Fishing Lures

Abstract

To provide a hook guard which is easily attached to and detached from a fishing lure and is stably coupled to the fishing lure. [Solution] The hook guard 10 is formed by bending wire and is formed into an overall V-shape in plan view. It has a semi-annular insertion portion 10a formed at the apex of the V-shape, an intermediate portion 10b extending from the end of the insertion portion 10a to the outside of the V-shape, and a main body portion 10c extending from the end of the intermediate portion 10b further outward from the V-shape, with the opening angle of the main body portion 10c being larger than the opening angle of the intermediate portion 10b.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a hook guard that is attached to a fishing lure to prevent the fishing lure from getting caught on rocks, a fishing lure equipped with a hook guard, and an attachment member that is attached to a fishing lure to enable the attachment of the hook guard. [Background technology]

[0002] It is known that fishing lures are provided with hook guards that prevent the fishing lure from getting caught on rocks. For example, the hook guard provided in the fishing lure described in Patent Document 1 is a member formed by bending a metal wire and is fixed to the front end of the lure body. The hook guard extends downwardly of the lure body. The hook, i.e., the fishing hook, provided in the fishing lure described in Patent Document 1 is disposed behind the hook guard. Therefore, when the fishing lure is pulled forward by the fishing line, the hook guard abuts against the rocks or seaweed before the hook gets entangled with the rocks or seaweed on the seabed. When the hook guard abuts against the rocks or seaweed, the hook guard receives a reaction force from the rocks or seaweed, and the fishing lure moves upward. As a result, the hook is prevented from getting entangled with the rocks or seaweed on the seabed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2022-176796 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the fishing lure described in Patent Document 1, the hook guard is fixed to the lure body with a screw. Therefore, tools are required to attach and detach the hook guard to the lure body, which is a hassle. In addition, since small screws are easily lost, care must be taken when replacing the hook guard, especially outdoors. In the fishing lure described in Patent Document 1, the hook guard is attached to the lure body at one point, that is, with only one screw, so there is also a problem that the hook guard is easily detached when subjected to external force.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a hook guard that is easy to attach and detach from a fishing lure and can be stably attached to the fishing lure. Another aim of the present invention is to provide a fishing lure to which the hook guard can be easily attached and detached and to which the hook guard can be firmly attached. In addition, the present invention aims to provide an attachment member that can be attached to a fishing lure to enable the attachment of the hook guard. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, the fishing lure according to the present invention comprises a body and a hook guard connected to the body and extending below the body. The hook guard of the fishing lure is constructed by bending a wire and is formed into an overall V-shape in plan view, and comprises a semi-annular insertion part formed at the apex of the V-shape, a middle part extending from the end of the insertion part to the outside of the V-shape, and a main body part extending from the end of the middle part further outward of the V-shape, the opening angle of the main body part being larger than the opening angle of the middle part. The body of the fishing lure comprises a round ring through which the hook guard's insertion part is inserted and engagement means with which the hook guard's middle part engages. The engaging means is disposed at a position closer to the head of the body than the round ring.The engaging means is a T-shaped groove having an opening in a cross-sectional shape thereof and a retaining portion inside the engaging means that is wider than the opening. The T-shaped groove is disposed in a position where the middle portion of the hook guard can be inserted into and removed from the T-shaped groove through the opening by rotating the hook guard around the circular ring. The width of the opening and the retaining portion of the T-shaped groove is narrower than the width of the middle portion when no external force is applied to the hook guard.

[0007] The hook guard may be bent at the boundary between the intermediate portion and the main portion, and the main portion may extend downwardly from the trunk portion. Effect of the Invention

