Fishing hook retriever

Abstract

To enable a fishing hook to be retrieved together with a sinker without being abandoned when the hook gets snagged. [Solution] The fishhook retrieval tool 1A has a long shaft 11 having a base end 11a close to the fishing line and a tip end 11b on the opposite side thereof, the tip end 11b being configured to allow a fishhook to be connected to it, a weight 12 having a through hole 12a through which the shaft 11 is inserted and capable of moving back and forth relative to the shaft 11, a frame 14 connected to the weight 12 at one end 13a and configured to allow a fishing line to be connected to the other end 13b, and a biasing member 14 capable of exerting a biasing force to move the weight 12 towards the tip end 11b of the shaft 11. The tip end 11b is provided with a locking portion 112 formed with a diameter larger than the through hole 12a of the weight 12, and when the fishing line gets snagged, the biasing member 14 exerts a biasing force by loosening the fishing line, causing the weight 12 to move the shaft 11 towards the fishing hook via the locking portion 112, thereby releasing the fishing hook from the snag.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing hook retrieval device. [Background technology]

[0002] When fishing, if the hook gets snagged on a rock, stump, or other obstacle, it is difficult to remove the fishing line by simply pulling on it. In this case, when the angler determines that the hook will not come off, he or she will cut the line and give up. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6840384 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Here, the fishing hook is usually connected to the sinker via a lead, and when the fishing hook is abandoned due to being snagged, the sinker is also discarded. However, since the sinker is made of lead, and considering its toxicity, discarding the sinker is not desirable from the viewpoint of environmental issues.

[0005] Furthermore, anglers are required to purchase new hooks and sinkers every time they abandon their catch.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, an object of the present invention is to enable a fishing hook to be retrieved together with a sinker without being abandoned when the hook gets snagged. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The invention described in claim 1 is a fishhook retriever connected between a fishing line and a fishhook attached to a fishing rod, the device comprising: a shaft portion having a long shape extending in the extension direction of the fishing line when the fishing line is suspended, a base end portion close to the fishing line and a tip end portion on the opposite side thereof, the shaft portion configured to be able to connect a fishhook to the tip end; a weight portion having a through hole through which the shaft portion is inserted and able to move back and forth in the extension direction relative to the shaft portion; a frame body connected to the weight portion at one end and configured to be able to connect the fishing line to the other end; and a biasing member capable of exerting a biasing force to move the weight portion towards the tip of the shaft portion, the tip of the shaft portion being provided with a locking portion formed with a diameter larger than the through hole of the weight portion, the biasing member exerting the biasing force by loosening the fishing line when the fishhook gets caught on an obstacle in water, the weight portion moving the shaft portion towards the fishhook via the locking portion, and releasing the fishhook from being caught on the obstacle.

[0008] In the invention described in claim 2, the biasing member is a compression spring, and is attached to the shaft portion between the base end portion and the weight portion.

[0009] In the invention described in claim 3, the biasing member is a tension spring, and is attached between the base end and the other end.

[0010] The invention described in claim 4 is characterized in that the cross-sectional shape of the weight portion in a plane including the central axis of the shaft portion is symmetrical with respect to the central axis, and the frame body is formed in an approximately U-shaped side so as to cooperate with the weight portion to surround the biasing member.

[0011] In the invention described in claim 5, the biasing member is a coil spring or rubber.

[0012] The invention described in claim 6 is characterized in that it is covered with an exterior member having a shape or pattern of an artificial bait. Effect of the Invention

[0013] According to the invention described in claim 1, when the fishing line gets snagged and the angler pulls on it, the gap between the tip of the shaft and the other end of the frame increases, while the gap between the base end of the shaft and the weight decreases, enabling the biasing member to exert a biasing force. Here, when the fishing line is slightly loosened, the frame body and the weight portion are released from the constraints imposed by the main line, and the weight portion instantly moves toward the tip of the shaft portion due to the biasing force of the biasing member, quickly moving the shaft portion toward the fishhook via the locking portion. This causes the entire hook retrieval device to move through the water toward the hook, and a pulling force acts on the hook in the opposite direction to the direction in which it got stuck, causing the hook to come off the obstacle and become unsnag. In this way, when the fishing hook gets snagged, it is possible to retrieve the fishing hook together with the sinker used in the sinker portion and continue to use it without having to abandon the fishing hook.

[0014] According to the invention described in claim 2, the biasing member is a compression spring and is attached to the shaft between the base end and the weight portion, thereby making it possible to reliably transmit the biasing force to the weight portion and reliably cause the weight portion and the fishhook retriever to move in the direction of the fishhook.

