Lure

Abstract

To provide a lure that has hooking performance equivalent to that of conventional lures and can be cast far away. [Solution] The lure's fishhook 2 can be moved between a stored position and a normal position. The lure is provided with a fishhook connecting portion (hook eye 4) that is attached to the main body and connects the fishhook 2 so that it can swing, and a front abutment portion (abutment wall 8c) and a rear abutment portion (jaw portion 42) that abut against two locations spaced apart in the front-to-rear direction of the fishhook 2 in the stored position, thereby restricting the fishhook 2 from moving to the normal position. The fishhook 2 in the stored position can be moved forward to a position where it cannot abut against the jaw portion 42, and once the fishhook 2 has moved to a position where it cannot abut against the jaw portion 42, it can no longer abut against the bottom wall 8c as the eye portion moves toward the normal position.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to fishing lures. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, lures have been used as one of the methods for catching fish. A typical lure has a body and a hook attached to the body so that it can swing. Normally, when using a lure to catch fish, the lure is cast a little ahead of the point where the target fish is located, and then retrieved toward the angler. At this time, a fish may mistake the lure for a small fish and bite, resulting in the fish being caught.

[0003] In lure fishing, it is considered advantageous to cast the lure farther away, for example, because it allows you to target distant points, because the lure can be pulled a longer distance, it allows the lure to pass through more points, and it makes it harder for fish to sense the angler's presence.

[0004] To cast a lure farther, it is important that the lure be stable and have minimal air resistance during casting. However, as mentioned above, the lure has a swingable hook attached to its body, and the swinging of this hook can potentially impair the stability of the lure. In addition, because the hook protrudes from the body, there is a risk of increasing air resistance during casting.

[0005] To solve this problem, for example, the lure disclosed in Patent Document 1 is equipped with a holding member that clamps and fixes the eye of a hook (fishhook) attached to the hook eye via a ring material. With this lure, the eye of the hook is fixed when cast, which suppresses swinging of the hook and increases the stability of the lure. In addition, because the hook is fixed in a position close to the main body, it is possible to slightly suppress an increase in air resistance caused by the hook.

[0006] Furthermore, many techniques have been proposed for temporarily fixing a fishhook to a lure body, with the aim of preventing snagging on the bottom or contact of the hook with the lure body when retrieving the lure. For example, the lure disclosed in Patent Document 2 has a temporary fixing portion on the body that has a fitting groove that fits with the shaft of the fishhook. In this lure, the fishhook is temporarily fixed by fitting into the fitting groove with its shaft oriented approximately along the axial direction of the body. Therefore, this configuration may contribute to improving the stability of the lure when casting and suppressing an increase in air resistance. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-103430 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-238402 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The lures described above may improve the lure's stability during casting, suppress increases in air resistance, and allow for greater casting distances. However, the following problems may arise. With the lures disclosed in the aforementioned patent documents, the lure is cast or retrieved with the hook temporarily fixed, and when a fish is hooked, the hook becomes loose and swings. As described above, the hook is temporarily fixed in a position close to or roughly parallel to the lure body, which may result in poor hooking when a fish bites the lure. Furthermore, with these lures, the hook is temporarily fixed by swinging it toward the rear end, making it difficult to temporarily fix the hook at the rear end. Therefore, it is difficult to sufficiently improve the lure's stability during casting.

[0009] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a lure that has the same hook-hooking performance as conventional lures and can be cast farther. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, the lure of the present invention, which comprises a main body and a fishhook, is capable of displacing the fishhook between a stored position in which the shaft of the fishhook is approximately aligned with the axial direction of the main body and the base of the fishhook faces rearward, and a normal position when released from the stored position, and is equipped with a fishhook connecting portion provided on the main body which connects the fishhook so that it can swing, and a front abutment portion and a rear abutment portion which abut against two points spaced apart in the front-to-rear direction of the fishhook in the stored position, thereby preventing the fishhook from displacing to the normal position, and the fishhook in the stored position can be displaced forward to a position where it cannot abut against the rear abutment portion, and when the fishhook has displaced to a position where it cannot abut against the rear abutment portion, it can no longer abut against the front abutment portion as the base of the fishhook displaces toward the normal position.

