Fishing tackle component motion suppressor

Abstract

Provided is a lure that is capable of making a meandering swimming motion when being pulled by a line. A lure (10) comprises: a body (1) that is a plate material and has an annular part (3) formed in an elliptical shape or an oval shape; and a shaft (2) that is disposed so as to penetrate, at one end side and the other end side in the longitudinal direction, the plate material of the body (1) along the longitudinal direction of the annular part (3). The body (1) is rotatable about an axis along the longitudinal direction of the annular part (3). In the annular part (3), twist is not formed with respect the shaft (2) at the one end side and the other end side, and the ratio of the length in the longitudinal direction to the length in the short-side direction of the annular part (3) exceeds 1.4.

Description

Lure

[0001] The present invention relates to a lure.

[0002] Lures come in a variety of shapes and structures, each designed to attract fish. For example, some lures have a wire-like structure around which a plate is rotatable, allowing the plate to rotate in the water. The rotation of the plate gives the lure movement underwater or near the surface, making it more likely to attract fish.

[0003] Patent Document 1 listed below discloses a lure in which holes are drilled near both ends of a long, narrow rectangular plate, and a shaft is passed through the two holes by bending the plate. Patent Documents 2 and 3 listed below also disclose lures in which a shaft is passed through two holes provided in a circular member, and the circular member rotates around the shaft.

[0004] Utility Model Registration No. 3169104 U.S. Patent No. 4,881,341 U.S. Patent No. 7,716,870

[0005] It is known that when a lure sinks without receiving tension from the fishing line or when it moves while receiving tension, the body rotates and sways, which more effectively attracts fish to the lure. The inventor discovered that when a lure is pulled by the line, depending on the lure's configuration, the lure may move in a straight line or in a meandering swimming motion. Furthermore, when a hook is attached near the body of a lure, there is a problem of the hook becoming tangled with the body.

[0006] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a lure that can swim in a meandering motion when pulled by a line, and also to provide a lure that can restrict the movement range of the hook while realizing an appropriate movement range of the hook.

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, the lure of the present invention employs the following means: The lure of the present invention comprises a body made of a plate material and having a ring-shaped portion formed in an elliptical or oval shape, the body is rotatable about an axis along the longitudinal direction of the ring-shaped portion, and the ratio of the longitudinal length to the lateral length of the ring-shaped portion exceeds 1.4.

[0008] According to the present invention, when the lure is pulled by the line, it is possible to make the lure swim in a meandering motion. Also, according to another invention, it is possible to restrict the movement range of the hook while realizing an appropriate movement range of the hook.

[0009] 9A to 9D are perspective views showing a lure according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing a method for producing a lure according to the same embodiment; FIG. 9C is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of a lure when it sinks; FIG. 9D is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of a lure when it is towed; FIG. 9E is an explanatory diagram showing the state of a lure floating and sinking due to the operation of a fisherman; FIG. 9F is an explanatory diagram showing the rotation and trajectory of a lure when it sinks, showing the lure sinking when no pulling force is applied; FIG. 9G is an explanatory diagram showing the state of a lure rotating and moving when it sinks, showing the lure sinking when a pulling force is applied; FIG. 9H is a perspective view showing a modified example of a lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 9H is an explanatory diagram showing a modified example of a lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 9H is an explanatory diagram showing a method for producing a lure according to the same embodiment; FIG. 9I is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of a lure when it is towed and swimming in water; FIG. 9I is an explanatory diagram showing a lure according to a second embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 9I is an explanatory diagram showing a lure according to the same embodiment; FIG. 9I is an explanatory diagram showing a lure according to the same embodiment; 1 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing an example of a method for manufacturing a lure according to the same embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing another example of a method for manufacturing a lure according to the same embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a first example of the lure according to the same embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the first example of the lure according to the same embodiment. FIG. 8 is a rear view showing the same embodiment. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the same embodiment. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a third example of the lure according to the same embodiment. FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a fourth example of the lure according to the same embodiment. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the fourth example of the lure according to the same embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing an example equipped with a needle action suppressor. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing an example of a method for manufacturing a needle action suppressor. FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing another example of a method for manufacturing a needle action suppressor.FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a modified example of a needle movement suppressor. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a modified example of a lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing an example equipped with a needle movement suppressor. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a modified example of a lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention, showing an example equipped with a needle movement suppressor. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a lure, showing an example equipped with a needle movement suppressor according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a lure, showing an example equipped with a part movement suppressor according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a lure according to a second embodiment of the present invention, showing an example equipped with a part movement suppressor according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a graph showing the relationship between the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion of the body and the width of the annular portion of the body, with respect to the rotation when a brass body is pulled. FIG. 8 is a graph showing the relationship between the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion of the body and the width of the annular portion of the body, with respect to the rotation when a brass body is sinking. FIG. 9 is a graph showing the relationship between the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion of the body and the width of the annular portion of the body, with respect to the rotation when an aluminum body is pulled. 46A to 46C are front views of the body, showing a case where a twist is formed only in the front portion or in the front and rear portions of the body (FIGS. 46A to 46C), a case where no twist is formed in the front and rear portions of the body (FIGS. 46D and 46E), and a case where a twist is formed in the rear portion of the body (FIG. 46F).

[0082] FIG. 46B is a graph showing the relationship between the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion of the body and the width of the annular portion of the body, with respect to the rotation when an aluminum body sinks.

[0083] FIG. 46C is an explanatory diagram showing the state of a comparative example (the lure described in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent specification) when it sinks.

[0084] FIG. 46D is an explanatory diagram showing the state of a comparative example (the lure described in FIG. 3 of the U.S. patent specification) when it sinks.

[0085] FIG. 46E is an explanatory diagram showing the state of a comparative example (the lure described in FIG. 46A) when it sinks.

[0086] FIG. 46F is an explanatory diagram showing the state of a comparative example (the lure described in FIG. 46A) when it 1 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the lure according to the second embodiment of the present invention;FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the lure according to the first embodiment of the present invention;FIG.10 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the lure according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a method for producing the modified example of the lure according to the embodiment.

[0010] [First Embodiment] A lure 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1 , the lure 10 according to this embodiment includes a body 1, a shaft 2, and the like. In the lure 10 according to this embodiment, the body 1 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2 and swings around in water. As a result, the lure 10 generates sound and reflects light (flashes). The lure 10 also swims in an irregular trajectory (for example, a meandering path) in water. Furthermore, when gravity is dominant, the lure 10 sinks downward in water while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2 while the body 1 remains substantially horizontal. When the body 1 remains horizontal, the axial direction of the shaft 2 is horizontal.

[0011] <Configuration of the lure> The body 1 is formed, for example, from a strip-shaped plate material, and has a ring-shaped portion 3 and a tail portion 4. The body 1 has an overall shape that resembles a fish, with the ring-shaped portion 3 corresponding to the fish's body and the tail portion 4 corresponding to the fish's tail fin. The plate material is, for example, metal (brass, aluminum, stainless steel, iron, etc.) or plastic. By changing the material of the body 1, the weight, rotation speed of the body 1, and sinking speed of the lure 10 can be adjusted. A lighter material will have a slower rotation speed and sinking speed than a heavier material.

[0012] The annular portion 3 is elliptical or oval in shape without any inwardly concave bends, and is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape by a strip-shaped plate material. The tail portion 4 is formed at one end of the annular portion 3 so as to protrude outward. For example, the tail portion 4 has a shape that branches out and protrudes in two different directions from the outer peripheral surface at one end of the annular portion 3. The tail portion 4 is an example of a protrusion according to the present invention. The annular portion 3 and the tail portion 4 of the body 1 are formed, for example, by bending a strip-shaped plate material or by molding it using a mold. The plate material of the annular portion 3 may be a plate with a smooth surface, or may be a plate with, for example, a scale-like concavo-convex surface. Furthermore, as described below, the plate material of the annular portion 3 may have a plurality of holes 3A formed therein.

[0013] The shape of the body 1 may be closer to that of a fish. For example, the width of the body 1 may be tapered at the front, or the width of the plate material may be narrowed at the intersection of the plate material connecting the annular portion 3 and the tail portion 4. Furthermore, the rear end face of the tail portion 4 may not be linear, but may be cut inward in a V-shape. The body 1 may be symmetrical about a center line along the longitudinal direction, or may be asymmetrical. Examples of asymmetrical shapes include a shape in which the curvature of the dorsal side is smaller and the curvature of the ventral side is larger, like the back and belly of a fish, or a shape in which the lengths of the two tail portions 4 are different.

[0014] Through holes 5 are formed in the front and rear of the body 1, and a shaft 2 is inserted through each of the through holes 5. The shaft 2 penetrates a portion equivalent to one plate material at the front of the body 1, and penetrates a portion where two plates intersect at the rear of the body 1. The shaft 2 is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3, and extends to the front outside and the rear outside of the body 1. The shaft 2 is, for example, a stainless steel wire.

[0015] The body 1 and the shaft 2 are not fixed to each other by adhesive or the like, and the body 1 is provided so as to be rotatable around the axis of the shaft 2.

[0016] An eye 6 is formed at the front of the shaft 2. A swivel 7 is connected to the eye 6. A line 80 is tied to the swivel 7. Instead of the shaft 2 and the swivel 7, a swivel having a shaft integrally connected to one end thereof, also known as a straight swivel, may be used.

[0017] One or more beads 8 are installed in front of the body 1 between the eye 6 and the body 1. Furthermore, a bead 9 is installed in the rear of the body 1 between the cup washer 11 and the body 1. The shaft 2 is inserted through each of the through-holes of the beads 8, 9. By adjusting the number and size of the beads 8, 9, the weights of the front and rear of the lure 10 become approximately equal, and the center of gravity is adjusted and set to be near the center of the lure 10. This makes the axial direction of the shaft 2 horizontal and balanced. By installing the beads 8, 9 in front and behind the body 1, the rotation of the body 1 around the axis of the shaft 2 becomes smooth. The beads 8, 9 are made of brass, tungsten, or the like.

[0018] A hook eye 12 is formed at the rear of the shaft 2. A needle 81 is connected to the hook eye 12.

[0019] The cup washer 11 is disposed on the outer side of the bead 9 relative to the body 1, between the bead 9 and the hook eye 12. The shaft 2 is inserted through the through-hole of the cup washer 11. By disposing the cup washer 11, the needle 81 comes into contact with the cup washer 11, limiting the range of movement of the needle 81, making it less likely for the needle 81 to become entangled in the body 1.

[0020] A split ring 13 is connected to the hook eye 12. The hook eye 12 and the hook 81 are connected via the split ring 13. The hook eye 12 and the hook 81 may be connected directly without using the split ring 13. When connected without the split ring 13, the hook 81 does not get tangled in the body 1 and does not hinder the rotation of the body 1. This is true whether the hook 81 is a single hook or a triple hook.

[0021] <Method of Making a Lure> Next, a method of making the lure 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. First, a sheet of brass, aluminum, or the like is cut into a strip shape to match the width of the body 1 of the lure 10 to be made. As shown in Fig. 2(A) , through holes 5 for inserting the shaft 2 are formed in three locations in the cut strip-shaped sheet 31. When the shaft 2 is provided so as to coincide with the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 of the body 1 (see Figs. 1 and 3), the central through hole 5 is formed at the center C of the sheet 31. When the shaft 2 is provided so as to be offset obliquely from the central axis of the annular portion 3 of the body 1 (see Figs. 4 and 8), the central through hole 5 is formed at a position deviated from the center C of the sheet 31.

[0022] Next, as shown in FIG. 2(B), incisions 5a are formed parallel to the width direction of the plate material 31 in the two through-holes 5 on the end side. Then, as shown in FIG. 2(C), the plate material 31 is bent from the center C of the plate material 31 so that the plate material 31 has an elliptical or oblong shape. By aligning the left and right incisions 5a, the body 1 of the lure 10 is completed as shown in FIG. 2(D). For the shaft 2, first, as shown in FIG. 2(E), the end of a wire such as a stainless steel wire is looped to form the hook eye 12. When the hook eye 12 and the hook 81 are directly connected without the split ring 13, the eye of the hook 81 is passed through the tip of the shaft 2 that will become the hook eye 12, and the hook eye 12 with the hook 81 connected is formed.

[0023] 2(F), the cup washer 11 and the bead 9 are inserted into the shaft 2 on which the hook eye 12 is formed, and the cup washer 11 and the bead 9 are fixed to the shaft 2 with adhesive or the like. Unlike when only the cup washer 11 is fixed to the shaft 2, the cup washer 11 and the bead 9 are fixed to the shaft 2 together, which increases the strength and makes it less likely for the cup washer 11 to come off the shaft 2.

