Lure
The lure's unique shape and features facilitate a stable rolling action by leveraging weight distribution and a brake mechanism, enhancing fish attraction and preventing premature retrieval.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DAIWA SEIKO CORPORATION
- Filing Date
- 2023-02-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing lures face difficulties in performing a stable rolling action, particularly when attempting to roll by turning on or off the tension of the fishing line, leading to unstable movements.
A lure design with a hollow, bulging shape at the bottom, featuring a weight positioned under the belly, an annular line eye, and a lip that acts as a brake, combined with specific dimensions and surface features to facilitate a balanced rolling action.
The design enables easy performance of a rolling action, enhances fish attraction through flashing effects, and prevents early retrieval, allowing for a sustained rolling motion.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to lures.
Background Art
[0002] In fishing, for example, a lip member for a worm lure that is detachable from a lure body is known (Patent Document 1). The lip member for a worm lure described in Patent Document 1 includes a lip body, and by applying the lip member to the worm lure, a diving function or a rocking function can be selected at the fishing ground.
Prior Art Documents
Patent Documents
[0003]
Patent Document 1
Summary of the Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0004] A user can use a lure or a worm and simply reel (straight retrieve) to make the lure dive by the lip or vibrate the lure slightly by vibration. That is, even if the user simply casts and reels the lure, the user can cause the lure to have a diving function or vibration and attract the interest of the fish targeted for fishing.
[0005] On the other hand, for example, there may be a case where the user wants to roll the lure by turning on or off the tension of the line (the degree of tension of the fishing line). Rolling the lure (roll action) means that when viewed from the front, the lower side of the lure swings in the left - right direction with respect to the axis of the traveling direction.
[0006] However, even if the user turns on the tension of the line when wanting to roll the lure, it may become difficult to roll the lure or the movement of the lure may become unstable.
[0007] This invention was made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide a lure that can easily perform a rolling action. [Means for solving the problem]
[0008] The lure according to the present invention comprises a hollow lure body having a bulging shape at the bottom, and the belly of the lure body Internally, it is positioned to be in contact with the lower part or to be integrated with the lower part. It comprises a weight and a line eye positioned in front of the weight and to which the fishing line is attached. The line eye is formed in an annular shape, and the hole in the line eye opens towards the front of the lure body. It is characterized by the following:
[0009] According to the present invention, the lure body has an unbalanced, bulbous shape in the height direction, and a lateral force is applied by the user in front of the weight's position. This makes the lure body prone to tilting sideways. On the other hand, because the weight is positioned on the underside of the lure body's belly, a force acts to restore the tilted lure body's posture. This makes it easy to perform a rolling action. Furthermore, it becomes easier to apply force to the lure body in the left-right (lateral) direction, making it easier to perform a rolling action.
[0010] Furthermore, it is preferable that the lure body satisfies the condition L3 > L1 > L2, where L1 is the width of the belly, L2 is the width of the back, and L3 is the length of the body height.
[0011] According to the present invention, the body height of the lure becomes relatively large, making it easier for the lure to tilt sideways. This makes it easier to perform a rolling action.
[0012] Furthermore, it is preferable that the lure body satisfies the condition L3 > L1, where L1 is the width of the belly and L3 is the length of the body height.
[0013] According to the present invention, the body height of the lure becomes relatively large, making it easier for the lure to tilt sideways. This makes it easier to perform a rolling action.
[0016] Also, the line eye is preferably attached to the upper end and the front end of the lure body.
[0017] According to the present invention, since the back of the lure body serves as the rotation axis during the roll action, the roll action can be performed in a balanced manner.
[0018] Also, it is preferable to further include a lip that extends on the front extension line from the face of the lure body and has a size substantially the same as that of the lure body when viewed from the front.
[0019] According to the present invention, by providing a lip having a size substantially the same as that of the lure body, it functions as a brake that suppresses the straight movement of the lure when the reel is wound. As a result, it prevents the lure from being recovered early, and the user can cause the lure to perform a sufficient roll action.
[0020] Also, it is preferable to further include a resistance member at the tail of the lure body that reduces the swimming speed.
[0021] According to the present invention, by providing a resistance member, it functions as a brake that suppresses the straight movement of the lure when the reel is wound. As a result, it prevents the lure from being recovered early, and the user can cause the lure to perform a sufficient roll action.
[0022] Also, it is preferable that the both side surfaces of the lure body are provided with flat surfaces.
[0023] According to the present invention, by providing flat surfaces on both side surfaces of the lure body, a flashing effect (flashing on and off effect) can be produced during the roll action, and the fish aggregating property can be enhanced.