[0015] According to the invention described in claim 3, the biasing member is a pull spring and is attached between the base end and the other end, thereby widening the range of options that can be used as the biasing member, and making it possible to select a more appropriate biasing member depending on the situation.

[0016] According to the invention described in claim 4, by forming the cross-sectional shape of the weight portion symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the shaft portion, the center of gravity of the weight portion can be formed at a position close to the central axis of the shaft portion, thereby enabling the movement of the fishhook retrieval device in the appropriate direction and more reliably eliminating snags. Furthermore, by forming the frame body into an approximately U-shaped side and cooperating with the weight portion to surround the urging member, it is possible to protect the shaft portion and the urging member from contact with obstacles and maintain the fishhook retrieval device in good operating condition.

[0017] According to the invention as recited in claim 5, by using a coil spring or rubber as the biasing member, it is possible to configure the fishhook retriever with a relatively simple and inexpensive structure.

[0018] According to the invention described in claim 6, by covering the fishhook retrieval device with an exterior member having the shape or pattern of a lure, it is possible to ease the fear that the fish may have of the fishhook retrieval device and to guide the fish to the fishhook. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view showing the configuration of a fishhook retriever according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] 3 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the fishhook retriever shown in FIG. 1 when releasing a snagged fishhook. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 6 is a side view showing the configuration of a fishhook retriever according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 11 is a side view showing the configuration of a fishhook retriever according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0020] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0021] (First embodiment) (Configuration of fishing hook recovery device) The fishhook retrieval device 1A according to the first embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter simply referred to as the "retrieval device") is connected between the fishing line attached to a fishing rod (not shown) and the fishhook, and in the event of a snag on the bottom, it is capable of eliminating the snag, thereby enabling the fishhook to be retrieved together with the sinker without having to be abandoned.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 1, the retriever 1A has a shaft portion 11, a weight portion 12, a frame body 13, and a biasing member 14 as main components.

[0023] The shaft 11 is formed in a long rod shape, with one end portion being the base end portion 11a and the other end portion being the tip end portion 11b, with the base end portion 11a being disposed close to the fishing line and the tip end portion 11b being connected to the fishing hook. In other words, when the retriever 1A is connected to the fishing line, the end portion closest to the fishing line is the base end portion 11a, and the end portion closest to the fishing hook is the tip end portion 11b.

[0024] The shaft portion 11 has a shape that is long in the extension direction of the fishing line when the retriever 1A is connected to the fishing line and the fishing line is hanging down from the fishing rod.

[0025] Plummet 12 has a through hole 12a through which shaft 11 is inserted. Plummet 12 is movable back and forth in the extension direction between base end 11a and tip end 11b along shaft 11 inserted in through hole 12a.

[0026] Locking portions 111, 112 having a diameter larger than that of through hole 12a are provided at base end 11a and tip end 11b of shaft 11. Locking portions 111, 112 prevent shaft 11 from coming off through hole 12a.

[0027] Specifically, a locking portion (hereinafter referred to as the "first locking portion") provided at the base end 11a prevents the shaft portion 11 from coming loose in the direction toward the tip end, and a locking portion (hereinafter referred to as the "second locking portion") provided at the tip end 11b prevents the shaft portion 11 from coming loose in the direction toward the base end.

[0028] In this embodiment, the first and second locking portions 111, 112 are both formed integrally with the shaft portion 11 by the same material as that of the shaft portion 11. The first and second locking portions 111, 112 are formed by, for example, bending the wire material that constitutes the shaft portion 11.

[0029] The cross-sectional shape of weight portion 12 in a plane including central axis Ax of shaft portion 11 or through hole 12a is symmetrical with respect to central axis Ax. Specifically, weight portion 12 is generally cylindrical as a whole, and more specifically, has a shape in which a truncated cone is connected to the end face of a cylinder.

[0030] The frame 13 has an overall shape extending parallel to the shaft portion 11, one end portion 13a is connected to the weight portion 12, and the fishing line can be connected to the other end portion 13b which is curved upward.

[0031] The frame body 13 is formed in an inverted U-shape in a side view, and has a pair of legs 13c extending from a curved end of the U. Here, the curved portion forms the other end 13b of the frame body 13. The frame body 13 is disposed on both sides of the biasing member 14 in the up-down direction in a plane including the central axis Ax.

[0032] In addition to a through hole (hereinafter referred to as a "first through hole") 12a through which the shaft portion 11 is inserted, the weight portion 12 is provided with through holes (hereinafter referred to as "second through holes") 12b extending parallel to the first through hole 12a on both sides of the first through hole 12a. Then, the legs 13c of the frame body 13 are inserted into each of the pair of second through holes 12b.

