Trolling wobbler with a reversible side release plate

Abstract

This utility model pertains to trolling artificial lures. Identical mounting guides are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the body, one of which accommodates a removable deflection plate. The plate's working plane is oriented at an acute angle to the body's longitudinal axis, creating a transverse hydrodynamic force. Repositioning the plate changes the direction of the wobbler's lateral movement. The technical result allows the lure to be moved left or right relative to the boat's course without a separate planer, reduces line interference, and maintains the ability to easily replace or remove the plate.

Description

[0001] Technical field

[0002] The utility model relates to trolling wobblers for catching pike, pike perch and catfish, designed to move with a stable lateral shift relative to the direction of towing.

[0003] Prior art and known analogues

[0004] Closest analogue: US3744175A - Traveling fishing lure. This lure features gliding surfaces and mass distribution, creating a directional movement through the water.

[0005] Additional prior art: US5341591A - Planer board. Separate planer boards are known that move trolling lines away from the boat's course.

[0006] Conventional wobblers typically move close to the line's direction, and the lateral movement of multiple lures is achieved using separate planer boards, extensions, or long rods. A separate device increases the number of connections, tackle resistance, and setup time. Conventional lures with symmetrical planing surfaces create a dive or an unconventional trajectory, but do not provide easy reversal of lateral movement with the same body.

[0007] Technical task

[0008] The technical challenge is to create a trolling wobbler that can generate a selectable left or right lateral shift due to a removable surface mounted directly on the body.

[0009] Technical result

[0010] The technical result consists of lateral separation of the lures relative to the wake zone, a reduction in the likelihood of lines crossing, the ability to quickly change the direction of displacement and turn off the diverting mode without replacing the wobbler.

[0011] The essence of the design

[0012] Identical mounting guides are provided on both side surfaces of the housing. A single, removable deflection plate is installed in one of the guides. Its working surface is positioned at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the housing, and its root interacts with the locking device and stop. When the plate is moved from the left side to the right, the direction of the transverse hydrodynamic force is reversed.

[0013] Expanded description of design and operation

[0014] The wobbler body has a nose section with a line attachment loop, a middle section, and a tail section with hook loops. Identical longitudinal mounting guides are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the middle section. The guide can be a dovetail groove, a pair of longitudinal ribs, or a recessed platform with two fixing holes.

[0015] The deflection plate consists of a root shank and an external working part. The shank is inserted into the selected guide until it contacts the stop and is secured with a spring-loaded latch, twist lock, or wide-head screw. The working part extends away from the body and is installed so that its leading edge is closer to the longitudinal axis than its rear edge. The oncoming flow creates a force on the plate with a transverse component.

[0016] For left-hand shifting, install the plate on the appropriate side and orient its working surface so that the flow diverts the hull from the towing direction. For right-hand shifting, remove the plate, flip it over, or reposition it in a mirror-image guide. Since the mounting points are identical, the same hull is used on both sides of the boat. With the plate removed, the wobbler functions as a regular symmetrical lure.

[0017] The installation angle can be fixed or adjustable. In the adjustable version, the shank is connected to the working part by an axle, and sector holes and a locking pin set several angles. A small angle is used for higher speeds and the need for moderate spread. A large angle increases the lateral force at low speeds. The maximum angle is limited by a stop to prevent the plate from folding toward the body and coming into contact with the hook.

[0018] To clear an obstacle, the plate can be mounted on a spring or hinged base. During a frontal impact, it swings back, overcoming the force of the spring, and after the load is removed, it returns to the working stop. This movement reduces the bending load on the guide and reduces the risk of plate failure. In normal flow, the working stop bears the water pressure, so the spring does not determine the installation angle.

[0019] Longitudinal discharge windows are created in the plate. They reduce drag, maintain lateral force, and allow small plant particles to pass through. The leading edge is rounded, and the outer edge is thickened. The material used is impact-resistant polycarbonate, filled polyamide, or thin corrosion-resistant metal.

[0020] A single-sided plate creates not only a lateral force but also a heeling moment. To compensate for this, a removable, light-weight balancing insert is installed on the opposite side of the hull, or an internal, permanent weight is offset. The balancing element does not form a deflecting surface and serves only to hold the hooks in the down position.

[0021] When trolling, the thrust is transferred to the bow loop. As the boat moves forward, the plate is loaded by the flow, shifting the lure to the side. Once equilibrium is established, the lateral force of the plate is balanced by the lateral component of the line tension. The wobbler follows a stable trajectory outside the central wake. As the boat turns, the plate continues to generate lateral force and prevents adjacent lines from rapidly converging.

[0022] The line's power loop and hook loops are connected by internal reinforcement. The landing guides are molded into reinforced side platforms, separated from the buoyancy cavities. This prevents the hull from becoming depressurized during repeated plate repositioning. The plate and hull are embossed with left and right position markings.