[0024] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2(G), the shaft 2 is inserted from the through-hole 5 at the rear of the already-formed body 1 to the through-hole 5 at the front. Then, as shown in Figure 1, a bead 8 is inserted into the shaft 2, and an eye 6 with a swivel 7 attached is formed at the end of the shaft 2. At the end of the shaft 2, the bead 8 can rotate around the shaft 2 as an axis, and the bead 8 allows the body 1 to rotate smoothly. The beads 8, 9 are made of brass or tungsten, and the material of the beads 8, 9 and the number of beads 8, 9 are adjusted so that the weight of the front and rear of the lure 10 is approximately equal.

[0025] The lure 10 is completed in this manner. The method for producing the body 1 of the lure 10 is not limited to the example described above. For example, a mold may be made based on a model made with a 3D printer or the like, and the body 1 may be manufactured from the mold. Alternatively, the body 1 may be directly shaped by a 3D printer. This allows the body 1 to have a smooth shape at the connection between the annular portion 3 and the tail portion 4.

[0026] <Movement of the lure> Figure 3 shows the movement of the lure 10 as it sinks. When the lure 10 is cast (thrown) and hits the water, the body 1 sinks downward while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2 in the water. At this time, the inner surface of the through-hole 5 of the body 1 and the shaft 2 rub against each other, generating a sound. Also, as the body 1 rotates, light hits and reflects off the body 1, creating a flashing light effect.

[0027] The body 1 rotates not only when the lure 10 sinks in the water but also when it is being towed by the line 80. The direction of rotation of the body 1 is not fixed, but can be clockwise or counterclockwise when viewed from the front of the lure 10. The direction of rotation of the body 1 can also change during sinking or towing.

[0028] 4 shows the movement of the lure 10 when it is towed. When the lure 10 is thrown into the water and pulled back while the line 80 is wound by the reel, the body 1 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2 and swims in an irregular trajectory (for example, a meandering path) in the water. At this time, the inner surface of the through-hole 5 of the body 1 and the shaft 2 rub against each other, generating sound.

[0029] When the reel stops reeling, gravity acts dominantly on the lure 10, causing the body 1 to remain substantially horizontal and sink downward in the water while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2.

[0030] As shown in Figure 5, the lure 10 floats and sinks depending on the movement of the fishing rod and the speed at which the reel is wound. The angler can intentionally make the lure 10 float and sink using the fishing rod and reel, allowing for a wide range of search areas. When the reel is not wound, the lure 10 sinks, but as it sinks, the body 1 continues to rotate, so the movement of the lure 10 does not stop, attracting fish.

[0031] The axial direction of the shaft 2 of the lure 10 may be aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the annular portion 3 of the body 1, as shown in Figures 1 and 3, or may be offset from the central axis so as to be oblique to the central longitudinal axis of the annular portion 3, as shown in Figure 4. When the shaft 2 is offset from the central axis of the annular portion 3 of the body 1, the lure 10 moves more significantly and swims in an irregular trajectory (for example, a meandering trajectory) when being towed than when the shaft 2 is aligned with the central axis of the annular portion 3.

[0032] Depending on how the line is tensioned, the lure 10 can sink in a spiral or by sliding downward, and since there is more than one sinking motion, it is difficult for fish to recognize it as a lure. The lure 10 sinks in two ways: when it sinks without any pulling force from the line, and when it sinks in a taut state due to the fishing line being pulled by the angler without slackening the line.

[0033] When the lure 10 sinks without any pulling force from the line, or when the lure sinks with the line taut, when viewed from the front, if the lure rotates clockwise, it will sink while sliding to the left, and when the lure rotates counterclockwise, it will sink while sliding to the right. When the body 1 rotates while sinking, the lure 10 will not sink straight vertically without sliding left and right.

[0034] When the lure 10 sinks without any pulling force from the line, it remains horizontal. On the other hand, when the lure 10 sinks with the line taut, the front of the lure 10 faces slightly upward due to the influence of the line, causing the rear to drop slightly and sink in an oblique position. In either case, the body 1 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2 as it sinks.

[0035] There are two patterns for the sinking of the lure 10 when no pulling force from the line is acting on it: (1) As described above, the lure 10 sinks while remaining horizontal and sliding to the right or left depending on the direction of rotation of the body 1. (2) The lure 10 sinks in a spiral while rotating the body 1 around the axis of the shaft 2. The trajectory of the lure 10 is spiral as shown in FIG. 6.

[0036] As shown in Figure 7, there are two patterns for the sinking of the lure 10 when the line is taut due to the action of tension from the line. (1) As described above, the lure 10 sinks with its front pointing slightly upward, sliding to the right or left depending on the direction of rotation of the body 1. (2) While sinking in the state (1) above, the direction of rotation of the body 1 reverses, and if it was sliding to the right, it will slide to the left as it sinks, and if it was sliding to the left, it will slide to the right as it sinks. Sometimes the body 1 begins to rotate in the opposite direction as it sinks, and the sliding direction changes depending on the change in the direction of rotation.

[0037] The angler can control whether to loosen the line so that no pulling force is applied to the lure 10 from the line, or to keep the line taut and allow pulling force to be applied to the lure 10 from the line, but cannot control the subsequent sinking pattern.

[0038] Furthermore, there is no significant difference in the sinking state between when the shaft 2 of the lure 10 is aligned with the longitudinal center axis of the annular portion 3 and when the shaft 2 is offset from the longitudinal center axis of the annular portion 3. Note that the sinking state described above was measured in a bathtub with no water flow, and may differ in deeper water or where there is water flow. Also, while nylon line, fluorocarbon line, PE line, etc. are used, the sinking state described above was measured using nylon line. Furthermore, the sinking state may also differ depending on the thickness and type of line.

[0039] Regarding the position of the through-hole 5 in the body 1 when the shaft 2 is installed offset from the central axis of the annular portion 3, there are cases where the through-hole 5 is provided in front of the lure 10 offset from the central axis and the through-hole 5 is provided on the central axis at the rear of the lure 10, and conversely, there are cases where the through-hole 5 is provided in front of the lure 10 on the central axis and the through-hole 5 is provided on the rear of the lure 10 offset from the central axis. In either case, the body 1 rotates when pulled by the line and when sinking, so the movement of the lure 10 is not impaired.

[0040] When a fish is aware of the water surface, an effective way to pull the lure 10 is to aim for the water surface like a topwater lure. When the angler stands the rod and reels quickly, the lure 10 increases its swimming speed and rises to the water surface. At this time, the lure 10 swims while making a popping sound and emitting bubbles as the body 1 rotates. In this way, by devising a way to pull the lure 10, it is possible to make the lure 10 swim on the water surface, which can strongly appeal to fish.

[0041] When the lure 10 is thrown into the water and pulled by the reel, it may meander. The body 1 may rotate in only one direction, or may rotate in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions when viewed from the front of the lure 10. The rotation of the body 1 in both directions is one of the reasons why the lure 10 may meander when being towed.

[0042] <Actions and Effects of the Lure 10> The actions and effects of the lure 10 according to this embodiment will be described below. When the lure 10 is cast (thrown) and hits the water, the body 1 sinks downward while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2 and maintaining a nearly horizontal position. Even when the angler stops reeling the line, the lure 10 continues to rotate as it sinks, and the movement of the lure 10 does not stop, so the lure 10 appeals to fish, increasing the probability of catching a fish.

[0043] When the body 1 rotates in the water, light hits the body 1 and reflects off it, causing it to flash (flash), attracting fish. Also, when the body 1 rotates in the water, the inner surface of the through-hole 5 of the body 1 rubs against the shaft 2, producing a metallic sound, which attracts fish. Attracting fish by sound is effective when the water is murky and the lure 10 is not noticeable.

[0044] If the target fish likes sound, the lure 10 may be configured to generate sound as described above, but if the target fish does not like sound, it is desirable that the lure 10 be configured not to generate sound. In this case, plastic tubes are inserted into the through-holes 5 at the front and rear of the body 1, and the body 1 and the plastic tube are fixed with adhesive or the like. The shaft 2 is inserted inside the plastic tube. This prevents metallic sounds from being generated when the body 1 rotates and the shaft 2 rubs against each other.

[0045] When the lure 10 is pulled along by the reel while the line is wound, the body 1 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2 and swims in an irregular trajectory (for example, a meandering path) in the water. Unlike when a lure swims in a straight trajectory, fish are less likely to become wary of the lure 10, and therefore their reaction to the lure 10 is less likely to become dull, i.e., fish are less likely to be wary of the lure 10.

[0046] The lure 10 generates a flashing effect and the sound of the shaft 2 and body 1 rubbing against each other as the body 1 rotates. In addition, a light source such as a chemical light can be attached to the shaft 2. The light from the light source attached to the shaft 2 is reflected by the rotating body 1. Therefore, the body 1 equipped with the light source appears to emit a stronger light than the light emitted by the light source alone. These effects enhance the fish-attracting effect, and the lure 10 can be used not only for lure fishing but also for bait fishing.

[0047] In the lure 10, the tail 4 is provided on the body 1, and therefore, unlike the body 41 which does not have a tail, the hook 81 provided on the lure 10 is less likely to get caught on underwater obstacles or seaweed. Since the tail 4 of the body 1 is located in front of the hook 81, the tail 4 comes into contact with the obstacle before the hook 81 does, and the tail 4 guards the hook 81, preventing the hook 81 from getting caught on the obstacle.

[0048] <Modified Lure> As shown in Figure 8, the tail section 4 of the lure 10 may have a narrow gap between the two tip ends 4a (Figure 8(A)), or a wide gap between the two tip ends 4a (Figure 8(B)). The plate material of the tail section 4 may be provided in the extension direction without being twisted relative to the plate material of the annular section 3, or may be twisted relative to the plate material of the annular section 3. By adjusting the width between the tip ends 4a of the tail section 4 and the twist of the tail section 4, the body 1 can be adjusted to rotate not only in one direction but also in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. It is desirable to adjust the weight, since a large overall weight of the lure 10 makes it difficult to meander.

[0049] As shown in Figures 9(A) to 9(C), the lure 10 may further be provided with a weight 14. The weight 14 is attached to the shaft 2 via an arm (sinker shaft) 15. The arm 15 is, for example, a stainless steel wire, and is formed by extending the tip of the wire that forms the eye 6. The arm 15 is provided extending downward near the center of gravity of the body 1, and the weight 14 is attached to the tip of the arm 15. The weight 14 has, for example, a spherical or bullet shape, and is made of, for example, lead or tungsten.

[0050] 1 and the like, the hook 81 is not limited to being attached to the rear of the body 1, but as shown in Fig. 9(C), the hook 82 may be installed at the rear of the weight 14. The hook 82 is connected to the eye 23 formed at the tip of the arm 15. In this case, the hook 82 can catch fish that try to bite not only at the rear of the body 1 but also near the center of the body 1, increasing the chances of catching a fish.

[0051] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9(D), an octopus bait 24 may be attached to the weight 14 shown in Figures 9(A) to 9(C) to enhance its appeal to fish. Attaching the octopus bait 24 makes the lure particularly effective for sea fishing. The octopus bait 24 is a soft lure that is used by fishermen when trolling for bonito.

[0052] As described above, the arm 15 is formed from a wire rod extending from one end of the shaft 2, and the weight 14 is attached to the arm 15, thereby preventing rotation of the shaft 2. This reduces twisting of the string tied to the eye 6.

[0053] Figure 10 shows the movement of the lure 10 when it is towed through the water. When the lure 10, which has the weight 14 attached via the arm 15 as shown in Figures 9(A) to 9(C), is thrown into the water and pulled back by the reel while the line is wound, the body 1 of the lure 10 will either tilt from side to side or swing its rear (tail 4 side) from side to side (wobbling action). These movements can be adjusted by changing the weight and shape of the weight 14.

[0054] 11A, the weight 14 may be directly attached to the shaft 2. In this case, by attaching the weight so that the weights of the front and rear of the lure 10 are approximately equal, the lure 10 maintains a horizontal position when sinking, and the rotation of the body 1 is not impaired.

[0055] 11B, a clevis 16, which is a U-shaped member, may be inserted into the shaft 2 at the front and rear of the body 1, and a weight 14 may be installed at the center of the clevis 16. By installing the weight 14 in the clevis 16 and fixing the clevis 16 to the shaft 2, rotation of the shaft 2 can be prevented or suppressed. This reduces twisting of the thread tied to the eye 6.

[0056] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 11C, the weight 14 may be attached to the shaft 2 located inside the body 1.

[0057] [Second Embodiment] Next, a lure 20 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The lure 20 is a wire bait. As shown in Figures 12 to 15, the lure 20 includes a body 1, an arm 17, a head 18, and the like. While conventional spinnerbaits move linearly, the lure 20 swims by swinging from side to side as a whole due to the rotation and swinging of the body 1. The head 18 is provided with a hook 82 and a rubber skirt 87.