[0011] With this configuration, when casting a lure, the fishhook can be maintained in the stowed position by the front and rear abutment portions. This reduces the overall stability of the lure due to the swinging of the fishhook and the air resistance caused by the fishhook. This allows the lure to be cast farther. Furthermore, when the fishhook is displaced forward due to vibrations caused by the lure hitting the water or by an action on the lure, the fishhook first loses contact with the rear abutment portion, causing the base of the fishhook to displace toward the normal position. As the base displaces, the fishhook also loses contact with the front abutment portion. Therefore, the fishhook is released from the force restricting its displacement to the normal position and can displace to the normal position. This prevents a decrease in hooking rate due to the fishhook remaining in the stowed position. Furthermore, since the fishhook in the stowed position of this device is stored with its base facing backward, i.e., swinging forward, the fishhook located at the rear end can also be kept in the stowed position. In this invention, the normal position refers to a position in which the fishhook, particularly the tip, is separated from the lure body. For example, if the fishhook is attached below the lure body, the normal position is the position in which the fishhook hangs down from the body, as shown in Figure 1. In this invention, the normal position side refers to the downward position when the fishhook is attached to the bottom of the lure body, and the upward position when the fishhook is attached to the top of the lure body. Note that downward and upward do not only refer to directly above and directly below, but also include diagonal directions.

[0012] In one preferred embodiment of the lure according to the present invention, the rear abutment portion is provided as a part of the hook connecting portion and abuts against the base from the normal posture side.

[0013] In this configuration, a part of the fishhook connecting portion serves as the rear abutment portion, so that no additional member is required, and an increase in manufacturing costs can be suppressed.

[0014] In one preferred embodiment of the lure according to the present invention, the lure comprises a storage section for at least partially storing the fishhook in the stored position, the storage section being a space formed inside the main body and having an opening on the normal position side of the main body, the storage section having a play between the fishhook in the stored position and the front wall of the storage section to allow the fishhook to move forward, the storage section having a contact wall in front of the opening as the front abutment that abuts the fishhook in the stored position from the normal position side, the play being of a size such that the fishhook in the stored position cannot abut against the rear abutment when displaced forward.

[0015] This configuration allows the fishing hook to be at least partially stored inside the main body, thereby reducing air resistance during casting. Furthermore, storing the hook tip prevents the hook tip from getting caught unnecessarily during casting. Furthermore, since the front wall of the opening, i.e., part of the wall of the storage section, serves as the front abutment, no additional structure is required, thereby suppressing increases in manufacturing costs.

[0016] In one preferred embodiment of the lure according to the present invention, the front abutment portion is a protruding piece that protrudes rearward and toward the normal position.

[0017] In cases where the fishing hook is a so-called double hook or treble hook (triple hook), a part of the wall of the storage section may not be able to function as the front abutment. With this configuration, even if the fishing hook is a so-called double hook or treble hook (triple hook), the front support section can be formed with a simple configuration. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a side view of a lure. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] (a) is a plan view, and (b) is a bottom view of the lure with the fishing hook in the retracted position. [Figure 4]6 is a cross-sectional view of the lure taken along the line VI-VI in FIG. 3. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating the behavior of the fishhook as it changes from a stored position to a hanging position. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a side view of the lure in the first modified embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a side cross-sectional view of a lure in a second modified embodiment. [Figure 8] 10A is a perspective view showing the shape of the fishhook and the hook eye of a lure in a modified embodiment 3, and FIG. 10B is a bottom view of the eye portion supported by the hook eye. [Figure 9] 10A and 10B are a side view and a bottom view, respectively, of a lure equipped with a double-hook fishing hook in a fourth modified embodiment. [Figure 10] 10A and 10B are a side view and a bottom view, respectively, of a lure equipped with a treble hook (triple hook) in a fourth modified embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional side view of the front and bottom of a lure in modified embodiment 5. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional side view of a lure according to a sixth modified embodiment. [Figure 13] 13A is a side cross-sectional view of modified embodiment 7, and FIG. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is a side cross-sectional view of a modified example in which the hook eye in the modified embodiment 7 is configured as a swivel. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a bottom view of another modified example of the seventh modified embodiment. [Figure 16] 10A is a side cross-sectional view of a lure having a constricted portion in modified embodiment 8, FIG. 10B is a side view of a lure provided with a fin at the constricted portion, and FIG. 10C is a side cross-sectional view of the lure of FIG. 10B. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a side view of a lure having a streamlined tip in modified embodiment 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] An embodiment of a lure according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a side view of the lure according to this embodiment. Note that in this invention and the following description, front, back, up, down, etc. refer to the position shown in Fig. 1, with the left side of Fig. 1 being the front and the right side being the rear. As shown in the figure, the lure R comprises a main body 1 and a fishhook 2 attached so as to hang down below the main body 1 in water. In this embodiment, the position in which the fishhook 2 hangs down below the main body 1 corresponds to the normal position of the present invention.

[0020] The main body 1 is roughly rod-shaped, with a streamlined rear end. When casting the lure R, the rear end faces in the direction of the throw, so this shape reduces the air resistance of the main body 1. The main body 1 can be made from a variety of materials, including ABS and other plastics, urethane foam, wood, and metal.