[0024] Also, the weight is preferably formed of molded lead formed inside or partially inside the abdomen.
[0025] According to the present invention, the weight can be easily formed at a desired position.
Advantages of the Invention
[0026] According to the lure according to the present invention, a roll action can be easily performed.
Brief Description of the Drawings
[0027] [Figure 1] It is a side view of the lure according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a plan view of the lure according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional view of the lure according to the present embodiment, (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A in FIG. 1, (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line B-B in FIG. 1, and (c) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] It is an explanatory view regarding the front of the lure according to the present embodiment, (a) is a front view of the lure, and (b) is a cross-sectional view taken along the line D-D in FIG. 1.
Modes for Carrying Out the Invention
[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, "front and rear", "left and right", and "up and down" are based on the swimming direction of the lure and follow the arrows in FIGS. 1 and 2.
[0029] <This Embodiment> [Configuration of the Lure] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lure 100 according to the present embodiment includes a lure body 1, a front hook 6, a rear hook 9, a resistance member 5, and ring members 17 and 18. The lure 100 is configured to cause a roll action on the lure by the user moving the rod with a certain amplitude and rhythm while winding the reel.
[0030] First, the lure body 1 of the lure 100 will be described. The lure body 1 comprises a belly 10, a back 11, a face 12, a tail 13, a line eye 3, a lip 4, a rear hook eye 7, and a front hook eye 8. The lure body 1 is formed from, for example, a synthetic resin material such as ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), polycarbonate, or polyvinyl chloride, or from wood. However, the lure body 1 may be formed from other materials.
[0031] The lure body 1 has a shape that imitates a fish, and is hollow and has a bulging bottom shape. A bulging bottom shape means that the lower part of the lure body 1 is wider than the upper part. Specifically, as shown in Figures 2 and 3(c), a bulging bottom shape means that the width L1 of the belly 10 is greater than the width L2 of the back 11.
[0032] As shown in Figures 3(a) to 3(c), the lure body 1 satisfies the condition L3 > L1 > L2, where L1 is the width of the abdomen 10, L2 is the width of the back 11, and L3 is the body height. Note that width L1 refers to the maximum width of the abdomen 10. The width L2 of the abdomen 10 and the body height L3 are measured at the same position as width L1 in the anterior-posterior direction.
[0033] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 3(b) and (c), flat surfaces 10a and 10b are formed on both sides of the lure body 1, respectively. The flat surfaces may consist of one surface or three or more surfaces. The lower surface of the abdomen 10 is curved so as to be convex downwards.
[0034] A weight 2 is provided at the center in the left-right direction at the lower part of the abdomen 10. Preferably, the weight 2 is installed inside or in part of the abdomen 10, and on the lower side of the abdomen 10. The mass of the weight 2 is set so that when the lure body 1 tilts in the water, the mass of the weight 2 will return it to its original position. The original position refers to the state in which the vertical axis and the vertical axis of the lure body 1 are aligned in the water.
[0035] The shape of the weight 2 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to mold a weight that conforms to the shape of the lure body 1 and integrate it with the lure body 1. Alternatively, the weight 2 may be attached to the outer surface of the lure body 1 as a plate-shaped weight. In this case, the depth at which the lure 100 swims and the sharpness of its rolling action can be easily adjusted by adjusting the plate-shaped weight.
[0036] The back portion 11 has a generally constant width, as shown in Figures 2 and 3(a) to 3(c). The width L2 of the back portion 11 is smaller than the width L1 of the abdomen 10, and it is formed in a straight line from the face portion 12 to the tail portion 13, curving slightly upwards. Because the back portion 11 is formed in a straight line from the face portion 12 to the tail portion 13, it becomes the axis of rotation during the roll action, and the lower side of the abdomen 10 swings from side to side around the back portion 11.
[0037] As shown in Figure 1, the face portion 12 is formed to resemble a fish's face, and for example, it has eyes, a mouth, and gills. Also, as shown in Figure 2, the eyes and gills of the face portion 12 have a three-dimensional shape. The upper end of the face portion 12 and the upper end of the abdomen 10 (dorsal portion 11) are at approximately the same height.
[0038] The tail section 13 is shaped to resemble a fish's tail. The tail section 13 is shaped to become thinner towards the rear from the abdomen 10. The upper end of the tail section 13 and the upper end of the abdomen 10 (dorsal section 11) are at roughly the same height.
