Improved type of artificial lure for sport fishing

Abstract

The present invention discloses an innovative artificial lure for sport fishing, characterized by a special design that gives the artificial lure a very natural behavior in water when it is appropriately manipulated by a fishing line or when it is left in the water without being moved by the line. The present invention also has a technical device that can be used in combination with existing baits in the prior art to enhance the priming properties for certain fish species, especially perch trout species.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention is disclosed within the scope of products used in the field of application of sport fishing, in which case it is disclosed within the scope of the artifacts that mimic the characteristics and underwater movements of a specific type of fish prey.

Background Art

[0002] Sport fishing is an activity carried out in the sea, lakes, and rivers, and has spread throughout the world to such an extent that a complex and interrelated system of technologies, equipment, products, and services has been created, from which high profits and opportunities related to the management of the overall process have been generated.

[0003] The distinction of the various technologies and equipment used in sport fishing can first be made based on the natural situation in which it is used: on the one hand, there is sport fishing in the sea, which is generally carried out by also utilizing large boats and equipment (fishing rods, reels, lines, bait, etc.), and as a result, it is suitable for fairly large-sized prey that is assumed.

[0004] Furthermore, there are sport fishing activities carried out in fresh water in both lakes and rivers, where the difference in the form of prey resulting from the environmental diversity compared to the sea environment generally leads to the use of lighter and more specialized types of equipment, and furthermore, various fish predation technologies that have evolved through decades of improvement have also diversified to suit it.

[0005] All technologies for predating fish as a recreation are adapted to the selected environment, but these technologies can also be further distinguished: on the one hand, there is fishing with natural bait, which is represented by organisms collected from the natural surrounding environment or the water, which is the fish predation environment, and on the other hand, there is fishing with artificial bait.

[0006] Fishing with artificial bait involves using bait that mimics natural bait by selectively combining materials and techniques for each fish type, which are often developed to enhance the characteristics that can stimulate the predatory instincts of fish species.

[0007] An example of the wide variety of choices involved in creating bait is what is called an "artificial fly" used in fly fishing techniques, which is an insect imitation constructed on the shank of a small fishing hook.

[0008] In fly fishing, a specialized and flexible casting rod is used to spread a heavy, specialized line called a "tapered leader," which gradually narrows towards the front, first through the air and then into the water. This tip section of the tapered leader is further joined to a transparent nylon end to which an artificial fly is tied.

[0009] Artificial flies mimic one or more stages of insect development that represent a life cycle in water, or common insects or small animals that may inhabit the vicinity of a lake or river. Such insects are common prey for the fish fauna, and therefore the fish fauna act by preying on the bait without distinguishing it from real insects.

[0010] Another area of ​​freshwater sport fishing, for which there are several types of specialized lures, is fishing for the trout perch, also known as the "black bass." The trout perch is a medium-sized, plump fish that mainly lives in lakes and ponds with calm waters. Because its capture is characterized by the ferocity of its attacks on bait when they occur at the surface and its rapid retrieval phase on the fishing line and rod, the trout perch is a very popular target for anglers around the world.

[0011] The trout perch's diet includes insects, worms, fish, shrimp, leeches, small frogs, and all kinds of life forms that inhabit the waters where trout perch live, and it is generally aggressive towards anything that intrudes on its environment. This characteristic has led to the creation of a range of highly decorative artificial lures, intended to stimulate its predatory instincts. In fact, it is not uncommon for highly active trout perch to attack any object that falls into the water and disrupts the tranquility of its natural environment.

[0012] Naturally, depending on temperature, the season, and food availability, the trout perch's hunting activity is not limited to the surface but also occurs in deeper waters. However, unlike many other fish, perch trout behavior has the unusual characteristic of being remarkably unpredictable, so sport anglers need to have a wide variety of baits in their artificial lure collection to know how to interpret the variations in the aforementioned animal's predatory behavior on a daily basis.

[0013] Patent Document 1 discloses a worm-shaped artificial lure, a typical lure for perch trout, made of a flexible synthetic material, all of which have a special asymmetrical structure ([Figure 1] - Prior Art). The asymmetrical characteristics generate a series of movements and vibrations that are sufficiently specific to attract perch trout when the bait is retrieved from the line in the water.