[0021] A recess (see Figure 2) is formed at the front end of the lure R, and a line eye 3 for attaching a fishing line (not shown) is provided in the recess. Hook eyes 4 (an example of a hook connector in the present invention) for attaching a fishing hook 2 are provided at the lower middle part in the front-rear direction of the lure R and near the rear end.

[0022] The fishhook 2 in this embodiment is a so-called single hook, and includes an eye 21 (an example of the base of the hook in this invention), a shaft 22, a bent portion 23, a bent tip portion 24, and a hook tip portion 25. In the following description, the lowest part of the fishhook 2 when it is hanging down from the body 1 of the lure R (hanging position) is referred to as the bottom end, and the bent portion 23 and the bent tip portion 24 are connected at the bottom end.

[0023] In this embodiment, the fishhook 2 is not attached directly to the hook eye 4, but is attached via an oval ring-shaped member 5. Specifically, the ring-shaped member 5 is inserted through the insertion hole of the eye portion 21 of the fishhook 2 and the insertion hole of the hook eye 4. Therefore, the fishhook 2, the ring-shaped member 5, and the hook eye 4 can swing relative to each other. Furthermore, the length of the insertion hole of the hook eye 4 in the front-rear direction is greater than the thickness of the ring-shaped member 5, so the ring-shaped member 5 can be displaced in the front-rear direction relative to the hook eye 4. Accordingly, the fishhook 2 can also be displaced in the front-rear direction relative to the hook eye 4. The shape of the ring-shaped member 5 is not limited to an oval, and can be changed as appropriate to a circle, a diamond, or the like.

[0024] Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the lure R in this embodiment, Fig. 3(a) is a plan view of the lure R, and Fig. 3(b) is a bottom view of the lure R. Note that the fishhook 2 and ring-shaped member 5 are omitted in Fig. 2. Also, in Fig. 3, the fishhook 2 is in a position (storage position) in which the shaft 22 is approximately along the axis of the main body 1 and the eye 21 faces rearward. In this embodiment, the fishhook 2 in the storage position is almost entirely stored in the main body 1.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 2, the main body 1 is composed of an upper member 11 and a lower member 12. A linear member 6 is sandwiched between the upper member 11 and the lower member 12. In this embodiment, a single linear member 6 is bent to form a portion thereof into the line eye 3 and the hook eye 4. By forming the line eye 3 and the hook eye 4 from a single linear member 6 in this way, even if the main body 1 is damaged when a fish is caught on the fishing hook 2, the line eye 3 and the hook eye 4, which are made of a single linear member 6, will not be affected, and the fish can be reeled in. In addition, weights 7 are provided on the rear ends of the upper member 11 and the lower member 12. These weights 7 determine the behavior of the lure, and their position and weight can be changed as appropriate depending on the purpose.

[0026] Two upper storage spaces 11c are formed in the upper member 11 (see FIG. 4). The upper ends of these upper storage spaces 11c appear as openings 11a at the upper end of the upper member 11. Note that depending on the size of the fishhook 2, openings 11a may not be provided. Openings 11a are rectangular and elongated in the axial direction. The length of openings 11a along the axial direction is shorter than the length L1 (see FIG. 1) from the tip of the hook tip 25 to the bottom end of the fishhook 2. On the other hand, the width of openings 11a is slightly larger than the thickness of the fishhook 2. In addition, upper member 11 is formed with fitting portions 11b that protrude downward (see FIG. 4). The position and size of fitting portions 11b are determined so that they can fit into fitting holes 12d of the lower member 12, which will be described later.

[0027] The lower member 12 has two lower storage spaces 12e and two insertion holes 12d, each formed as a through space. The two lower storage spaces 12e and the two insertion holes 12d are alternately formed in the axial direction. The lower ends of the two lower storage spaces 12e and the two insertion holes 12d appear as openings 12a and 12b, respectively, at the lower end of the lower member 12. The upper surface of the lower member 12 has support grooves 12c into which the linear members 6 are inserted and supported. Each opening 11a is formed at a position that at least partially overlaps with the opening 12a in a plan view when the upper member 11 and the lower member 12 are superimposed. The lower storage spaces 12e and the adjacent insertion holes 12d are connected at their lower ends.

[0028] The opening 12a is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the axial direction. The width of the opening 12a is slightly larger than the thickness of the fishhook 2. The opening 12b is formed in a rectangular shape that is long in the axial direction and has rounded corners. The length of the opening 12b along the axial direction is larger than the maximum diameter of the ring-shaped member 5. On the other hand, the length of the opening 12b in the width direction is slightly larger than the minimum diameter of the ring-shaped member 5. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the ring-shaped member 5 can be fitted into the opening 12b. If a ring-shaped member 5 of another shape is used, the shape of the opening 12b can be determined so that the ring-shaped member 5 can be fitted into it.

