Variable Displacement Fishing Device for Strike Response
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fishing devices fail to securely hook fish due to tension in the fishing line preventing the bait from moving into the fish's mouth during a strike, especially when trolling or retrieving bait, as they do not account for fluctuating drag forces and suction dynamics effectively.
Innovation Solution
A variable displacement fishing device comprising a body, a displacement element (such as a spring), and a leader that allows the bait to be displaced into the fish's mouth by creating slack in the line during a strike, with the displacement element being calibrated to match fishing environment factors like water temperature, viscosity, and fish species.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fishing line is kept taut during trolling or retrieving bait, then the bait can be controlled and positioned, but the tension prevents the bait from moving into the fish's mouth during a strike
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies a spring mechanism that dynamically adjusts the bait's position based on forces applied during a fish strike. The spring allows the bait to move forward when sucked by a striking fish while maintaining line tension during normal trolling, thus resolving the contradiction between controlled positioning and strike response capability
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the mechanical parameter of line tension from constant to variable by introducing a spring element. This allows the system to transition between a taut state during trolling and a slack state during strike, enabling both controlled positioning and bait displacement into the fish's mouth
2Stability of the object's composition
If the fishing line has no slack, then the bait position is stable during trolling, but the bait cannot be sucked into the fish's mouth when struck
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism transforms the static line configuration into a dynamic system that automatically adjusts between stable positioning during trolling and displacement during strike, maintaining both stability and hooking reliability under different operating conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The spring element pre-stores mechanical energy and creates a cushioning effect that allows sudden bait displacement when a fish strikes, while maintaining line tension stability during normal trolling operations
3Reliability
If the displacement element is calibrated for specific fishing conditions, then the device works effectively for those conditions, but it requires adjustment for different water temperatures, viscosities, and fish species
Solution Approach 1:
The patent addresses calibration requirements by making the spring constant and pre-compression adjustable, allowing anglers to optimize the device for different water temperatures, viscosities, and fish species while maintaining effective operation across varying environmental conditions
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 device increases the chances of successful hooking by allowing the bait to be sucked into the fish's mouth during a strike, enhancing the angler's ability to land fish by accommodating varying drag forces and suction dynamics.
Implementation Method 1
a displacement element (a spring or other device allowing variable displacement or extension of the bait towards the direction of the strike)
Implementation Method 2
fish feed by creating a powerful suction force which draws the prey into their mouth first and then into their stomach
Implementation Method 3
the acceleration of suction-ingested volume of water increases the fluid speed relative to the bait, which in turn causes an exponential increase in the drag force experienced by the bait
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention comprises a novel strike assist device that aids in the catching of fish. The strike assist device comprises a body that attaches to a fishing line, a displacement element that attaches to the body, and a leader which connects the displacement element to a lure or bait. The various elements of the strike assist device are each configured to allow the lure or bait to be displaced towards a fish strike to aid in securely hooking the fish.