CA3004994A1 - Fishing lure system kit - Google Patents

Abstract

A fishing lure system kit comprising an assortment of three distinct groups of wire blade, body and tail components that fishermen manually hand pick and interconnect together in the field to create at will fishing lures in a variety of patterns, appearances and types further capable of disassembly by changing component(s) to partially or completely modify lures created. The body components are crafted in a plurality of design, buoyancy range and function are all designed to connect at the front to one of the wire blade components or directly to a fishing line's terminal tackle. The body components' cylindrical interconnecting mechanism exerts constant pressure onto the securely locked-in interconnected tail component at the other extremity. A kit comprises components of sizes commensurate for fish species targeted avail fishermen to create a plurality of lure combinations relating to nine conventional types.

Description

FISHING LURE SYSTEM KIT
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention is a fishing lure system comprised of three distinct groups of interconnecting components respectively designed with specific functions, features, appearances and dimensions commensurate with fish species targeted. The invention's versatility is best achieved as a kit which is an assortment of components that empowers fishermen with the means to manually create and modify created fishing lures at will in a plurality of patterns, colours and sizes relating to nine types of lures commonly known as: spinnerbaits, inline spinners, buzzbaits, jigs, crankbaits, plugs, gliders, jerkbaits and minnow baits. This invention relates to prior art lures able to be manually created and modified with lure components of different patterns or sizes or shapes.
Respectfully, this novel invention relates to the category of lures customarily referred to as: modular lure assembly, lure assembly system and lure kit.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
For more than a century artificial fishing lures have been invented in all types, colours and shapes for triggering fish species into biting. Correspondingly, inventors and fishermen developed particular fishing techniques for specific lures and lure types. Fishing lures of the previously mentioned nine types are fundamentally designed for a particular purpose and customarily built as static lures. Evidently, the majority of the prior art lures were not designed to be disassembled and those that are offer some modifications often applying only to specific lure section(s). Some have contributed to the evolution of the "modular assembly lures" category with the ability to partially change appearance by replacing a component with another of alternative pattern, shape or size.
However, of the very few found none demonstrated the ability to change from one lure type to eight other types. Those design limitations and lack of modification abilities requires fishermen to acquire and carry a large assortment of lures of various colours, patterns, types and sizes having but no alternative to acquire as many lures as the assortment of lures desired. The reality of cost expenditures and tackle storage space requirement consequently has many fishermen reconsidering.
Amongst the oldest patent is the SkvorJ.M. and Irving J.G. Patent US 1,033,281 dating back to 1912 discloses an inline spinner type lure having a replaceable tail section where the hook and sleeve feature provides for a plurality of replaceable tail patterns. The Rockhill Jr. Patent US 6,173,521 describes a spinnerbait type that has a two-section design based on a threaded wire that is replaceable by another threaded wire embodiment of a different style of blades. However, the other wire embodiment permanently holding the head/body and hook cannot be modified.
Another concept for replacing blades is the McAnally A. and Richard R.R.
Patent US 6,675,524 which discloses a spinnerbait type lure using a "unique trailer double arrangement" for changing blade style appearance and overall lure length. They also described how carrying a plurality of embodiments exponentially creates lure combinations. The Anderson J. Patent US
6,898,894 discloses a "fishing jig with interchangeable jig head". The Bennis G. Patent discloses a lead free jig head system providing yet another approach for lure modification relating to the jig type.
The concept of adaptability has further evolved as disclosed by the Fenton A.
Patent WO
2015/192190 which is a "fishing lure system" of the body bait "minnow" type that uses a number of replaceable interconnecting body embodiments. The Thomas S. Patent WO

