 may be structurally different from the cap 14, but the rig insert 214 can perform a similar function to the cap 14 in that the rig insert 214 can facilitate the installation of rig 210 in a fixed or semi-fixed position (e.g., along the fishing line 224) so ​​that the rig body 212 does not move or shift unintentionally while rig 210 is in use.

[0047] The rig body 212 can be configured to receive at least a portion of a tube 216 (not shown) and / or fishing line 224, as well as at least a portion of one or more leaders 218. A leader 218 may include one or more arms 228 supporting one or more bait keepers 230, and a central section 233 positioned to be received into and / or coupled to an opening in the rig body 212. In the example of Figure 14, the leader 218 may include first and second arms 228A, 228B, each supporting one bait keeper 230. However, in other embodiments, the leader 218 may include any number of arms 228 and any number of bait keepers 230 arranged in any suitable configuration. The bait keepers 230 may be substantially similar to the bait keeper 30 of the rig 10. For example, each bait keeper 230 may include a tab 234 coupled to the leader 218 and a mounting member 236 coupled to the tab 234 and extending outward from there. However, in other embodiments, the bait keeper 230 may be provided in any suitable form.

[0048] Referring to Figure 15, the rig body 212 may include a main channel 246 configured to receive a portion of the tube 216 and / or fishing line 224, and an insert cavity 247 configured to receive a rig insert 214. The main channel 246 may be provided in the form of a substantially circular or rounded opening that completely penetrates the rig body 212 (for example, extending between a first end 242 and a second end 244 of the rig body). The insert cavity 247 may be provided in the form of a substantially linear opening that completely penetrates the rig body 212 and is oriented at an angle to the main channel 246. For example, the main channel 246 may be defined by a third axis A3 that extends linearly between the first and second ends 242,244 of the rig body, and the insert cavity 247 may extend through the rig body 212 along a fourth axis A4 oriented at an angle to the third axis A3. In some embodiments, the third and fourth axes A3 and A4 may be substantially perpendicular to each other. In other embodiments, the third and fourth axes A3 and A4 may be oriented at any suitable angle to each other.

[0049] In some embodiments, the rig body 212 may include a trench 249 positioned along the outer shell 251 of the rig body 212 and extending inward from there. For example, the trench 249 may be provided in the form of a substantially linear recess or carving extending between a first end 242 and a second end 244 of the rig body. In some embodiments, the trench 249 may also be an opening to the main channel 246, which can facilitate the placement of the rig body 212 on the fishing line 224. For example, the trench 249 can allow the user to insert the rig body 212 onto the fishing line 224 without having to untie the knot securing the lure on the main line side. Furthermore, the trench 249 can eliminate the need to pass the fishing line 224 through the main channel 246. Instead, the user can use the trench 249 to directly place the rig body 212 at a desired position along the fishing line 224.

[0050] The rig body 212 may also include a receiving space 253 provided in the form of a substantially linear recess or notch located on the outer shell 251 and extending inward therefrom. The receiving space 253 may be located close to or adjacent to the entrance end 255 of the insert cavity 247. As best shown in Figure 16, the receiving space 253 may extend across the outer shell 251 between two ledges 257 located at opposing ends of the receiving space 253. The receiving space 253 may be configured to receive or accommodate at least a portion of the rig insert 214 when the rig 210 is assembled.

[0051] Referring to Figure 17, the rig insert 214 may be defined by a vertex 250 and an insert end 252 opposite the vertex 250. The rig insert 214 may include an insert post 254 extending at least partially toward the vertex 250 from the insert end 252, two insert arms 256 formed integrally with or coupled to the insert post 254 and extending outward therefrom, and a leader channel 248 positioned at or near the vertex 250. Each insert arm 256 may terminate at its insert arm end 259. The leader channel 248 may be defined by a substantially tubular duct 245 extending outward from both sides of the vertex 250 and oriented at an angle to the insert post 254 (for example, the duct 245 may be substantially perpendicular to the insert post 254). However, in other embodiments, the leader channel 248 may be provided in other forms and may be positioned at any suitable location.