[0014] To date, the category of worm-shaped lures or their imitations has a vast diversity, all of which are considered capable of eliciting some degree of predatory behavior from perch trout. For example, the Japanese manufacturer YAMAMOTO (Non-Patent Literature 1) offers a range of artificial trout lures that mimic aquatic organisms, all of which come in a variety of sizes, colors, and body proportions, and include diverse species (worms, shrimp, gobies, frogs, etc.).

[0015] Manufacturer Yamamoto also offers decorative artificial lures with extremely varied and unique characteristics that attract trout perch (Non-Patent Literature 2).

[0016] During the retrieval action of the fishing line, not only the shape of the lure, but also other phenomena related to the lure, such as vibrations in the water, the color of the lure, and even the olfactory cues that the lure emits while in use underwater (if designed for that purpose), attract fish.

[0017] Further specialization of such lures is given by the physical properties resulting from the materials chosen to create them. These materials are typically silicones and / or thermoplastics, and therefore elastomers, characterized by softness and flexibility, for example, to mimic the appearance as well as the texture and movement in water, such as large worms.

[0018] It is clear that worm-shaped artificial lures are ideal lures for perch trout sport fishing: they are created using a mold into which a selected material is preheated and injected by extrusion. The inside of the mold provides a negative mold of the bait, in this case the worm, that is, a cavity reached by one or more channels into which the extruded material is injected.

[0019] Once cooled, the mold is opened, the worm is removed, and further processing is performed to finish it. The bait must be properly fitted with a hook for attaching the fishing line. Often, the hook is added inside the mold as it is partially encased in one or more parts of the worm's body during casting.

[0020] However, the attachment of hooks to the body of artificial lures is sometimes done retrospectively, according to the angler's preferred placement method.

[0021] It is a common practice to provide a range of additional fabrications into the injectable silicone and / or thermoplastic material, such as glitter or other aesthetic elements in the form of powders, particles, or similar dispersions, to characterize the lure with special visual effects underwater. In this case, the decorative elements are added to the formulation of the silicone and / or thermoplastic material before it is injected into a suitable mold.

[0022] Similarly, large solid decorative elements can be incorporated into the body of the lure in order to appropriately modify the shape of the artificial lure to induce the predatory behavior of trout perch.

[0023] However, with regard to artificial lures that mimic worms for perch trout sport fishing, certain limitations arising from the technology and materials used in the production of such lures must be noted.

[0024] Moreover, while silicone and / or thermoplastic materials are very broad and versatile, once a worm is made and customized, it inevitably has certain peculiarities that are not necessarily desired by anglers.

[0025] Even when a worm is made from an extremely lightweight material, and even when it is properly moved by the fishing line, one will inevitably notice that the worm behaves quite differently in water from a living organism.

[0026] The small movements caused by the fishing line do not actually correspond to the consistent and continuous movements in the body of the artificial lure, and the active movement of the line makes the resulting behavior of the worm completely unnatural. Further, if the fishing line is hardly moving, the body of the worm made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material lacks the minute movements of each part of its body that is evidence of the lure's vitality, i.e., it is substantially impossible to endow the worm with such minute mobility in order to convince a predator that it is a living organism.

[0027] A further undesirable particularity in the use of worm-shaped artificial baits made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material is the brittleness of this material when exposed to the attack of the trout perch, i.e., when bitten. This fish species, as is widely known, has extremely robust and powerful mouthparts.

[0028] As a result of an artificial bait made of the above materials being attacked by a trout perch, a part of the bait is often damaged or severely worn, and may even be completely destroyed. Thus, it is certain that it is likely to require a significant economic expense for the angler to replace all the artificial lures that have been partially or completely destroyed by the bites of perch trout as soon as possible during a day of fishing.

[0029] It is important to emphasize that the partial damage to the artificial lure causes difficulties not only in terms of appearance but also in properly moving the lure by pulling the fishing line while it is being reused and presenting a harmonious and satisfactory silhouette of the lure to the fish. In fact, the attracting elements of the lure, which are part of the technical functionality of the lure even though related to appearance, are lost due to the damage that has occurred.