[0029] The hook eye 4, which is part of the linear member 6 and is bent downward, is inserted into the insertion hole 12d, with the lower end of the hook eye 4 slightly protruding from the main body 1. When the upper member 11 and the lower member 12 are overlapped, the insertion portion 11b of the upper member 11 is inserted into the inserted hook eye 4, thereby fixing the upper member 11 and the lower member 12 together. In this state, the length from the front end of the lower end of the hook eye 4 to the front end of the opening 12a is shorter than the length L2 from the tip of the eye portion 21 to the lower end of the fishhook 2.

[0030] Next, the internal structure of the lure R will be described with reference to Figure 4. The lure R in this embodiment has a storage section 8 therein for storing the fishhook 2 in the storage position. In this embodiment, the storage section 8 is formed as an internal space of the main body 1 by connecting the upper storage space 11c and the lower storage space 12e. As shown in the figure, the front wall 8a of the storage section 8 is formed in an arc shape that convex forward. Therefore, the lower end of this front wall 8a has a shape that protrudes rearward, and this protruding portion corresponds to the abutting wall 8c in this invention. The rear end of this abutting wall 8c is the front end of the opening 12a.

[0031] In addition, the upper end of the rear wall 8b of the storage section 8 is formed as an inclined surface. As described above, the axial length of the opening 11a is shorter than the length L1 from the tip of the hook tip 25 to the bottom end of the fishhook 2. Therefore, even if an upward force acts on the fishhook 2 stored in the storage section 8, the bent tip 24 and the hook tip 25 abut against the front and rear ends of the opening 11a. This prevents the fishhook 2, especially the hook tip 25, from protruding from above the body of the lure R. Note that preventing the fishhook 2 from slipping out upward can also be achieved by abutting the bent tip 24 of the fishhook 2 against the upper end portion 8g of the front wall 8a of the storage section 8.

[0032] The hook eye 4 in this embodiment is formed by bending a portion of the linear member 6 into a generally U-shape that opens upward. That is, the hook eye 4 can be considered to be composed of two linear members extending in the height direction and one linear member connecting their lower ends. In this embodiment, of the two linear members extending in the height direction of the hook eye 4, the one located at the front has a jaw portion 42 (an example of a rear abutment portion in this invention) protruding forward at its lower end. In addition, the upper portion of the jaw portion 42 of this linear member abuts against the eye portion 21 of the fishhook 2, forming a rearward displacement restricting portion 41 that restricts the fishhook 2 from being displaced further rearward.

[0033] As shown in the figure, when the fishhook 2 in the stored position abuts against the rearward displacement restricting portion 41 of the hook eye 4, the rearward displacement of the fishhook 2 is restricted. At this time, the jaw portion 42 abuts against the eye portion 21 from below, and the downward displacement is also restricted.

[0034] As described above, the length from the front end of the lower end of the hook eye 4, i.e., the front end of the jaw 42 to the front end of the opening 12a, is shorter than the length L2 from the tip of the eye 21 to the lower end of the fishhook 2, so in this state the abutment wall 8c abuts from below against the bent portion 23 of the fishhook 2. This restricts the downward movement of the bent portion 23 of the fishhook 2. Therefore, in this embodiment, the abutment wall 8c corresponds to the front abutment portion in the present invention.

[0035] When the fishhook 2 is in the stored position and positioned at the rearmost position, a space (play) is formed between the lower end of the fishhook 2 and the front wall 8a of the storage section 8. Therefore, the fishhook 2 can be slightly displaced forward from this position. The amount of this play is set so that when the fishhook 2 is displaced forward, the eye 21 is located forward of the jaw 42. In other words, when the fishhook 2 in the above-mentioned state is displaced forward by the amount of play, the eye 21 can no longer abut against the jaw 42, and the eye 21 can be displaced downward.

[0036] As described above, in the lure R of this embodiment, when the fishhook 2 is stored in the storage compartment 8 in the storage position and the fishhook 2 is moved backward until it abuts against the abutment portion 41, the jaw portion 42 abuts against the eye 21 from below and the abutment wall 8c abuts against the bent portion 43 from below, thereby preventing the fishhook 2 from slipping out downward from the storage compartment 8. In other words, the fishhook 2 is maintained in the storage position and prevented from moving to the normal position. On the other hand, when the fishhook 2 is displaced forward, the eye 21 is positioned forward of the jaw portion 42, so the jaw portion 42 cannot abut against the eye 21 from below. This causes the eye 21 to displace downward, allowing the fishhook 2 to slip out of the storage compartment 8.