discloses a bodybait "plug" type lure which embodiments: head, body and nose referred to as "connectors" comprises a plurality of respective connectors that forms a "modular fishing lure assembly" capable by hand assembly. The Peterson L.M. Patent CA 2317240 is another body type lure with a replaceable tail section which like the present invention do not require tools for assembly or disassembly. The Warren E.M. Patent CA 2195605 discloses a distinct hybrid concept combining an inline spinner with a body bait "minnow" type lure as a single lure that cannot however be modified. A recent reference is the 2013 Mancini J.J. and Briccetti J. Patent US
8,490,319 B2 which discloses a fishing jig with interchangeable fins and weighted constructions able to change its appearance and mass also has built-in channels to accommodate "scent sticks"
and features to simulate wounded fish.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention represents the next generation of fishing lures concept in terms of design and versatility for creating and modifying lures in an astonishing plurality and variety of combinations.
Metamorphosis was the underlying foundation which lead to the design of three distinct groups of components of specific functions, features, various appearances and sizes configured as an interconnecting system of components. Accordingly, central to the design's blueprint is the essential connecting function of the incorporated novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism of the body component. As an assembled body embodiment of a given length and certain buoyancy range, it is configured to perform the critical function of locking-in the tail embodiment for hooking a captured fighting fish and holding it securely until it's released. The cross snap connecting feature of the wire blade group embodiments and the novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism of the body embodiments group are among the features that distinguish this invention from the prior art.
It is customary for fishermen to instinctively go through a thought process before selecting a lure.
Beginning by considering what fishing technique is best suited under the prevailing weather conditions, followed by the area's water depth, clarity, etc. This invention finally empowers fishermen, especially when out fishing with the means to instantly create and modify at will the lures' appearance, type and length relating to said nine lure types.
Furthermore, fishermen can create new hybrid lure types by for example interconnecting one of the wire blade group embodiment to a body embodiment from the crankbait, jerkbait, glider, or minnow bait types.
Lures are manually assembled and or disassembled in a matter of a few seconds by interconnecting selected components. A typical lure system kit provides an assortment of wire blade group embodiment(s) furnished with blade(s) of a given size, colour, style and type(s), body embodiment(s) of a given pattern, colour, buoyancy range, shape suited for specific application and some having a rattle feature. The assortment is completed with tail embodiment(s) of

2 different lengths and appearances made from the combinations of single and/or treble hook(s), which are plain or "dressed" from an assortment of materials allowing a plurality of patterns in various configurations.
Ultimately using a lure is about catching fish and this revolutionary invention is designed to "trigger" in many ways fish instincts and senses. These include the olfactory sense and more particularly sight, sound and detection of wavelength movements upon which fish rely upon for survival. The combined attributes of the lure system distinct three groups of embodiments creates lures that are trustworthy and fun to fish with. Accordingly, fishing lure system kits fashioned for specific fish species share the following significant features.
Olfactory = A feature is the ability to trigger the olfactory sense by pouring commercial liquid solution attractant directly onto the tail embodiment's material. For this application, tail embodiments dressed with deer tail hairs (bucktail) or other synthetic absorbing materials are best suited.
Sight = A feature triggering sight is the flash and reflection produced by wire blade group's spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and inline spinner's respective rotating blade(s).
= Another feature is the wire blade group's spinnerbait, buzzbait and inline spinner embodiments' color, pattern and combination of blades and their respective size.
= Another feature is the appearance of the body embodiments' group shape, pattern and size, which ranges between 15X to 30X bigger in comparison to a standard 1/4 oz jig.
= Another feature is the wire blade group's inline spinner embodiment's tube part which provides setting options for adjusting blade(s) position making the inline spinner lure's overall appearance shorter or longer.
= Another feature is the length of tail embodiments group which is dependent on the number of hook(s) comprised in its making that may be dressed with salvaged deer tail hair (bucktail) or synthetic material or may remain bare.
= Another feature is the tail embodiments' group that are dressed with salvaged deer tail hair (bucktail) or other similar materials creating a wavy action when lure is in motion.
Movement Detection and Sound = Another feature which triggers predators' sensory lateral and facial lines is the commotion and vibration causing sound waves produced by the wire blade group's spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and inline spinners' rotating blade(s) when set in motion.
= Another feature is the turbulence and noise emitting sound and wavelengths caused by the wobbling and erratic movements of body embodiments' group of crankbait, minnow bait and plug when pulled through water at variable speeds using different fishing techniques.
= Another feature is the action the side to side and erratic movements generated by body embodiments' group gliders or jerkbaits particular emitting sound and wave lengths according to fishing techniques and speed used.