[0030] Even if one attempts to repair an artificial lure made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material, the loss of the structural integrity of the lure body is an event without a repair method and is thus virtually useless. Even if one were to reconnect multiple fragments of the artificial lure with metal pins or wire clips like some kind of "collage," it would lead nowhere near a truly evaluable result.

[0031] The use of silicone and / or thermoplastic type lures has yet another undesirable aspect: As previously disclosed in the text of the present invention, it is common to impart special olfactory characteristics to the lure by using special substances. For the purpose of enhancing the attraction to fish, there are commercially available fragrances that can be "applied" to artificial baits made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials.

[0032] However, it can be easily inferred that when such substances come into contact with water, they will either separate from the body of the artificial bait rather easily or be greatly diluted in a very short time, and their effectiveness will drastically decrease. This is because the body of the bait made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material is waterproof.

[0033] There are commercially available artificial baits made of the same material in which the fragrance that emits odor is incorporated into the silicone and / or thermoplastic material during the manufacturing process, thus preventing its leaching. However, it should be noted that with such baits, it is impossible to separate these odor characteristics from the body of the bait and thus impossible to change and update them.

[0034] For the purpose of overcoming the above-mentioned technical constraints of artificial lures made only of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, the present invention describes a novel design of an artificial lure, which is disclosed in this specification as a convenient and appropriate form of worm.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0035] [Patent Document 1] U.S. Patent No. 4,709,501(A) [Non-patent literature]

[0036] [Non-Patent Document 1] https: / / www.gary-yamamoto.com / products [Non-Patent Document 2] https: / / www.gary-yamamoto.com / products / gary / buzz-bait [Overview of the project] [Means for solving the problem]

[0037] This invention describes the process of creating and the final characteristics of artificial lures for sport fishing of various sizes, with a surface appearance similar to that of a worm and multiple possible designs. Furthermore, the final shape of such designed lures can also be different in order to mimic the shape of other animals preyed upon by fish. The baits resulting from the ideas of this invention are made from materials belonging to the chemical fiber group, i.e., a set of synthetic and artificial fibers, such as rayon, viscose, acrylic, and nylon, but also from natural precursors such as cotton, which can be processed from the initial yarn form using appropriate and specialized techniques. This creation process is completed by enhancing specific physical and mechanical properties in the finished product that are specific to the application field of artificial lures for sport fishing. These properties cannot be obtained by using only plastic and / or silicone materials known in the prior art. [Effects of the Invention]

[0038] The discovery resulting from the conception of this invention, in other words, the worm-shaped artificial lure, is characterized by the following advantages: a. Having characteristic underwater mobility that cannot be reproduced by silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, both with and without the pull of a fishing line. b. Unlike lures made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, they are not damaged by fish attacks and bites. c. It is configured to retain the odor essence, which can be added after production, in order to enable the odor essence to be released into the water for a longer period of time more effectively than those made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, and further, it gives the possibility of removing and re-adding the essence from the worm body in a repeatable and continuous manner. This characteristic is inherent, both as a result of the materials and production technology of the artificial lure, and because the ability to retain and release the odor essence is integrated with a technical solution that meets this need. d. The materials used to create the artificial bait can, advantageously, be integrated with synthetic materials from recycling, either to alter the bait's buoyancy properties or to reintroduce materials that would otherwise be disposed of by incineration into the production cycle. e. To partially modify its behavior in water, it can be supplemented with silicone and / or thermoplastic materials. f. The body of the bait, made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material, may be fitted with a component to modify and improve its overall properties, which are specifically designed to stimulate the predatory instincts of fish. g. Can be used to repair lures made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials that have been damaged by fish attacks and bites. h. It is considerably more durable than artifacts made entirely of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, which allows for more reliable recovery of all its parts and thus contributes to reducing the release of pollutants into the environment. i. It is significantly lighter than artificial lures using conventional technology.