[0039] The line eye 3 is positioned in front of the weight 2 and is the part to which the fishing line is attached. The line eye 3 is formed in an annular shape and is positioned perpendicular to the direction of travel. In other words, the axis of the line eye 3 is parallel to the front-to-back direction. The mounting position of the line eye 3 can be in front of the weight 2, but in this embodiment it is attached to the front end 32 of the upper end of the lure body 1. As a result, the input position by the user's operation and the back 11, which is the axis of rotation during the roll action, are at the same height and in a straight line, making it easier to balance when swinging from side to side. In addition, by attaching the line eye 3 to the front end 32 of the upper end of the lure body 1, the lure body 1 is prevented from adopting a tail-up posture (a posture in which the tail 13 side is higher than the face 12).
[0040] The lip 4 extends forward from the face portion 12 of the lure body 1 and is formed to be approximately the same size as the lure body 1 when viewed from the front. As shown in Figure 1, the lip 4 protrudes diagonally downward from the jaw of the face portion 12. The upper edge 4a and lower edge 4b of the lip 4 are curved so as to be close to each other. Also, as shown in Figure 4(b), the cross-section of the lip 4 tapers downward (generally triangular in shape). Note that the lip 4 is an optional component and may be omitted.
[0041] The rear hook eye 7 is provided at the rear end of the tail portion 13. The rear hook 9 is attached to the rear hook eye 7 via a ring member 17. Furthermore, a resistance member 5 is attached to the rear hook 9. In this embodiment, a feather is used for the resistance member 5, but any other material that provides water flow resistance may be used. Note that the resistance member 5 is an optional component and may be omitted.
[0042] The front hook eye 8 is located on the lower part of the abdomen 10. The front hook 6 is attached to the front hook eye 8 via a ring member 18. The number and position of the hook eyes can be set as appropriate.
[0043] [Effects / Effects] Next, the effects of the lure 100 according to this embodiment will be described. The user can make the lure body 1 of the lure 100 roll by applying tension to the line and moving the rod tip from side to side (shaking).
[0044] In conventional lures, the top and bottom shapes of the lure body are often uniform, which presents a problem in that it is difficult to make the lure roll.
[0045] In contrast, according to this embodiment, the lure 100 has an unbalanced, bulbous shape in the height direction, and a lateral force is applied by the user in front of the position of the weight 2. As a result, combined with the buoyancy of the lure body 1, the lure body 1 is more likely to tilt sideways. In other words, the initial tilt of the lure body 1 is good, and it is easier to provide the initial trigger that destabilizes the balance of the center of gravity.
[0046] On the other hand, because the weight 2 is positioned on the underside of the belly 10 of the lure body 1, a force acts to restore the tilted posture of the lure body 1. As a result, the lure 100 can easily perform a rolling action.
[0047] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the lure body 1 satisfies the condition L3 > L1 > L2, where L1 is the width of the belly 10, L2 is the width of the back 11, and L3 is the body height. As a result, the body height L3 is relatively large compared to the widths L1 and L2, making it easier for the lure body 1 to tilt sideways. This allows the lure 100 to perform a rolling action more easily.
[0048] Furthermore, the line eye 3 in this embodiment is formed in the shape of an annular ring 31 and is positioned perpendicular to the direction of travel. This makes it easier for the user to transmit left-right (lateral) force to the lure body 1, making it easier to create a rolling action in the lure 100. In addition, the upper end of the face portion 12, the back portion 11, and the tail portion 13 of the lure 100 are formed at the same height and in a straight line, and the line eye 3 is attached to the upper end and front end 32. As a result, the input position from the user's operation and the axis of rotation of the rolling action are aligned in a straight line, allowing the user to stably swing the lure 100.
[0049] Furthermore, the lip 4 of this embodiment extends forward from the face portion 12 of the lure body 1 and is formed to be approximately the same size as the lure body 1 when viewed from the front. As a result, even when the user reels in the lure 100, the lip 4 acts as resistance and acts as a brake. In other words, the lip 4 slows down the speed at which the lure 100 moves. This prevents the lure 100 from reaching the user too early (coming too quickly), allowing the user to perform a sufficient rolling action with the lure 100. In addition, because the lip 4 of the lure 100 is formed to be approximately the same size as the lure body 1 when viewed from the front, air resistance during casting can be reduced, preventing a reduction in casting distance caused by the presence of the lip 4. Furthermore, because the lip 4 extends forward from the face portion 12 and is formed to taper towards the end, the lure 100 can further reduce air resistance during casting.