[0009] The present invention relates to Fishing Lure for fishing teeth, The hook guard can be attached and detached without using tools. Therefore, the hook guard can be easily attached and detached when necessary. In addition, the hook guard is attached to the fishing lure at two points, namely, the round ring and the engagement means, so it is held stably to the fishing lure. Therefore, the hook guard is unlikely to fall off when subjected to external force. Thus, according to the present invention, a fishing lure is provided in which the hook guard is easy to attach and detach and is less likely to fall off. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view showing an overall configuration of a fishing lure according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the operation of the fishing lure shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2A is a plan view showing the configuration of a hook guard provided on the fishing lure shown in FIG 1. FIG. 2B is a view of the fishing lure as seen from the direction indicated by arrow A in FIG 1. [Figure 4] 2 is a cross-sectional view of the fishing lure shown in FIG. 1 taken along the plane indicated by line BB' in FIG. 1. [Diagram 5] 1A to 1D are explanatory diagrams showing a chronological order of steps for connecting a hook guard to a fishing lure. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the state in which the attachment member is attached to the body of the fishing lure. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing another example of a fishing lure according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a side view showing yet another configuration example of the fishing lure according to the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] The configurations and operations of the hook guard, fishing lure, and retrofitting member according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that in each drawing, the same or equivalent parts are given the same reference numerals.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a side view showing the overall structure of a fishing lure 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the fishing lure 1 is composed of a body 2 and a number of accessories, which will be described later. The body 2 is a molded product made of a plastic material, and resembles a small fish that is used as bait for fishing. In FIG. 1, the left side of the body 2 corresponds to the head of the small fish that is used as bait, and the right side corresponds to the tail of the small fish. The upper side of the body 2 corresponds to the back of the small fish, and the lower side corresponds to the belly of the small fish. In this specification, "front" refers to the direction from the tail of the small fish to the head, that is, the direction toward the left in FIG. 1. "Down" refers to the direction from the back of the small fish to the belly.

[0013] As shown in FIG. 1, a line eye 3 is fixed to the dorsal side of the body 2, and a front eye 4 is fixed to the tip of the head. The line eye 3 and the front eye 4 are specific examples of the round ring in the present invention. A fishing line 5 is tied to the line eye 3. The function of the front eye 4 will be described later. A front hook eye 6 and a rear hook eye 7 are fixed to the ventral side of the body 2. The front hook eye 6 and the rear hook eye 7 are also specific examples of the round ring in the present invention, and each has a hook 8 attached thereto. The hook 8 is a fishing hook that hooks the mouth of a target fish attracted by the fishing lure 1. An engagement part 9 is formed between the front eye 4 and the front hook eye 6. The engagement part 9 is located on the ventral side of the body 2, protrudes downward from the body 2, and is formed integrally with the body 2. The detailed structure and function of the engagement part 9 will be described later.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 1, the fishing lure 1 is provided with a hook guard 10. The hook guard 10 is made of a stainless steel wire, and its rear end is inserted into the front hook eye 6 and extends forward from there. As described above, there is an engagement portion 9 between the front hook eye 6 and the front eye 4, and the hook guard 10 extending from the front hook eye 6 is engaged with the engagement portion 9 and extends further forward. The hook guard 10 is bent downward between the engagement portion 9 and the front eye 4 and extends downward and diagonally forward. As will be described later, the hook guard 10 has a V-shape as a whole in plan view, so that the hook guard 10 extends in the left-right direction of the body 2, that is, in the direction penetrating the paper in FIG. 1.

[0015] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the fishing lure 1, showing a state in which the fishing lure 1 is placed in water at a fishing spot. In the state shown in FIG. 2, the fishing lure 1 is pulled by the fishing line 5 tied to the line eye 3 and moves to the left in the figure. As shown in FIG. 2, a rock mass 11 is present in front of the path of the fishing lure 1. Therefore, when the fishing lure 1 moves to the left in the figure, the hook guard 10 collides with the rock mass 11. When the hook guard 10 collides with the rock mass 11, the fishing lure 1 moves upward due to the reaction force that the hook guard 10 receives from the rock mass 11. As a result, the hook 8 is prevented from contacting the rock mass 11. Therefore, the hook 8 is not caught on the rock mass 11. In this way, the fishing lure 1 is prevented from getting caught on the bottom.

[0016] FIG. 3(A) is a plan view showing the configuration of the hook guard 10 provided on the fishing lure 1. The hook guard 10 is formed by bending a stainless steel wire so that it is V-shaped as a whole in a plan view. A semi-annular insertion part 10a is formed at the apex of the V-shape. In this specification, the term "semi-annular" means that it is not a complete "ring", that is, a completely closed "ring". In other words, the term "semi-ring" refers to a shape obtained by cutting out a part of a closed "ring". The shape of the insertion part 10a is not limited to one whose radius of curvature is equal throughout the entire section. In other words, the contour of the insertion part 10a is not limited to one that draws a uniform arc. The radius of curvature of the insertion part 10a may change midway. In other words, the contour of the insertion part 10a may be irregular. The insertion part 10a may have a portion where the radius of curvature is infinite. For example, the insertion part 10a may have a "U-shape" in a plan view.

[0017] 3A, the hook guard 10 includes an intermediate portion 10b extending from the end of the insertion portion 10a toward the outside of the V-shape, and a main portion 10c extending from the end of the intermediate portion 10b toward the outside of the V-shape. The hook guard 10 is bent at the boundary between the intermediate portion 10b and the main portion 10c so that the main portion 10c faces toward the outside of the V-shape. Therefore, the open angle θc between the left and right main portions 10c is larger than the open angle θb between the left and right intermediate portions 10b.