[0039] The list of drawings is incorporated into the present application for the purpose of illustrating the characteristics of the discovery, including highlighting the variations of the present application described therein, and in this case discloses the following: [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0040] [Figure 1] Prior art patent document 1 shows a worm-shaped sport fishing lure that is known in the prior art. [Figure 2] The shape of the chemical fibers used to create a worm-shaped artificial lure according to the concept of the present invention is shown. [Figure 3] The first step of a method for creating a worm-shaped artificial lure according to the concept of the present invention is shown. [Figure 4] Further steps in a method for creating a worm-shaped artificial lure based on the concept of the present invention are shown. [Figure 5] Further processes of shaping by cutting chemical fibers demonstrate the worm-shaped artificial lure obtained from the manufacturing process conceived by the present invention. [Figure 6] This invention illustrates variations in the appearance of a worm-shaped artificial lure obtained through a manufacturing process based on the present invention. [Figure 7] The present invention illustrates a device to be added to a worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by a manufacturing process based on the present invention, in order to improve its performance in water. [Figure 8] Further devices are shown to be added to a worm-shaped artificial lure obtained by the manufacturing process according to the concept of the present invention in order to improve its performance in water. [Figure 9] The present invention illustrates a device to be added to a worm-shaped artificial lure, obtained by a manufacturing process based on the present invention, in order to modify its buoyancy characteristics in water. [Figure 10] A worm-shaped artificial lure is shown, resulting from the concept of the present invention, obtained by integrating a manufacturing process of molding and injection and / or casting of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials. [Figure 11] This invention presents a semi-mold used for integrating injection and / or casting production processes of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, arising from the concept of this invention. [Figure 12] The present invention illustrates a connector to be attached to a worm-shaped artificial lure, which is the result of the present invention's conception. [Figure 13] Artificial lures made from known silicone and / or thermoplastic materials in the prior art are shown, applying discoveries derived from the concept of this invention. [Figure 14] The present invention illustrates a fastener consisting of a perforated spring attached to a worm-shaped artificial lure, which is the result of the present invention's conception. [Figure 15] The present invention illustrates a fastener made of a hollow screw attached to a worm-shaped artificial lure. [Figure 16] The lure of the present invention is integrated into the body of an artificial lure made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material by injection molding. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0041] The descriptions of various forms of embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in this specification for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be exhaustive or to be limited to the forms of embodiments described herein.

[0042] Therefore, any possible modifications to the obvious nature and scope of the present invention, introduced by those skilled in the art, do not limit the conditions of protection of the license itself.

[0043] According to embodiments of the present invention, artificial lures, i.e., worms, are made from a base material consisting of a group of chemical fibers, i.e., a set of artificial and / or synthetic fibers, such as rayon, viscose, acrylic, nylon, and other similar substances, preferably textured nylon, but natural materials such as cotton can also be used, for example. Such base materials are selected in the form of fine fibers for further processing arising from the idea of ​​the present invention, which is partially derived from the process of creating chenille yarn.

[0044] According to the concept of the present invention, a yarn made of polyester sliver is added to textured nylon. The yarn has the property of creating a light-reflecting color effect that attracts the attention of fish.

[0045] According to the concept of the present invention, the chemical fibers can be derived from recycled plastic materials, which can advantageously alter the buoyancy or sinking performance of artificial bait, i.e., worms, by having different physical properties. By appropriately weaving such fibers, the following becomes possible: a. Give the entire artificial lure some degree of buoyancy. b. Make the buoyancy of a part of the lure greater or less than that of the entire body, thereby introducing a special element to its behavior in the water.

[0046] Furthermore, according to the concept of the present invention, such plastic recycling avoids the release of plastics into the environment or incineration at waste-to-energy plants, and thus reduces the proportion of virgin material required by industry.

[0047] The synthetic fibers are selected according to their properties such as a wide range of colors, shapes, textures, flexibility, water repellency, density, and further specifications, which are transferred to the artificial bait, or in other words, worm, obtained by the manufacturing process of the present invention.

[0048] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a chemical fiber, preferably textured nylon, is wrapped in two or more support yarns (30)(31), i.e., mainly synthetic yarns, preferably made of twisted nylon, the support yarns correspond to the internal core of the artificial lure, are stretched along the axial direction and juxtaposed to each other in a parallel shape, thus representing the axis of symmetry of the lure. One or more welding yarns are added to the support yarns (34) and bonded to the support yarns in a parallel manner to the support yarns, the welding yarns being made of a thermosoluble material, i.e., a substance that melts above a temperature threshold of 80 / 90°C and solidifies below the temperature threshold.

