Fish Attachment Apparatus with Winged Lure for Bait Mimicry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Deep sea fishing faces challenges such as the difficulty in obtaining and using flying fish as bait, the complexity of making bait fish appear attractive to predatory fish, the expense of using flying fish lures or dead flying fish, and the ineffectiveness of current methods in mimicking the behavior of living flying fish.
Innovation Solution
A fish attachment apparatus with winged features is used to transform commonly found bait fish into a form that resembles flying fish, making them more appealing to predatory fish. This apparatus includes an intermediate structure, attachment structures, and buoyant elements that allow the bait fish to swim naturally while being positioned near the water's surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If flying fish are used as bait, then predatory fish are more likely to bite, but flying fish are difficult to obtain and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a copy of flying fish using common bait fish (mackerel or sardines) attached to a lure with wings. This copy replicates the appearance and swimming behavior of flying fish, making predatory fish believe they are attacking real flying fish. The winged lure structure mimics the pectoral fins of flying fish, and the attachment mechanism allows the bait fish to swim naturally, creating a convincing replica that solves the availability problem while maintaining effectiveness.
2Quantity of substance
If common bait fish are used, then bait is easily obtained and inexpensive, but predatory fish are less interested
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transforms common bait fish into a convincing copy of flying fish by attaching them to a specialized lure with wings. The winged structure replicates the distinctive appearance of flying fish, and the attachment mechanism allows natural swimming motion. This copying approach enables the use of inexpensive, readily available mackerel or sardines while achieving the predatory fish interest normally reserved for expensive flying fish bait.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by adding wings specifically to the lure structure where they will be most visible to predatory fish. The wings are positioned to mimic the pectoral fins of flying fish, creating the critical visual distinction that transforms common bait into attractive flying fish bait. This localized modification concentrates the transformation effort where it matters most for attracting predatory fish.
3Shape
If bait fish are made to appear like flying fish using balloons and kites, then bait can be positioned at waterline, but equipment complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the positioning function and the flying fish appearance function into a single integrated lure structure. The wings are attached to the lure body in such a way that they serve both as visual mimics of flying fish and as elements that help position the bait at the waterline. This consolidation eliminates the need for separate balloons and kites, reducing equipment complexity while achieving the desired bait position and appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The lure structure with wings serves multiple functions simultaneously: it mimics the appearance of flying fish, positions the bait at the waterline, and enables natural swimming motion. This multi-functional design replaces the need for separate specialized equipment like balloons and kites, making the system more versatile and easier to use while achieving all the desired effects.
4Quantity of substance
If dead flying fish are used, then bait is available, but appeal to predatory fish decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a living copy of flying fish by attaching live bait fish to the winged lure structure. Unlike dead flying fish that lose their appeal, the living bait fish continue to swim and move naturally, maintaining their attractiveness to predatory fish. The winged structure ensures they appear and behave like living flying fish, combining availability with sustained effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention incorporates dynamics by using live bait fish that continue to swim and move naturally when attached to the lure. The attachment mechanism allows the bait fish to maintain their natural swimming behavior, creating dynamic motion that mimics living flying fish. This dynamic approach contrasts with static dead fish, maintaining predatory fish interest through continuous natural movement.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The fish attachment apparatus effectively addresses the challenges by making living bait fish more appealing to predatory fish, simplifying the process of making bait fish attractive, reducing costs by using less expensive bait fish, and mimicking the behavior of living flying fish, thereby increasing the effectiveness of deep sea fishing.
Implementation Method 1
a buoyant structure configured to float the fish attachment apparatus at or near a water line
Data Source
AI summary
Different embodiments of fish attachment apparatuses are detailed. Particular embodiments described include a fish attachment apparatus that has features for attaching and securing the fish attachment apparatus to a fish, including a first attachment structure for securing a first portion of fish attachment apparatus to a front portion of a fish, and a second attachment structure for securing a second portion of the fish attachment apparatus to a back portion of the fish.