[0052] Referring to Figure 18, the rig insert 214 may be installed or coupled to the rig body 212 such that the insert post 254 is received in the insert cavity 247 and the insert arm 256 is received in the receiving space 253. For example, once the rig insert 214 is installed, the insert end 252 may extend entirely through the insert cavity 247 such that the insert end 252 extends beyond the outer shell 251 of the rig body 212. Furthermore, when the rig insert 214 is installed, the insert arm end 259 of each insert arm 256 may be in contact with or adjacent to the associated ledge 257.

[0053] The insert post 254 may include an insert post recess 258, which is formed in the insert end 252 and extends at least partially toward the apex 250 along the first side 260 and the second side 262 of the insert post 254 (for example, the second side 262 is positioned opposite the first side 260). For example, the insert post recess 258 may be formed in the first and second side 260, 262 and provided in the form of a substantially linear notch extending inward from there, and at least a portion of the insert post recess 258 may be positioned in the insert end 252 and extending inward from there (for example toward the apex 250). The insert post recess 258 may be configured to receive or accommodate a portion of the tube 216 and / or fishing line 224 when the rig insert 214 installed in the rig body 212 and the rig 210 are in use.

[0054] Referring to Figure 19, the rig insert 214 may be configured to engage with the fishing line 224 when the rig 210 is assembled. In particular, the insert post recess 258 may be configured to accommodate and / or engage a portion of the fishing line 224. To assemble the rig 210, the fishing line 224 can first be fed through the main channel 246. In some embodiments, the fishing line 224 may be placed in the main channel 246 by itself. In other embodiments, it can be placed in the main channel 246 using a tube 216, and the fishing line 224 can be fed through the tube 216. In either method, once the fishing line 224 is placed in the main channel 246, the rig insert 214 can be installed in the rig body 212.

[0055] Therefore, the insert post 254 can collide with and engage with the fishing line 224 when the rig insert 214 is installed. For example, as the rig insert 214 extends through the insert cavity 247, the insert end 252 can collide with the fishing line 224, the fishing line 224 can be received in the insert post recess 258 and forced to move downward through the insert cavity 247 when the installation of the rig insert 214 is complete. In this way, the rig insert 214 can apply a clamping force to the fishing line 224 or otherwise engage with the fishing line 224 to restrict or prevent the fishing line 224 from shifting or moving within the main channel 246. For example, engagement with the insert post 254 can press the fishing line 224 against one or more adjacent corners or surfaces 264 of the rig body 212, thereby applying a clamping force to the fishing line 224 and restricting its movement relative to the rig body 212. In embodiments where tube 216 is used, insert post 254 can engage (e.g., pinch) with tube 216 in the same manner as described above with respect to fishing line 224. In other embodiments, rig insert 214 may engage with fishing line 224 in any suitable manner, as long as rig insert 214 is configured to restrict or prevent unintended movement of fishing line 224 during use of rig 210.

[0056] Therefore, the rig insert 214 can be configured to hold the rig body 212 in a fixed or semi-fixed position relative to the fishing line 224 while the rig 210 is in use. To adjust the position of the rig 210, the rig insert 214 can be removed from the rig body 212 (for example, thereby detaching the fishing line 224), the rig body 212 can be repositioned along the fishing line 224, and the rig insert 214 can be reinstalled on the rig body 212 (for example, thereby re-engaging the fishing line 224).

[0057] Referring to Figure 20, rig 310 may be substantially similar to rig 210, and components of rig 310 and rig 210 having similar names and reference numbers strictly separated by 100 may be substantially similar in form and function. Rig 310 may be provided in the form of a rig body 312 and a removable rig insert 314. Rig insert 314 may be substantially the same as rig insert 214, except that the duct 245 may be omitted. Alternatively, rig 310 may include a leader channel 348 located in the rig body 312 instead of rig insert 314. Rig insert 314 can be removablely mounted to rig body 312 in substantially the same manner as described above with respect to rig body 212 and rig insert 214.