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a support yarn and a welding yarn representing the central core of the artificial lure are connected at a common vertex and hooked onto a rotating mandrel (33). A segment of chemical fiber (35) is added perpendicular to the support yarn and the heat-soluble yarn (36) by the rotation of the support yarn and the heat-soluble yarn provided by a spindle (40), causing the segment of chemical fiber to wrap along the axial direction (41), thereby intertwining and fixing the chemical fiber with the support yarn and the heat-soluble yarn.

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cylindrical body of the artificial lure is created by the winding effect applied by the rotation of a spindle to the support yarn and welding yarn to which chemical fibers are gradually added. Appropriately, this processing creates a slender, flexible, and elongated cylindrical shape in the longitudinal direction, thereby effectively reproducing the external shape and appearance of a worm.

[0051] According to embodiments of the present invention, a combination of different types of chemical fiber segments, each possessing unique color and technical specificity, defines both the final surface appearance of the artificial lure, i.e., the worm, and further properties that are desired to be reflected in the fishing action, such as the flexibility and responsiveness of the lure to movement imposed by the fishing line, for example. (60) illustrates the visual effect represented by the linear pattern obtained by using materials of different shades.

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present invention, after the process of creating the body of the artificial lure, in other words, the worm, is complete, a thermal process is used to firmly fix the weld yarn incorporated into the support yarn to the synthetic fibers, because the thermal process melts the heat-soluble material, which adheres to both the support yarn and the portion of the synthetic fibers in contact with it. Once the heat-soluble material hardens, all the components of the artificial bait body, i.e., the worm, are welded together.

[0053] This process allows the body of the artificial lure, or worm, to withstand any mechanical stress, and furthermore, this welding process allows the threads supporting the body of the artificial lure, or worm, to be cross-cut to the appropriate length.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the diameter of the artificial lure body, i.e., the worm, is appropriately shaped by cutting the chemical fiber segments during the process of attaching the chemical fibers to the support yarn (51)(52). Such an innovative shaping process by cutting chemical fibers occurs continuously and is geometrically variable while the cutting parameters are changed during lure production, and is essential to avoid producing artificial lures with shapes that do not suit the required range and application.

[0055] The cutting process is modified according to the need to reproduce the external appearance of the lure, that is, according to variations in the diameter of the sections of the natural lure being imitated, i.e., the worm, or other selected shapes, while taking appropriate balance into consideration (50). The specialness of the cutting process lies in the continuously variable profile of the cutting section, which is due to the variable width of the rotating blade controlled by the profile of the rotating cam. At the end of the cutting process, the artificial lure, i.e., the worm, is cut to the appropriate length (53).

[0056] melting The fastening achieved by the welded wire ensures that all components of the artificial lure, i.e., the worm, are attached to one another, so that the artificial lure will not unravel due to the cutting of the yarn and synthetic fibers (53).

[0057] The process of creating artificial lures, or worms, results in the lures exhibiting technical characteristics that are quite different from similar artificial lures made from silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, which are already widely used in the prior art: the apparent lightness provided by minimizing the weight of the chemical fiber and synthetic yarn core gives the worm an improved and innovative type of mobility in water: firstly, when there is no traction from the fishing line, the worm is so light and flexible that it has minute mobility that mimics the appearance and behavior of a natural worm due to the movement of water; and secondly, when even a small force is applied to pull the fishing line to impart movement to the artificial lure, the resulting behavior is brought about with greater sensitivity than worm mimics obtained from silicone and / or thermoplastic materials, which is due to the effect of a smaller inertial mass, which is the difficulty in discovering that arises from the present invention.

[0058] Therefore, according to the embodiments of the present invention, the artificial lure, i.e., worm, thus obtained can respond with greater sensitivity to movements applied by the fishing rod through the fishing line, enabling a higher resolution of movement: this reflects the possibility for the angler to utilize the dynamic range of movement of the artificial lure in order to adapt it to the accidental situations and sudden variations of the fishing environment.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the extremely high mobility of the artificial lure, or worm, obtained in this manner in water is further enhanced by adding special molding elements to the artificial lure.