[0050] Furthermore, the tail portion 13 of this embodiment is further equipped with a resistance member 5 that reduces the swimming speed. As a result, even when the user reels in the lure 100, the resistance member 5 acts as a brake, providing resistance. This prevents the lure 100 from reaching the user prematurely, allowing the user to perform sufficient rolling action with the lure 100.
[0051] Furthermore, by using feathers for the resistance member 5, for example, a fish-attracting effect can also be added. By using feathers for the resistance member 5, the resistance member 5 interacts with the water, enhancing its function as a brake for the lure 100, that is, its function of slowing down the speed at which it approaches the user. Note that the resistance member 5 is not limited to feathers; for example, tinsel may be used. Even in this case, the user can still slowly bring the lure 100 closer to them.
[0052] Furthermore, the lure body 1 of this embodiment is provided with flat surfaces 14a and 14b on both sides. This allows the lure 100 to enhance its fish-attracting ability through the flashing effect (blinking effect) during rolling action.
[0053] Furthermore, the weight 2 is formed from molded lead molded inside or in part of the abdomen 10. As in this embodiment, it can be easily manufactured by molding a weight that conforms to the shape of the lure body 1 and integrally molding it with the lure body 1. The shape of the weight 2 is not particularly limited, but for example, if the weight 2 is spherical, a gap will be created between the weight 2 and the lower surface of the lure body 1, raising the center of gravity. In this embodiment, the lure 100 makes the weight 2 on the lower surface of the abdomen 10 into a plate shape or a roughly rectangular parallelepiped that conforms to the shape of the lure body 1, thereby lowering the center of gravity of the lure body 1 compared to the case where it is spherical, making it easier for the lure body 1 to return to its original position.
[0054] While embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the design can be modified as appropriate without violating the spirit of the invention. For example, although the cross-sectional shape of the lure body 1 described above is generally trapezoidal, other shapes are also possible. For example, the lure body 1 may have a roughly triangular cross-section, and if the width L1 of the belly 10 and the length L3 of the body height satisfy L3 > L1, thereby achieving a bulging shape at the bottom. In other words, even if the cross-section of the lure body 1 is roughly triangular and L3 > L1 is satisfied, the same effects as the embodiments described above can be achieved.
[0055] Furthermore, the line eye 3 does not necessarily have to be installed at the top of the lure body 1; it can be installed appropriately within the range that allows for rolling action. Also, the line eye 3 may be installed parallel to the direction of travel.
[0056] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the width L2 of the back portion 11 is approximately half the width L1 of the belly portion 10, but it is not limited to this. For example, the width L2 of the back portion 11 may be formed to be extremely narrow, in which case the lure body 1 may have a pointed shape at the back portion 11.
[0057] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the user can easily make the lure 100 roll simply by shaking the rod. For example, by applying the lure 100 according to this embodiment to a lure for mid-strolling (so-called mid-strolling), the lure 100 can be made to perform a rolling action like a fish drifting in the middle layer of the water. Thus, since the lure 100 according to this embodiment rolls in response to the user's shake and can drift in the middle layer of the water, it is suitable for application to lures for mid-strolling. [Explanation of Symbols]
[0058] 1 Lure body 2 weights 3 Line Eye 4 Lip 5 Resistive member 6 Front hook 7 Rear hook eye 8. Eye for front fishhook 9 Rear fishhook 10 Abdomen 11 Back 12 Face 13 tail 17,18 Ring members 100 lures
Claims
1. A lure body that is hollow and has a downwardly bulging shape, A weight that is disposed inside the abdomen of the lure body and contacts or is integrated with the lower part at the lower part, A line eye that is disposed in front of the weight and is connected to a fishing line, and comprising The line eye is formed in an annular shape, and the hole of the line eye is opened toward the front of the lure body. A lure characterized by this.
2. When the width L1 of the abdomen, the width L2 of the back, and the body height length L3 of the lure body are considered, L3 > L1 > L2 is satisfied, The lure according to claim 1, characterized by this.
3. When the width L1 of the abdomen and the body height length L3 of the lure body are considered, L3 > L1 is satisfied, The lure according to claim 1, characterized by this.
4. The line eye is attached to the upper end and the front end of the lure body, The lure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by this.
5. Further comprising a lip that extends on the front extension line from the face of the lure body and has approximately the same size as the lure body in a front view, The lure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by this.
6. Further comprising a resistance member for reducing the swimming speed at the tail of the lure body, The lure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by this.
7. The lure body has flat surfaces on both sides, The lure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by this.
8. The weight is formed from molded lead molded inside or in part of the abdomen. A lure according to any one of the features 1 to 3.