[0018] Fig. 3(B) is an arrow view of the fishing lure 1 as seen from the direction indicated by the arrow A in Fig. 1, showing a state in which the hook guard 10 is attached to the body 2 of the fishing lure 1. As shown in Fig. 3(B), the insertion portion 10a of the hook guard 10 is inserted into the front hook eye 6. In addition, the hook guard 10 is attached to the body 2 in a deformed state so as to close the V shape, and the middle portion 10b is fitted into and engaged with the engagement portion 9.

[0019] In addition, in the side view of the hook guard 10, the main body portion 10c is bent relative to the intermediate portion 10b. Therefore, when the hook guard 10 is attached to the fuselage 2, the tip of the hook guard 10 extends below the fuselage 2 as shown in Figures 1 and 2.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the fishing lure 1 cut along the plane indicated by the line BB' in FIG. 1. That is, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the body 2 of the fishing lure 1 where the engaging portion 9 is formed. As shown in FIG. 4, the engaging portion 9 has an opening 9a on the outside of the engaging portion 9 and a holding portion 9b at the back of the opening 9a in the cross-sectional shape of the fishing lure 1. The opening 9a has a width that allows the middle portion 10b of the hook guard 10 to be inserted and removed when a force is applied to the hook guard 10 to close the V shape and the left and right middle portions 10b of the hook guard 10 are deformed so as to contact each other. Meanwhile, the width of the holding portion 9b is made larger than the width of the opening 9a. In this way, a T-shaped groove consisting of the wide holding portion 9b and the narrow opening 9a is formed in the engaging portion 9.

[0021] Because of this configuration, by applying force to the hook guard 10, the left and right intermediate portions 10b of the hook guard 10 can be brought closer to each other, and the intermediate portion 10b of the hook guard 10 can be inserted into the engagement portion 9 through the opening 9a. Furthermore, when the intermediate portion 10b is pushed into the engagement portion 9 and the force is released when the intermediate portion 10b enters the holding portion 9b, the spring force of the hook guard 10 itself acts, and the mutual distance between the left and right intermediate portions 10b of the hook guard 10 expands in the width direction of the holding portion 9b. As a result, the intermediate portion 10b cannot be removed from the engagement portion 9. In other words, the hook guard 10 is held in the engagement portion 9. In this way, the T-shaped groove provided in the engagement portion 9 functions as an engagement means for engaging the intermediate portion 10b.

[0022] 5(A)-(D) are explanatory diagrams showing the procedure of connecting the hook guard 10 to the body 2 of the fishing lure 1 in chronological order. When connecting the hook guard 10 to the body 2 of the fishing lure 1, first, as shown in FIG. 5(A), the end of the main body portion 10c of the hook guard 10 is inserted into the front hook eye 6. Then, the main body portion 10c and the middle portion 10b of the hook guard 10 are inserted into the front hook eye 6 in order, and then, as shown in FIG. 5(B), the insertion portion 10a of the hook guard 10 is inserted into the front hook eye 6. Then, a force is applied to the hook guard 10 to close the V-shape, and the hook guard 10 is deformed, and the middle portion 10b of the hook guard 10 is pushed into the engagement portion 9 as shown in FIG. 5(C). Then, the force applied to the hook guard 10 is removed, and the connection of the hook guard 10 is completed as shown in FIG. 5(D). To remove the hook guard 10 from the body 2 of the fishing lure 1, the above steps can be reversed. In this way, no tools are required to attach or detach the hook guard 10 to or from the body 2. Also, no special skills are required.

[0023] In the above, an example has been shown in which the engaging portion 9 is formed integrally with the fuselage 2 in advance. However, the fuselage 2 to which the hook guard 10 is attached is not limited to one in which the engaging portion 9 is formed in advance. For example, the attachment member 12 shown in FIG. 6 may be attached to the fuselage 2 in advance, so that the engaging portion 9 is formed in the fuselage 2. FIG. 6 is a front view showing the state in which the attachment member 12 is attached to the fuselage 2.

[0024] 6, the attachment member 12 has an engagement portion 9 with a T-shaped groove consisting of an opening portion 9a and a holding portion 9b. Therefore, when the attachment member 12 is adhered and fixed to the fuselage 2 with adhesive 13, the engagement portion 9 is formed in the fuselage 2 afterwards.

