Fishing bait fixing parts

Abstract

This invention provides a fishing bait fixing component that allows for easy attachment and detachment of bait to and from fishing rigs without the use of tools or mooring devices, and that securely fixes the bait in place. [Solution] The fishing bait fixing part 1 comprises a straight section 2, a spiral section 3, and an intermediate section 4, the intermediate section 4 being curved so that the straight section 2 and the spiral section 3 face the same direction. The straight section 2 is positioned inside the spiral structure of the spiral section 3, and the open end of the straight section 2 extends from the open end of the spiral structure. The intermediate section 4 is configured to form a closed curve in a front view by having a structure in which both ends intersect once in a front view without having a twisted structure or a core wire winding structure, and the distance C mm between both ends of the intermediate section 4 at the intersection 42 is 0 mm or more and D mm or less when the diameter of the wire is D mm.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing bait fixing component.

Background Art

[0002] Fugu cutlass fishing has been conventionally known. In this cutlass fishing, a bait hook with bait attached and a cutlass hook for hooking fugu are used in combination, and fugu that has approached the bait is hooked with the cutlass hook to catch the fugu.

[0003] As this bait hook, a bait fixing member formed by spirally shaping a metal wire to make the bait less likely to come off has been proposed (Patent Document 1).

[0004] In addition, a bait fixture in which the diameter of the spiral is enlarged from the tip toward the base end has also been proposed (Patent Document 2).

[0005] Furthermore, as a worm stopper for fixing an artificial bait (worm), a worm stopper composed of a hooking portion, a spiral body and a linear body has been proposed (Patent Document 3).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] In order to attach the bait fixing member described in Patent Document 1 and the bait fixing device described in Patent Document 2 (hereinafter, both are collectively referred to as "bait fixing devices") to the fishing rig, it was necessary to use mooring devices such as snaps, swivels, split rings, etc., which required the use of tools such as pliers or pincers. This mooring process was not only complicated and troublesome, but once the bait fixing device was attached to the rig, it was difficult to remove, making it time-consuming to untie the mooring when packing up the rig.

[0008] In particular, when changing bait fasteners to switch between different sizes or types of bait, or when removing bait fasteners to untangle rigs or fishing lines with other anglers, the bait fasteners must be removed from the rig and then reattached. In other words, anglers had to perform a complicated and troublesome task twice, and a considerable amount of time and effort was spent on this task.

[0009] Furthermore, the worm stopper for securing artificial bait (worm) described in Patent Document 3 has a sufficiently wide gap (clearance) between the ends of the hooking parts of the spiral body and the linear body. Therefore, it is easy to attach it to the mooring part of the rig, but the mooring part can move freely up to the spiral body part of the worm stopper. While fishing with the artificial bait fixed to the spiral body part, the mooring part repeatedly bumps into the artificial bait on the spiral body part, trying to push the artificial bait out of the spiral body part. Eventually, the artificial bait comes off the spiral body part. Thus, while the worm stopper in Patent Document 3 is easy to attach, it has problems with the stability of the artificial bait's fixation.

[0010] This invention was made with the above in mind, and aims to provide a fishing bait fixing component that can be easily moored to a fishing rig without using tools or mooring devices, and can also be easily released from the rig without using tools or mooring devices.

[0011] Furthermore, this invention aims to provide a fishing bait fixing component that prevents the mooring part of the rig from moving freely to the spiral part, prevents the bait fixed to the spiral part from being pushed out by the mooring part, and stably fixes the bait. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The fishing bait fixing component of this invention has, firstly, A fishing bait fixing component having a straight section at one end of a wire, a spiral section at the other end, and an intermediate section between the straight section and the spiral section, The aforementioned intermediate portion is curved such that the straight portion and the helical portion of the wire are facing the same direction. The straight section is positioned inside the helical structure of the helical section, and the open end of the straight section extends from the open end of the helical structure. The intermediate section is configured to form a closed curve when viewed from the front, by having a structure in which both ends intersect once in a front view, without having a twisted structure or a core wire winding structure. The distance Cmm between the two ends of the intermediate portion at the aforementioned intersection is 0mm or more and Dmm or less, when the diameter of the wire is Dmm. This is a bait-holding component for fishing.

