Snag-Release Fishing Lure with Pivoting Line Channel

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing fishing lures often get snagged on natural and man-made structures, making it difficult to retrieve them without damaging the fishing line or the lure, as there is no effective method to change the line position and leverage to free the lure from structures.

Innovation Solution

A fishing lure apparatus with a first portion including a hook and bait, and a second portion that provides a channel for the fishing line, allowing for leverage change and snag release, featuring a buoyant material, weight options, and a groove to protect the line, which can pivot to reduce friction and facilitate retrieval.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fishing lure is cast into areas with structures (vegetation, rocks, docks, vessels, seawalls) to target game fish, then the ability to reach and target fish in these areas is improved, but the fishing lure becomes prone to snagging on these structures, making retrieval difficult and potentially damaging the fishing line or losing the lure

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to target fish in structured areasVSAvoidretrieval success and prevention of line damage

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The fishing line system is segmented into multiple sections with different functions: the main fishing line, a leader line, and a snag release line. This segmentation allows independent control of each line segment, enabling the fisherman to selectively release the lure from snags by cutting or pulling only the snag release line while keeping the main fishing line intact.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

An intermediary snag release mechanism is introduced between the lure and the main fishing line. This mechanism includes a special connector or release point that allows the fishing line to be easily detached from the lure when snagged, serving as a mediator that protects the main fishing line from damage while enabling lure retrieval.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Force

If the fishing lure is retrieved by pulling directly on the fishing line after snagging, then the fishing line remains under tension, but this direct pulling increases friction and makes it difficult to free the lure from the structure

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetension on fishing lineVSAvoidease of freeing lure from structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ForceVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from a static direct-pull configuration to a dynamic multi-line configuration. The snag release line can be independently manipulated to change the force vector and leverage applied to the lure, allowing the fisherman to dynamically adjust the retrieval strategy based on the snag situation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The problem is solved by adding another dimension to the force application - instead of pulling only in the direction of the main fishing line, the snag release line provides an additional force vector that can be used to leverage the lure loose from the structure by applying force at different angles and positions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Device complexity

If no snag release mechanism is provided, then the fishing lure apparatus is simple, but the fishing line position cannot be changed to alter leverage and free the lure from structures

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of fishing lure apparatusVSAvoidability to change line position and leverage

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The added components serve multiple functions: the snag release line can be used to free the lure from snags, the leader line provides additional leverage control, and the special connector serves both as a strengthener and a release point. This multi-functionality justifies the increased complexity by providing versatile snag release capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The apparatus effectively reduces the risk of line damage and lure snagging by allowing for leverage change and smooth retrieval, minimizing line breakage and snagging incidents, while protecting the line and enabling easy release from structures.

Implementation Method 1

the second portion (102) of the fishing lure apparatus includes a channel (204) that is journaled through the body of the second portion (102) intermediate the first end (206) and second end (207)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectBuoyancy: Archimedes' Principle (Buoyancy)

Data Source

PatentUS10993427B2Snag release fishing lure apparatus

Publication Date: 2021.05.04 BROCKHOUSE MICHAEL GRIFFITH

AI summary

The present invention relates generally to fishing equipment, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a fishing lure apparatus that includes a first portion and a second portion wherein the fishing lure apparatus is configured to provide a first position and a second position for a fishing line secured thereto in order to facilitate release of the fishing lure apparatus on which it is snagged.