[0058] The rig body 312 may be configured to receive at least a portion of the tube 316 and / or at least a portion of one or more leaders 318 (e.g., substantially the same as the tubes 116, 216 and leaders 118, 218). For example, the rig body 312 may include a main channel 346 that extends completely between a first end 342 and a second end 344 of the rig body, a leader channel 348 oriented at an angle to the main channel 346 (e.g., positioned close to either the first end 342 or the second end 344 of the rig body), and an insert cavity 347 configured to receive the rig insert 314 when the rig 310 is assembled. The rig insert 314 may include an insert post 354 configured to extend into an insert cavity 347, two insert arms 356 configured to be received by a receiving space 353 of the rig body 312 when the rig insert 314 is installed, and an insert post recess 358 configured to receive and / or engage a portion of the fishing line 324 when the rig 310 is assembled.

[0059] Referring to Figure 21, in some embodiments, the rig body 312 may include a first rig body portion 370A and a second rig body portion 370B. The first rig body portion 370A and the second rig body portion 370B may be detachably coupled to one another by snap-fit, press-fit, friction-fit, or by any other suitable coupling mechanism. For example, in some embodiments, the first rig body portion 370A may include one or more protrusions 372, and the second rig body portion 370B may include one or more associated openings 374 positioned to align with and receive the protrusions 372 when the first rig body portion 370A and the second rig body portion 370B are pressed together. The openings 374 may receive the respective protrusions 372 by snap-fit, press-fit, friction-fit, etc., so that the first rig body portion 370A and the second rig body portion 370B are detachably coupled to one another.

[0060] Referring to Figure 22, the rig 310 can be assembled by connecting the rig insert 314 to the rig body 312 while the fishing line 324 extends through the main channel 346. Similar to the rig 210, the rig 310 can be used with a tube 316 configured to surround the fishing line 324 in the main channel 346 when the rig 310 is assembled. In other embodiments, such as the embodiment illustrated in Figure 22, the tube 316 may be omitted, and the fishing line 324 may be placed alone in the main channel 346. The fishing line 324 can be engaged or received by the insert post recess 358 when the rig insert 314 is installed in the rig body 312. In this way, the rig insert 314 can engage with the fishing line 324 (for example, by applying a clamping force), thereby restricting or preventing the rig body 312 from unintentionally moving or shifting relative to the fishing line 324.

[0061] Once the rig 310 is assembled, the rig insert 314 can be received into the insert cavity 347. For example, the insert end 352 of the insert post 354 may extend into the insert cavity 347 through its inlet end 355. The user can push the rig insert 314 into the insert cavity 347 until the insert post 354 fully penetrates the insert cavity 347 and the insert arm 356 is positioned within the receiving space 353.

[0062] As best shown in Figure 23, the insert end 352 of the insert post 354 may emerge from the insert cavity 347 beyond the outer shell 351 of the rig body 312 when the rig insert 314 is installed. The active portion 376 of the fishing line 324 may be held or received by the insert post recess 358 so that the rig insert 314 applies force (e.g., friction, pinching force, etc.) to the fishing line 324 when the rig 310 is in use.

[0063] The engagement between the rig insert 314 and the fishing line 324 (and / or the engagement between the rig insert 314 and the tube 316) can limit or suppress undesirable movement of the rig 310 relative to the fishing line 324 during use. To adjust the position of the rig 310, the rig insert 314 may be removed from the insert cavity 347 (e.g., thereby detaching the fishing line 324), the position of the rig body 312 relative to the fishing line 324 may be adjusted, and the rig insert 314 may be reinstalled on the rig body 312 (e.g., thereby re-engaging the fishing line 324).

[0064] Referring to Figure 24, rig 410 may be substantially similar to rig 10, and components of rig 410 and rig 10 having similar names and reference numbers strictly separated by 400 may be substantially similar in form and function. Rig 410 may be provided in the form of a rig body 412 configured to support at least a portion of tube 416 (not shown) and / or at least a portion of one or more leaders 418. However, as will be described in detail below, rig 410 may be designed for use without tube 416.