[0033] Therefore, the weight portion 12 is configured to move back and forth in the extension direction along the shaft portion 11 which is inserted through the first through hole 12a and the leg portion 13c of the frame portion 13 which is inserted through the second through hole 12b.

[0034] Furthermore, the tip of the leg 13c of the frame 13, i.e., one end 13a of the frame 13, is bent to form a hook 131. The hook 131 prevents the leg 13c and the frame 13 from coming off the second through-hole 12b.

[0035] The biasing member 14 applies a biasing force to the weight portion 12 to move the weight portion 12 below the shaft portion 11 .

[0036] In this embodiment, the biasing member 14 is a compression spring, and is attached to the shaft portion 11 between the base end portion 11a and the weight portion 12. The biasing member 14 functions to exert a biasing force that moves the weight portion 12 toward the tip portion 11b by bringing the weight portion 12 closer to the base end portion 11a and compressing the biasing member 14 between the base end portion 11a and the weight portion 12.

[0037] In this embodiment, the biasing member 14 is formed of a compression coil spring.

[0038] In this embodiment, the shaft portion 11, the frame body 13 and the biasing member 14 are made of stainless steel, and the weight portion 12 is made of brass. The weight portion 12 may also be made of stainless steel.

[0039] (Operation explanation of fishing hook recovery device) FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the fishhook retriever 1A according to this embodiment.

[0040] In this embodiment, a snag is assumed to occur when the fishhook N gets caught on an obstacle O such as a rock or a stump on the seabed. 2, the location where the snag occurred is indicated by a dashed circle C. The retrieval tool 1A can be used not only for fishing in the ocean, but also for fishing in rivers and lakes.

[0041] When a fisherman gets snagged on a rock, he or she will usually try to pull the fishing line F upward or toward the fisherman to see if it is possible to free the hook N. As an example, we will explain the case where the fishing line F is pulled upward by raising the fishing rod.

[0042] As shown in Figure 2(a), when an angler stands up the fishing rod, the weight portion 12 is pulled upward via the frame body 13 connected to the fishing line F. Meanwhile, because the fishing hook N is fixed to the obstacle O by getting caught on a rock, the weight portion 12 approaches the base end portion 11a of the shaft portion 11, narrowing the distance between the weight portion 12 and the base end portion 11a.

[0043] As a result, the biasing member 14 is compressed, and elastic energy is stored in the compression spring which is the biasing member 14.

[0044] When the angler performs an operation such as instantly lowering the fishing rod that he has been pulling, and instantaneously loosens the fishing line F, the elastic energy of the biasing member 14 is instantly released, and the biasing member 14 exerts a biasing force.

[0045] 2(b), weight 12 moves toward tip 11b of shaft 11 by the biasing force of biasing member 14, that is, toward the location where the hook has been snagged, toward the fishhook N. Since the fishhook N is fixed by the hook and weight 12 can move relatively along shaft 11, weight 12 approaches tip 11b of shaft 11.

[0046] When weight 12 reaches tip 11b, it comes into contact with second locking portion 112 provided at tip 11b, and transmits the biasing force to shaft 11 via second locking portion 112. In other words, weight 12 serves as a driving source that generates a propulsive force in shaft 11 toward the fishhook N.

[0047] As a result, as shown in FIG. 2(c), the shaft 11 and the entire retrieval tool 1A move toward the fishhook N, and a pulling force acts on the fishhook N in the opposite direction to the direction of the snag, freeing the fishhook N from being caught on the obstacle O and eliminating the snag.

[0048] In this way, when the fishhook N gets snagged, it is possible to retrieve it together with the sinker used in the sinker portion 12 and continue to use it without having to abandon the fishhook N.

[0049] Second embodiment 3, a fishhook retriever 1B according to a second embodiment of the present invention employs a pull spring as a biasing member 141 that applies a biasing force to weight 12. In this embodiment, biasing member 141 is attached between base end 11a of shaft 11 and the other end 13b of frame 13.

[0050] Furthermore, in this embodiment, frame body 13 is fixed at one end 13a to weight portion 12. Frame body 13 is fixed to weight portion 12, for example, by embedding a part of leg portion 13c including one end portion 13a in weight portion 12 and joining weight portion 12 and leg portion 13c to each other with an adhesive or the like.

[0051] Therefore, biasing member 141 exerts a biasing force that moves base end 11a away from the other end 13b and pulls biasing member 141 between base end 11a and the other end 13b, thereby moving weight portion 12 toward tip end 11b.

[0052] The retriever 1B differs from the retriever 1A according to the first embodiment only in the above points, and other configurations are the same as those of the retriever 1A.

[0053] In this embodiment, the biasing member 141 is a tension coil spring.