[0037] Next, the behavior of the lure R when casting the lure R in this embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 5. In this figure, the lure R is drawn in a horizontal position to make it easier to understand the behavior of the fishhook 2, but in reality, the position of the lure R changes.

[0038] First, before casting the lure R, the fishhook 2 is placed in a stored position with the eye 21 in contact with the rear displacement restricting portion 41 (FIG. 5(a)). When casting the lure R, the fishing line is wound and the lure R is suspended from the rod tip. That is, the lure R is oriented with the right side facing downward in FIG. 5(a). Therefore, the eye 21 of the fishhook 2 is maintained in contact with the rear displacement restricting portion 41 of the hook eye 4. The lure R maintains this position even in the air, and the fishhook 2 cannot slip out of the storage portion 8. That is, the lure R in the air consists essentially of the main body 1 alone. This reduces the air resistance of the fishhook 2 during casting and the instability of the lure R's position due to the swinging of the fishhook 2, allowing the lure R to be cast farther.

[0039] In this embodiment, the weight 7 is provided on the rear end side of the lure R, so the lure R hits the water rear-end first. When the lure R hits the water, the angler retrieves it while applying an action to the lure R. The action applied to the lure R and the vibrations caused when the lure R hits the water displace the fishhook 2 forward (FIG. 5(b)). This forward displacement causes the bottom end portion of the fishhook 2 (the left end portion in the figure) to abut against the front wall 8a of the storage section 8. At the same time, the eye portion 21 comes out of the jaw portion 42, and the jaw portion 42 can no longer abut against the eye portion 21.

[0040] When the eye 21 is released from contact with the jaw 42 from below, gravity causes it to begin to displace downward. At this time, the fishhook 2 swings clockwise in the figure (Figs. 5(c) to (e)). The force caused by the downward displacement of the eye 21 acts on the ring-shaped member 5, causing the ring-shaped member 5 to swing counterclockwise in the figure (Fig. 5(f)). This swing of the ring-shaped member 5 causes a rearward force to act on the eye 21, displacing the entire fishhook 2 rearward. As a result, the entire fishhook 2 is displaced rearward from the bottom wall 8c, and the fishhook 2 is released from contact with the abutment wall 8c from below. Thereafter, gravity causes the fishhook 2 to swing relative to the ring-shaped member 5, and it assumes a position (normal position) in which it hangs down from the main body 1 (Fig. 5(g)).

[0041] The behavior of the fishhook 2 coming out of the storage portion 8 described here is merely an example, and the lure R may also come out due to various forces applied thereto.

[0042] A modified embodiment of the above-described embodiment will be described below, and a description of the same configuration as the above-described embodiment will be omitted.

[0043] [Modified embodiment 1] 6 differs from the above-described embodiments in the orientation of the fishhook 2. Specifically, in the above-described embodiments, the tip 25 of the fishhook 2 in the normal position is located forward relative to the shaft 22, whereas in modified embodiment 1, the tip 25 of the fishhook 2 is located rearward. Therefore, in modified embodiment 1, the bent tip 24 of the fishhook 2 in the stored position abuts against the abutment wall 8c.

[0044] [Modified embodiment 2] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a lure R in a second modified embodiment, with the fishhook 2 in the normal position indicated by a dashed line. The embodiment shown in FIG. 7 differs from the above-described embodiment in that the fishhook 2 located on the rear side is provided on the upper side of the main body 1. The size of the rear opening 11a in the second modified embodiment is the same as the opening 12a in the above-described embodiment. Therefore, in the second modified embodiment, the rear hook eye 4 is provided on the upper side of the main body 1, and the fishhook 2 in the stored position can be released from the main body 1 through the opening 11a and displaced to the normal position by swinging clockwise in the figure. In the second modified embodiment, the upper end of the front wall 8a on the rear side protrudes rearward to form a contact wall 8c as a front contact portion. As a result, the contact wall 8c contacts the bent portion 23 of the fishhook 2 in the stored position from above (the normal position side).

[0045] [Modified embodiment 3] The embodiment shown in Fig. 8 differs from the above-described embodiments in the shape of the eye portion 21 of the fishhook 2 and the hook eye 4. Fig. 8(a) is a perspective view of the lure R in modified embodiment 3, mainly excluding the main body 1, and Fig. 8(b) is a bottom view of the vicinity of the hook eye 4.

[0046] As shown in the figure, the eye 21 in the third modified embodiment is arranged so that the plane defined by the eye 21 is perpendicular to the plane defined by the shank 22, the bent portion 23, the bent tip portion 24, and the tip portion 25. Therefore, in this fishhook 2, the eye 21 has a greater width than the shank 22. The eye 21 oriented in this way is called a "horizontal eye."