[0060] According to embodiments of the present invention, such molded elements consist of cylindrical (70) or spherical tubes, or ellipsoids (72)(73), of variable size, but always shorter than the length of the artificial lure. Such elements have holes drilled inside, the diameter of which is smaller than the section of the artificial lure to which it is attached. These elements are created by using different materials depending on the function they perform, i.e., by using the following selectively: i. Absorbent materials suitable for retaining aromatic substances, ii. Synthetic or natural non-absorbent materials, iii. Metallic materials.

[0061] The three variations of material used to create the sculptural elements are added to the worm's body by fitting them concentrically (70)(72)(73).

[0062] The primary purposes for using sculptural elements are the following two: a. When fitted onto the worm's body, the sculptural element alters the worm's mobility by hardening isolated parts of the artificial lure, causing the artificial lure to react differently to mechanical stimuli from water and / or the fishing line. b. When the patterned elements are made from processes and / or materials that give the patterned elements properties of absorbing aromatic substances, they can be subjected to absorption processes for specific products with the aim of releasing odor traces into the water, for example, to attract the attention of fish to induce predatory behavior of the fish population. Thus, the patterned elements function as containers that release the aforementioned chemicals (71) into the water more slowly than those of silicone and / or thermoplastic baits.

[0063] According to embodiments of the present invention, the possibility of including "n" molding elements for altering the movement of the artificial bait, in other words, the worm, in water, and "n" molding elements designed to release chemicals, gives the same improved type of bait versatility and enhanced effectiveness for the purpose of capturing fish fauna, particularly freshwater species identified as "perch trout" or "black bass."

[0064] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a molded element concentrically fitted into the body of an artificial lure, i.e., a worm, may be fitted with various types of mechanical hooks to appropriately change the shape of the worm to a different shape in order to improve the fishing action, i.e., the characteristics that attract fish. (80) shows a worm in which the molded element is in the shape of a small tube and is positioned in the front / center of the body, and the molded element is fitted with two movable inserts (81)(82) created according to the realization process also disclosed in the present invention, for example.

[0065] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the molding element can also be made of a material (90) that, when added to an artificial lure, i.e., a worm, alters the buoyancy / sinking properties of the worm in water (93) (91). This, in short, makes it possible to change the depth of the fishing action and adapt the behavior of the lure to the actual situation in which fish are chasing prey.

[0066] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, in order to invent an artificial bait, in other words a worm, that can integrate all such elements relating to appearance that can guarantee excellent fishing results, a process for creating the artificial bait by molding and injection and / or casting of silicone and / or thermoplastic material is also invented, wherein in the mold, the body of the worm is placed in the cavity of the mold and thus can be integrated with additional silicone and / or thermoplastic elements.

[0067] In [Figure 10], the artificial lure of the present invention, in other words, the worm, consists of a partial section (100) of the front part of a body made of transparent silicone, a central part (101) of the body in which transparent silicone covers the outside of the artificial lure, and an end part (102) in which transparent silicone is absent. (103) discloses an example in which an insert of silicone and / or thermoplastic material is located in the center of the worm's body and extends along its axial length.

[0068] In [Figure 16], the artificial lure (161) of the present invention is integrated into the artificial lure body (160) made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material by injection molding, thereby forming a single, improved type of sport fishing lure.

[0069] Figure 11 shows a half-shell (110) of a mold for injection and / or casting, designed to produce the artificial lure, i.e., the worm (100), (101), (102) shown in Figure 10. The capacity for housing the silicone and / or thermoplastic material (112), which is the worm body (113), is highlighted along with the associated injection-driven supply line (111) of the same material.

[0070] According to embodiments of the present invention, the body of the artificial lure, i.e., the worm, can also be completely coated with a suitable silicone and / or thermoplastic material depending on the type of lure being made. Lures resulting from such a process have the body obtained by the realization process disclosed by the present invention remaining inside them, and thus the inertial mass of the artificial lure is reduced, and therefore always feature superior mobility and behavior in water compared to the prior art.