[0058] For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the body 1 is attached to one end of an arm 17 and rotates around a shaft formed by the arm 17.

[0059] The tail section 4 is configured to have a twist with respect to the plate material of the annular section 3, and the body 1 is configured to rotate by the resistance received by the tail section 4. Because the body 1 has a twisted shape like a propeller, the rotation direction of the body 1 is stable in one direction.

[0060] The body 1 according to this embodiment replaces the blade (spoon) found on a typical spinnerbait. The arm 17 is a linear member, such as a stainless steel wire, and has a bent line eye 17a near the center of its length. The line eye 17a is formed by bending the linear arm 17, and a line is connected to the line eye 17a. The arm 17 is attached to the body 1 at one end and to the head 18 at the other end. The straight portion of the arm 17 at one end is inserted through the front and rear through-holes 5 in the body 1. By forming the arm 17 in this manner, vibrations generated by the rotation of the body 1 are transmitted to the head 18 via the arm 17. If the axial direction of the arm 17 inserted into the body 1 is oblique to the longitudinal center axis of the annular portion 3 of the body 1, the vibrations of the head 18 generated during rotation can be increased. The vibrating head 18 appeals to fish, attracting them.

[0061] Unlike spinnerbaits with blades, the arm 17 is inserted into the through-hole 5 in the body 1, and when the body 1 rotates, the arm 17 rubs against the body 1, creating a metallic sound. This attracts fish with sound, making it effective when the water is murky and the lure 10 is difficult to notice.

[0062] It should be noted that the tail portion 4 of the body 1 does not have to be twisted relative to the plate material of the annular portion 3, as in the example shown in Figure 1. A body 1 with a twist formed in the tail portion 4 rotates more easily when the lure 20 is reeled in than a body 1 without a twist, and rotates reliably even when reeled in at a fast speed. On the other hand, a body 1 without a twist formed in the tail portion 4 may not rotate when reeled in quickly. Also, a body 1 with a twist formed in the tail portion 4 always rotates in one direction, whereas a body 1 without a twist formed in the tail 4 rotates either clockwise or counterclockwise, and does not rotate in one direction.

[0063] The movement of the lure 20 also differs depending on whether or not the tail 4 is twisted. A lure 20 using a body 1 with a twist formed in the tail 4 moves linearly, whereas a lure 20 using a body 1 without a twist formed in the tail 4 swims by swaying from side to side due to the direction of rotation changing midway.

[0064] 12 can maintain a horizontal position when the lure 20 sinks, but the body 1 is difficult to rotate due to the long tail 4. When the lure 20 uses a body 1 that is not twisted, the body 1 tends to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise while maintaining a horizontal position when sinking.

[0065] 12 , the lure 20 is not limited to the case where the arm 17 is inserted into the body 1. As shown in FIG. 13 , the lure 20 may be connected to the body 1 via an eye 19 and a swivel 21 at the tip 17b opposite the head 18 of the arm 17. The body 1 can rotate around an axis along the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3 by the swivel 21 connected to the eye 19.

[0066] In the example shown in Figure 13, two eyes 19 are provided on the outer periphery of the body 1. The eyes 19 are installed on the central axis of the annular portion 3 of the body 1 and at a position offset from the central axis of the annular portion 3. The tip 17b of the arm 17 is connected to one of the two eyes 19, and the movement of the spinnerbait can be changed depending on the eye 19 to which it is connected. When the arm 17 is connected to the eye 19 offset from the central axis, the spinnerbait swims with a greater swaying from side to side than when the arm 17 is connected to the eye 19 on the central axis.

[0067] In the example shown in Figure 14, lure 20 has shaft 2 inserted through through-holes 5 at the front and rear of body 1, and shaft 2 connected to tip 17b of arm 17. This lure 20 has shaft 2 and body 1 attached instead of the blade of a conventional spinnerbait. An eye 22 is formed at tip 17b of arm 17, and an eye 6 is formed at the tip of shaft 2, with eye 22 of arm 17 and eye 6 of shaft 2 connected to each other. Because eye 6 of shaft 2 is directly connected to eye 22 of arm 17 without using a swivel, shaft 2 does not rotate, and when body 1 rotates, shaft 2 rubs against through-holes 5 at the front and rear of body 1, generating a sound. Conventional spinnerbaits are unable to produce the scraping sound that lure 20 does.

[0068] If the eye 6 of the shaft 2 is directly connected to the eye 22 of the arm 17 without using a swivel, the body 1 will be difficult to rotate. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14 , the tail 4 is lengthened and twisted to form a propeller shape, making the body 1 easier to rotate. The lure 20 using the body 1 with the twisted tail 4 shown in FIG. 14 cannot maintain a horizontal position and sinks with the tail 4 on top and the annular portion 3 on the bottom. Although the lure sinks without maintaining a horizontal position, the twisted tail 4 allows the body 1 to rotate around the axis of the shaft 2 when it sinks. The tail 4 of the body 1 does not need to be twisted relative to the plate material of the annular portion 3, as in the example shown in FIG. 1 .

[0069] As shown in FIG. 15 , the lure 20 may have a body 1 in place of the propeller installed on a typical buzzbait. The straight portion of the arm 17 opposite the head 18 is inserted through the front through-hole 5 and the rear through-hole (similar to the example in FIG. 1 ) of the body 1. The body 1 rotates around the axis of the arm 17. As described below, the body 1 may have multiple holes 3A formed in the annular portion 3 of the body 1. When the lure 20 shown in FIG. 15 is pulled at a speed that causes it to rise to the water surface, the body 1 moves alternately clockwise and counterclockwise on the water surface, swaying from side to side. This generates splashes of water, and the rotation of the body 1 produces a rubbing sound between the arm 17 and the body 1. The head 18 also sways, but the body 1 sways more side to side than the head 18. If a body 1 without holes 3A in the annular portion 3 is used, the side-to-side swaying action will be irregular. A body 1 without holes 3A rotates faster and more easily around the arm 17 than a body 1 with multiple holes 3A formed therein.

[0070] By slowing down the speed at which the lure 20 is pulled, the lure 20 can be allowed to sink and used. The movement of the lure 20 in water is the same as when used on the water surface, whether the body 1 has multiple holes 3A formed therein or no holes 3A.

[0071] When a lure 20 having a body 1 with holes 3A formed therein as shown in FIG. 15 is lowered with a taut line, the body 1 rotates alternately clockwise and counterclockwise while swaying from side to side. The body 1 sways more side to side than the head 18. In the case of a lure 20 using a body 1 without holes 3A, there are two types of movements: one in which the body 1 moves in the same way as a body 1 with holes 3A formed therein, and the other in which the body 1 rotates in only one direction and sinks without swaying side to side. In terms of the sinking posture, both a body 1 with multiple holes 3A formed therein and a body 1 without holes 3A sink with the head 18 lowered and at an angle. When the lure 20 is lowered with no taut line, the head 18 sinks downward, and the body 1 does not rotate.

[0072] [Third Embodiment] Next, a lure 30 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The lure 30 shown in Figures 16A and 16B is combined with a sinking pencil 27. In the lure 30 shown in Figure 16A, the body 1 connected to the sinking pencil 27 is attached to an arm 25 made of stainless steel wire or the like. The arm 25 extends upward and rearward from the upper side of the sinking pencil 27. The arm 25 is inserted into through-holes 5 at the front and rear of the body 1. In this example, the sinking pencil 27 is heavier than the body 1. Vibrations generated in the body 1 are transmitted via the arm 25, causing the sinking pencil 27 to sway from side to side like a swimming fish.

[0073] In the lure 30 shown in Figure 16B, the body 1 connected to the sinking pencil 27 is attached to an arm 28 made of stainless steel wire or the like. The arm 28 extends downward and rearward from the underside of the sinking pencil 27. The arm 28 is inserted into the through-holes 5 at the front and rear of the body 1. In this example, the sinking pencil 27 is lighter than the body 1.

[0074] 16A and 16B, when sinking, the body 1 rotates alternately clockwise and counterclockwise, swings from side to side, and sinks in a horizontal position. The position and weight of the weight inside the sinking pencil 27 are adjusted so that the lure 30 shown in FIG. 16A swings from side to side more significantly than the lure 30 shown in FIG. 16B.

[0075] 16A and 16B, when the lure 30 is reeled in, the body 1 rotates alternately clockwise and counterclockwise, and swings from side to side. The lure 30 shown in Fig. 16A swings from side to side more significantly than the lure 30 shown in Fig. 16B. The lure 30 shown in Fig. 16B can be used as a top water lure (a lure that floats on the water surface) by connecting a floating pencil bait instead of the sinking pencil 27.

[0076] [Fourth embodiment] Next, a lure 40 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that detailed description of components that overlap with those of the lures 10, 20, and 30 described in the first to third embodiments will be omitted.

[0077] As shown in Figure 17, the lure 40 differs from the body 1 of the lures 10, 20, and 30 of the first to third embodiments in that the body 41 does not have a tail portion 4 and has only an annular portion 3. The movement of the lure 40 is almost the same as that of the lure 10 having the tail portion 4. Therefore, like the lure 20, the lure 40 can also be used in place of a spinnerbait blade. The lure 40 can also be used in a type with a weight 14 attached, and this configuration also moves in the same way as the lure 10.

[0078] When sinking, even a lure 40 without a tail 4 rotates and sinks downward while maintaining a horizontal position. This is also true when the weight of the body 41 is 1 g or less.

[0079] In a lure 40 without a tail portion 4, if the weight of the body 41 is 1 g or less, the body 41 becomes difficult to rotate when the lure 40 is reeled. In this case, changing the shape of the body 41 from a nearly circular oval to an elongated oval that is long in one direction makes it easier to rotate. However, if the width of the body 41 is small, even an elongated oval makes it difficult to rotate when the lure 40 is reeled. Even if the lure 40 does not rotate, the body 41 sways back and forth when the lure 40 is reeled, so it can still appeal to fish.

[0080] In the lure 10 having the tail portion 4 according to the first embodiment, even if the weight of the body 1 is 1 g or less and the shape is an ellipse close to a circle, the body 41 rotates when the lure 10 is pulled.

[0081] <Method of manufacturing lure 40> Next, a method of manufacturing the lure 40 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 18 and 19. First, as shown in Figure 18(A), a circular tube (pipe) 42 made of, for example, a metal (e.g., brass, aluminum, etc.) is cut with a pipe cutter or the like to fit the width of the body 41 to be manufactured. Then, as shown in Figure 18(B), through holes 5 for inserting the shaft 2 are formed in two places in the annular portion 3 obtained by cutting.

[0082] Next, as shown in Figure 18(C) or 18(D), the annular portion 3 is deformed so that the outer shape of the annular portion 3 becomes elliptical or oval. This forms the shape of the body 41 of the lure 40. As shown in Figure 18(C), the through-hole 5 is formed at a position where the shaft 2 to be inserted is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 18(D), the through-hole 5 may be formed at a position where the shaft 2 to be inserted is oblique to the longitudinal direction of the annular portion 3. Unlike the lure 10 of the first embodiment, the lure 40 does not have a tail portion 4, so it is easy to form the rear through-hole offset from the central axis.

[0083] As shown in Figure 19, the lure 40 can be made from a plate material instead of a circular tube. First, a plate material such as brass or aluminum is cut into a strip shape to fit the width of the body 41 of the lure 40 to be made. As shown in Figure 19(A), through holes 5 for inserting the shaft 2 are formed in two places in the cut strip-shaped plate material 43.

[0084] 19(B), the plate material 43 is bent so that the plate material has an elliptical or oval shape, and the ends of the strip-shaped plate material 43 are fixed together with an adhesive, etc. As a result, the annular portion 3 having the through-hole 5 formed therein is formed, as shown in FIG.

[0085] The manufacturing process of the shaft 2 and the process of combining the body 41 consisting of the annular portion 3 with the shaft 2 are the same as those for the shaft 2 and body 1 of the first embodiment described above, and therefore will not be described here. The manufacturing method of the body 41 of the lure 40 is not limited to the above example. For example, a mold may be made based on a model made with a 3D printer or the like, and the body 41 may be manufactured from the mold. Alternatively, the body 41 may be directly shaped and created with a 3D printer. This allows the body 41 to be formed with a smooth shape without seams, as shown in FIG. 19(C).

[0086] <Modified Examples of Lures> Although not shown, the shaft 2 may be extended to form a lure with a plurality of connected bodies 1, 41, i.e., two or more connected bodies 1, 41. The connected bodies may be a plurality of connected bodies 1 with tails 4, a plurality of connected bodies 41 without tails 4, or a combination of a connected body 1 with a tail 4 and a connected body 41 without a tail 4.