[0025] The type of adhesive 13 is not limited. Any of various adhesives can be selected and used as the adhesive 13. Furthermore, the means for fixing the attachment member 12 to the fuselage 2 is not limited to the adhesive 13. The attachment member 12 may be fixed to the fuselage 2 with screws. The attachment member 12 may be fixed to the fuselage 2 with double-sided tape.

[0026] Fig. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing another example of the fishing lure 1. In the above, an example in which the engaging portion 9 protrudes from the underside of the body 2 has been shown, but the engaging portion 9 is not limited to protruding from the underside of the body 2. As shown in Fig. 7, a recess 14 recessed from the underside of the body 2 may be provided, and the engaging portion 9 may be formed in the recess 14. Also, the hook guard 10 may be inserted through the front eye 4, bent behind the engaging portion 9, and extended below the body 2.

[0027] Fig. 8 is a side view showing yet another configuration example of the fishing lure 1. As shown in Fig. 8, even when the engaging portion 9 protrudes from the lower surface of the body 2, the hook guard 10 may be inserted into the front eye 4, bent behind the engaging portion 9, and extended below the body 2.

[0028] As described above, no tools are required to attach or detach the hook guard 10 to or from the fishing lure 1. Also, fine fastening means such as screws are not required. Therefore, the hook guard 10 can be easily attached or detached, especially outdoors. Also, the hook guard 10 is supported at two points, the front hook eye 6 or the front eye 4 and the engagement portion 9, relative to the body 2. Therefore, the hook guard 10 is stably held to the body 2. Therefore, the hook guard 10 is unlikely to fall off when subjected to an external force. Also, the retrofit member 12 allows a fishing lure 1 that is not compatible with the hook guard 10 to be modified to one to which the hook guard 10 can be attached.

[0029] However, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and the present invention can be freely modified, applied, or improved within the scope of the technical concept described in the claims.

[0030] In particular, the specific form of the body 2 shown in the above embodiment is merely an example, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited by the specific form of the body 2. In the first place, the type of fishing lure to which the present invention is applied is not limited. The present invention is applicable to various types of fishing lures. There is complete freedom to make modifications not disclosed in this specification to the fishing lure to which the present invention is applied.

[0031] In the above, an example has been shown in which the insertion portion 10a of the hook guard 10 is inserted into the front hook eye 6 and an example has been shown in which the insertion portion 10a is inserted into the front eye 4, but the round ring in the present invention is not limited to the front hook eye 6 and the front eye 4.

[0032] In addition, although stainless steel has been exemplified above as the material of the hook guard 10, the material of the hook guard 10 is not limited to stainless steel. Various materials can be selected as desired.

[0033] In addition, in the above, a "T-shaped groove" is exemplified as a specific configuration of the engagement means, but the engagement means is not limited to a "T-shaped groove". Any engagement means that can engage and hold the intermediate portion 10b is sufficient, and various mechanical configurations can be selected arbitrarily. In addition, the specific shape of the "T-shaped groove" is not limited to the cross-sectional shape shown in the drawings. [Explanation of symbols]

[0034] 1 fishing lure, 2 body, 3 line eye, 4 front eye, 5 fishing line, 6 front hook eye, 7 rear hook eye, 8 hook, 9 engagement portion, 9a opening, 9b holding portion, 10 hook guard, 10a insertion portion, 10b middle portion, 10c main body portion, 11 rock mass, 12 retrofit member, 13 adhesive, 14 recess

Claims

1. A fishing lure comprising a body and a hook guard connected to the body and extending below the body, The hook guard is The wire is bent to have a V-shape when viewed from above. a semi-annular insertion portion formed at the apex of the V-shape, a middle portion extending from an end of the insertion portion to the outside of the V-shape, and a main body portion extending from an end of the middle portion further outward of the V-shape, The opening angle of the main body portion is larger than the opening angle of the intermediate portion, The fuselage includes: A circular ring through which the insertion portion of the hook guard is inserted; an engaging means with which the intermediate portion of the hook guard is engaged, the engaging means being disposed at a position closer to the head of the body than the round ring; The engagement means is A T-shaped groove having an opening in a cross-sectional shape of the engagement means and a retaining portion within the engagement means that is wider than the opening, The T-shaped groove is disposed at a position where the intermediate portion of the hook guard can be inserted into and removed from the T-shaped groove through the opening by rotating the hook guard around the circular ring, The width of the opening and the holding portion of the T-shaped groove is narrower than the width of the middle portion when no external force is applied to the hook guard. Fishing lures.

2. The hook guard is bent at the boundary between the intermediate portion and the main body portion, and the main body portion extends downwardly of the fuselage.

2. The fishing lure of claim 1.

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