[0071] It is also well known that the use of artificial lures made solely from silicone and / or thermoplastic materials is subject to general durability challenges. In particular, when the lure itself is characterized by a fragile physical property, such as a long, slender worm, the bite of a fish with a powerful mouth, such as a trout perch, often causes structural damage to the lure.

[0072] According to embodiments of the present invention, worm-shaped lures possess inherent strength that is far superior overall compared to other lures made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials. This is due to the fact that their constituent materials are particularly highly elastic, as they are used in the creation of strong fabrics and ropes. Damage inflicted on artificial lures during a single fishing trip can also result from the lure getting caught on submerged plants, tree branches and obstacles hidden underwater, or even from vegetation around the fishing spot if the lure is cast incorrectly.

[0073] According to embodiments of the present invention, artificial lures, i.e., worms, can be used to repair and / or supplement conventionally known artificial lures made of silicone and / or thermoplastic materials. This is possible by placing a unidirectional mechanical plug attachment made of plastic or metal material onto the worm, so that the additional artificial lure can be attached to the silicone and / or thermoplastic body by drilling a hole in it.

[0074] Figure 12 shows a pin joint element (120) attached to an artificial lure, or worm (121), which is the result of the present invention. The rear of the silicone artificial lure (122), which was previously cut off due to damage, is restored by fitting in a worm made according to the concept of the present invention. Also shown is a connection by a spring (124) of variable diameter, which hooks both ends of a conventional bait made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material and the artificial lure, or worm (123), of the present invention.

[0075] According to embodiments of the present invention, additional techniques can be used to attach an artificial lure, in other words, a worm, to a conventional lure made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material, as shown in [Figure 14], where one end of a perforating spring (141) is attached to the artificial lure (140) of the present invention by fastening or other similar techniques. The other end of the perforating spring will puncture the body (142) of the artificial lure, made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material, by a suitable motion for penetrating into the body, thereby ensuring the attachment.

[0076] Figure 15 discloses another bonding technique using a hollow screw (150). The artificial lure (152), i.e., the worm of the present invention, is pushed inside the hollow screw (151) so as to be fixed to the screw. To create the desired bond, the rotation of the hollow screw, and therefore the artificial lure, i.e., the worm of the present invention, can further puncture the body (153) of the artificial lure, which is made of silicone and / or thermoplastic material.

[0077] In a form of embodiment of the present invention, the artificial lures disclosed in this specification can also be used to improve upon the properties of existing artificial lures in the prior art: for example, [Figure 13] shows a top view of an artificial lure (130) that mimics a tree frog, made from silicone and / or thermoplastic material, the lure having hind and forelegs (131)(132)(133)(134) made by the process of the present invention, so that the legs are characterized by an improved type of mobility and resistance to use compared to silicone and / or thermoplastic material. Such modifications may also be necessary due to partial breakage of the legs due to prolonged use of bait, damage caused by fish biting, or the need to impart to them the improved properties resulting from the discovered outcomes of the present invention.

[0078] According to embodiments of the present invention, the silicone and / or thermoplastic material used to create the details that integrate the artificial lure, i.e., the worm, may be selected from a group of other special materials, such as non-thermoplastic crosslinkable polymers, such as EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), or metals.

[0079] According to embodiments of the present invention, decorative lures can also be produced, in this case as well, using the materials and processes disclosed in the present invention.

[0080] According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is also possible to create artificial lures using naturally derived yarn instead of synthetic fibers. [Examples]

[0081] The discovery of this invention, namely the artificial bait, is primarily made in a shape that mimics a worm, that is, an optimal bait for catching the fish species perch trout. However, it is also possible to create different shapes, such as the following: a. Hill, b. Shrimp, c.Fish, d. Decorative shape.

[0082] In this case, while retaining the basic manufacturing techniques disclosed in the present invention, the manufacturing process will be slightly altered to obtain a lure of the desired shape. [Industrial applicability]

[0083] The industrial applications of the discoveries arising from this invention are specific to the field of sport fishing, particularly the creation and use of artificial lures. The creation techniques and the resulting products enable improved and perfected types of applications without invalidating the fish-catching techniques that anglers have already acquired in this specialized field of application.