[0087] Even when a plurality of bodies are connected, when sinking, the bodies sink downward while rotating around the shaft 2, and when pulled by the line, the bodies swim by swinging irregularly in the water while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2.

[0088] When multiple bodies are connected, the front part faces slightly upward when the lure sinks with the line taut. When multiple bodies rotate in the same direction, they sink while sliding to the left when rotating clockwise and to the right when rotating counterclockwise, just like when there is only one body. When multiple bodies do not rotate in the same direction, for example, when two bodies are connected and the front body rotates clockwise and the rear body rotates counterclockwise, the sinking lure will sink in a clockwise spiral when viewed from above.

[0089] <First Example of Lure 40> Figure 20 shows a first example of a lure 40 using a body 41. A wire 32 for tying a line is provided on the upper part of the shaft 2. The wire 32 is a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, and has small annular line eyes 32a formed by bending both ends of the stainless steel wire into a circle.

[0090] An eye 6 is formed at the front of the shaft 2. The lure 40 can be tied to the line eye 32a as well as the eye 6. The hook eye 12 and the needle (rear hook) 81 are connected via a split ring 13.

[0091] The weight 33 is installed behind the eye 6 and in front of the body 41. The weight 14 is inserted through the arm 15, which is extended as arm 15A behind the weight 14. A hook eye 34 is installed below the weight 14. A split ring 35 is connected to the hook eye 34, and a needle (front hook) 82 is connected via the split ring 35.

[0092] The arm 15A is connected to the shaft 2, and the strength of the lure 40 can be improved by the arm 15 and the arm 15A.

[0093] <Action and effect of the lure 40> When a line is tied to the line eye 32a and the lure 40 is pulled, the body 41 moves by rotating and swinging from side to side. Also, when the fishing rod is twitched while reeling in the line, the body 41 rotates and the lure swims irregularly while making a sound. For this reason, it is effective to use the lure 40 by twitching.

[0094] A line may be tied to the eye 6, and in this case, when the lure 40 is pulled, the body 41 rotates as it swims. When the line is taut, the lure 40 sinks vertically while maintaining a horizontal position while the body 41 rotates. The lure 40 shown in FIG. 20 has weights 33 and 14 attached to the front, so unlike a lure without weights, when the line is taut, it sinks horizontally rather than slightly upward. When the lure 40 sinks without tension from the line, it sinks with its front lowered and its rear raised. At this time, the body 41 may or may not rotate depending on the posture of the lure 40 as it sinks. If the front lowers too much, it will be far removed from the horizontal position, and the body 41 will not rotate.

[0095] <Modifications of the lure 40> A description will now be given of modifications of the lure 40. The lure 40 shown in Figures 21 and 22 basically moves in the same way as the lure 40 shown in Figure 20.

[0096] Figure 21 shows a configuration of the lure 40 that differs from the lure 40 shown in Figure 20 in that it does not have a weight 14, arm 15, or arm 15A. In this type, when a line is tied to the front eye 6 and the lure is used, if the line is kept taut when the lure sinks, the lure 40 will remain horizontal and the body 41 will rotate. As with the case shown in Figure 20, when the line is taut, the lure 40 shown in Figure 21 sinks horizontally rather than pointing slightly upward, and the body 41 rotates. If no pulling force from the line is applied when the lure sinks, the front will sink pointing almost directly downward, and the body 41 will not rotate.

[0097] The lure 10 shown in Fig. 50 moves in the same way as the lure 40 shown in Fig. 21. In the lure 10 shown in Fig. 50, a wire 32 extends upward from a weight 33, and a line eye 32a is formed at the tip of the wire 32. The lure 10 uses a body 1 with a tail 4. Unlike the lure 40 shown in Fig. 21, the lure 10 shown in Fig. 50 has a simple and neat appearance because the wire 32 does not extend to the rear of the body 1.

[0098] Figure 22 shows a lure 40 in which the weight 14 is attached via the arm 15, but unlike the lure 40 shown in Figure 20, the arm 15A is not attached. This type has reduced strength because the arm 15A is not connected, but is usable for small target fish. The lure 40 shown in Figure 22 can also be used without the weight 14 when it is desired to reduce the weight of the lure 40. When the lure 40 shown in Figure 22 is in a taut state, as in the case shown in Figure 20, it sinks horizontally rather than slightly upward, and the body 41 rotates. When no tension from the line is applied, the body 41 rotates or does not rotate depending on the posture at the time of sinking.

[0099] <Second embodiment of the lure 40> Figures 23 to 25 show a second embodiment of the lure 40 using the body 41. Figures 23, 24 and 25 are a front view, a back view and a perspective view of the lure 40, respectively.

[0100] A line eye 36 for tying a line is provided at the vertical upper part of the shaft 2. The line eye 36 is a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, and is formed with a loop for connecting the line. The stainless steel wire forming the line eye 36 is passed through a weight 37 to form a wire eye 38 below the weight 37. The line eye 36 is located above the weight 37.

[0101] The arms 39 and 44 are linear members such as stainless steel wires, and each extends from the line eye 36 to form the shaft 2. The shaft 2, the arms 39, and the arms 44 form a substantially isosceles triangle, with the line eye 36 located at the apex.

[0102] A swivel 45 is attached to the vertical center of the weight 37. As shown in Fig. 24, a hole 37A for attaching the swivel 45 is formed vertically in the weight 37, and the swivel 45 is installed in the hole 37A. The needle 84 is attached to the swivel 45 via a split ring 46. The needle 84 may be a triple hook as shown in Figs. 23 to 25, but is not limited to this example and may be a single hook or a double hook.

[0103] The wire eye 38 is located below the shaft 2. A wire 47 is connected to the wire eye 38. An openable eye 48 is provided at one end of the wire 47. The openable eye 48 allows the wire 47 to be easily connected to and removed from the wire eye 38 provided at the bottom of the weight 37. The eye may be formed by a linear member of the wire 47 instead of the openable eye 48.

[0104] A hook eye 49 is formed at the other end of the wire 47 by the linear member of the wire 47, and a needle 85 is connected to the hook eye 49 of the wire 47 via a split ring 51. As shown in Figures 23 to 25, an octopus bait 29 can be attached to the hook 85. It should be noted that a worm, feather, rubber skirt, etc. may be attached to the hook 85 instead of the octopus bait 29.

[0105] A tube 52 may be installed in the axial center of the shaft 2. A light emitter such as a chemical light can be attached to the tube 52.

[0106] As shown in FIG. 26, as another example of a lure 40 using a body 41 and a line eye 36 provided at the upper center of the body 41, a hook eye 12 may be formed on the extension of the shaft 2 at the front and rear of the body 41, and a hook 81 may be attached to the hook eye 12.

[0107] In the example shown in Figure 26, one weight 14 is installed between the bead 8 and the front hook eye 12, and one between the bead 9 and the rear hook eye 12, so that the weights at the front and rear are equal. By equalizing the weights of the two weights 14, the lure 40 will remain horizontal without tilting when the line is tied to the line eye 36 and hung down. Cup washers 11 are preferably attached to prevent the front and rear hooks 81 from getting tangled in the body 41. When the lure 40 is moved up and down, it rotates the body 41 while remaining horizontal, generating sound.

[0108] <Action and effect of lure 40> The lure 40 shown in Figures 23 to 25, which is used with a line tied to the line eye 36, can be used in both a fishing method (casting) in which the lure 40 is thrown and reeled in, and a fishing method (vertical jigging) in which the lure 40 is lowered directly below from a ship or boat and the rod is moved up and down to move the lure 40.

[0109] In both casting and vertical jigging, the body 41 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2. The direction of rotation of the body 1 is not fixed, and it can be clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0110] In the case of casting, when the lure 40 is reeled in, the weight 37 is positioned in front and the body 41 is positioned in the rear. The body 41 rotates around the axis of the shaft 2, generating sound. The octopus bait 29 swims while swaying slightly behind the weight 37. When the reeling of the lure 40 is stopped, the body 41 sinks while rotating around the axis of the shaft 2 while remaining horizontal. The lure 40 shown in Figures 23 to 25 is less affected by the rotation of the body 41 when it sinks, and sinks vertically without sliding to the right or left, if the weight of the weight 37 is considerably greater than that of the body 41.

[0111] In the case of vertical jigging, when the lure 40 is dropped vertically and pulled upward, the lure 40 assumes the position shown in Figures 23 and 24, with the weight 37 facing upward and the octopus bait 29 facing downward. The body 41 remains horizontal and rotates clockwise or counterclockwise around the shaft 2, generating sound. When the lure 40 sinks downward, the body 41 faces upward and the weight 37 faces downward. The body 41 remains horizontal and rotates clockwise or counterclockwise around the shaft 2, generating sound. When the lure 40 is moved up and down, the octopus bait 29 sways and floats in the water within the length of the wire 47, swimming with its legs closed and open. The longer the wire 47, the greater the swimming range of the octopus bait 29. It is a good idea to prepare wires 47 of different lengths and switch between them to observe the fish's reactions.

[0112] The wire 47 may not be installed, and only the hook 85 may be connected to the wire eye 38 at the bottom of the weight 37 via a split ring, or the octopus bait 29 may be attached and connected to the hook 85. This may result in a more compact silhouette of the entire lure 40, which may improve the reaction of fish.

[0113] When a light source such as a chemical light is attached to the tube 52 installed on the shaft 2, the light is reflected by the body 41, increasing its appeal to fish. This is particularly effective when fishing at night.

[0114] The lure 40 shown in Figures 23 to 25 appeals to fish by rotating the body 41 when the lure 40 is pulled, and by rotating the body 41 when the lure 40 is stopped and sinks, whether casting or vertical jigging. The lure 40 attracts fish because the body 41 rotates quickly, emits sound, and reflects light. The vibrations, sound, and light created by the rotation of the body 41 attract fish, and the fish bite the octopus bait 29 that swims swaying along the wire 47. The lure 40 can attract many fish and cause them to bite the octopus bait 29 by combining the movement of the body 41, which has a high fish-attracting effect, with the natural, swaying swimming of the octopus bait 29.

[0115] The lure 40 has a relatively slow sinking speed because the body 41 rotates when it sinks and is susceptible to water resistance. To increase the sinking speed, it is recommended to reduce the size of the body 41 and increase the weight of the weight 37. This reduces water resistance and increases the weight, thereby increasing the sinking speed of the lure 40. Note that if the hook 84 or hook 85 tends to get tangled in the line, changing the hook 84 to a single hook or removing it may solve the problem.

[0116] The shape of the weight 37 is not limited to the examples shown in Figures 23 to 25. The movement, silhouette, and sinking speed of the lure 40 change depending on the shape of the weight 37. Because a fish may bite the weight 37, a hook 84 is attached to the center of the weight 37.

[0117] <Regarding the Wire 47, etc.> The wire 47, the associated openable eye 48, hook eye 49, split ring 51, hook 85, and octopus bait 29 described in this embodiment can also be applied to the lure 10 of other embodiments and the lure 40 shown in Figures 20 to 22. They can also be attached to conventional lures such as minnows and crankbaits. In this case, connecting the wire 47 to the rear hook eye stabilizes the lure's swimming. The openable eye 48 of the wire 47 is connected to the rear hook eye. Also, a worm, feather, rubber skirt, etc. may be attached instead of the octopus bait 29.

[0118] <Third embodiment of lure 40> Figure 27 shows a third embodiment of the lure 40 using the body 41. A head 53 is provided in front of the body 41, and a rear trunk portion 55 is provided behind the body 41. An eye 6 is provided at the tip of the front side of the head 53, and a line is connected to the eye 6.

[0119] The head 53 has the shape of, for example, a fish's head and is made of wood, plastic, or metal (e.g., lead, aluminum, etc.). The rear body 55 has the shape of, for example, the rear body of a fish and is made of wood, plastic, or metal. By adjusting the position and weight of the weight 14, the body 41 can be rotated around the axis of the shaft 2 even when sinking, allowing it to sink while being maintained in a horizontal position.

[0120] A weight such as lead or tungsten may be embedded inside the head 53 or inside the rear body 55, and the weight of the lure 40 may be adjusted so that the weights at the front and rear are approximately equal. A lip 54 is provided below the head 53. By providing the lip 54, the lure 40 receives resistance when pulled by the line, causing the lure 40 to swing from side to side.

[0121] When the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the lure 40 swings from side to side and swims while the body 41 rotates. When the lure 40 sinks, the body 41 rotates as it sinks horizontally. When the lure 40 is pulled or sinks, the direction of rotation of the body 41 is clockwise or counterclockwise around the shaft 2, and is not unidirectional.

