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| 20080202013 | Method and Apparatus for Long Line and Recreational Bait Fishing - Method and apparatus for long line fishing and for recreational bait fishing that allows a fish to take a bait without having the hook simultaneously enter the fish's mouth. A fish is hooked by taking a hook-less bait and subsequent to the force exerted by the angler's line pull or the force generated by the fish swimming against a tight line, causes the hook to be drawn from outside the mouth and into the jaw area. The direction of hook set is opposite of conventional fishing given the hook is pulled towards the mouth and not from within the mouth cavity. The method and apparatus for attaching a bait to a line and not to a hook are equally applicable to the commercial long line fishery and the recreational fishery. The method promotes the reduction in bycatch and Bycatch mortality. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080236020 | BAIT CAGE - A bait cage device and method for sustaining bait during fishing operations is provided. A capsulate shaped structure has an opening for inserting the bait. At least one vent on the capsulate shaped structure provides fluid communication between the exterior and interior of the bait cage. A lid is hingedly disposed on the capsulate shaped structure to cover the opening. At least one anchor point is disposed on the capsulate shaped structure, operable to receive a line. At least one anchor point is disposed on the capsulate shaped structure, operable to receive a hook. The lid further has a clasp, the clasp releasably mated with the capsulate shaped structure to close the opening. The clasp releases the lid into an open position upon application of pressure to radial diametrically opposed sides of the exterior of the capsulate shaped structure. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080295382 | Portable Fishing Pole Holder - A portable fishing pole holder is a device for supporting a fishing pole without manually holding the pole. It is a substantially “Y” shaped frame which further comprises a support and an anchor. The support contains the fishing pole. The anchor secures the fishing pole holder. Optionally, the fishing pole holder includes a bridging member to more securely contain the fishing pole. The an anchor for securing the in which the fishing pole is placed while fishing. The other end is used to anchor the device. Optionally, it has members to more securely support the fishing pole or to more securely anchor the device. | 12-04-2008 |
| 20080307690 | Reducing By-Catch of Seabirds - An apparatus for reducing by-catch of seabirds or turtles during fishing include a fish hook ( | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090019760 | HOLLOW FISHING LURE WITH INTERNAL SWIMMING MECHANISM - A fishing lure. The fishing lure includes a head part and a tail part. The head part is characterized by a rigid hollow tubular structure having a posterior opening and an anterior opening. The tail part has a blunt anterior end and a posterior tail. The blunt anterior end is attached to the head proximate to the posterior opening of the head using a vertical hinge. The fishing lure also includes a diverter flap protruding approximately midway into interior of the rigid hollow tubular structure of the head part along a vertical axis from the blunt anterior end of the tail part and vertically bisecting the blunt anterior end. In a specific embodiment, the blunt anterior end of the tail part filling and walling off the posterior opening of the head part when the tail is aligned with a horizontal axis of the head. The flow of fluid from the anterior opening of the head part to the posterior opening of the head part causes the tail part to pivot in a back and forth manner about the vertical hinge. Additionally, the diverter flap provides a stop for the pivot of the tail par. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090038205 | Elasmobranch-Repelling Magnets and Methods of Use - Devices and methods are disclosed for repelling elasmobranchs with high-pull-force magnets, including devices and methods for reducing by-catch in commercial fisheries and protecting humans from attacks by elasmobranchs. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090100737 | LIVE AND DEAD BAIT SPINNER APPARATUS - A fishing lure and spinner apparatus that includes first and second fin elements, a flexible medial band disposed between the first and second fin elements, first and second corner portions, one each disposed between and connecting the first and second adjustable fin elements to the medial band, first and second adjustment creases, one each interposed between the flexible medial band and the first and second adjustable fin elements, and a fastener assembly to secure said apparatus to a live or dead bait fish. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090126254 | Method for Predicting Depth Distribution of Predetermined Water Temperature Zone, Method for Predicting Fishing Ground of Migratory Fish, and System for Delivering Fishing Ground Prediction Information of Migratory Fish - A linear regression equation, η1=α(ε×h)+β, is obtained based on a depth h to a water zone of a predetermined water temperature, respective densities ρ1 and ρ2 of upper and lower layers above and below the water zone, and an absolute dynamic topography η1 obtained based on data measured by satellite (ε=(ρ2−ρ1)/ρ2). Further, h′ (depth of the water zone of the predetermined water temperature at each of a large number of spots) is determined according to this equation, η2=α(ε′×h′)+β, based on ε′ for each of the large number of spots calculated based on historical data, an absolute dynamic topography η2 at each of the large number of spots based on data measured by satellite, and the values α and β. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090126255 | FISH LURE WITH VORTEX TAIL - A system for fishing using one of a plurality of rates of fall. Each of the rates of fall provides a different depth for delay between a cast and retrieval. The system includes a plurality of swim bait fishing lures. Each of the swim bait fishing lures includes an elongated body having a head and a rear along a longitudinal axis, a reduced tail portion flexible in a lateral direction and tapered laterally toward the rear, and an enlarged tail flaring from the reduced tail portion. The enlarged tail can have a tapered top and a tapered bottom, each formed from two intersecting faces. Each of the faces is characterized by a contour extending from the reduced tail portion on each of the faces to cause a vortex within a vicinity of each of the faces from a flowing fluid. Each of the swim bait fishing lure includes a weighted insert proximate the head. The system provides the plurality of rates of fall characterized by the respective weighted insert. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090133312 | STEM GUIDE AND REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGES - The invention relates to a stem guide that is configured to receive a replaceable cartridge. The stem guide includes a cartridge receiving end having a cartridge attachment means for attaching the cartridge to the stem guide in a manner that the cartridge can be removed from the stem guide without causing an amount of damage to either the cartridge or the stem guide which prevents either the cartridge or stem guide from being used again. The stem guide may be provided in a kit form with a variety of replaceable floats, scent sticks and light sticks. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090139129 | SAMPLING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a sampling device for capturing samples from a fluid environment. The invention has particular application to the capture of phytoplankton samples from bodies of water. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090158635 | FISHING POLE ACCESSORY - A fish detection accessory to be installed on the end of a fishing pole or which alternately can be incorporated into a fishing pole during manufacture of the pole. The unit employs a miniature dual axis accelerometer integrated circuit that can detect angular rotation of the unit relative to the earth's surface, allowing the unit to detect a fish bite based on vibration method, i.e. rotation of the pole per unit time, or on a rotation method, i.e. rotation of the pole independent of time. Bite detection sensitivity levels and alarm methods can be selected by the user using the power switch and two setting switches. The unit can also be used as a mini flashlight. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090241403 | Ice fishing hole maintenance system - A device and method prevents freeze over of a fishing hole cut through a layer of ice overlying a body of water. The device has a housing; a motor; at least one water inlet in the housing; at least one water outlet in the housing; and at least one water-moving element driven by the motor and moving water out of the at least one water outlet. The device may spin within the hole and stir water to prevent too rapid ice buildup. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090255164 | APPARATUS FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN ATTRACTANT - There is disclosed an apparatus for dispersing an attractant having a housing ( | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090255165 | Fishing line stop - What is disclosed is a fishing line stop for use with a method know in the art as slip bobber fishing. A main body shaped like a cone oval, round or cylindrical shaped is slid able along a fishing line, placed on a fishing line and above a fishing bobber or lure. A second part of the fishing line stop in the form of a prettied knot, string or rubber band encircles the main body completing a fishing line stop assembly. A fishing line from a fishing pole is inserted into and through the main body and the knot is release from the main body and onto the fishing line toward the fishing pole. The knot is secured firmly on the fishing line to determined the fishing depth. The main body of the fishing line stop assembly slides freely along the fishing line and is located above the bobber or lure and below the secured knot on the fishing line. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090272021 | SLIP BOBBER RIG - A slip bobber rig having an elongated member carrying a slip bobber and a bobber stop with one end of the line securable to a fishing line and the other end of the line securable to an article of fishing tackle as well as a method of attaching a slip bobber to a fishing line without having to thread the fishing line through the slip bobber. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20090288329 | Artificial fishing lure with mechanical hook assembly - An artificial fishing lure includes a base assembly, a spring-biased hook assembly, a movable hook-setting post, a fixed retention member, and a pivoted actuation lever. The base assembly has spaced apart leading and trailing ends. The hook assembly is carried by the base assembly, and is adapted for sudden movement from a loaded condition to a released condition. The hook assembly has a proximal end and a pointed distal end adapted for piercing a fish. The hook-setting post is located adjacent the leading end of the base assembly, and is adapted for temporarily engaging the proximal end of the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The fixed retention member is located adjacent the trailing end of said base assembly, and is adapted for cooperating with the hook-setting post to temporarily hold the hook assembly in the loaded condition. The actuation lever is connected to the hook-setting post, and is adapted for moving the hook-setting post away from the hook assembly when actuated. The hook-setting post then disengages the proximal end of the hook assembly, and thereby releases the hook assembly for sudden rearward movement outwardly from the retention member from the loaded condition to the released condition. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20090300964 | Variable Depth Fishing Lure and associated methods - A variable-depth fishing lure includes an elongated lure body and a depth-control lip body at a front end. The lip body has opposed sides and an arcuate forward portion meeting the sides at outwardly extending shoulders. The forward portion has a beveled edge therearound. A lip extension is removably affixable to the lip body and has an arcuate inner edge dimensioned for sliding onto the lip body's forward portion. The inner edge has a slot therein configured to be slidable over the lip body's beveled forward edge. The lip extension has an arcuate front edge and opposed back ends positioned in bridging relation between the front and the inner edges. The back ends are dimensioned to substantially coincide with the lip body shoulders. The front edge meets the lip body's forward portion edge to form a substantially continuous side edge. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090300965 | Bottom snagging sinker - A bottom snagging sinker kit includes a retaining ring, a series of anchor wires and a nose. Rather than manufacture a wide range of specially designed sinkers having weights of different size, a bottom snagging sinker is assembled from the kit by using a standard sinker weight of the type having a passage therethrough. A fisherman or other person may assemble the sinker by connecting the retaining ring to the sinker weight with a connector, such as a cotter pin. The anchor wires are assembled to the nose or between the nose and the retaining ring. The nose is then attached to the retaining ring. When the sinker is cast into water, the sinker descends to the bottom where the anchor wires are aimed generally at the fisherman to minimize movement of the sinker. When the fisherman pulls on the fishing line, the anchor wires deflect to a position allowing easy retrieval of the sinker. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100000142 | Submersible buoyant bait dispenser - A buoyant live bait container constructed to contain a quantity of live bait beneath the surface of a body of water via a tether line coupled to ballast anchor and/or nesting flotation collar. A twist-lock cover having a buoyant liner, flow ports and/or carry handle interlocks with a porous storage housing. A positive buoyancy collar can be fitted to the housing. Holes, ported appendages or a cross piece displaced from a concave housing bottom wall can support a tether line coupled to a ballasted anchor. The housing can also provide a longitudinal sidewall flotation member. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20100011651 | Lure Body Supple Component - A swim bait fishing lure. The lure has a longitudinally aligned tapering supple body with a drag producing flipper substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal length. The tapering supple body further has: a base portion adjacent to the drag producing flipper. The base portion has a base transverse width. The lure also has a pendulum hinge portion positioned a pendulum distance at least one third of the longitudinal length forward from the drag producing flipper. The pendulum hinge portion has a pendulum transverse width a substantially smallest width of the tapering supple body. The base transverse width is substantially larger than the pendulum transverse width which provides a transversely narrowing taper along the tapering supple body from the base portion to the pendulum hinge portion. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100050495 | INTEGRATED FISHING ROD HOLDER KIT - An integrated fishing rod holder kit incorporates a grip coupler that replaces a butt cap on a preexisting fishing rod that has a hollow rod blank having a void space that extends linearly through from the butt of the rod through a rear grip end and forward through the grip area and reel seat area of the rod towards the fishing rod tip. The grip coupler is securely fixed to the rear grip end coaxially and preferably about the rod blank butt end that is revealed after the butt cap is removed. The grip coupler has external threads on its outer surface for engaging a coupler engagement collar of a rod holder body. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100071249 | AUTOMATIC FISHING DEVICE - The current invention is an automatic fishing device for setting the hook upon fish strike. It can be used as an adaptive device for existing fishing assembly, or to be integrated into new fishing assembly. It embodies a weight, a weight support and a fish line coupler with a clip for connecting the weight to the fish line. The weight has a groove for engage the fish line, an opening for engage or disengage the weight onto or from the weight support. The weight can be either engaged or dis-engaged, determined by the position and the shape of the opening relative to the position and the shape of the weight support, respectively. When the movement of fish line caused by fish strike rotates the initially engaged weight to be dis-engaged, the falling weight will drag the fish line downward, effectively pulling the line and setting the hook. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100115820 | PERFORATED SLAT TRAWL DOOR - A trawl door ( | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100115821 | Device and Method for Luring Aquatic Animals - Devices, methods of manufacture, kits and methods of use for attracting aquatic animals to be caught are provided. In various embodiments the device includes a body, with an interior bar extending lengthwise in a channel in the body, an anterior loop and exterior loop on the anterior end and posterior ends of the bar respectively, a plate set into a transverse dorsal exterior slot in the body, and a weight in an interior chamber. The anterior loop of the device is attached to a vessel and the posterior loop is attached to one or more lures for hooking aquatic animals. In various embodiments the device is manufactured and/or painted to resemble a bait fish. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100139147 | FLOATING TRAWL METHODS AND ARRANGEMENTS - A method and an arrangement for trawling wherein trawl are bags positioned one above the other and towed by a single trawl vessel is disclosed. The bag(s) are continuously emptied of caught seafood/biomass via an injector assisted suction hose connected to a bottom end of the bag(s), and leading to the trawler vessel. In the case of two trawl bags, one above the other, the uppermost trawl bag is along the upper trawl opening portion equipped with a plurality of buoyancy bodies, and the lower trawl bag's lower trawl opening portion, at the outer ends, is equipped with weights or sinkers. Spreading of trawl opening(s) is effected either by otter boards, or a spreading member linked to the trawl opening portions. Tension lines pass from the outer ends of the upper trawl opening portion to the outermost positioned joining points for the trawl bags, and to the weights or sinkers. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100139148 | FLOATING CHUM DELIVERY DEVICE - A device and method is for providing fishing chum, over an extended period of time, to a body of water. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100175303 | FISHING DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A device for fishing in a body of water includes a first generally extended member having a first end and second end, a second member including a generally resilient material having a first portion connected with the first member and a second portion operable with a second fishing attachment, and a sleeve slidably operable with the first member and the second member to retain the second member disposed proximate and generally in alignment with the first member. A method of making a fishing rig includes forming a loop in a medial portion of a first generally resilient wire member, and securing a first end of a second generally resilient wire member to the first member proximate the loop, wherein the second member depends from the loop, and a first end and a second end of the first member are disposed spaced from one another and spaced from the second member. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20100269397 | FISH SET LINE - The fish set line | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100293831 | USE OF LIGHT FOR GUIDING AQUATIC ANIMALS - The present invention relates to device and method for guiding or herding aquatic animals, where a light source is used to herd and direct the animals into an enclosure. Light source ( | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110094144 | SELF BAITING FISHING RIG AND METHOD OF FISHING - A fishing rig and method of fishing. The fishing rig has a leader with a first and second end, at least one bait hook attached to the leader, and at least one game fish hook attached to the leader. The at least one game fish hook is positioned relative to the at least one bait hook so that a bait attached to the bait hook attracts a game fish to the game fish hook. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110107651 | SLIP SINKER - The invention is directed to a weight for a fishing line and a method of weighting a fishing line with a sinker. One embodiment of the invention is directed to a weight for a fishing line comprising a length of metallic, inelastic material, the length of material configured into the shape of a coil having an internal coil diameter adapted to accommodate fishing line, the coil comprising a series of loops wherein the spacing between each pair of adjacent loops can be altered by manual application of a transient longitudinal, transverse, or rotational force. The coil may be configured in the field such that it acts as a pure “slip” sinker, it can be partially restrained, or it can be fully immobilized at a given point on the fishing line. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110162252 | System & method for fishing - A fishing-rod assembly is provided for real-time observation of under-water fish behavior while fishing. The fishing-rod assembly includes a fishing rod or pole which supports a fishing line having a fish hook, a video camera, and a monitor for displaying video images of fish behavior in proximity to the fish hook. Also provided is a method for observing underwater fish activity while fishing. The method comprises focusing an underwater camera on an end of a fishing line, and displaying video images of fish activity at the end of the fishing line. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110197492 | Fish Attracting and Trolling Lure - A lightweight and maneuverable fish attracting and trolling lure designed for use in trolling or by a stationary caster. The device comprises a planar body surface that is allowed to freely rotate, two extending fins that provide stability and cause lateral movement, an attachment arm with a stopping surface to maneuver the device, a rear attachment pivot that oscillates and provides torque on the bait, and a variable weight positioned near the front of the device. The configuration of the two extending fins, rear attachment pivot, and rotation of the freely rotational arm provides lateral sinusoidal movement, vertical and lateral oscillation, vibration, and noise that is beneficial to attract a number of species of fish. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110209382 | SYSTEM TO CATCH FISH AND THE RESPECTIVE METHOD OF USE - The disclosed subject matter concerns a system and related method that forms a wall of bubbles, which is used to catch fish. The system consists of or can include, at least, two boats, two or more chambers, a suction pump, a compressor and a device that forms a wall of bubbles, constituted by one or more bubble making chambers, one or more conducting chambers, conducting tubes, floating tubes and ballast, which, by forming a “net” of bubbles, enables fish to be trapped and subsequently caught. Thus, the disclosed subject matter is useful for catching fish in a more economical and ecological manner, eliminating conventional nets and reducing the level of non-target species being caught. Another advantage is an improvement in the quality of the catch. This system can be used in the fishing industry and in aquaculture. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110225869 | STEM GUIDES AND REPLACEABLE CARTRIDGES - The invention relates to a method for adjusting the buoyancy of a fishing bobber. The method includes providing a buoyant member and a stem guide configured to receive the buoyant member, mounting the buoyant member to the stem guide and cutting the buoyant member. The buoyant member is made of a material capable of being severed by a cutting device and having first length, a lower end, and an upper end. The stem guide receives the buoyant member and a fishing line with fishing tackle. The buoyant member is cut such that the buoyant member has a second length shorter than the first length. The buoyant member is cut to a second length such that the buoyancy of the buoyant member when cut to a second length is enough to oppose the tendency of the stem guide and fishing tackle to submerse the buoyant member such that a top surface of the cut buoyant member is adjacent to the surface of the water when the stem guide, buoyant member, fishing line and any fishing tackle are placed in the water. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110258901 | System and Method for Trolling - A system is disclosed that includes a selectively positionable brake for a towed fishing body. Additionally, a system is disclosed that includes a speed control for a planer board. The planer board is used for fishing by being towed through water. Moreover, a method is disclosed including positioning a brake attached to a towed fishing body. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110277369 | FISHING APPARATUS - A fishing apparatus is provided for ice fishing that can be used unattended. The apparatus can include a substantially vertical tower member, a crane member rotatably attached to the tower member and a fishing line spool rotatably attached to the tower member. Fishing line from the spool can be fed through a guide disposed on one end of the crane member to receive a hook. The crane member and spool can be held in place with threaded studs and wing nuts to keep the crane member and spool from rotating freely. The apparatus can also include means for visually indicating when a fish is hooked. These means can include fluorescent markings on one or both ends of the crane member or a self-powered light mechanism that lights a light bulb when the crane member is tipped downwards thereby indicating that a fish has been caught. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20110283592 | Apparatus and Methods for Electrofishing - The inventive subject matter describes systems and methods for an improved mobile electrofishing apparatus. The improved electrofishing apparatus incorporates a control system to adjust the voltage, current, and frequency settings of the electrofisher in response to conductivity and temperature measurements in the water. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20120055065 | Fishing Lures - A fishing lure for receiving a bait fish comprises a mounting body and a fixing means ( | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120079754 | Mechanical Device to Replicate the Ripping Motion Utilized in Fishing - The present invention relates to a mechanical device that replicates the repetitive motion utilized by fishermen in a process known as “ripping”. The ripping process is replicated by use of a mechanical device that rapidly moves heavy fishing line about two feet in the horizontal direction in order to lure walleye to strike at a lure or baited hook. When a walleye strikes the lure, the force-actuated quick-release mechanism releases the line and the line is then completely controlled and attached to the fishing rod. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120085016 | FISHING LURE - A fishing lure capable of sufficiently catching fish, while not getting caught in weeds or similar environments. The lure generally comprises a hook and a main body, with the hook having a barbed portion abutting the underside or belly of the main body when in a normal position and being located externally of the main body when engaging a fish. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120117850 | FISHING BOAT AND METHOD FOR CATCHING FISH - The present invention relates to a multi-hull fishing boat having a bow, a stern opposite the bow and a bottom. The boat includes a pair of spaced-apart pontoons operatively connected together. The boat includes a first gate near the bow of the boat configured to selectively extend across the space between the pair of pontoons. The boat includes a second gate near the stern of the boat configured to selectively extend across the space between the pair of pontoons. The boat includes a third gate configured to selectively extend across the space between the pair of pontoons by the bottom of the boat. The first gate, the second gate, the third gate and the pair of pontoons form an enclosure for trapping fish. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120124886 | ANTIMICROBIAL CONTAINING FISH HOOK AND METHOD OF USING AND MANUFACTURING SAME - A fishing hook is plated with, coated with, or contains an antimicrobial substance to treat the impalement wound of a fish caused by the hook. Specifically the hook includes at least one shank; at least one bend that extends from the shank; at least one point defined by a free end of the bend, wherein the fish hook contains a substance whose purpose is to minimize infection and to treat the puncture wound of a fish that is caught. The substance optionally acts to sterilize the hook to reduce the entrance of microbes into the wound when the puncture occurs. The substance may also contain an anti-inflammatory or a pain reliever to reduce the suffering of the fish or of others accidentally injured by the hook. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120144722 | CRUSTACEAN TRAP WITH DEGRADABLE CULL RING PANEL - Herein we describe crustacean fishing traps having degradable cull panels, as well as methods for ensuring that such traps have reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict crab and lobster traps have a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use crustacean fishing traps that will lose their ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating degradable cull panels into such traps provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable cull panels are described herein. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120151818 | Tip-down for Ice Fishing - An ice fishing apparatus particularly suited to fishing in deeper waters where the ability to reel in a fish without tangling a line. The apparatus is suited to accommodate a wide variety of standard pole and reel configurations. The apparatus also has a hook setting mechanism. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120174463 | SWIMMING FROG LURE AND METHOD - A frog lure device that has a life-like swimming action. The device has a diving “collar” disposed around an upper region of the lure body, rather than a lower region, which is common in conventional lure devices. In a specific embodiment, the collar causes the lure body to dive under the surface like a frog. Concurrent with the diving action, the lure device also has a kicking action to resemble a living frog device. The collar also forms a trail of one or more bubbles and a vortex, or slight vacuum behind it. In a specific embodiment, the lure body includes a pair of legs, which have a suitable length to be caught in the vortex and become trapped in the vortex. the pair of legs also straighten out to cause a kicking action and also provide stability to the lure body as it accelerates through the water. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120180372 | Fishing Lure Imitating Winged Prey - A fishing lure imitating a winged prey has a cylindrical body having a conical front end and a rounded rear end, one or more first groupings of flexible strands, the multi-strand groupings disposed transversely through walls of the cylindrical body and secured thereto, the free ends of each multi-strand group protruding substantially orthogonally from the cylindrical body on opposite sides to imitate bird wings, one or more second groupings of flexible strands disposed through a rear wall of the cylindrical body and secured thereto, the free end of each multi-strand grouping protruding from the rear of the cylindrical body to imitate a bird tail, and a hook assembly disposed longitudinally through the cylindrical body, the hook assembly including a shank having a closed front eyelet and a partially open rear eyelet, and a hook attached to the shank at the rear eyelet. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120204467 | Apparatuses and Methods for Attracting Aquatic Animals - Apparatuses and methods for attracting aquatic animals are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus for attracting aquatic animals includes a submersible speaker adapted to emit a pre-recorded sound for attracting an aquatic animal. The pre-recorded sound includes tactile sound. The apparatus also includes a controller in communication with the submersible speaker. The controller is adapted to be coupled to an above-water portion of a boat. The controller includes a user interface comprising one or more user-selectable options. The controller is adapted to send a signal to the submersible speaker in response to detecting a selection of one of the user-selectable options, and the submersible speaker emits the pre-recorded, sound in response to receiving the signal. | 08-16-2012 |
| 20120210626 | ICE FISHING INDICATOR DEVICE - An ice fishing device enclosed in a housing and configured for indicating that a fish has taken the bait is disclosed. The device provides a curved rod having a portion external to the housing and a portion internal to the housing comprising a hooked end adapted for clasping onto a handle tip of the fishing spool. The hooked end will release from the handle tip when a fish tugs on the fishing line thereby moving the spool and the handle tip away from the hooked end. Once the hook is released, the curved rod containing a flag repositions to an upright position alerting the fisherman that the fish is ready to be pulled out of the ice. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120210627 | Bait Enhancer - Bait enhancer and methods of forming bait enhancer. Some embodiments provide bait enhancer comprising a first portion of red cabbage juice and a second portion containing at least one of a chemical selected from the group consisting of magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide and simethicone wherein the first portion and the second portion are mixed together and, perhaps, are believed to react to form a product. Optionally, the first and second portions can be about equal amounts by volume. Moreover, a 5 milliliter amount of the second portion can include about 200 milligrams of magnesium hydroxide, about 153 milligrams of the aluminum hydroxide and about 20 mg of the simethicone. In some embodiments the bait enhancer is applied to a fishing lure. Furthermore, the bait enhancer can be refrigerated at or less than about 45 degrees Fahrenheit. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120260557 | FISHING PROTECTOR - A fishing protector and a method for use of the fishing protector at or near the sea bed by long-line fishing is provided to avoid that the catch is eaten by sea mammal when the line with the catch is hauled into a fishing boat. A gliding stopper is fastened at the termination of the line and thereafter the fishing protector is hooked on the line during the setting out of the line such that the line passes through the fishing protector. By hauling of the line the line is passing through the fishing protector and the catch is hooked off inside the fishing protector. An opening and closing mechanism at a first termination of the fishing protector closes the opening through which the fish passed, avoiding fish to escape. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120266516 | Apparatus and method for automatically jigging a fishing line - An improved automatic jigging device comprising a motorized wheel having cutouts of a multitude of geometric shapes, sizes, and textures, a support arm with a fulcrum, and a jigging arm with a clamp for holding a fishing line. The fulcrum is inserted into the cutout and the rotational movement of the wheel transfers the movement to the fulcrum. The movement of the fulcrum is transferred to the clamp through the support arm and the jigging arm. The clamp holding the fishing line transfers the irregular, life-like movement to the fishing line. Throughout the fishing experience, the type of irregular, life-like movement of the fishing line may be changed by inserting the fulcrum into a cutout with a different geometric shape, size, and texture. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120279109 | Artificial Weed System for Ice Fishing - An artificial weed system for attracting fish while ice fishing, includes a flexible line having a distal end. At least one elongated rod is affixed to the line at a predetermined position. At least one artificial weed bundle is affixed to the rod and includes a first end that is affixed to the rod. The at least one artificial weed bundles include a plurality of strands extending from the first end. Each strand has a specific gravity that is no greater than 1.0 and each strand includes a synthetic filament. A weight is affixed to the distal end of the line. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120285069 | TUBE-TYPE FISHING LURE - A tube-type fishing lure comprises a head portion, body portion, and tail portion having respective inner surfaces that define corresponding sections of a hollow channel which extends longitudinally through the lure. The channel is configured for water to flow through the lure by entering through the head portion, passing through the body portion, and exiting through the tail portion. The head section of the channel narrows or tapers from a diameter defined at a leading edge of the head portion to a narrower width corresponding to a diameter of the body section of the channel. When the lure is pulled, twitched, and/or retrieved (e.g., reeled in) when on a fishing line, the head portion leads, and water flows through the lure in a direction opposite to the direction in which the lure travels. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120304522 | POLE FOR USE TO PULL IN A JUG OR NOODLE WHILE FISHING - A pole with a device on one end thereof is adapted to hook or grab a line that is attached to a jug or noodle to allow the user to pull in the jug or noodle without having to lean over the side of a boat and physically grab the jug or noodle from the water. The pole of the present invention will allow all anglers, including the young, elderly and others, to enjoy the fun, action and excitement of jug fishing without the fear of losing one's balance when retrieving the jug or noodle. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120311914 | ROD AND REEL LEASH SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a rod and reel leash system wherein a restraint line is attached to the rod and reel that comprises a variable drag which increases as the restraint line is taken from the spool so that the chance of a sudden stop at the end of the line is reduced along with a reduction in the chance of, breaking the fishing line or damaging the rod and reel. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20120317864 | FISHING SYSTEM TO ATTRACT FISH - A motion system for fishing lures provides vibration, buzz and hum to a conventional fishing lure or that is integrated to an interior portion of a fishing lure. The motion system enables the lure to give of signals and/or vibrations like a wounded fish may give off, without the fisherperson moving the lure. The motion system of the present invention can work in murky, stained water and at night to help fish locate the lure. The motion system may include a containment system that holds a coin/pancake type vibrator that is connected with a battery, typically a button-type battery. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130042516 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTROFISHING - An electrofishing controller includes a power input, an output and a user interface for receiving configuration information from a user. The controller further includes control circuitry for receiving electric power from the power input, generating an electric waveform with characteristics defined by the configuration information, and communicating the electric waveform to the output. The control circuitry is configured to automatically adjust the electric waveform in response to changes in an electric load on the output, and to automatically restore the electric waveform when the electric load returns to a normal operating level. The control circuitry is further configured to automatically reconfigure a power circuit in response to changes in the configuration information received from the user, including changing physical connections between physical components of the power circuit. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130042517 | BI-METAL POWER SUPPLY FISHING LURE - A bi-metal power supply fishing lure comprises a housing having a water-tight internal cavity, an exterior surface, a forward end and an aft end; an anode mounted into said exterior surface of said housing such that said anode is exposed to an electrolyte when said bi-metal power supply fishing lure is immersed in said electrolyte; a cathode mounted into said housing such that said anode is exposed to an electrolyte when said bi-metal power supply fishing lure is immersed in said electrolyte; an electronic assembly, mounted within said water-tight internal cavity of said housing, in electrical contact with said anode and said cathode thereby creating a galvanic cell when said bi-metal power supply fishing lure is immersed in said electrolyte, said electronic assembly designed and configured to generate, store, regulate and distribute electrical power; and a low-voltage direct current device. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130047488 | Fish Traps and Methods of Using the Same - Fish traps and methods of using the same are disclosed. A disclosed example fish trap includes a holding chamber having an opening through which a fish may pass, and a bait chamber abutting the holding chamber and separated from the holding chamber by a water permeable barrier. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130055620 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SPEARING FISH - A device for spearing a fish may include a shaft having a spearing tip at a first end thereof. A first grip may be attached to a second end of the shaft. A second grip may be slidably engaged with the shaft. An extension spring may be interposed between and may be attached to the first grip and the second grip. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130125445 | Pivoting Ice Fishing Rod Support - An ice fishing device is provided by the present disclosure including a collapsible elevated stand secured at one end to a base and a pivoting support at another end. The pivoting support includes a clamp for receiving a fishing rod at a variable location. The fishing rod is maintained in an inclined orientation when baited, and pivots to a declined orientation in response to receiving a fish on its line. The pivoting support and fishing rod may be disengaged from to stand after receiving a fish on the line to set the hook and reel in the fish. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130219769 | Winter Fish Traps and Methods of Using the Same - Winter fish traps and methods of using the same are disclosed. A method of trapping fish is provided that includes locating a substantially immobile group of fish in a body of water, providing a semi-rigid water-permeable trap having a bottom opening, lowering the trap opening over the group of fish onto a bottom surface of the body of water to trap the group of fish, remotely operating a semi-rigid door to cover the trap opening while the fish trap is resting on the bottom surface, and retrieving the fish trap from the body of water. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130255130 | Universal System, Components, and Methods for Holding Fishing Rods - To provide a better experience for ice fisherman and fisherman generally, the present inventor devised, among other things, apparatus, assemblies, components, and methods for holding a fishing device, such as a fishing rod. One exemplary apparatus includes an adjustable rod holder pivotably mounted or coupled to a base structure. The rod holder, which can be strapped or otherwise attached to one or more types of fishing rods or poles, has an adjustable center of gravity and/or an adjustable pivot point. The adjustable center of gravity and/or pivot point allows users to balance the fishing rod at various tip angles, up or down, and thus to position the rod in a way most suitable for the type of desired fish. The exemplary apparatus is particularly suitable as a replacement for the conventional tip-ups used in ice fishing, because it provides advantages of conventional rod &reel fishing with those of conventional tip-up fishing. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20130276347 | FISHING LURE AND METHOD OF USE - An improved artificial fishing lure is provided that comprises a lure body with a hook attached to the rear end, a plurality of discs disposed along the body of the lure, and a spoon portion disposed at the front end of the body. The plurality of discs may be the type of discs traditionally used in fastening jewelry pins. The plurality of discs and the spoon portion of the artificial lure provide random movement through the water, as well as light reflection, to catch the attention of fish in the area. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20130333268 | FISHING ROD HOLDER - An improved fishing rod holder is provided that includes a base assembly, a rod holder assembly, and a connecting member that connects the base and rod holder assemblies. The connecting member is connected to the rod holder assembly with a first T-joint. The rod holder assembly is configured to hold two fishing poles. The first T-joint is removable from the connecting member such that the connecting member and base assembly may be filled with water or sand to weigh down the fishing rod holder. In a second embodiment the rod holder assembly and the connecting member are the same, but the base assembly is replaced with a triangular-shaped base assembly. In third embodiment stabilization in enhanced, in a fourth embodiment fewer components are required, and in a fifth embodiment a canoe embodiment is presented. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140000147 | SURF FISHING TOY | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140000148 | FISHING LURE WITH HOOK MOUNT ASSEMBLY | 01-02-2014 |