[0013] Furthermore, the fishing bait fixing component of this invention has, secondly, The distance C mm between the two ends of the intermediate portion at the aforementioned intersection is 0 mm or more and 0.5 D mm or less, when the diameter of the wire is D mm. This is a bait-holding component for fishing.

[0014] Furthermore, the fishing bait fixing member of this invention has a third aspect: The two ends of the intermediate portion at the aforementioned intersecting point are in contact. This is a bait-holding component for fishing.

[0015] In this invention, a twisted structure refers to a structure in which two wires are spirally wrapped around each other, such as a rope or cord, while a core wire winding structure refers to a structure in which one straight wire is spirally wrapped around another wire, such as how a morning glory flower wraps around a support. Furthermore, in this invention, the interval C refers to the clearance, or the distance of the gap. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] In this invention, when securing a fishing bait fixing component to a fishing rig, either the open end of the straight section or the open end of the spiral section is inserted into a mooring structure or a mooring device such as a snap, swivel, split ring, etc. (these mooring structures and devices are collectively referred to as the "mooring section" in this invention) provided on the rig, and the fishing bait fixing component is rotated along the spiral of the spiral section. Alternatively, the mooring section is moved along the spiral. The mooring section then reaches the point where both ends of the intermediate section intersect in a front view (hereinafter simply referred to as the "intersection"). After that, when the mooring section passes over the intersection, it enters the part of the intermediate section that forms a closed curve in a front view (hereinafter also referred to as the "annular section"), and can be moored. To remove the fishing bait fixing component from the rig, perform the reverse operation described above. By moving the mooring portion, which is inserted into the annular portion, past the intersection and along the spiral of the helix, in the opposite direction to the rotation during connection, the mooring can be released and the component removed.

[0017] Thus, by adopting a structure that combines an intersecting section and a helical section, this invention allows fishing bait fixing parts to be attached to the mooring structure of a fishing rig very easily without using tools such as pliers or pincers, and without necessarily using mooring devices such as snaps, swivels, or split rings, and can also be released and removed. On the other hand, once attached, the attachment remains stable unless the mooring is released.

[0018] Furthermore, even via anchoring tools such as snaps, swivel snaps, swivels, and split rings, by adopting a structure combining intersecting portions and helical portions, the fishing bait fixing component can be extremely easily anchored to the anchoring tool without using tools such as pliers or pincers, and the fishing bait fixing component can be anchored to the fishing tackle via the anchoring tool. It is also easy to release the anchoring and remove the component. Also in this case, once anchored, the anchoring is stably maintained unless an operation to release the anchoring is performed.

[0019] In the present invention, since the interval between the intersecting portions has a predetermined numerical range or a predetermined value, the anchoring portion is less likely to pass over the intersecting portions. Therefore, once the anchoring portion passes over the intersecting portions and enters the annular portion, it is difficult to naturally escape from the entered state, and the fishing bait fixing component is stably anchored to the fishing tackle.

[0020] As described above, the anchoring portion becomes difficult to escape from the annular portion, so that the anchoring portion cannot freely move to the helical portion, and the bait fixed to the helical portion will not be pushed out from the helical portion by the movement of the anchoring portion. Therefore, the bait is stably fixed to the helical portion.

[0021] That is, the fishing bait fixing component of the present invention exhibits exceptional effects not found in conventional bait fixing tools. The effects are facilitating anchoring to and releasing from the fishing tackle while ensuring reliable anchoring, and ensuring reliable fixation of the bait to prevent the bait from coming off due to the play of the anchoring portion during fishing. While it is extremely easy to anchor to the fishing tackle and release the anchoring, once anchored, the anchoring is stably maintained unless an attempt is made to release the anchoring manually. In addition, the fixed bait is not pushed out by the anchoring portion, and the fixation of the bait is also stably maintained. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] [Figure 1] It is an overall front view of the fishing bait fixing component according to the present invention. [Figure 2] It is an overall right side view of the fishing bait fixing component according to the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0023] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 1 shows an overall front view of the fishing bait fixing component according to this embodiment, and Figure 2 shows an overall right side view of the fishing bait fixing component of Figure 1.