[0122] Figure 28 shows a modified example of the fishing lure 10 according to the first embodiment. In the fishing lure 10 shown in Figure 28, the body 1 has the same configuration as described in the first embodiment and includes a tail 4. In the fishing lure 10, the weight 14 is attached via the arm 15, and unlike the example shown in Figure 27, the arm 15A and the rear body 55 are not attached. The fishing lure 10 moves basically the same as the fishing lure 40 shown in Figure 27. When the fishing lure 10 is pulled, the body 1 of the fishing lure 10 rotates more easily and at a faster rotation speed than the fishing lure 40 shown in Figure 27.

[0123] In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the lip 54 is provided on the head 53, but the lip 54 may not be provided and the lure may be used like a sinking pencil.

[0124] <Regarding the hook motion suppressor 60> In the lure 10 shown in the embodiment of Fig. 1 etc., the cup washer 11 is used to prevent the hook from getting tangled in the body 1 and preventing the body 1 from rotating in the water. However, even if the cup washer 11 is used, the hook may get tangled in the body 1, especially in the case of a triple hook with three hooks.

[0125] Therefore, as will be explained below, it is preferable to install a needle movement restraining device 60 capable of controlling the movement range of the needle instead of the cup washer 11. The needle movement restraining device 60 can prevent the needle from becoming entangled with the body 1.

[0126] As shown in Figure 29, the needle movement suppressor 60 includes, for example, a ring shaft 61 and a ring 62. When the eye or shank of the needle comes into contact with the ring 62, the movement range of the needle is narrowed, and the needle does not come into contact with the body 1, preventing the needle from becoming entangled in the body 1. The ring shaft 61 is a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, with one end connected to the shaft 2 and the other end connected to the ring 62. The ring 62 is an annular member, and is installed inside the ring 62 so that the needle can be inserted therethrough. By adjusting the length of the ring shaft 61 and the size of the ring 62, the needle 81 will not move toward the body 1 and become detached from the ring 62, or become entangled in the ring 62.

[0127] The distance between the hook eye 12 and the ring 62, which are provided at the rear of the lure 10, is adjusted according to the length of the ring shaft 61. The distance between the hook eye 12 and the ring 62 is preferably about the diameter of the split ring 13 to be installed. If the distance is made longer than this, the ring 62 narrows the range of motion of the hook 81, reducing the movement of the hook. If this distance is made even longer, the ring 62 will be too close to the tip of the hook 81, making it difficult for the hook 81 to hook a fish. Conversely, if the distance between the hook eye 12 and the ring 62 is shortened, the ring 62 will not be able to restrict the range of motion of the hook 81, and the movement of the hook 81 will increase. As a result, the hook 81 will become tangled in the body 1.

[0128] Because the split ring 13 and the needle 81 abut against the inside of the opening of the ring 62, the operating range of the needle 81 is adjusted according to the size of the opening of the ring 62. This allows the needle 81 to be adjusted so that it does not reach the body 1, preventing the needle 81 from getting tangled in the body 1. While FIG. 29 shows an example in which the needle 81 is a single hook, the needle 81 may also be a double hook or a triple hook. In either case, the operating range of the needle 81 is controlled by the ring 62, preventing the needle 81 from getting tangled in the body 1.

[0129] If the operating range of the hook 81 is to be increased, the size of the ring 62 is increased, and if the operating range of the hook 81 is to be decreased, the size of the ring 62 is decreased. However, if the size of the ring 62 is made too large, the hook 81 may pass through the ring 62 and move toward the body 1, becoming detached from the ring 62, or the hook 81 may become tangled in the ring 62. This may also cause the balance of the lure 10 to be poor, hindering the action of the lure 10. If the size of the ring 62 is made too small so that the split ring 13 to be installed cannot pass through the inside, it becomes difficult to remove the split ring 13 and replace the hook 81.

[0130] The shape of the ring 62 is, for example, circular. However, the shape of the ring 62 is not limited to circular and may be any shape, such as oval, triangle, square, etc. By devising the shape of the ring 62, the range and direction of movement of the needle, etc. can be adjusted.

[0131] An embodiment of the needle motion suppressor 60 and a method for manufacturing the same will be described below. The needle motion suppressor 60 is formed, for example, by extending the rear end of a linear member used to form the shaft 2. Specifically, as shown in Figure 30(A), the hook eye 12 is first formed when forming the shaft 2 made of a linear member such as a stainless steel wire. At this time, the excess length of the linear member on the rear end side of the shaft 2 is left uncut.

[0132] Then, as shown in Figure 30(B), a ring 62 is formed from a linear member next to the hook eye 12. The linear member between the hook eye 12 and the ring 62 becomes the ring shaft 61. As shown in Figure 30(C), the linear member is bent so that the ring 62 is positioned on an axial extension of the shaft 2. In this way, the needle movement inhibitor 60 is formed. As shown in Figure 30(D), the needle 81 is connected to the hook eye 12 via the split ring 13. At this time, the eye side of the needle 81 is inserted into the inside of the ring 62 of the needle movement inhibitor 60.

[0133] Alternatively, the needle motion suppressor 60 may be formed from a linear member separate from the shaft 2 and connected and fixed to the shaft 2. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 31(A), the needle motion suppressor 60 includes a ring shaft 61, a ring 62, and a support portion 63. The ring 62 is formed on one end of a linear member such as a stainless steel wire, and the support portion 63 is formed on the other end of the linear member. The support portion 63 has a coil shape and is formed, for example, by spirally winding the linear member. The linear member between the formed ring 62 and support portion 63 becomes the ring shaft 61. In this manner, the needle motion suppressor 60 is formed.

[0134] As shown in Figure 31 (B) , the shaft 2 is inserted into the coil-shaped support portion 63. The support portion 63 of the needle motion suppressor 60 is passed up to the position of the hook eye 12 of the shaft 2. The support portion 63 is fixed to the shaft 2 with an adhesive or the like at a position where the support portion 63 and the hook eye 12 abut against each other. This integrates the shaft 2 and the needle motion suppressor 60.

[0135] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 32 , the needle motion suppressor 60 may be formed as a molded member made of a metal such as stainless steel that has sufficient strength to withstand use. The needle motion suppressor 60 includes a ring shaft 61, a ring 62, and a support portion 63. The support portion 63 is, for example, a tubular member. The ring 62 is integrally formed on one end of the ring shaft 61, and the support portion 63 is integrally formed on the other end of the ring shaft 61. In the needle motion suppressor 60 shown in FIG. 32 , as shown in FIG. 31 (B), the shaft 2 is inserted into the support portion 63, and the support portion 63 is fixed to the shaft 2 with an adhesive or the like at a position where the support portion 63 and the hook eye 12 abut against each other.

[0136] 31 and 32, the support portion 63 does not have to be fixed to the shaft 2 with adhesive or the like. That is, one or more beads 8 or 9 are placed in front of or behind the body 1 so as to reduce the range (play) within which the body 1 can move along the shaft 2. Alternatively, the length of the shaft 2 is appropriately adjusted so that the range (play) within which the body 1 can move along the shaft 2 is reduced without placing two or more beads 8, 9. This prevents the body 1 and the needle movement suppressor 60 from moving too far along the shaft 2, thereby preventing the movement range of the needle 81 from being unable to be suppressed.

[0137] As described above, the hook motion restraint device 60 can reliably prevent the hook 81 from becoming tangled in the body 1, even when the hook 81 is a triple hook. If the hook is fixed so that it does not move relative to the lure, it becomes difficult for the hook to hook a fish, and even if a fish is hooked, the hook is likely to come off the fish. In contrast, the hook motion restraint device 60 uses the ring 62 to restrict the range of movement of the hook 81, but can achieve an appropriate range of movement, making it easier to hook a fish and less likely to come off the fish once it is hooked, compared to a fixed hook. The hook motion restraint device 60 is provided with a ring shaft 61 and a ring 62, but the split ring 13 connecting the hook 81 to the hook eye 12 can be removed, making it possible to replace the hook 81.

[0138] <Other application examples of the hook movement suppressor 60> The hook movement suppressor 60 described above can also be applied to the lure 10 shown in Figure 9(C) in which a weight 14 and a hook 82 are attached to the bottom of the body 1. Figure 33 shows a lure 10 to which the hook movement suppressor 60 is applied. This lure 10 uses triple hooks as hooks 81, 82 at the bottom center and rear of the body 1. A coil-shaped support part 63 of the hook movement suppressor 60 is attached to the rear hook 81. The hooks 81, 82 may be single hooks or double hooks instead of triple hooks.

[0139] 33, a through-hole is formed in the weight 14, and the tip of the wire of the arm 15, which is extended from the eye 6, is passed through the through-hole of the weight 14. An eye 23 is formed at the end of the arm 15 near the lower center of the lure 10. The weight 14 is fixed to the arm 15 with an adhesive or the like. The needle 82 is attached to the eye 23 via the split ring 13.

[0140] The hook motion suppressor 60, which is applied to the hook 82 at the lower center, has the front end of the ring shaft 61 inserted into a through-hole formed in the weight 14 and secured with adhesive or the like. The ring shaft 61 is preferably positioned on the body 1 side, as shown in FIG. 33 . This prevents the ring shaft 61 from getting in the way when replacing the hook 81, facilitating removal of the split ring 13. In the example shown in FIG. 33 , the distance from the eye 23 to the ring 62 is the sum of the diameter of the split ring 13 and the diameter of the eye 82a of the hook 82, with the eye 82a of the hook 82 passing through the ring 62. Setting this length limits the range of movement of the hook 82, preventing it from getting tangled in the body 1. Furthermore, since the hook 82 moves appropriately, it is easier to hook a fish and less likely to come off (loosen) during reeling.

[0141] The operating range of the hook 82 can be controlled by adjusting the length of the ring shaft 61, the size of the ring 62, and the angle of the ring 62 relative to the ring shaft 61. If the length of the ring shaft 61 is shortened, the operating range of the hook 82 becomes larger, but if it is made too short, there is a risk that the hook 82 will become tangled in the body 1. If the length of the ring shaft 61 is lengthened, the operating range of the hook 82 becomes smaller, and if it is made too long, the hook tip and the ring 62 will be too close, making it difficult to catch in the fish's mouth.

[0142] Increasing the size of the ring 62 increases the range of movement of the needle 82, and decreasing the size of the ring 62 decreases the range of movement of the needle 82.

[0143] The movement direction of the needle 82 can be controlled by adjusting the angle of the ring 62 relative to the ring shaft 61. As shown in Figure 33, by adjusting the ring 62 so that it is inclined downward relative to the ring shaft 61, which is in a substantially horizontal direction, the needle 82 can move as downward as possible without coming into contact with the body 1.

[0144] FIG. 34(A) shows a lure 10 in which the weight 57 is not fixed to the arm (sinker shaft) 15 but is hung from the tip of the arm 15 via the eye 23. The weight 57 is provided with an upper eye 58 that connects to the eye 23 at the tip of the arm 15, and a hook eye 59 for connecting a hook 82. A washer 64 is installed between the upper eye 58 and the weight 57. As a result, when the weight 57 swings forward, the washer 64 comes into contact with the arm 15, thereby suppressing the forward movement of the weight 57 and preventing the hook 82 from getting tangled in the arm 15. The upper eye 58 and the hook eye 59 are formed from the same linear member such as a stainless steel wire. The linear member is inserted through the washer 64 and the weight 57, with the upper eye 58 formed at one end of the linear member and the hook eye 59 formed at the other end of the linear member.

[0145] The weight 57 is suspended from the tip of the arm 15 and can move freely within a predetermined range. The weight 57 is made of, for example, lead or tungsten. By attaching the weight 57 to the lower center of the lure 10, the lure 10 maintains a horizontal position as it sinks in the water, and the body 1 rotates.

[0146] The hook 82 attached to the weight 57 is connected to the hook eye 59 via the split ring 13. In addition, an arc-shaped ring 65 is provided on the weight 57 below the hook eye 59. Both ends of the ring 65 are fixed to the weight 57, and the hook 82 is connected to the hook eye 59 so that the eye 82a of the hook 82 passes between the ring 65 and the weight 57. This controls the range of motion of the hook 82, making it less likely for the hook 82 to become tangled in the body 1 or arm 15.

[0147] When the lure 10 shown in Figure 34(A) is pulled through the water, the weight 57 swings from side to side, causing the rotation of the body 1 to change from clockwise to counterclockwise, or from counterclockwise to clockwise. This repeated change in rotation direction causes the lure 10 to swim by swinging and meandering. The movement of the lure 10 varies depending on the thickness of the plate-like member forming the body 1, the material of the plate-like member (metal or plastic, for example), the size of the body 1, and the weight of the weight 57. By appropriately selecting and adjusting these factors, the swinging movement of the lure 10 can be made larger or the lure can be made to meander more easily. Conversely, adjustments can also be made so that the lure 10 does not swing or meander.