[0054] The snag can also be resolved by using the retrieval tool 1B. By removing the snag, the fishhook N can be retrieved together with the sinker used in the sinker portion 12 without having to be abandoned, and can be used continuously.

[0055] Specifically, when a snag occurs, the fishing rod is raised and the line F is pulled upward, which pulls the weight portion 12 upward via the frame body 13 connected to the line F, thereby bringing the weight portion 12 closer to the base end portion 11a of the shaft portion 11.

[0056] As a result, the gap between base end 11a and the other end 13b of frame 13 widens, and biasing member 141 is pulled downward between base end 11a and the other end 13b, storing elastic energy in biasing member 141, which is a tension spring.

[0057] In this embodiment, since the frame body 13 is fixed to the weight portion 12, when the line F is loosened and the biasing member 141 exerts a biasing force, the weight portion 12 moves toward the fishing hook N due to the biasing force of the biasing member 141 and approaches the tip portion 11b of the shaft portion 11.

[0058] Then, as in the first embodiment, when the weight portion 12 abuts against the second engagement portion 112 of the tip portion 11b, the momentum of the weight portion 12 is transmitted to the shaft portion 11 via the second engagement portion 112, and the entire retriever 1B moves toward the fishhook N.

[0059] As a result, a pulling force acts on the fishhook N in the direction opposite to the direction of the snag, and the fishhook N is released from being snagged on the obstacle O, and the snag is eliminated.

[0060] Third embodiment As shown in FIG. 4, a fishhook retriever 1C according to a third embodiment of the present invention is covered with an exterior member L having a shape or pattern of an artificial lure.

[0061] The configuration other than the exterior member L may be the same as either the retriever 1A according to the first embodiment or the retriever 1B according to the second embodiment, and in the example shown in Fig. 4, the weight portion 12, the frame body 13, and the biasing member 14 of the retriever 1C are entirely covered with the exterior member L. It goes without saying that the entire retriever 1C including the shaft portion 11 may be covered with the exterior member L.

[0062] The biasing member 14 may be a push spring or a pull spring.

[0063] In this way, by covering the retriever 1C with the exterior member L having the shape or pattern of a lure, it becomes possible to ease the sense of fear that the fish has towards the retriever 1C and to guide the fish to the fishhook N.

[0064] In the above description, a coil spring is used for the biasing members 14 and 141. However, the biasing members are not limited to this, and rubber may also be used for the biasing members.

[0065] The above-described embodiments are merely illustrative and do not limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, or modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. These embodiments or modifications are included in the scope and spirit of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 1A, 1B, 1C... Fishing hook retriever 11...Shaft 11a...Proximal end 11b...Tip 111...First locking portion 112...Second locking portion (locking portion) 12... Weight 12a...1st through hole (through hole) 12b…Second through hole 13...Frame 13a...One end 13b...Other end 14... Urging member F…Line N…fish hook O…Obstacle L…Exterior material

Claims

1. A fishing hook retrieval tool that is connected between a fishing line attached to a fishing rod and a fishing hook, a shaft portion having an elongated shape extending in the extension direction of the fishing line when suspended, having a base end portion close to the fishing line and a tip end portion on the opposite side, and configured so that a fishhook can be connected to the tip end; a weight portion having a through hole through which the shaft portion is inserted and movable back and forth relative to the shaft portion in the extension direction; A frame body configured to be connected to the weight portion at one end and to be able to connect the fishing line to the other end; a biasing member capable of exerting a biasing force that moves the weight portion toward the tip portion of the shaft portion, a locking portion having a diameter larger than that of the through hole of the weight portion is provided at a tip end of the shaft portion, This fishhook retrieval device is characterized in that, when the fishhook gets caught on an obstacle in water, the fishing line is loosened, causing the biasing member to exert the biasing force, and the weight portion moves the shaft portion toward the fishhook via the engaging portion, thereby releasing the fishhook from being caught on the obstacle.

2. 2. The fishhook retrieval tool according to claim 1, wherein the biasing member is a compression spring, and is attached to the shaft portion between the base end portion and the weight portion.

3. 2. The fishhook retrieval tool according to claim 1, wherein the biasing member is a pull spring, and is attached between the base end and the other end.

4. a cross-sectional shape of the weight portion in a plane including a central axis of the shaft portion is symmetrical with respect to the central axis; 2. The fishhook retrieval tool according to claim 1, wherein said frame is formed in a substantially U-shaped side so as to surround said biasing member in cooperation with said weight portion.

5. 2. The fishhook retriever according to claim 1, wherein the biasing member is a coil spring or rubber.

6. 2. The fishhook retriever according to claim 1, characterized in that it is covered with an exterior member having a shape or pattern of an artificial lure.

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