[0047] On the other hand, the hook eye 4 includes two linear side wires 43 arranged in the width direction and a lower wire 44 connecting the lower ends of the two side wires 43. With this configuration, the hook eye 4 is roughly U-shaped and opens upward. As shown in Figure 8(b), the width direction length W between the two side wires 43 is smaller than the outer diameter L3 of the eye portion 21.

[0048] With this configuration, when the fishhook 2 in the stored position is displaced rearward, the vicinity of the tip of the eye 21 abuts against the two side wires 43, restricting further rearward displacement. At this time, the part of the eye 21 that is distal to the part abutting against the side wires 43 can enter between the two side wires 43. Therefore, when the eye 21 displaces downward, it abuts against the lower wire 44, restricting downward displacement of the eye 21. Therefore, the lower wire 44 corresponds to the rear abutment part in this invention.

[0049] [Modified embodiment 4] Modified embodiment 4 will be described with reference to Figures 9 and 10. Modified embodiment 4 differs from the above-described embodiments in the configuration of the fishhook 2 and the configuration of the storage section 8. In Figure 9, the fishhook 2 is a so-called double hook, which is made up of two fishhooks bundled together, and in Figure 10, it is a so-called treble hook (triple hook), which is made up of three fishhooks bundled together.

[0050] In this modified embodiment, the storage section 8 is formed in a groove shape on the outer surface of the main body 1, rather than inside the main body 1. Specifically, arc-shaped groove-shaped side grooves 8d that convex forward are formed on both sides of the main body 1 from the lower end to the middle. Meanwhile, a groove-shaped bottom groove 8e is formed in the bottom of the main body 1 along the axial direction. The lower end of the front wall 8a of the side groove 8d forms a protruding piece 8f that protrudes rearward and downward (toward the normal posture).

[0051] When the fishhook 2 is in the stored position, its shaft 22 fits into the bottom groove 8e, and the bent portion 23 and the bent tip portion 24 fit into the side grooves 8d on both sides. When the fishhook 2 is displaced rearward until the eye 21 abuts against the abutment portion 41, a space is formed between the bottom end of the fishhook 2 and the front wall 8a of the side groove 8d. At this time, the vicinity of the bent portion 23 of the fishhook 2 is supported from below by the protruding piece 8f. Therefore, the protruding piece 8f corresponds to the front abutment portion in this device.

[0052] In this modified embodiment, the storage section 8 is provided to allow the fishhook 2 to fit along the main body 1, so depending on the shape of the fishhook 2, the storage section 8 may not be formed.

[0053] [Modified embodiment 5] Modified embodiment 5 will be described with reference to Figure 11. Modified embodiment 5 differs from the above-described embodiments in the configuration of the hook eye 4 and in the inclusion of a support body 9. Specifically, while the abutment portion 41 and the jaw portion 42 were formed as part of the hook eye 4 in the above-described embodiments, in modified embodiment 5 they are formed as part of the support body 9.

[0054] FIG. 11 is a side cross-sectional view of the vicinity of the opening 12a and the opening 12b. As shown in the figure, the hook eye 4 and the support body 9 are disposed within the insertion hole 12d. The support body 9 has a jaw portion 9b formed at its lower end, which protrudes forward, and an arc-shaped recess 9a, which is recessed rearward, formed above the jaw portion 9b. This recess 9a abuts against the eye portion 21 of the fishhook 2 and restricts further rearward displacement of the fishhook 2, thus providing a function equivalent to the rearward displacement restricting portion 41 in the above-described embodiment. The jaw portion 9b passes through the ring-shaped member 5 and supports the eye portion 21 from below, below the ring-shaped member 5. Therefore, the jaw portion 9b has a function equivalent to the jaw portion 42 in the above-described embodiment.

[0055] In this configuration, there are no restrictions on the shape of the hook eye 4, so it is possible to adopt, for example, a swivel type configuration as the hook eye 4. In this case, the eye portion of the swivel is rotatable, so the fishhook 2 can more easily follow the movement of the fish, which is expected to reduce the chance of the fish coming off.

[0056] [Modified embodiment 6] In the above-described embodiment and modified embodiment, the line eye 3 and the hook eye 4 are formed from a single linear member 6, but in modified embodiment 6, they are each formed from a part of a figure-eight loop 10. FIG. 12 is a side view of a lure R using a figure-eight loop 10. As shown in the figure, the figure-eight loop 10 is formed from two annular portions 101 and 102 and a constricted portion 103 connecting them. Meanwhile, a support shaft 13 extending in the lateral direction of the main body 1 is formed on the main body 1. One annular portion 101 of the figure-eight loop 10 is fitted onto this support shaft 13, and the figure-eight loop 10 is supported by the support shaft 13. The other annular portion 102 of the figure-eight loop 10 protrudes outward from the main body 1 and forms the line eye 3 and the hook eye 4, respectively.