Claims

1. An artificial lure for sport fishing, created by mechanical and thermal processes, having an elongated cylindrical shape that mimics a live worm, characterized in that the artificial lure has a section that is variable along its axial extension, and is characterized in that it moves slightly below the water surface even without the movement of the fishing line. The aforementioned artificial lure consists of a body and one or more sculptural elements. The aforementioned body is A central core made of two or more synthetic support yarns and one or more welding yarns, wherein the two or more synthetic support yarns are arranged in contact with and parallel to each other and are each made of twisted nylon, the one or more welding yarns are added in contact with and parallel to the two or more synthetic support yarns, and the one or more welding yarns are made of a thermofusible material that melts when the temperature is raised to a threshold of 90°C or higher and returns to a solid state below the threshold, A plurality of chemical fiber segments comprising textured artificial and / or synthetic fibers having variable color tones, wherein the plurality of chemical fiber segments are bonded to the two or more synthetic support yarns and the one or more welding yarns by mechanical grip resulting from winding the two or more synthetic support yarns and the one or more welding yarns, Includes, The one or more molding elements have a spherical / spheroidal or cylindrical shape with a perforation for fitting concentrically into the body, and have a perforation diameter shorter than the length of the body and smaller than the section of the body to which the one or more molding elements are attached, and i. Absorbent materials suitable for retaining aromatic substances, ii. Synthetic or natural non-absorbent materials, or iii. metal material Characterized by being created using one of the following options: Artificial lure.

2. The artificial lure according to claim 1, wherein the numerous chemical fiber segments are made of artificial fibers and / or synthetic fibers made of textured nylon, to which a yarn made of polyester sliver is added.

3. The artificial lure according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of chemical fiber segments are made up of artificial fibers and / or synthetic fibers, with a portion of chemical fibers derived from recycled plastic added for the purpose of determining the difference in buoyancy of one or more sections of the body of the artificial lure.

4. a. The two or more composite support yarns and the one or more welding yarns, arranged to be in contact with each other, are connected at a common vertex and coupled to a rotating spindle. b. The two or more synthetic support yarns and the one or more welding yarns are arranged in contact with the numerous segments of chemical fibers, c. The rotating spindle is rotated such that the twists of the two or more synthetic support yarns and the one or more welding yarns wrap around and secure the numerous chemical fibers in a perpendicular direction. d. A cutting process is applied to the numerous chemical fiber segments fixed on the two or more synthetic support yarns and the one or more welding yarns, along the axial elongation of the two or more synthetic support yarns and the one or more welding yarns, the cutting process being performed to determine the final shape of the body of the artificial lure along the axial elongation of the artificial lure, e. The body is subjected to a thermal process at a temperature of 90°C or higher to melt one or more welding yarns made of the heat-soluble material, thereby allowing the melt to incorporate the numerous chemical fiber segments into the support yarn. f. The body is cooled until the heat-soluble material solidifies. g. The body is cut to the appropriate length, h. The body is fitted concentrically into the holes of one or more of the molding elements. A method for realizing the artificial lure described in claim 1.

5. Prior to the insertion step for adding one or more of the aforementioned molding elements, a. The body is fitted into the mold, b. The injection and / or casting process partially and / or completely covers the body with heated and molten silicone and / or thermoplastic material. c. The mold is cooled and the body is removed. The method according to claim 4, with an additional process added.

6. The artificial lure according to claim 1, wherein the one or more shaping elements include mechanical joints to additional components of the artificial lure.

7. The artificial lure according to claim 1, wherein the one or more sculptural elements give the body of the artificial lure a sinking or floating property when it is in water.

8. The artificial lure according to claim 1, wherein the artificial lure is integrated with silicone and / or a thermoplastic material and as a whole represents an artificial lure for sport fishing.

9. One end of the artificial lure is a. Mechanical pins, b. Spring, c. Perforated spring, or d. Hollow screw, The artificial lure according to claim 1, further comprising a connection consisting of a mechanical joint which is used selectively.

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