[0148] In the lure 10 shown in Fig. 34(A), the upper eye 58 of the weight 57 shown in Fig. 34(B) may be connected to the eye 23 at the tip of the arm 15. This prevents the weight 57 from moving too much, unlike when the eye 23 and the upper eye 58 are connected via a split ring, making it less likely for the hook 82 to become tangled in the body 1 or the arm 15. The shape of the weight 57 is not particularly limited, but an eggplant-shaped weight, as shown in Fig. 34(A), is likely to sway sideways, causing the lure 10 to sway or meander.

[0149] As shown in Figure 34 (B), the weight 57 is not limited to one with a hook attached, and may be one without a hook. In this case, since no hook is attached, the weight 57 will not get tangled in the body 1 even if it moves significantly. Therefore, there is no need to control the movement of the weight 57, and the upper eye 66 of the weight 57 may be attached to the eye 23 at the tip of the arm 15 via a split ring 13. When the split ring 13 is used, the weight 57 can be replaced. For example, by replacing the weight 57 with a heavier one, the lure 10 can be used in deeper water by sinking it to the bottom.

[0150] Furthermore, a metal jig may be attached to the eye 23 shown in Figure 34(A) instead of the weight 57. The metal jig is hanging from the tip of the arm 15 of the lure 10 in Figure 34(A). As the body 1 rotates and swings left and right while swimming, this movement is transmitted to the metal jig via the arm 15. Therefore, compared to when the metal jig is used alone, the metal jig moves well even when the lure 10 is pulled slowly.

[0151] The lure 10 shown in Fig. 47 differs from the lure 10 shown in Fig. 34(A) in that multiple holes 3A are formed in the annular portion 3 of the body 1. The holes 3A penetrate the plate material of the annular portion 3, and the multiple holes 3A are arranged along the longitudinal direction of the plate material. In the example shown in Fig. 47, five circular holes 3A are formed in each of the plates on both sides when viewed from the front of the lure 10.

[0152] When the lure 10 is allowed to sink with a line tied to the eye 6 and the line taut, the lure 10 shown in Figure 34(A) sinks in a horizontal position while rotating the body 1 either clockwise or counterclockwise. When the lure 10 shown in Figure 47 is allowed to sink in a similar manner with the line taut, the lure 10 sinks in a horizontal position while rotating the body 1 alternately clockwise and counterclockwise, and the entire lure 10 sways from side to side. At this time, the swing amplitude is greater at the rear of the lure 10 (the tail 4 side) than at the front of the lure 10 (the eye 6 side). The heavier the weight of the weight 57, the faster the lure sinks and the faster it sways from side to side.

[0153] When the lure 10 is lowered with the line loosened and not taut, the lure 10 shown in Figure 34(A) moves in the same way as when it is lowered with the line taut. When the lure 10 shown in Figure 47 is lowered with the line taut, it moves in almost the same way as when it is lowered with the line taut, but the amplitude of the lure 10's forward and backward swings is almost the same.

[0154] When the lure 10 is reeled in with a line tied to the eye 6, the lure 10 shown in Figure 34(A) moves forward in a horizontal position while rotating the body 1 clockwise or counterclockwise. At this time, the direction of rotation of the body 1 may change, causing the lure 10 to move alternately clockwise and counterclockwise, causing the lure 10 to swing from side to side. The swing amplitude of the lure 10 is greater at the rear than at the front. When the lure 10 is reeled in, the lure 10 shown in Figure 47 moves forward in a horizontal position while changing the direction of rotation of the body 1, causing the lure 10 to swing from side to side. The swing amplitude of the lure 10 is greater at the rear than at the front.

[0155] When the lure 10 is pulled, the lure 10 shown in Figure 34(A), which does not have a hole 3A in the annular portion 3, does not necessarily swing from side to side, but rather swings from side to side or does not swing at all depending on the weight and position of the weight 57 and the size and shape of the body 1. In contrast, the lure 10 shown in Figure 47, which has a hole 3A formed in the annular portion 3, swings from side to side without fine adjustment of the weight 57 or the body 1. In order to create a lure 10 that swings from side to side, it is recommended to use a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein.

[0156] In the lure 10 shown in Figures 9(A) to 9(D), when a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein is used, similar to the body 1 shown in Figure 47, the movement of the lure 10 when sinking and when the lure 10 is pulled up is almost the same as that of the lure 10 shown in Figure 47.

[0157] Next, the movement of the lure 10 shown in FIG. 1 will be described when a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein, similar to the body 1 shown in FIG. 47, is used.

[0158] In either case where the lure 10 is sunk with a line tied to the eye 6 and the line taut, or where the lure 10 is sunk with the line loosened, the lure 10 sinks in a horizontal position while rotating the body 1 either clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0159] In the lure 10 shown in FIG. 1 , when a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein is used, the rotation speed of the body 1 is slower when the lure 10 sinks compared to the lure 10 shown in FIG. 1 in which the annular portion 3 does not have the hole 3A. Furthermore, when the lure 10 shown in FIG. 1 uses a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein, the rotation direction of the body 1 tends to change, alternating between clockwise and counterclockwise. Furthermore, when viewed from the front of the lure 10, the lure 10 slides to the left when rotating clockwise, and slides to the right when rotating counterclockwise. In the lure 10 shown in FIG. 1 , when a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein is used, the body 1 tends to change its rotation direction compared to when the annular portion 3 does not have the hole 3A. Unlike the lure 10 shown in FIG. 47 , the lure 10 shown in FIG. 1 does not sway from side to side when sinking, similar to the case of a body 1 without the hole 3A, even when a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein is used.

[0160] In the lure 10 shown in FIG. 1 , when a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein is used, the rotation speed of the body 1 is slower when the lure 10 is reeled than when a lure 10 having no hole 3A in the annular portion 3 is used. Furthermore, when a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein is used in the lure 10 shown in FIG. 1 , the rotation direction of the body 1 changes, and the lure 10 moves alternately clockwise and counterclockwise. When the lure 10 is reeled, the rotation direction of the body 1 changes, causing the lure 10 to meander. The lure 10 having the hole 3A formed therein is more likely to change the rotation direction of the body 1 than a lure 10 having no hole 3A. Therefore, the lure 10 having the hole 3A formed therein is more likely to meander than a lure 10 having no hole 3A. Unlike the lure 10 shown in FIG. 47 , the lure 10 shown in FIG. 1 does not sway side to side when reeled, even when a body 1 having a hole 3A formed therein is used, as is the case with a body 1 having no hole 3A.

[0161] In the example shown in Figure 47, a total of ten circular holes 3A are formed in the plate material on both sides of the lure 10 when viewed from the front, five on each side. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. The shape of the holes 3A may be, for example, oval, square, polygonal, star-shaped, or the like. The number of holes 3A may also be more or less than five. Note that the larger the total opening area of ​​the holes 3A relative to the area of ​​the side of the body 1, the slower the rotation speed of the body 1 both when sinking and when the lure 10 is being pulled. However, if the total opening area of ​​the holes 3A relative to the area of ​​the side of the body 1 becomes too large, the body 1 will no longer rotate.

[0162] Furthermore, the hole 3A may be formed in only one plate material when viewed from the front of the lure 10. As shown in Figures 34(A) and 47, the lure 10 with the weight 57 attached may move like a lure 10 without a hole 3A in the annular portion 3, or like a lure 10 with holes 3A formed in the plate material on both sides. In a lure 10 with a hole 3A formed in only one plate material, which movement it will exhibit will vary depending on the time of use, and it will not exhibit a bias towards one movement or the other. When the lure 10 is pulled, it is more likely to sway from side to side than a lure 10 without a hole 3A.

[0163] 1, when the hole 3A is formed in only one plate material when viewed from the front of the lure 10, the rotation speed of the body 1 is slightly slower than that of a lure 10 that does not have the hole 3A in the annular portion 3, both when sinking and when the lure 10 is pulled. The lure 10 with the hole 3A formed in only one plate material was not prone to meandering compared to the movement of the lure 10 without the hole 3A.

[0164] As described above, the lure 10 with holes 3A formed in the plate material on both sides, the lure 10 with holes 3A formed in the plate material on only one side, and the lure 10 without holes 3A all move differently, so it is a good idea to use them appropriately while watching the reaction of the fish when fishing.

[0165] The lure 10 shown in Figure 48 has a body 1 in which the widths of the plate material of the annular portion 3 on both sides are different when viewed from the front of the lure 10, instead of the lure 10 shown in Figure 47. The lure 10 with the plate material of different widths moves in almost the same way as the lure 10 with the hole 3A formed in it shown in Figure 47. When the lure 10 shown in Figure 1 uses a body 1 with the plate material of the annular portion 3 of different widths, it moves in almost the same way as the lure 10 shown in Figure 1 with the body 1 with the hole 3A formed in it.

[0166] The action of the lure 10 shown in Figures 47 and 48 swinging from side to side is similar to the action of a minnow (a lure that resembles a small fish) swinging from side to side (called wobbling in technical terms for the movement of a lure).

[0167] The lure 20 shown in Figure 49 is different from the lure 20 shown in Figure 12 in that the body 1 has been modified to have a hole 3A formed therein, similar to the body 1 shown in Figure 47. When the lure 20 shown in Figure 49 is allowed to sink, whether the line is taut or slack, the body 1 rotates alternately clockwise and counterclockwise while sinking in a horizontal position, causing the body 1 to swing left and right. As the body 1 swings left and right, the entire lure 20 swings left and right, but the swing amplitude is greater for the body 1 than for the head 18. If the lure 20 shown in Figure 49 were modified to have a body 1 without a hole 3A in the annular portion 3, the weight of the head 18, the size of the body 1, and other factors would need to be finely adjusted to produce a swinging motion left and right. In contrast, the lure 20 shown in Figure 49, which has a body 1 with a hole 3A formed therein, can easily produce a swinging motion left and right without fine adjustments.

[0168] When the lure 20 shown in Figure 49 is pulled, the body 1 swings from side to side while rotating alternately clockwise and counterclockwise. As the body 1 swings from side to side, the entire lure 20 swings from side to side, but the swing width is larger for the body 1 than for the head 18. In the lure 20 shown in Figure 49, if the body 1 is changed to one without a hole 3A in the annular portion 3, the weight of the head 18 and the size of the body 1 must be finely adjusted to produce a swinging motion from side to side. In contrast, the lure 20 shown in Figure 49, which has a body 1 with a hole 3A formed therein, can easily produce a swinging motion from side to side without fine adjustment. In addition, in a lure 20 having a body 1 without a hole 3A in the annular portion 3, in order to easily produce a swaying motion from side to side when the lure 20 sinks or is pulled, it is preferable to provide a bent portion in the straight portion of the arm 17 forward of the bead 8, thereby increasing the bend of the arm 17 and bringing the tail 4 side closer to the head 18 side. For example, in the example of Figure 49, the arm 17 passing through the body 1 and the arm 17 connecting to the head 18 may be made parallel, or the tail 4 side may be brought closer to the head 18 side. The closer the tail 4 side is brought to the head 18 side by bending the arm 17, the easier it is for the body 1 to produce a swaying action from side to side.

[0169] In the above description, the case where the hole 3A is formed in the annular portion 3 has been described using the example of the body 1 having the tail portion 4, but the present invention is not limited to this example. That is, the hole 3A may be formed in the annular portion 3 of a body 41 that does not have a tail portion. As with the body 1, by forming the hole 3A, the rotation speed of the body 41 becomes slower than when the hole 3A is not present, and the body 41 is more likely to sway from side to side.

[0170] The lure 10 shown in FIG. 51A is the lure 10 shown in FIG. 34A with the weight 57 shown in FIG. 34B attached, and with mesh members 77 on both sides of the annular portion 3 of the body 1. The mesh members 77 are, for example, wire mesh and are attached to the annular portion 3 with an adhesive or the like. The mesh members 77 allow water to pass through the annular portion 3 more easily, giving the body 1 the appearance of fish scales. As shown in FIG. 51B, to simulate a small fish, a portion that will become a fish head 78 on the body 1 may be pre-attached and the plate material 31 may be cut during production. By bending the plate material 31 shown in FIG. 51B and aligning the cuts 5a, a body 1 having a head 78 as shown in FIG. 51A is formed. By attaching an eye-shaped sticker 79 to the head 78, the body 1 can be designed to resemble a small fish. The sticker 79 may have a bulging, convex shape.

[0171] The lure 10 shown in Figure 51A is unlikely to rotate more than 360° around the shaft 2 when sinking with or without the line taut, or when the lure 10 is being pulled. The body 1 swings alternately clockwise and counterclockwise, rotating less than 180° around the shaft 2. In the case of the lure 10 shown in Figure 47, the tail 4 swings widely from side to side. The lure 10 shown in Figure 51A swings less widely than the lure 10 shown in Figure 47.