[0065] The leader 418 may be received within a leader channel 448. The leader 418 may include one or more arms 428 supporting one or more bait keepers 430, and a central section 433 that is received within an opening in the rig body 412 and / or arranged to be coupled to the opening. In the example of Figure 24, the leader 418 may include first and second arms 428A, 428B, each supporting one bait keeper 430. However, in other embodiments, the leader 418 may include any number of arms 428 and any number of bait keepers 430 arranged in any suitable configuration. In some embodiments, the bait keepers 430 may be substantially similar to the bait keepers 30 of the rig 10. For example, each bait keeper 430 may include a tab 434 coupled to the leader 418 and a mounting member 436 coupled to the tab 434 and extending outward from there. However, in other embodiments, the bait keeper 430 may be provided in any suitable form.

[0066] Referring to Figure 25, the rig body 412 may be provided in the form of a first rig body portion 413A adjustably coupled to a second rig body portion 413B. Each of the first and second rig body portions 413A, 413B may be defined by a first side surface 415 of the rig body and a second side surface 417 of the rig body opposite the first side surface 415. In some embodiments, the first and second rig body portions 413A, 413B may be hinged to each other via a hinge 478 located on or adjacent to the second side surface 417 of the rig body. Thus, the rig body 412 may be movable between a closed position (e.g., shown in Figure 25) and an open position (e.g., shown in Figure 27) by rotating the first and second rig body portions 413A, 413B relative to each other around the hinge 478.

[0067] The rig body 412 may include a main channel 446 extending between a first end 442 and a second end 444 of the rig body. The main channel 446 may be configured to receive and / or hold the fishing line 424 and / or tube 416 when the rig 410 is in use. The rig body 412 may also include one or more leader channels 448 configured to receive and / or hold a leader 418. For example, the leader channel 448 may be defined by a tubular duct 445 provided in substantially the same form as the duct 245 of the rig 210. The tubular duct 445 may be formed integrally with the rig body 412 or coupled to the rig body. In the illustrated embodiment, the rig body 412 may include two ducts 445 defining two leader channels 448, where the first duct 445A defines a first leader channel 448A located in the first rig body portion 413A, and the second duct 445B defines a second leader channel 448B located in the second rig body portion 413B. However, in other embodiments, the rig body 412 may include any number of leader channels 448 provided in any suitable form and located in any suitable position. For example, in some embodiments, the ducts 445 may be omitted, and the leader channels 448 may be provided in the form of openings extending through the rig body 412.

[0068] In some embodiments, the main channel 446 and the leader channel 448 may be oriented at an angle to each other. For example, the main channel 446 may be defined by a fifth axis A5 extending linearly between the first end 442 and the second end 444 of the rig body, the first leader channel 448A may be defined by a sixth axis A6 extending linearly through the first duct 445A, and the second leader channel 448B may be defined by a seventh axis A7 extending linearly through the second duct 445B. In some embodiments, the sixth and seventh axes A6, A7 may be substantially parallel to each other, and the fifth axis A5 may be substantially perpendicular to the sixth and seventh axes A6, A7. In other embodiments, the sixth and seventh axes A6 and A7 may be oriented at any angle to each other, and the fifth axis A5 may be oriented at any angle to the sixth axis A6 and / or the seventh axis A7.

[0069] As best illustrated in Figure 26, the rig body 412 may include a closing mechanism 480 located on the opposite side of the hinge 478 (for example, located on or adjacent to the first side 415 of the rig body). For example, in some embodiments, the closing mechanism 480 may be provided in the form of a latch or other similar mechanism including one or more male components 482 located on the first rig body portion 413A and arranged to be received by one or more female components 484 located on the second rig body portion 413B (for example, by a snap fit or other type of fit). Thus, once the male components 482 are received by the female components 484, the rig body 412 can be locked in the closed position. However, in other embodiments, the closing mechanism 480 may be provided in any other suitable form (for example, the closing mechanism 480 may be a latch, a snap fastener, a magnetic closure, a buckle, a hook and loop, a spring clip, or other mechanism), as long as the closing mechanism 480 is configured to lock the rig body 412 in the closed position.