[0057] In this modified embodiment 6, the annular portion 102 and the constricted portion 103 of the figure-eight loop 10 have the same functions as the jaw portion 42 and the rearward displacement restriction portion 41 in the above-described embodiment, respectively. Therefore, in modified embodiment 6, the annular portion 102 of the figure-eight loop 10 corresponds to the rearward support portion in the present invention.

[0058] In the sixth modified embodiment, the main body 1 can be divided into left and right parts instead of being divided into upper and lower parts.

[0059] [Modified embodiment 7] In the above-described embodiment and modified embodiments, the hook eye 4 and the eye portion 21 of the fishhook 2 are connected using the ring-shaped member 5, but in modified embodiment 7, an assist line 100 is provided between the hook eye 4 and the eye portion 21 of the fishhook 2. Also, the configuration of the rear abutment portion in modified embodiment 7 is different from that in the above-described embodiment and modified embodiments. Note that the eye portion 21 of the fishhook 2 in modified embodiment 7 is a horizontal eye, similar to modified embodiment 3.

[0060] As shown in Figure 13, the front end of the assist line 100 is tied to the vicinity of the end of the eye 21 side of the shank 22 of the fishhook 2 to form a tied part 101. A line main body 102 extends from the tied part 101. The line main body 102 is inserted from below to above the eye 21 of the fishhook 2 in the stored position. An assist line eye 103 is formed at the rear end of the line main body 102 and is inserted into the hook eye 4. This allows the fishhook 2 to swing relative to the hook eye 4 around the assist line eye 103 of the assist line 100.

[0061] In the seventh modified embodiment, the opening 12b is composed of a narrow portion into which the line body 102 can be fitted, and a wide portion into which the eye 21, bundling portion 101, etc. can be fitted. A pair of jaws 200 are formed extending forward and downward from both ends of the rear end of this wide portion. The pair of jaws 200 abut from below against the eye 21 of the fishhook 2 in the stored position, thereby preventing the eye 21 from displacing downward. Therefore, in the seventh modified embodiment, the jaws 200 correspond to the rear abutment portions in the present invention.

[0062] 13 shows a configuration in which the assist line 100 is attached to a hook eye 4 that opens in the front-to-rear direction, but because the assist line 100 is flexible, it can also be attached to a hook eye 4 that opens in the width direction. Also, as shown in FIG. 14, a swivel type hook eye 4 may be used. Specifically, one eye of the swivel 400 (upper side in the figure) is inserted and supported by the linear member 6, and the other eye (lower side in the figure) is used as the hook eye 4 to attach the assist line 100.

[0063] Figure 15 is a bottom view of the front side of another modified example using an assist line 100. In the modified example of Figure 15(a), a ring-shaped member 110 is provided between the assist line eye portion 103 and the hook eye 4. In the modified example of Figure 15(b), compared to the modified example of Figure 15(a), a metal solid ring 120 is further attached between the assist line eye portion 103 and the ring-shaped member 110.

[0064] Instead of the pair of jaws 200 in the seventh modified embodiment, a pair of protruding pins 210 as shown in FIG. 15(c) may be provided.

[0065] As in the seventh modified embodiment, by using the assist line 100, it is possible to improve the ability to follow the twisting direction of the fishhook 2. This makes it easier for the fish to suck in the fishhook 2, improving the hooking rate. In addition, even if the fish that has been caught on the fishhook 2 struggles, the fishhook 2 is less likely to come off.

[0066] [Modified embodiment 8] 16(a), the lure R in the eighth modified embodiment has a constriction formed near the front wall 8a. Therefore, the height of the front wall 8a is shorter than the length of the pocket of the fishhook 2. In this case, the abutment wall 8c may have difficulty abutting the fishhook 2 from below, which may result in the fishhook 2 not being sufficiently held in the stored position. Similarly, the upper end portion 8g of the front wall 8a may have difficulty abutting the fishhook 2 from above, which may result in the fishhook 2 not being sufficiently prevented from slipping out of the opening 11a.

[0067] Therefore, in modified embodiment 8, a plate-shaped fin 300 is provided at the constricted portion. The fin 300 is generally plate-shaped, and its rear end is arc-shaped and continues to the front wall 8a. As a result, the vicinity of the rear end of the lower fin 300 becomes the abutment wall 301, which abuts against the fishhook 2 from below, thereby holding the fishhook 2 in the retracted position. Therefore, in modified embodiment 8, the abutment wall 301 of the lower fin 300 corresponds to the front abutment portion in this invention. Similarly, the vicinity of the rear end of the upper fin 300 becomes the abutment wall 302, which can abut against the fishhook 2 from above. This prevents the fishhook 2 from slipping out of the opening day 11a.