| 20140013647 | BAIT BRIDLE - A bait bridle is uniquely designed to connect a hook to bait while allowing the entire hook to be exposed for enhanced hooking capabilities and free movement of the bait. The addition of a small elastic band to the hook end of the bridle holds the hook firmly in place, yet allows easy removal when desired. The re-usable bridle system of the present invention can be switched from one hook to another hook with no damage to bait or the bridle. The bridle system of the present invention allows for free movement of the bait and full exposure of the hook. The bait bridle can be easily opened and closed to placement or removal of bait with the bridle on or off the hook. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140033598 | INFLATABLE FISHING DEVICE - An inflatable fishing device. The inflatable fishing device may include an inflatable tube that may include an air fill and release port, and a fishing line. The inflatable tube may also include a handle. The fishing line may be segmented by a line adjuster. The inflatable tube rotates from a substantially horizontal position to a substantially vertical position when a fish has taken the bait that may be attached to the end of the fishing line by way of a swivel snap and hook. | 02-06-2014 |
| 20140041279 | Fish Hook With Harpoon Member - A fish hook including a hook member for engaging a fish and a harpoon member for engaging a bait, the hook member including a shank, a bend and a point, and the harpoon member including a shank and a barb. The hook shank and harpoon shank may be affixed together or formed from a common wire, and include a common eye for attaching a fishing line. The harpoon shank may parallel the hook shank, may be off-set or bent, and may include multiple barbs. The harpoon member is inserted into a bait in a first direction, thereby retaining the bait on the harpoon member while the fish hook is aimed in a second direction. | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140053448 | Fish-Ball Fish Attractor - A fish attractor that can be a transparent or translucent hollow ball, or other shape with a plurality of holes in its surface to allow water to flow in and out. A removable lid or other access allows putting bait into the device. The device, which is filled with water, acts as a tank for the bait to swim around in or otherwise be displayed. The device can then be suspended from a line or float, or otherwise inserted under the surface of the water. When a larger fish spots the device, it sees only the bait. If it attacks the device or even approaches it, the bait fish inside are protected, but become highly agitated. This can cause the larger fish to go into a feeding frenzy trying to get at the bait which in turn attracts even more fish. | 02-27-2014 |
| 20140109461 | SPIN AND CASTING ROD WITH AUTOMATIC LINE RELEASE - Devices for automatic fishing line release during a cast using the acceleration and deceleration of the rod to automatically release the fishing line. In one embodiment, the device is in an under-the-rod position. In another embodiment, the devices is in an over-the-rod position. In other embodiments, the over or under the rod function is determined by manufacturer or user adjustments or changes. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140115944 | BAIT MIMICKING INSERTABLE FISHING LURE MODULE - An electronic circuit in a fishing lure in the water is activated to broadcast a pre-recorded actual or simulated sound of a bait creature and or create lifelike bait creature motion. A switch in the lure activates a sound chip and a micro speaker, a water sensing automatic on-off switch turns the power on and off, and the battery is charged by an external charging coil. An alternate embodiment automatically activates the fishing lure device to replicate bait animals in size, shape, movement and sound. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140144063 | INTERCHANGEABLE BAIT HEAD AND SYSTEM FOR ARTIFICIAL BAIT - A fishing lure for fishing in a body of water including a head having a proximate end and a distal end, the head having a chamber therein communicating with an opening in its distal end and a hook through the proximate end of the head. A hook extends through the chamber from the proximate end of the head and through the opening of the distal end. The hook has an eye for connecting to a fishing line. Artificial bait is disposed on the hook and extends into the chamber in the head. The head is shaped for imparting oscillating side-to-side movement to the head relative to the bait and hook as the lure moves through water. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140157649 | Degradable Identification Component - Herein we describe fishing gear having a degradable identification component comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, as well as methods for ensuring that such identification component degrades quickly after detachment. Aquatic debris has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use implements that will degrade into environmentally benign compounds. Incorporating a degradable identification component into fishing gear provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable identification components are described herein. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140173966 | ELASMOBRANCH-REPELLING MAGNETS AND METHODS OF USE - Devices and methods are disclosed for repelling elasmobranchs with high-pull-force magnets, including devices and methods for reducing by-catch in commercial fisheries and protecting humans from attacks by elasmobranchs. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140202060 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINING A FISHING LINE TO ANOTHER FISHING COMPONENT, FOR ADJUSTING THE BUOYANCY OF FISHING COMPONENTS, AND FOR CUTTING A FISHING LINE - Method and apparatus for joining a fishing line to another fishing component, for adjusting the buoyancy of fishing components, and for cutting a fishing line. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140215891 | FLOATABLE, UNIVERSALLY MOUNTABLE FISHING ROD HOLDER - The floatable, universally mountable fishing rod holder has base incorporating a rod holder for holding the handle of a fishing rod, a floatable portion for floating the fishing rod holder should the fishing rod holder fall into water so it can be recovered, and a plurality of mountings for mounting the fishing rod holder to any of a deck, a dock, a boat, a railing, a post, any of a 2″×4″ to 2″×8″ lumber, over a T joint formed between two perpendicular rails, railings or posts, whether vertically or horizontally oriented, as well as to ground. Said mountings include one or more clamps, straps, a deck plate and ground engaging stake and fasteners and wing nuts for attachment to the base. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140230308 | System and method for screening fish during fishing - A system and method for sorting fish where the system comprises;—a trawl ( | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140237886 | FISHING LINE RELEASE CLIP - A line release clip that generates an electronic alert upon opening independent of the release tension adjustment is provided. In one embodiment, the line release clip includes a body, a line retainer coupled to the body, a release adjustment mechanism and a release alarm. The line retainer is rotatable between a closed position and an open position. The release adjustment mechanism is operable to control force required to move the line retainer from the closed position. The release alarm is operable to emit at least one of an audible sound or light in response to the line retainer moving from the closed position, thereby alerting fisherman of the release of the fishing line from the clip. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140237887 | Beverage Container with Hand-Line - A beverage container useful for fishing includes a recessed channel for receiving and dispensing fishing line. The container with a fishing line spool is configured such that a hand-line-fishing device is provided without the need for a fishing pole. Optionally, the spool is removable from the beverage container body and may be rotatably mounted with respect thereto. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140237888 | Lure Body Supple Component - A swim bait fishing lure. The lure has a longitudinally aligned tapering supple body with a drag producing flipper substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis and a longitudinal length. The tapering supple body further has: a base portion adjacent to the drag producing flipper. The base portion has a base transverse width. The lure also has a pendulum hinge portion positioned a pendulum distance at least one third of the longitudinal length forward from the drag producing flipper. The pendulum hinge portion has a pendulum transverse width a substantially smallest width of the tapering supple body. The base transverse width is substantially larger than the pendulum transverse width which provides a transversely narrowing taper along the tapering supple body from the base portion to the pendulum hinge portion. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140259861 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR HARVESTING AQUATIC ANIMALS - An apparatus for harvesting aquatic animals has a cod end portion and an elongate lengthener portion. The cod end portion has an open leading end and a closed trailing end and side wall(s), the side wall(s) and the trailing end being substantially impervious to water. The elongate lengthener portion has a leading end, a trailing end, and side wall(s), at least a major part of the side wall(s) comprising a material substantially impervious to water. The trailing end of the lengthener portion is operatively connected to the leading end of the cod end portion. The elongate lengthener portion comprises a plurality of escapements through which water can pass from an interior to an exterior of the apparatus to cause a general reduction in the water flow rate inside the apparatus when the apparatus is submerged in a body of water and there is water flow relative to the apparatus. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259862 | ADJUSTABLE FISHING ROD BUTT AND PROCESS OF USE - A fishing rod butt for use with a fishing reel and a rod blank and process for operating the butt generally includes depressing a spring loaded button of a hinge assembly coupling a link end of a first elongate member and a U-shaped end of a second elongate member configured to receive the link end of the first elongate member. The first elongate member including an open end configured to receive a rod blank and an adjustable reel seat for receiving a fishing rod reel. The spring loaded button includes an elongate body and at least one transverse member extending from a long axis thereof, wherein depressing the spring loaded button compresses a biased spring and disengages the at least one transverse member from a first notch within the hinge assembly. An angular relationship between the first and second elongate members can be changed by engaging the at least one transverse member with at least one additional notch, wherein the at least one additional notch provides a different angular relationship between the first elongate member to the second elongate member than the first notch. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140259863 | Mechanized Trolling Device - A mechanized trolling device includes a flotation chamber, a power source and motor in a water-tight enclosed chamber, and a sheltered impeller. The device travels many times the distance that an angler can cast, and automatically shuts off after a set period of time. A fishing line attached to the device can be deployed so the angler can fish at the depth of the water where the device has travelled. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140290115 | UNIVERSAL SYSTEM FOR HOLDING FISHING RODS - To provide a better experience for ice fisherman and fisherman generally, the present inventor devised, among other things, apparatus, assemblies, components, and methods for holding a fishing device, such as a fishing rod. One exemplary apparatus includes an adjustable rod holder pivotably mounted or coupled to a base structure. The rod holder, which can be strapped or otherwise attached to one or more types of fishing rods or poles, has an adjustable center of gravity and/or an adjustable pivot point. The adjustable center of gravity and/or pivot point allows users to balance the fishing rod at various tip angles, up or down, and thus to position the rod in a way most suitable for the type of desired fish. The exemplary apparatus is particularly suitable as a replacement for the conventional tip-ups used in ice fishing, because it provides advantages of conventional rod & reel fishing with those of conventional tip-down fishing. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140352194 | WILDLIFE CAPTURING DEVICE - A fish capturing device is provided. The device includes a pair of cage members having a first position in which an opening is defined therebetween through which a fish may be passed and a second position in which each of the cage members are pivoted until the cage members are nested together to form an enclosure for enclosing a fish therein. A latch is configured for latching the pair of cage members into the first position and releasing the pair of cage members into the second position. A tensioner applies tension to the pair of cage members to bias the cage members into the second position to enclose the fish within the pair of cages. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140360084 | ELASMOBRANCH-REPELLING ELECTROPOSITIVE METALS AND METHODS OF USE - Devices and methods are disclosed for repelling elasmobranchs with electropositive metals, including apparatuses and methods for reducing by-catch in commercial fisheries and protecting humans from attacks by elasmobranchs. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150013208 | DEVICE FOR RETRIEVING FISH - The present invention is directed to a device for retrieving a fish caught on a fishing line, the device including a receptacle for passing along the fishing line and then receiving the caught fish, and a retriever for retrieving the receptacle and the fish. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150013209 | System, Apparatus and Method for Reducing Trawl Bycatch - A system for reducing trawl bycatch, the system including at least one light arranged externally of the net to stimulate a phototactic response in the major bycatch species present to reduce entry of such species into the net. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150040461 | FISHING POLE SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE - A fishing pole system includes a shaft having a hollow interior with a cap connected to its upper end and a point connected to its lower end. A slide is positioned within the hollow interior and an internal lead is connected to the slide at its lower end, the internal lead extends through the cap and connects to a swivel at its upper end. The slide includes a locking mechanism which engages a locking mechanism connected to the point. In use, the cap end of the fishing pole is banged on the ground which releases the slide from the point and the internal lead is paid-out from the hollow interior. To store the fishing pole, the slide is withdrawn within the hollow interior by gravity. When fully withdrawn, the point is banged into the ground causing the slide to lock to the point and the fishing pole is stored away. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150059230 | Universal Fishing Rod Holder - The present invention relates generally to an improved mechanism to hold fishing rods in place. The invention allows a fisherman to secure a fishing rod to secondary objects of multiple shapes. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150082682 | Steerable Fishing Lure - A steerable fishing lure with highly improved steerability is disclosed. The fishing lure has a generally hollow body having an inner surface and a generally tubular cam sleeve located inside the body and fixedly attached to the inner surface. The cam sleeve has a forward cam surface and an aft cam surface. A generally cylindrical rotor is slideably inserted into the cam sleeve. The rotor has a forward cam and an aft cam. Each of the forward cam and the aft cam extends outwardly from the rotor such that the forward cam rides along the forward cam surface and the aft cam rides along the aft surface. A biasing member is mounted within the body. The biasing member is adapted to bias the forward cam against the forward cam surface. A method of redirecting a track of the fishing lure is also disclosed. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150096219 | FISHING LURE, HOOK APPURTENANCE FOR FISHING LURE, AND METHOD OF CASTING - A fishing lure and method of casting are disclosed. In one aspect, a lure assembly includes a fishing hook having an eyelet and a bend separated by a shank, the bend terminating at a point separated from the shank by a gape. The lure assembly further includes a hook appurtenance attached to the fishing hook and positioned past the bend generally aligned with the shank of the fishing hook. The hook appurtenance includes an ergonomic mass forming a resilient structure for gripping by a person, the ergonomic mass having a size smaller than a gape of the hook to avoid interfering with operation of the fishing hook. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150101235 | DEAD STICK FISHING METHOD AND LURE DEVICE - A method for dead stick fishing. The method includes casting a lure from a fishing rod to a selected spatial location in a body of water or slightly outside of the body of water. In a specific embodiment, the lure comprises at least a processor device coupled to a sound module and coupled to a lighting module. The method also includes allowing the lure settle and be substantially motionless state, e.g., lying with little or slight movement or suspended or floating with little or slight movement from the angler. The method includes transferring a combination of audio information and electromagnetic radiation from the lure to a region of water surrounding a vicinity of the lure to entice a predator fish to strike the lure while the lure is in the substantially motionless state. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150135580 | FISHING GEAR WITH DEGRADABLE COMPONENT - Herein we describe fishing gear having a degradable component comprising a polyhydroxyalkanoate polymer, as well as methods for ensuring that such gear has reduced functionality after becoming derelict. Derelict fishing gear has a negative economic and ecological impact, and thus it is advantageous to use gear that will lose the ability to catch and retain fish over time. Incorporating a degradable apparatus into such gear provides an effective, economical solution. Suitable degradable components are described herein. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150289493 | Universal System Components and Methods for Holding Fishing Rods - To provide a better experience for ice fisherman and fisherman generally, the present inventor devised, among other things, apparatus, assemblies, components, and methods for holding a fishing device, such as a fishing rod. One exemplary apparatus includes an adjustable rod holder pivotably mounted or coupled to a base structure. The rod holder, which can be strapped or otherwise attached to one or more types of fishing rods or poles, has an adjustable center of gravity and/or an adjustable pivot point. The adjustable center of gravity and/or pivot point allows users to balance the fishing rod at various tip angles, up or down, and thus to position the rod in a way most suitable for the type of desired fish. The exemplary apparatus is particularly suitable as a replacement for the conventional tip-ups used in ice fishing, because it provides advantages of conventional rod &reel fishing with those of conventional tip-down fishing. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150313196 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLING FISHING HARDWARE AND DISPLAYING FISHING INFORMATION - A method for controlling fishing hardware and displaying fishing information which includes running an application on a computing device having a display for displaying the application, wherein the application is configured to display and control a fishing lure configuration of a fishing lure. The method further including establishing a connection between the computing device and the fishing lure which includes equipment capable of emitting sounds resembling the prey of a fish, thereby enabling alteration of the fishing lure configuration and which sounds may be emitted. The method further including updating the fishing lure configuration with the application. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150334999 | ELECTRONIC BAIT DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD - An electronic bait device includes a housing, one or more electroluminescent devices contained within the housing, a switch contained within the housing to control operation of the one or more electroluminescent devices, and a magnetic actuator secured to the housing to control the switch. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150342169 | Digital Sports Fishing - Angling apparatus ( | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160000058 | Tattle Tail Bobber Device and Method of Using the Same - The present invention provides a fishing alert device, referred to as a “tattle tail bobber,” and method, which rapidly signals a fisher that a fish is biting on bait or is hooked on their fishing line. Unlike conventional bobbers used in fishing, the tattle tail bobber device of the present invention is not placed on or in the water, but is attached to a fishing line and is suspended above a water source in order to provide immediate notice to a fisher of a catch, even when the fisher is not in contact with a fishing rod or is at a distance from the fishing rod. The tattle tail bobber accomplishes this by being configured to glow in the dark. Thus, the tattle tail bobber can be used at any time of the day or night without the need to use batteries or other light sources. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160023738 | DOWNWARDLY MOUNTED DRAG INDUCING STEERING CONTROL FIN - A steering control fin for mounting to a trolling motor includes a skin formed into a substantially symmetric closed fin shape having a fin width. The skin has a first end surface contoured to match the shape of a motor, and a trailing edge having an anti-rotation interlock cut-out near the first end surface. A reinforcement collar has a reinforcement collar surface that substantially matches the first end surface. An internal support structure is mechanically coupled to the steering control fin to provide a structural support which maintains the substantially symmetric closed fin shape. An end cap skin is mechanically coupled to a second end surface of the skin. One or more mounting straps are mechanically coupled to the skin and each of the reinforcement collars. The mounting straps mechanically affix the control fin to the trolling motor. A method of maneuvering a boat or ship is also described. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160029606 | Fishing System With Dexterity Portion - A fishing system may have at least a fishing assembly with a handle axially aligned with a reel and a rod. The handle can have a hollow portion and a dexterity portion. The reel may be oriented relative to the handle to position a center of gravity of the fishing assembly in the handle. A fishing line may continuously extend from the reel through the hollow portion, atop the dexterity portion, and along the rod. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160029608 | Leech Clamp - A clamp is provided which is adapted for use in fishing and other outdoor activities. The clamp includes a plurality of elongate segments and a grasper, which further features a plurality of tines. In operation, the clamp is operated by the user so as to grasp and hold live bait for baiting a hook. The clamp is typically operated by the user applying pressure against a tension, so as to actuate the grasper between open and closed positions. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160057985 | DEVICE FOR PREVENTING TANGLED LINE FROM ENTERING A FISHING REEL - A tangle catching device is configured to prevent a tangle of fishing line from entering a fishing reel of a fishing rod. The device includes a tangle catcher that defines at least in part a line opening through which the fishing line from the fishing reel extends. The tangle catcher has one or more teeth extending radially inward into the line opening from the tangle catcher. The teeth are hook shaped to catch the tangled fishing line. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160073617 | FISHING LURE HAVING AN INERTIALLY-ACTIVATED PIVOTABLE HOOK SYSTEM - A fishing lure having an inertially-activated pivotable hook system having a pivotable hook assembly. | 03-17-2016 |
| 20160081320 | FISHING LURE RETRIEVAL APPARATUS AND METHOD - A device for assisting a fisherman in retrieving stranded or snagged fishing lures that can be attached to the end of a fishing rod is described and taught. The device has a number of mechanisms of attachment to prevent the device from parting with the fishing rod during the retrieval process. On one end of the device is a component that has a cutting surface with a magnet located in a proximity thereto. The fishing lure is attracted to the magnet, adhering it to the device. The fishing line can then be cut using the cutting surface. Thus, the fishing lure is quickly freed without damaging the fishing tackle or causing bodily injury. The device can then be removed and the fishing lure retied to the fishing line. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160100564 | SELF-SUSTAINED RODLESS FISHING APPARATUS AND ALERT SYSTEM - The present invention provides a novel a fishing apparatus comprising a spool-retention-assembly, the spool-retention-assembly further comprising a sound-resistance disk defining a plurality of sound apertures, an axial-locking-mechanism, a reel-locking-mechanism, the reel-locking-mechanism further comprising a plurality of reel springs and a base-body defining at least one interior chamber for solid or liquid storage. Sound is created by allowing a vibrating pinhead to be protruded from the base body into intermittent contact with an axially rotatory sound-resistance disk. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160113256 | Device for Dispensing a Fish Attracting Substance - The invention disclosed is a fish attractant release device and methods therefore. The device has a housing having at least a first chamber which can hold a fish attracting substance. There is at least one fish attracting substance discharge aperture, and a valve member to seal the discharge aperture. A biasing means at least in part within the housing, urges the valve means into sealing engagement with the discharge aperture to a desired pressure. When in use, an increase in hydrostatic water pressure external of the housing causes unseating of the valve member from the sealing engagement with the discharge aperture, once the desired pressure is met. This then permits the fish attracting substance to discharge via the discharge aperture. | 04-28-2016 |
| 20160174535 | BOWFISHING ARROW | 06-23-2016 |
| 20160183504 | SPINNER CRANK FISHING LURE - A fishing lure and method for its use are described. The fishing lure includes a lure body made from a buoyant material having a spinner assembly attached to its back end, and an optional wobble plate attached to its front end. The spinner assembly includes a rigid blade, typically metallic, adapted to freely rotate 360 degrees in a conical pattern behind the lure body as the lure is pulled through the water. Typical lure bodies include, but are not limited to crank baits and shad baits. | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160183510 | FISHING LINE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fishing line retrieval system has a body ( | 06-30-2016 |
| 20160192630 | Novelty Item for Fishing | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160192631 | NOVEL FLOAT DISPENSER | 07-07-2016 |
| 20160192633 | SURFCASTING BAG SYSTEM | 07-07-2016 |
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