[0070] Referring to Figure 27, the rig body 412 is shown in the open position. In some embodiments, the first and second rig body portions 413A, 413B may each be provided in the form of a housing 486 having an internal perimeter 488 defining a hollow space located within the first and second rig body portions 413A, 413B, respectively. Thus, the first gripping member 490A can be located within the hollow space defined by the housing 486 of the first rig body portion 413A, and the second gripping member 490B can be located within the hollow space defined by the housing 486 of the second rig body portion 413B. The first and second gripping members 490A, 490B may be configured to grip the fishing line 424 or to apply force (e.g., clamping force or friction) to it when the rig 410 is in use. For example, the first and second gripping members 490A, 490B may be formed from thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), silicone rubber, neoprene, nitrile rubber, polyurethane, or other suitable material, insofar as they are configured to prevent or limit undesirable movement or shift of the fishing line 424 when the rig 410 is in use.

[0071] Each of the first and second gripping members 490A, 490B may include a substantially flat mating surface 492 (for example, positioned substantially coplanar with an adjacent surface of the associated housing 486) and may define a portion of a substantially cylindrical fishing line channel 494 formed in the mating surface 492 and provided in the form of a linear recess extending between the first and second ends 442, 444 of the rig body. Furthermore, the first and second rig body portions 413A, 413B may each define a portion of a first fishing line opening 496 located at the first end 442 of the rig body and a portion of a second fishing line opening 498 located at the second end 444 of the rig body.

[0072] When the rig body 412 is in the closed position, the mating surfaces 492 may be adjacent to each other or in contact with each other. The first fishing line opening 496, the second fishing line opening 498, and the fishing line channel 494 may communicate with each other so that the fishing line 424 can pass through them. In other words, the first fishing line opening 496, the second fishing line opening 498, and the fishing line channel 494 together may constitute the main channel 446 described above with reference to Figure 25. In some embodiments, the rig 410 can be designed to be used without the tube 416, in that the fishing line channel 494 can be given a sufficiently small size or diameter, and when the fishing line 424 is placed alone in the fishing line channel 494, the first and second gripping members 490A, 490B can contact and engage with the fishing line (for example, by applying friction or clamping force).

[0073] To use the rig 410, the user can first place the rig body 412 in the open position. Then, the rig body 412 can be positioned at a desired location along the fishing line 424, and the fishing line 424 can be aligned with one of the fishing line channels 494 of the first and second gripping members 490A, 490B, and the rig body 412 can be moved to the closed position so that the fishing line channel 494 receives the fishing line 424 and the first and second gripping members 490A, 490B grip or engage the portion of the fishing line 424 positioned within the fishing line channel 494. The engagement between the first gripping member 490A and the second gripping member 490B can prevent or limit the rig body 412 from unintentionally moving or shifting relative to the fishing line 424 during use of the rig 410. One or more leaders 418 can be placed in their respective leader channels 448 either before or after setting the rig body 412 on the fishing line 424, after which the lure can be attached to the bait keeper 430. To adjust the position of the rig 410, the rig body 412 can be moved to an open position, moved along the fishing line 424 to the desired position, and then set in the desired position as described above.

[0074] As is evident from the foregoing description, particular aspects of this disclosure are not limited by the specific details of the examples shown herein, and it is therefore intended that other modifications, applications, variations, or equivalents thereof will be conjured upon those skilled in the art. However, given the foregoing and the accompanying drawings, many such changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications of the configuration of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Furthermore, it should be noted that not all of the accompanying drawings are to a constant scale unless otherwise stated above. All such changes, modifications, variations, and other uses in applications that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this disclosure are considered to be encompassed by the present invention, limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A rig for attaching one or more lures to a fishing line, The rig body, A main channel configured to receive a portion of the fishing line, A rig body comprising: at least one leader channel configured to receive at least a portion of at least one leader, wherein the at least one leader is designed to hold one or more lures; The rig comprises an insert configured to be at least partially received within the main channel and designed to restrict the movement of the rig body relative to the fishing line when the rig is in use, A rig in which the engagement between the rig body and the insert applies a clamping force to the fishing line.

2. The aforementioned at least one leader, The first bait keeper is located at the end of the first arm, A second bait keeper is located at the end of a second arm, The rig according to claim 1, further comprising a central section positioned between the first arm and the second arm, the central section being designed to be received within the leader channel when the rig is in use.