[0172] The members provided on both sides of the lure 10 shown in Figure 51A must be water-permeable, like the mesh member 77. If a water-impermeable member were provided in the annular portion 3, the body 1 would not move. The body 1 having the mesh member 77 may be directly shaped and formed using a 3D printer.

[0173] Figure 35 shows a lure 70 using a general body 71, not the body of the present invention. The lure 70 is a sinking pencil with a hook 81 and a blade 72 connected to it. As shown in Figure 35, by attaching a hook motion suppressor 60, the hook 81, and the blade 72 to a plug such as a sinking pencil, sound and vibration can be obtained by the rotation of the blade 72. Note that although the body 71 shown in Figure 35 is a sinking pencil, the body 71 may also be a plug such as a minnow, pencil bait, or crankbait, or a metal jig.

[0174] The needle motion restraint device 60 can also be used to prevent the needles from marking the body 71, as described below. In the plug described above, the needles of a triple hook are usually connected to the rear eye 73 by a split ring, rather than the needle 81 and blade 72. By applying the needle motion restraint device 60 to the needle attached to the rear (rear hook) or the needle 83 (front hook) of the triple hook attached to the front, it is possible to prevent the tip of the triple hook from coming into contact with the body 71, causing the paint to peel off and leaving marks (these marks are called rolling marks), thereby extending the life of the lure 70.

[0175] As shown in FIG. 35 , in a lure 70 equipped with a hook motion suppressor 60, not only a hook 81 but also a blade 72 may be attached to the split ring 76 at the rear. In FIG. 35 , a split ring 74, a swivel 75, and a split ring 76 are connected in this order to the eye 73 at the rear of the body 71. The swivel 75 allows the blade 72 to rotate. The blade 72 rotates when the lure 70 is pulled in the water or sinks. By connecting the hook 81 to the split ring 76 together with the blade 72, a fish can be caught even when it bites the blade 72. The hook 81 can also rotate together with the blade 72 via the swivel 75. Note that the split ring 76 may be configured so that only the blade 72 is attached, without the hook 81.

[0176] One front end of the ring shaft 61 is fixed to the rear of the body 71. The length of the ring shaft 61 is adjusted so that the ring 62 does not interfere with the rotation of the blade 72. The diameter of the ring 62 is desirably smaller than the width of the blade 72 (the length perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the blade 72). This prevents the blade 72 and needle 81 from moving toward the body 71, passing through the ring 62, and becoming detached from the ring 62. However, it is better not to make the ring 62 too small so that the rotation of the blade 72 is not interfered with.

[0177] When the lure 70 is reeled in, the blade 72 rotates and hits the ring 62. The blade 72 rotates while hitting the ring 62, generating a sound when they hit each other. The vibrations generated when the blade 72 hits the ring 62 are transmitted to the body 71 via the ring shaft 61, causing the body 71 to vibrate. In contrast, with the conventional configuration without the hook motion suppressor 60, no impact sound from the blade 72 is generated, and the vibration of the body 71 is also weak.

[0178] As described above, the needle motion suppressor 60 can also control the range of motion of the blade 72 other than the hook attached to the lure. Therefore, the needle motion suppressor may be installed in a portion of the lure where it is desired to suppress the motion of other lure rig components (such as blades and wires) other than the hook. Hereinafter, the needle motion suppressor will be referred to as the component motion suppressor.

[0179] For example, as shown in Figure 36, in a lure 90 such as a spinnerbait that uses a blade 72, a component movement suppressor 68 is attached near the blade 72. The ring shaft 61 of the component movement suppressor 68 is connected to the arm 17. The front portion of the blade 72 is housed in a ring 62 of the component movement suppressor 68, and the ring 62 suppresses the movement range of the blade 72. Unlike conventional lures (spinnerbaits) that use a blade and do not have a component movement suppressor 68, in the lure 90 shown in Figure 36, when the blade 72 rotates or swings, the blade 72 hits the ring 62 of the component movement suppressor 68, generating a sound. In this way, when the blade 72 hits the ring 62, the entire lure 90 vibrates, resulting in a larger vibration than in conventional lures.

[0180] As shown in FIG. 37 , in a wire bait lure 20 in which the shaft 2 and body 1 of this embodiment are attached instead of the blade 72, a component movement suppressor 68 is attached to the front of the body 1. The ring shaft 61 of the component movement suppressor 68 is connected to the arm 17. In the lure 20, the front portion of the shaft 2 is housed in the ring 62, thereby suppressing the movement range of the shaft 2 and body 1. In the example shown in FIG. 37 , a tube 67 is provided at the front of the shaft 2 between the eye 6 and the bead 8, and the shaft 2 is inserted through the tube 67. The tube 67 prevents the body 1 from slipping forward. The tube 67 is made of plastic or metal. The metal tube 67 generates noise when it hits the ring 62. In the wire bait lure 20, if the body 1 is made larger, the hook 82 located below the body 1 may enter the annular portion 3 and become entangled in the body 1. By using the component movement restraining device 68, the movement range of the shaft 2 and the body 1 can be restricted, and entanglement of the needle 82 and the body 1 can be prevented.

[0181] 38 , a part movement restraint device 68 is attached to the connection between the body 71 and the wire 47 of the lure 70. The lure 70 has the wire 47 connected to the eye 73 at the rear of the body 71 of a plug such as a minnow. One end of the wire 47 is provided with a needle 85 via a hook eye 49, and the other end is connected to the body 71 via an eye 50. The eye 50 is connected to the eye 73 at the rear of the body 71 by a split ring 74. The ring shaft 61 of the part movement restraint device 68 is connected to the end of the wire 47 on the eye 50 side. The rear of the body 71 is housed in the ring 62 of the part movement restraint device 68.

[0182] As a result, the rear of the body 71 abuts against the ring 62, restricting the range of movement of the wire 47. If the wire 47 were attached to the rear eye 73 of the body 71 using the retractable eye 48 shown in FIG. 23 or the like without the component movement restrictor 68, the range of free movement of the wire 47 would be too wide, making it easy for the wire 47 and the hook 83 and line attached as a front hook to the body 71 to become entangled. In contrast, by using the component movement restrictor 68, the range of movement of the wire 47 can be restricted, making it less likely for the wire 47 and the hook 85 to become entangled with the hook 83 and line attached to the body 71. While FIG. 38 shows an example in which a worm 86 is attached to the hook 85, an octopus bait, feather, or the like may be attached instead of the worm 86. The component movement restrictor 68 can also be attached in a similar manner when the body 71 is a plug, such as a pencil bait, other than a minnow.

[0183] Furthermore, for example, a component movement suppressing device can be applied to the lure 40 shown in Figures 23 to 25. By installing a component movement suppressing device on the wire 47 attached to the wire eye 38 below the weight 37, the movement range of the wire 47 can be suppressed, allowing the octopus bait 29 to swim within a small range and making it less likely that the hook 85 will become tangled in the line.

[0184] <Shape and specific gravity of the body 1, 41> Next, the shape and specific gravity of the body 1, 41 will be described. As described above, the body 1, 41 of the lure 10, 20, 30, 40 is configured so that the body 1, 41 rotates when pulled by the line or when sinking. However, depending on the shape of the body 1, 41, the body 1, 41 may be difficult to rotate or may not rotate at all.

[0185] In both the body 1 with the tail 4 according to the first embodiment and the body 41 without the tail 4 according to the fourth embodiment, the body tends to be easier to rotate by being elliptical rather than circular. Even in the case of an elliptical shape, a shape close to circular may make rotation difficult or may not occur.

[0186] Furthermore, the width of the annular portion 3 of the body 1, 41 (see Figures 1 and 17) affects the ease of rotation. The wider the annular portion 3, the easier it is to rotate, and the narrower the annular portion 3, the harder it is to rotate.

[0187] Furthermore, the material of the body 1, 41 also affects the ease of rotation. For example, brass, which has a high specific gravity, tends to rotate more easily than aluminum, which has a low specific gravity. Regarding the weight of the body 1, 41, it was found that the body 41 without the tail section 4 is less likely to rotate if it weighs 1 g or less.

[0188] The inventors also investigated the relationship between the shape of the annular portion 3 of the body 41 and rotation when the body 41 is made of brass or aluminum and weighs 1 g or less, in a case where the shaft 2 is aligned with the central axis of the annular portion 3 of the body 41. Figures 39A to 39D are graphs showing the relationship between the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 of the body 41 and the width of the annular portion 3 of the body 41, with respect to the rotation of the body 41. Figure 39A shows the results for when the brass body 41 is pulled, Figure 39B shows the results for when the brass body 41 is sunk, Figure 39C shows the results for when the aluminum body 41 is pulled, and Figure 39D shows the results for when the aluminum body 41 is sunk.

[0189] To investigate the relationship between shape and rotation, the shape of the annular portion 3 of the subject body 41 was set to be lower in height by 1 mm each time from a perfect circle (brass: outer diameter 15 mm, aluminum: outer diameter 25 mm) (the length was set to be increased accordingly) (see FIG. 18(C) for the height and length of the annular portion 3). For each shape, the presence or absence of rotation when the lure 40 was pulled by the line and when the lure 40 sank was observed.

[0190] As shown in Fig. 39A, when the brass body 41 is pulled, if the width of the annular portion 3 is 7 mm and the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 1.8, the annular portion 3 rotates reliably. Even if the width of the annular portion 3 is 4 mm, the annular portion 3 rotates reliably if the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 3.7. As shown in Fig. 39B, when the brass body 41 is sunk, if the width of the annular portion 3 is 7 mm and the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 1.4, the annular portion 3 rotates reliably. Even if the width of the annular portion 3 is 4 mm, the annular portion 3 rotates reliably if the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 2.0.

[0191] As shown in Figure 39C, when the aluminum body 41 is pulled, if the width of the annular portion 3 is 7 mm, the annular portion 3 rotates reliably when the length-to-height ratio of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 5.3, but rotation becomes unstable when the length-to-height ratio of the annular portion 3 is approximately 9.5. If the width of the annular portion 3 is 5 mm, the annular portion 3 rotates reliably when the length-to-height ratio of the annular portion 3 is approximately 6.5. As shown in Figure 39D, when the aluminum body 41 is submerged, if the width of the annular portion 3 is 7 mm, the annular portion 3 rotates reliably when the length-to-height ratio of the annular portion 3 exceeds approximately 3.6, but rotation becomes unstable when the length-to-height ratio of the annular portion 3 is approximately 9.5. If the width of the annular portion 3 is 4 mm, the annular portion 3 rotates reliably when the length-to-height ratio of the annular portion 3 is approximately 7.4.

[0192] 39A to 39D, when the lure 40 is pulled and when the lure 40 sinks, brass tends to rotate more easily than aluminum. That is, when the width of the annular portion 3 is narrow (for example, 4 mm), when the ratio of the length to the height of the annular portion 3 is small (a shape close to a perfect circle), or when the ratio of the length to the height is large (a more elongated oval shape), brass tends to rotate more easily than aluminum.

[0193] Furthermore, when the lure 40 is pulled and when it sinks, whether it is made of brass or aluminum, the annular portion 3 is easier to rotate if it is elliptical rather than circular. However, in the case of aluminum, if the ratio of length to height of the annular portion 3 is 7 or more and it has a more elongated elliptical shape, it becomes difficult to rotate. Furthermore, the wider the width of the annular portion 3 is, from 4 mm to 7 mm, the easier it tends to rotate.

[0194] <Comparative Example> The inventors conducted experiments on a lure (comparative example) described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,881,341 (hereinafter referred to as the "U.S. Patent Specification") and compared it with the lure according to the present embodiment. In this embodiment, the weights of the lures 10, 20, 30, and 40 are adjusted to be equal at the front and rear by using beads 8 and 9 threaded on the shaft 2 and a weight 14 shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C so that the lures 10, 20, 30, and 40 sink while maintaining a horizontal position. Unlike this embodiment, the lure described in the U.S. Patent Specification does not have a structure that allows the lure to sink while maintaining a horizontal position. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the cup washer 11 prevents the hook 81 from getting tangled in the body 1 or the like. In contrast, when the hook size of the lure described in the U.S. Patent Specification is large, the hook is likely to get tangled in the rotating body or the shaft within the body.

[0195] In the lure shown in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent specification, spinners 20 and 30 are not ring-shaped, but rather have elliptical arc shapes that are independent parts of an ellipse. According to the specification, spinner 20 is 0.1875 inches wide and 3 inches long before bending, and spinner 30 is 0.375 inches wide and 1.5 inches long before bending.

[0196] The lure shown in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent specification sank while maintaining a horizontal position, as shown in Figure 40. The spinner 30 always rotated in the direction of the arrow, while the spinner 20 did not rotate but swayed slightly from side to side while hanging down below the shaft 12. In addition, the spinner 30 and the shaft 12 rubbed against each other, generating noise.