[0023] Technical disclosure of claims 2-8

[0024] Item 2. The dovetail guide takes the transverse load along the length of the shank.

[0025] Item 3. Mirror reversible plate provides left and right direction with one piece.

[0026] Item 4. Sector adjustment changes the lateral force depending on the driving speed.

[0027] Item 5. The elastic hinge tilts the plate back when it hits an obstacle.

[0028] Item 6. Discharge windows reduce resistance and allow small particles of vegetation to pass through.

[0029] Item 7. The opposite balancing insert compensates for the roll moment.

[0030] Item 8. Raised marking eliminates the possibility of error when choosing the installation direction.

[0031] Execution example

[0032] This wobbler is 130 mm long and weighs 38 g. Two identical side guides are molded into the middle section of the body. The deflection plate, measuring 30 x 18 mm, is made of polycarbonate and equipped with a tail with three locking angles. For left-handed movement, the plate is installed in the left guide, and a balancing insert is attached to the right side. For the opposite direction, the elements are reversed. After removing the plate, the side platforms are covered with flat plugs.

[0033] Relationship between design and technical result

[0034] The acute angle between the working plane of the plate and the longitudinal axis creates a transverse component of the hydrodynamic force. Identical guides allow this force to be transferred to the left or right side of the body. The locking pin and stop maintain the angle, and the balancing element reduces roll. This allows the lateral movement to be generated by the wobbler itself; direction can be changed by moving one part, eliminating the need for a separate planer.

[0035] Brief description of drawings

[0036] Fig. 1 shows a general view of a trolling wobbler with a reversible side release plate. The design comprises a front ring 1 for attaching the fishing line, a wobbler body 2, a side release plate 3, a diving blade 4, a fastening and guide assembly 5, a ventral tee 6, and a tail tee 7.

[0037] The body of wobbler 2 is elongated and hydrodynamically streamlined. The front ring 1 is attached to its nose, and the lower front section houses the diving blade 4, which sets the working angle of attack and ensures the desired diving depth of the bait during trolling. A ventral hook 6 is mounted on the underside of the body, and a tail hook 7 is located at the rear end.

[0038] A lateral deflection plate 3 is located on the side surface of the body 2. This plate has an elongated, teardrop-shaped form and creates an additional hydrodynamic surface. As the wobbler moves through the water, plate 3 creates a transverse hydrodynamic component, causing the bait to shift away from the longitudinal line of movement. When the plate is installed on one side of the body, the wobbler moves, for example, to the left, and when the plate is moved to the opposite side, it moves to the right.

[0039] The mounting and guide unit 5 is designed as a mounting groove or guide and a locking element, such as a screw. Unit 5 allows for the installation, removal, and repositioning of plate 3, as well as securely holding it in place during operation. This unit allows for reversible use of the diverter plate: the same plate can be secured to both the left and right sides of the housing. If necessary, a plug or alignment element can be installed on the unused side instead of the plate.

[0040] The figure shows that the technical result in the form of a lateral bait discharge is achieved precisely through the interaction of the body 2, the deepening blade 4, and the lateral discharge plate 3, installed using the unit 5. This solution allows the bait to be distributed across the width of the stream during trolling without the use of external planers or additional remote devices.

[0041] Industrial applicability

[0042] The body is cast from impact-resistant polymer, and the guides are molded together with the side plates. The plates and end caps are cast or stamped, and the locking pins are made of stainless steel and spring polymer. The design is compatible with standard hooks and leashes and can be supplied as a set with one plate, two end caps, and a balancing insert.

Claims

1. A trolling wobbler with a reversible side release plate, comprising a body, a bow loop and a hook, characterized in that identical landing guides are made on the left and right side surfaces of the body, in one of which a release plate is installed, the working plane of which is oriented at an acute angle to the longitudinal axis of the body, while the release plate is made with the possibility of being reinstalled in the landing guide on the opposite side of the body with a mirror direction of the transverse hydrodynamic force, and each landing guide is provided with a lock and a working stop.

2. A trolling wobbler with a reversible side release plate according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the landing guides are made in the form of dovetail grooves.

3. A trolling wobbler with a reversible side diverting plate according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the diverting plate is designed with the possibility of mirror-image reinstallation by turning it over.

4. A trolling wobbler with a reversible side diverting plate according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the working part of the diverting plate is connected to the tail by a hinge and is fixed in several angular positions.

5. A trolling wobbler with a reversible side deflection plate according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the deflection plate is installed with the possibility of deflecting back when the impact load is exceeded.

6. A trolling wobbler with a reversible side discharge plate according to paragraph 1, characterized in that longitudinal unloading windows are made in the discharge plate.

7. A trolling wobbler with a reversible side release plate according to paragraph 1, characterized in that a balancing insert is placed on the side of the body opposite the installed plate and can be removed.

8. A trolling wobbler with a reversible side deflection plate according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the body and the deflection plate are provided with a relief marking of the direction of lateral displacement.

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