3. The insert is provided in the form of a cap, and the cap is The cap body and A cap insert is disposed on the cap body and extends outward from the cap body, The rig according to claim 1, further comprising: a cap channel extending through the cap body and the cap insert, the cap channel being designed to receive a portion of the fishing line when the rig is in use.

4. The aforementioned cap insert The cap insert is defined by a first thickness at the proximal end of the insert. The cap insert is defined by the second thickness of the distal end of the insert. The rig according to claim 3, having a tapered shape in which the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.

5. The rig according to claim 3, further comprising a tube that surrounds a portion of the fishing line and is designed to be at least partially received by the cap channel and the main channel.

6. The rig according to claim 5, wherein the tube includes a flared end designed to engage with the cap body and to restrict the tube from being pulled through the cap channel.

7. The rig according to claim 5, wherein when the cap insert is received in the main channel, the cap engages with the tube, and the engagement between the cap and the tube applies a pinching force to the fishing line.

8. A rig for attaching one or more lures to a fishing line, The rig body includes a main channel that extends completely through the rig body and is configured to receive a portion of the fishing line, The rig comprises an engagement mechanism associated with the rig body, which is designed to be at least partially positioned within the main channel when the rig is assembled, The rig is configured to be selectively positioned at a desired location along the fishing line, A rig in which the engagement mechanism engages with the fishing line to restrict the movement of the rig relative to the fishing line while it is in use.

9. The engagement mechanism is provided in the form of a cap including a cap insert. The main channel is designed to receive at least a portion of the cap insert by press fitting, snap fitting, or friction fitting. The rig according to claim 8.

10. The engagement mechanism is provided in the form of a roller including a stud that is received within a guide track formed in the rig body, By changing the position of the roller relative to the rig body, the clamping force applied to the fishing line by the roller is changed. The rig according to claim 8.

11. The rig body further comprises a rig cavity that communicates with the main channel, The engagement mechanism is provided in the form of a rig insert including an insert post designed to be at least partially received within the rig cavity when the rig is assembled, and the rig insert further includes a leader channel designed to receive a portion of a leader supporting one or more lures. The rig according to claim 8.

12. The rig according to claim 11, wherein the insert post includes a recess designed to receive and accommodate a portion of the fishing line when the rig insert is attached to the rig body.

13. The rig according to claim 8, further comprising a first part and a second part designed to be detachably coupled to one another.

14. The first portion includes one or more protrusions, The second portion includes one or more openings positioned to align with the one or more protrusions and designed to receive the one or more protrusions by press fitting, snap fitting, or friction fitting, The rig according to claim 13.

15. The rig according to claim 13, wherein the first part and the second part are pivotably connected together via a hinge.

16. The rig according to claim 15, wherein the first part and the second part may be fixed in a closed position via a closing mechanism when the rig is in use.

17. A first leader channel extending through the first portion, the first leader channel designed to receive a portion of a first leader supporting two or more lures, A second leader channel extending through the second portion, the second leader channel being designed to receive a portion of a second leader supporting two or more lures, The rig according to claim 15, further comprising the above.

18. The first portion includes a first gripping member designed to restrict the movement of the rig body relative to the fishing line when the rig is in use, The second portion includes a second gripping member designed to restrict the movement of the rig body relative to the fishing line when the rig is in use. The rig according to claim 15.

19. The first portion includes a housing that defines a first hollow space for housing the first gripping member, The second portion includes a housing that defines a second hollow space for housing the second gripping member, The first gripping member and the second gripping member are each formed from a material selected from a list including thermoplastic elastomer, silicone rubber, neoprene, nitrile rubber, and polyurethane. The rig according to claim 18.

20. A method for attaching one or more lures to a fishing line, The steps include placing a tube around a portion of the fishing line, The steps include: placing the tube and the fishing line at least partially within the main channel of the rig body that supports one or more lures; The steps include activating an engagement mechanism associated with the rig body, which is designed to be at least partially located within the main channel, A method in which the engagement between the rig body, the engagement mechanism, the tube, and the fishing line restricts the movement of the rig body relative to the fishing line during use.

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