[0068] Furthermore, by providing such fins 300 near the fishhook 2 exposed from the main body 1, it is possible to straighten the turbulence of the air flow that occurs behind the fishhook 2 when casting the lure R. This makes it possible to stabilize the posture of the lure in the air.

[0069] The lure R shown in Fig. 17 has a streamlined front end. A lure R of this shape can also be provided with fins 300, just like lures with a constricted body. Although Fig. 17 shows fins 300 only on the upper side, fins 300 can be provided only on the upper or lower side, or both upper and lower fins 300 can be provided, depending on the shape of the fishhook 2 and the shape of the body 1.

[0070] The lure R in any of the modified embodiments described above has the same effects as the lure R in the above-described embodiment.

[0071] [Other Modified Embodiments] (1) In the above-described embodiment and modified embodiment, the front contact portion 8c and the rear contact portion 42 directly contact the fishhook 2, but it is also possible to provide a member on the fishhook 2 that is approximately parallel to the shaft portion 22 and have the front contact portion 8c and the rear contact portion 42 contact the member.

[0072] (2) In the above-described embodiment and modified embodiment, the base of the fishhook 2 is formed as a ring-shaped eye portion 21, but it may have other shapes.

[0073] (3) In the above-described embodiment and modified embodiment, two fishhooks 2 are provided, but the number of fishhooks 2 is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate to one, three, etc.

[0074] The configurations of the above-described embodiments and modified embodiments can be combined with each other, and can be modified based on the technical concept of the present invention as long as the same operational effects are achieved.

[0075] Thus, with the lure of the present invention, when casting the lure R, the fishhook 2 is in the stored position, which reduces air resistance and increases the stability of the lure, allowing the lure R to be cast farther. Furthermore, the fishhook 2 in the stored position can be displaced to a position (normal position) in which it hangs down from the main body 1 due to vibrations such as when the lure hits the water or when an action is applied to the lure R. In other words, the fishhook 2 of the lure R of the present invention can be displaced to the same position as a fishhook of a conventional lure during normal lure use. Therefore, the lure of the present invention can be cast farther than a conventional lure while maintaining the same hook-hooking ability as a conventional lure. [Industrial Applicability]

[0076] The present invention can be used with a variety of fishing lures, regardless of whether they are floating or sinking types, and regardless of the shape of the main body 1. [Explanation of symbols]

[0077] R: Lure 1: Main unit 11c: Upper storage space (storage space) 12e: Lower storage space (storage space) 2: Fishing hook 21: Aibu (Chimoto) 22: Shaft 23: Waist bend 24: Bent tip 25: Needle tip 4: Hook eye (fishing hook connection part) 42: Jaw (rear contact part) 44: Lower wire material (rear contact part) 8: Storage area 8a: Front wall 8c: Contact wall (front contact part) 8d: Side groove (storage section) 8e: Bottom groove (storage area) 8f:Protruding piece (front contact part) 9b: Jaw (rear contact part) 100: Assist Line 101: Binding part 102: Line body 103: Assist line eye part 110: Ring-shaped member 200: Jaw (rear contact part) 210: Protruding pin (rear contact part) 300: Finn 301: Contact wall (front contact part) 400:Swivel

Claims

1. A lure having a body and a fishing hook, The lure is capable of shifting between a stored position in which the shank of the hook is aligned substantially along the axial direction of the main body and the base of the hook faces backward, and a normal position in which the shank is released from the stored position, a hook connection portion provided on the main body and adapted to swingably connect the hook; a front contact portion and a rear contact portion that contact two locations of the fishhook in the stored position that are spaced apart in the front-rear direction, respectively, to prevent the fishhook from moving to the normal position; The fishhook in the stored position can be displaced forward to a position where it cannot abut against the rear abutment portion, The fishing hook, which has been displaced to a position where it cannot contact the rear contact portion, is no longer able to contact the front contact portion as the base is displaced toward the normal posture.

2. 2. The lure according to claim 1, wherein the rear contact portion is provided as a part of the hook connecting portion and contacts the base from the normal posture side.

3. a storage section for at least partially storing the fishhook in the stored position; the storage section is a space formed inside the main body and having an opening that opens to the normal posture side of the main body, the storage section has a play between the fishhook in the storage position and a front wall of the storage section to allow the fishhook to be displaced forward, The storage section has a contact wall as the front contact section in front of the opening, which contacts the fishhook in the storage position from the normal position side, 3. The lure according to claim 1, wherein the play is such that the fishing hook in the stored position cannot contact the rear contact portion when displaced forward.

4. 3. The fishing lure according to claim 1, wherein the front contact portion is a protruding piece that protrudes rearward and toward the normal posture.

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