[0024] As shown in Figure 1, the fishing bait fixing component 1 according to this embodiment has a straight section 2 at one end of a wire, a helical section 3 at the other end, and an intermediate section 4 between the straight section 2 and the helical section 3. The intermediate section 4 is curved so that the straight section 2 and the helical section 3 face the same direction, that is, so that both ends of the wire face the same direction. The straight section 2 is positioned inside the helical structure of the helical section 3, and the open end of the straight section 2 extends from the open end of the helical structure.

[0025] Furthermore, both ends of the intermediate section 4 have a structure that intersects once in a front view, i.e., in the overall front view shown in Figure 1, without having a twisted structure or a core wire winding structure, so that the intermediate section 4 forms a closed curve (annular section 41) in a front view, and the distance C between both ends of the intermediate section 4 at the intersection 42 is 0 mm or more and D mm or less, when the diameter of the wire is D mm.

[0026] Furthermore, in the fishing bait fixing part 1 described above, the distance C between both ends of the intersection 42 may be 0 mm or more and 0.5D mm or less, when the diameter of the wire is D mm. Moreover, the distance C may be 0 mm, i.e., both ends may be in contact.

[0027] When attaching the fishing bait fixing part 1 to the fishing rig, insert either the open end 21 of the straight section 2 or the open end 31 of the spiral section 3 into the mooring structure or mooring device such as a snap, swivel, split ring, etc. (as mentioned above, the mooring structure and mooring device are collectively referred to as the "mooring section") provided on the fishing rig, and rotate the fishing bait fixing part 1 along the spiral of the spiral section 3. Alternatively, move the mooring section along the spiral.

[0028] When the mooring portion passes over the intersection 42 of the fishing bait fixing component 1, the mooring portion becomes inserted into the annular portion 41, and the fishing bait fixing component 1 is moored. The distance C between both ends of the intersection 42 is within a predetermined range or a predetermined value, making it difficult for the mooring portion to pass over the intersection 42. Therefore, once the mooring portion passes over the intersection 42 and enters the annular portion 41, it is difficult for it to come out naturally from that position, and the fishing bait fixing component 1 is stably moored to the fishing rig.

[0029] In this way, the mooring part becomes less likely to slip out of the annular part 41, preventing it from moving freely to the spiral part 3. As a result, the bait fixed to the spiral part 3 will not be pushed out of the spiral part 3 by the movement (play) of the mooring part. Therefore, the bait is stably fixed to the spiral part 3.

[0030] The distance C between both ends of the intersection 42 is preferably 0 mm or more and D mm or less, more preferably 0 mm or more and 0.5D mm or less, and even more preferably 0 mm, i.e., both ends of the intersection 42 are in contact, when the diameter of the wire material constituting the fishing bait fixing part 1 is D mm.

[0031] When the spacing C exceeds D mm, when the fishing bait fixing part 1 is moored to the mooring part, the mooring part is more likely to pass over the intersection 42, and the mooring part is more likely to enter the annular part 41. On the other hand, after mooring, the mooring part is also more likely to pass over the intersection 42, so the mooring part is more likely to come out of the annular part 41. Therefore, the mooring of the fishing bait fixing part 1 to the rig is not stable and is undesirable.

[0032] If the mooring part easily slips out of the annular part 41, the movement (play) of the mooring part will cause it to try to push out the bait fixed to the spiral part 3, gradually pushing the bait out of the spiral part 3, and eventually causing it to slip out of the spiral part 3. In this respect as well, it is undesirable for the gap C to exceed D mm. Therefore, in order to stably fix the bait to the spiral part 3, it is preferable that the gap C be 0 mm or more and D mm or less, more preferably 0 mm or more and 0.5 D mm or less, and even more preferably 0 mm, i.e., both ends of the intersection 42 are in contact.