[0197] When the lure shown in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent is pulled, as shown in FIG. 41, the spinner 20 rotates in the direction of the arrow, and the spinner 30 hangs down below the shaft 12. After several attempts to pull the lure, the spinner 30 sometimes rotated, but the rotation direction was the same as that of the spinner 20. This is presumably because, as the spinner 20 rotates, the shaft 12 also rotates, and the rotation of the shaft 12 causes the spinner 30 to rotate in the same direction as the spinner 20. The U.S. patent states that the spinners 20 and 30 rotate in opposite directions, but in the lure shown in FIG. 1 of the U.S. patent, which was created by the inventor of the present application, the spinners 20 and 30 did not rotate in opposite directions.

[0198] In the lure shown in FIG. 3 of the U.S. patent specification, the spinner 60 does not have a ring shape but has an elliptical arc shape that is a part of an ellipse, and the spinner 65 has a ring shape, but according to the drawing, the ratio of the longitudinal length to the transverse length is about 1.11. According to the description in the specification, the spinner 65 has a width of 0.1875 inches and a length of 4 inches before bending.

[0199] The lure shown in FIG. 3 of the U.S. patent specification sank while maintaining a horizontal position, as shown in FIG. 42. At this time, the spinner 60 swayed slightly from side to side while hanging down from the shaft 62. The spinner 65, if it moved at all, swayed only slightly and barely moved at all.

[0200] When the lure shown in FIG. 3 of the U.S. patent specification is pulled as shown in FIG. 43, the spinners 60 and 65 rotate in the directions of the arrows. The spinners 60 and 65 rotate in opposite directions. The rotation direction of the spinners 60 and 65 is constant and they always rotate in the direction of the arrows shown in FIG. 42. Furthermore, the spinners 60 and 65 rub against the shaft 62 as they rotate, generating noise.

[0201] In the lure shown in FIG. 4 of the U.S. patent specification, spinners 70 and 75 each have a ring shape, but according to the drawing, the ratio of the longitudinal length to the transverse length is approximately 1.29 for spinner 70 and approximately 1.25 for spinner 75. According to the specification, spinner 70 is 0.25 inches wide and 5 inches long before bending, while spinner 75 is 0.3125 inches wide and 4 inches long before bending.

[0202] The lure shown in Figure 4 of the U.S. patent specification sank in the direction of the arrow with its rear portion slightly lowered as shown in Figure 44. Spinners 70 and 75 did not rotate.

[0203] When the lure shown in FIG. 4 of the U.S. patent is pulled in the direction of the arrow, as shown in FIG. 45, the spinners 70 and 75 are difficult to rotate, and sometimes rotate and sometimes do not. When the lure is pulled at a high speed, both the spinners 70 and 75 rotate in the same direction, as shown by the arrows. The inner spinner 75 rotates more easily than the outer spinner 70. In some cases, only the inner spinner 75 rotates without the spinner 70 rotating. Although the U.S. patent states that the spinners 70 and 75 rotate in opposite directions, the spinners 70 and 75 did not rotate in the opposite directions in the lure shown in FIG. 4 of the U.S. patent, which was created by the inventor of the present application. This is presumably because the inner spinner 75 rotates more easily than the outer spinner 70, and when the spinner 75 rotates, the shaft 72 also rotates, and the rotation of the shaft 72 causes the spinner 70 to rotate in the same direction as the spinner 75.

[0204] <Regarding twisting of bodies 1, 41> The inventor also compared the cases where twisting of shaft 2 occurs only in the front of body 41 or in the front and rear of body 41 (Figures 46(A) to (C)), where no twisting of shaft 2 occurs at either end of body 1, 41 (Figures 46(D) and (E)), and where twisting of shaft 2 occurs at the rear of body 41 (Figure 46(F)).

[0205] Note that, when a twist is formed in the front or rear portion of the body 1, 41, both ends of the band-shaped width of the front or rear portion have a curved shape, while both ends of the band-shaped width of the other portion (the portion between the front and rear portions) have a straight shape. Therefore, when a twist is formed in the front or rear portion of the body 1, 41, when the body 1, 41 is placed on a horizontal surface, the front or rear portion is separated from the horizontal surface, while the other portion (the portion between the front and rear portions) remains in contact with the horizontal surface. Conversely, when no twist is formed in both ends (the front and rear portions) of the body 1, 41, both ends of the band-shaped width of the front and rear portions are straight, just like the other portion (the portion between the front and rear portions). When no twist is formed in both ends of the body 1, 41, when the body 1, 41 is placed on a horizontal surface, the front and rear portions and the other portion (the portion between the front and rear portions) remain in contact with the horizontal surface.

[0206] The bodies 1 and 41 are made of brass. For the body 41 without the tail section 4, the length of the plate before bending was 100 mm and the width was 10 mm, while for the body 1 with the tail section 4, the length of the plate before bending was 130 mm and the width was 10 mm, and the length of the tail section 4 was 15 mm. The size of the ellipse of the annular section 3 is the same regardless of whether or not the tail section 4 is present. The beads 8 and 9 threaded on the shaft 2 are made of brass and of the same size. The shaft 2 is made of stainless steel and has a diameter of 0.8 mm.

[0207] As shown in Figure 46 (A), if a twist is formed only in the front part of the body 41, when the lure sinks, the body 41 will sink while rotating and remaining horizontal. The direction of rotation of the body 41 is not unidirectional, but changes each time. When the body 41 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 41 will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise. The direction of rotation of the body 41 cannot be controlled by the angler's will.

[0208] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 46(A), if a twist is formed only in the front portion of the body 41, when the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the body 41 will always rotate in the same direction as the arrow in Figure 46(A), and will never rotate in the opposite direction. Even if the body 41 rotates in the opposite direction to the arrow when sinking, when the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the body 41 will switch to rotating in the direction of the arrow. Because the body 41 rotates only in the direction of the arrow, the lure 40 will appear to be gradually curving to the left as it moves forward from the angler pulling the lure 40. The rotation speed of the body 41 is slightly slower than when sinking. When the lure 40 is pulled faster, the rotation of the body 41 will become even slower.

[0209] As shown in Figure 46(B), when the degree of twist formed only in the front part of the body 41 is greater than in the example of Figure 46(A), the movement when sinking is the same as in Figure 46(A). The movement when the lure 40 is pulled by the line is also the same as in Figure 46(A), but the difference is that the body 41 rotates at approximately the same rotational speed as when sinking. When the lure 40 is pulled faster, the rotational speed of the body 41 increases.

[0210] As shown in Figure 46(C), if the degree of twist formed in the front part of the body 41 is even greater than in the example of Figure 46(B), twist will also form in the rear part of the body 41. In this case, when the body 41 sinks, it rotates while sinking, but its posture during sinking is unstable, and it tends to sink with either the front or rear side slightly lowered, making it difficult to maintain a stable horizontal position. Furthermore, the rotation direction of the body 41 is not unidirectional but changes each time. When the body 41 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 41 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0211] In the example shown in Figure 46 (C), when the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the rotation speed is slower than when it sinks, and even when the lure 40 is pulled quickly, the rotation speed is still slower than when it sinks. The rotation direction is not constant, and the rotation direction may change while the lure 40 is being pulled. When the lure 40 is pulled quickly, the rotation speed increases slightly, but it only rotates in one direction. The lure 40 may also swim in a meandering pattern.

[0212] As shown in Figure 46 (D), if no twist is formed in the front and rear parts of the body 41, the body 41 will sink while remaining horizontal and rotating during sinking. The direction of rotation of the body 41 is not unidirectional but changes each time. When the body 41 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 41 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0213] In the example shown in Figure 46 (D), when the lure 40 is pulled by the line, the rotation speed of the body 41 is slower than that of a body 41 with twists formed in the front and rear portions or a body 1 with a tail portion 4. The rotation direction is not constant and may change while being pulled. When the lure 40 is pulled quickly, the body 1 becomes difficult to rotate. The lure 40 tends to swim in a meandering pattern.

[0214] As shown in Figure 46(E), if the tail section 4 is installed at the rear of the body 1 and no twist is formed in the tail section 4 of the body 1, the body 1 will sink while rotating and remaining horizontal when sinking. The direction of rotation of the body 1 is not unidirectional but changes each time. When the body 1 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 1 will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0215] In the example shown in Figure 46(E), when the lure 10 is pulled by the line, the rotation speed of the body 1 becomes slower than when it sinks. The body 1 in Figure 46(E) rotates more easily than the body 41 shown in Figure 46(D). The rotation direction of the body 1 is not constant, and the rotation direction may change while being pulled. The lure 10 may also swim in a meandering motion. When the lure 10 is pulled quickly, the body 1 becomes difficult to rotate.

[0216] As shown in Figure 46(F), if the tail section 4 is installed at the rear of the body 1 and a twist is formed in the tail section 4 of the body 1, the body 1 will sink while rotating and remaining horizontal during the submersion. The direction of rotation of the body 1 is not unidirectional, but changes each time. When the body 1 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 1 will rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0217] In the example shown in Figure 46(F), when the lure 10 is pulled by the line, the rotational speed of the body 1 rotates at the same speed as when it sinks. As shown by the arrow in Figure 46(F), the body 1 always rotates in the same direction and never in the opposite direction. When the lure 10 is pulled faster, the rotational speed of the body 1 increases.

[0218] 46(A) to 46(F) described above, the rotation speed of the body 1, 41 during sinking remains almost constant. The rotation direction of the body 1, 41 during sinking is not unidirectional but changes each time. When the body 1, 41 is viewed parallel to the axial direction of the shaft 2, the body 1, 41 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise.

[0219] In the six examples shown in Figures 46(A) to 46(F), the bodies 1 and 41 sink while remaining horizontal. However, as shown in Figure 46(C), if the degree of twist formed in the front of the body 41 is large and twist is also formed in the rear of the body 41, the sinking posture may become unstable and the body may not sink while remaining horizontal.

[0220] When the lure 10, 40 is pulled, if a twist is formed only in the front of the body 41, as shown in Figures 46(A) and 46(B), or if a tail 4 is provided at the rear of the body 1 and a twist is formed in the tail 4 of the body 1, as shown in Figure 46(F), the body 1 always rotates in the same direction, never in opposite directions, and moves in a straight line. On the other hand, if a twist is formed at both the front and rear of the body 41, as shown in Figure 46(C), or if a tail 4 is provided at the rear of the body 1 without a twist, as shown in Figure 46(E), the direction of rotation of the body 1, 41 is not constant, and the direction of rotation may change while being pulled, causing the lure 10, 40 to swim in a meandering motion. As shown in Figure 46(D), if no twist is formed at the front or rear of the body 41, the lure is most likely to meander.

[0221] It is assumed that the twist in the bodies 1, 41 does not increase friction at the intersection with the shaft 2. Friction did not make it difficult for the bodies 1, 41 to rotate, nor did it cause loud noises due to rubbing between the shaft 2 and the bodies 1, 41 during rotation.

[0222] While observing the reaction of fish during actual fishing, the use of the above-described lures 10, 40 taking into consideration the rotation speed of the body 1, 41 and the movement of the lure 10, 40 when being pulled may lead to better catches. For example, if one wants to select a lure 10, 40 whose body 1, 41 rotates quickly and swims in a straight line, a body 41 with a large twist formed only in the front as shown in Fig. 46(B) or a body 1 with a tail 4 provided at the rear and a twist formed in the tail 4 as shown in Fig. 46(F) is preferable. On the other hand, if one wants to select a lure 10, 40 whose body 1, 41 rotates slowly and swims in a meandering pattern, a body 41 with no twist formed at the front or rear and no tail 4 as shown in Fig. 46(D) or a body 1 with no twist formed at the front or rear and a tail 4 as shown in Fig. 46(E) is preferable.

[0223] 1, 41: Body 2: Shaft 3: Annular portion 4: Tail portion 5: Through hole 6: Eye 7: Swivel 8, 9: Beads 10, 20, 30, 40: Lure 11: Cup washer 12: Hook eye 13: Split ring 14, 33, 37, 57: Weight 15, 15A, 17: Arm 16: Clevis 18: Head 27: Sinking pencil 29: Octopus bait 60: Hook operation suppressor 61: Ring shaft 62: Ring 63: Support portion 80: Line 81, 82, 83, 84, 85: Hook

Claims

1. A linear member comprising a ring shaft with one end connectable to a support member, An annular member comprising a ring connected to the other end of the ring shaft opposite to the one end, Equipped with, A fishing tackle component movement suppressor that allows a fishing tackle component connected to the support member to be inserted into the inside of the ring.

2. The fishing tackle component movement suppressor according to claim 1, wherein the opening size of the ring is set so that the fishing tackle component can come into contact with the inside of the opening of the ring.

3. The fishing tackle component motion suppressor according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the shape of the ring is circular, elliptical, triangular, or square.