[0033] If the gap C is narrow, the force required to temporarily widen the gap C at the intersection 42 and allow the mooring section to pass over becomes greater, making it difficult to pass over the mooring section. However, once the mooring section has passed over the intersection 42 and entered the annular section 41 and is moored, the force required to allow the mooring section to pass over the intersection 42 and detach from the annular section 41 also becomes greater, making it difficult to pass over. Therefore, a narrower gap C is preferable as it allows for more stable mooring to be maintained.

[0034] To remove the fishing bait fixing part 1 from the rig, the reverse operation described above is performed, allowing the mooring part that has entered the annular part 41 to pass over the intersecting part 42 and rotate along the spiral of the helix part 3 in the opposite direction to the rotation during connection, thereby releasing the mooring and removing the part.

[0035] The wire material used in this invention can be a metal wire such as stainless steel wire, steel wire, piano wire, iron wire, brass wire, copper wire, or aluminum wire, or a resin such as engineering plastics such as polyetheretherketone, polyphenylene sulfide, polyacetal, polycarbonate, or polyamide, or a resin such as polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, acrylic resin, ABS resin, or polyvinyl chloride, or a composite material formed from these resins with glass fibers or carbon fibers. Furthermore, considering the environmental impact, resins such as biodegradable plastics or marine biodegradable plastics may also be used. Among these, stainless steel, steel wire, or piano wire are preferably used because they do not deform easily, have excellent rigidity and elasticity, and are resistant to rust.

[0036] The diameter D (thickness) of the wire is not particularly limited as long as the bait can be fixed to the fishing bait fixing part 1 and can be moored to the rig. However, when using clams or shrimp as bait, a diameter of 0.5 mm or more and 2.0 mm or less is preferable, 0.5 mm or more and 1.5 mm or less is more preferable, and even more preferable is 0.7 mm or more and 1.2 mm or less.

[0037] The dimensions of the fishing bait fixing part 1 are not particularly limited as long as the bait can be fixed in place and the rig can be moored to it. Below are examples of dimensions when using clams or shrimp as bait.

[0038] The length of the straight section 2 is preferably 1.0 cm or more and 4.0 cm or less, more preferably 1.5 cm or more and 3.5 cm or less, and even more preferably 2.0 cm or more and 3.0 cm or less. If the length of the straight section 2 is too short, it will be difficult to insert the bait into the straight section, and if it is too long, the straight section may pierce through the bait or the movement of the bait in the water may be impaired.

[0039] The spiral diameter of the spiral section 3 (the diameter of the outer circumference of the spiral, taking into account the thickness of the wire) is preferably 3.0 mm or more and 9.0 mm or less, more preferably 4.0 mm or more and 8.0 mm or less, and even more preferably 5.0 mm or more and 7.0 mm or less. The spiral diameter may be approximately constant from the open end 31 of the spiral section 3 towards the end of the intermediate section 4, or it may increase in stages. If it is approximately constant, it is easier to screw the bait into the spiral section 3 for fixing, and if it increases in stages, the bait will spread out as it is screwed in, making the fixing of the bait more secure.

[0040] The helical pitch of the helical portion 3 (the distance between the centers of adjacent helical sections parallel to each other's centerlines in a cross-section including the centerline of the helix) is preferably 2.0 mm or more and 6.0 mm or less, more preferably 3.0 mm or more and 5.0 mm or less, and even more preferably 3.5 mm or more and 4.5 mm or less. If the helical pitch is too small, the fishing bait fixing part 1 must be rotated many times to fix the bait, making the bait prone to falling apart. If the helical pitch is too large, the bait will only need to be fixed with a few rotations, making it difficult to fix.

[0041] The length of the spiral section 3 is preferably 1.0 cm or more and 3.5 cm or less, more preferably 1.5 cm or more and 3.0 cm or less, and even more preferably 2.0 cm or more and 2.5 cm or less. If the spiral section 3 is too short, the bait will not be secured properly, and if it is too long, the bait will be secured more stably, but the fishing bait securing part 1 will have to be rotated many times, which is troublesome.

[0042] The number of helices in the spiral section 3 is determined by the spiral pitch and length described above. If there are fewer helices, the bait will not be secured easily, while if there are more helices, the bait will be secured more stably, but the fishing bait securing part 1 will have to be rotated many times, which is troublesome.

[0043] The length (in the longitudinal direction of the straight section 2) and width (in the direction perpendicular to the straight section 2 when viewed from the front) of the intermediate section 4 should be approximately the same as the spiral diameter of the spiral section 3. This makes it easier to handle the fishing bait fixing part 1 and allows the fishing bait fixing part 1 to move easily when the mooring part enters the annular section 41.

[0044] The intermediate section 4 of this invention has a structure (intersection 42) that intersects once in a front view, without having a twisted structure or a core wire winding structure at both ends. As a result, the intermediate section 4 forms a closed curve (annular section 41) in a front view. If a twisted structure or a core wire winding structure were used, even if one were to try to moor the mooring section to the annular section 41 by inserting the mooring section into either the open end 21 of the straight section 2 or the open end 31 of the spiral section 3 and rotating it along the spiral of the spiral section 3, the mooring section would not be able to pass over the twisted structure or core wire winding structure, and would not be able to enter the annular section 41, thus making mooring impossible.

[0045] In this regard, if the ends of the intermediate section 4 intersect only once, the mooring section only needs to pass through this narrow section (intersection 42) once when it crosses the intersection 42. Even if the dimensions of the mooring section that crosses the intersection 42, for example, the diameter of the wire material constituting the mooring section, are larger than the spacing C of the intersection 42, the spacing C will temporarily widen, allowing the mooring section to pass through. Since the spacing C then narrows back to its original size due to the elasticity of the wire material, once the mooring section enters the annular section 41, it will remain in the annular section 41 and is unlikely to cross the intersection 42 and come out of the annular section 41. In this respect, as mentioned above, it is undesirable for the spacing C of the intersection 42 to exceed the diameter D mm of the wire material constituting the fishing bait fixing part 1. This is because the mooring section will be more likely to slip out of the annular section 41, and the movement (play) of the mooring section will try to push out the bait fixed to the spiral section 3.

[0046] The straight section 2 is positioned inside the helical structure of the spiral section 3, and the open end of the straight section 2 extends from the open end of the helical structure. When fixing bait to the fishing bait fixing part 1, the bait is inserted into this extended straight section and then pushed along the spiral of the spiral section 3 toward the base of the spiral. In this way, the bait is fixed in a balanced position without being biased to one side of the spiral section 3. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0047] 1. Fishing bait fixing part 2. Straight section 3. Helical section 4. Middle section 21 Straight section open end 31 Open end of spiral section 41 Ring section 42 Intersection

Claims

1. A fishing bait fixing component having a straight section at one end of a wire, a spiral section at the other end, and an intermediate section between the straight section and the spiral section, The aforementioned intermediate portion is curved such that the straight portion and the helical portion of the wire are facing the same direction. The straight section is positioned inside the helical structure of the helical section, and the open end of the straight section extends from the open end of the helical structure. The intermediate section is configured to form a closed curve when viewed from the front, by having a structure in which both ends intersect once in a front view, without having a twisted structure or a core wire winding structure. The distance C mm between the two ends of the intermediate portion at the intersecting point is 0 mm or more and D mm or less, when the diameter of the wire is D mm. Fishing bait fixing parts.

2. The distance C mm between the two ends of the intermediate portion at the intersecting point is 0 mm or more and 0.5 D mm or less, where D mm is the diameter of the wire. A fishing bait fixing component according to claim 1.

3. The two ends of the intermediate portion at the aforementioned intersecting point are in contact. A fishing bait fixing component according to claim 1.

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