3 = Another feature is the noise emitting sound waves created by body embodiments' rattle feature which varies according to body embodiment type, fishing techniques and speed.
Accordingly, combination of plastic and or metal in conjunction with ball bearing(s) will produce different sounds and wavelengths.
= Another feature relating to lure effectiveness making the lure practically "weedless" is the low probability risk of snagging weeds and bottom debris by having tail embodiments' single hook(s) facing upward positioned upright, centered and aligned perfectly with the body embodiment swimming freely when used under most fishing techniques.
= Another feature is the significantly reduced space requirement for storing the lure system kit's non-connected embodiments whose space requirement and volume is much smaller than the one to one ration required by conventional lures.
= Another feature is the efficiency and ease manually executed in a matter of seconds of connecting embodiments to create lures and disconnecting embodiments to change lure.
= Another feature is the versatility offered by the assortment of a lure system kit's three groups of embodiments to create an astonishing number of lure combinations manually without using tools when in the field.
= Another feature is the versatility offered by the wire blade group embodiments' cross snap feature for connecting wire blade embodiments to most prior art lures for performing as an attractor providing fishermen with versatility previously not possible in terms of appearance, size, action and purposes.
= Another feature is fishermen need not to detach the lure's wire blade embodiment or fishing line's terminal tackle from the body embodiment when changing the tail embodiment.
= Another feature is fishermen need not to detach the lure's body embodiment from the fishing line's terminal tackle when changing the tail embodiment.
= Another feature is the commensurate size of a fishing lure system kit's embodiments defined according to targeted fish species and specific fishing techniques. For example, a kit for smallmouth bass would include embodiments of relatively small size suited for casting and flipping while a kit for pike or muskellunge would have bigger size embodiments of a different assortment suitable for casting, jigging and trolling.
Put in perspective, using an illustrative fishing lure system kit comprised of eight components.
From the onset, fishermen can create an astonishing 27 lure combinations including creating new hybrid types such as the inline diving "crank" spinners. Twenty seven lure combinations requiring the equivalent storage space used by three conventional lures in comparison to the space required by 27 conventional lures. Correspondingly, the acquisition of additional component(s) expands significantly lure combinations off said nine types.
The lure system kit provides fishermen with versatility, practicality, reliability, efficiency, ease of manipulation and expediency for creating and modifying lures. Equally important is the quality of craftsmanship and materials in making all embodiments providing fishermen with assurance and confidence in using and catching fish. The fishing lure system kit let fishermen to be creative in making and trying new combinations that could become their preferred "goto"
lure when fishing becomes challenging. The versatility of creating lure combinations is demonstrated later at Table 2.

4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the preferred wire blades' spinnerbait embodiment Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the preferred wire blade's buzzbait embodiment Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the preferred wire blades' inline spinner embodiment Fig. 4 is a top view of the preferred body embodiment shaped as a bullet featuring an eyelet at the front section for connecting to wire blade(s) embodiments or fishing line's terminal tackle Fig. 5 is a perspective view of the preferred body embodiment shaped as a fish featuring an eyelet at the front section for connecting to wire blade(s) embodiments or fishing line's terminal tackle, a square lip under the head's lower area defining crankbait and minnow type lures also featuring the standard screw eyelet for an optional hook Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the preferred body embodiment shaped as a bullet featuring a groove under the head's lower area defining glider and jerkbait type lures featuring the standard screw eyelet with split ring and a treble hook Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the compression spring and washers or disks like assembly shown in an uncompressed state Fig. 8 is a front and lateral view of the threaded sleeve component Fig. 9 is a transversal view of the non-weighted non-rattling novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism component shown with screw eyelet Fig. 10 is a transversal view of the non-weighted rattling novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism component shown with screw eyelet Fig. 11 is a transversal view of the weighted non-rattling novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism component shown with screw eyelet Fig. 12 is a transversal view of the weighted rattling novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism component shown with screw eyelet Fig. 13 is a perspective view of a preferred tail embodiment's single tandem hooks dressed with salvaged deer tail hair (bucktail) Fig. 14 is a perspective view of a preferred tail embodiment's treble hook dressed with feathers Fig. 15 is a transversal view of the preferred jig embodiment created by assembling the bullet shaped body component and the novel weighted rattling interconnecting cylindrical mechanism component showing the spring compression assembly in a compressed state resulting from hook's eyelet and shank in locked-in position (showing partial illustration) Fig. 16 is a perspective view of a preferred wire blades' spinnerbait lure created by interconnecting the wire blades spinnerbait embodiment, the bullet with a groove shaped body embodiment and the dressed bucktail treble hook Fig. 17 is a transversal view of the non-weighted rattling minnow bait/crankbait lure featuring a round edge lip interconnected with a single hook tail embodiment dressed with a grub DETAILS OF THE INVENTION
The fishing lure system kit's wire blade group embodiments are selected for creating three of the nine types of lures; spinnerbait (fig. 1), buzzbait (fig. 2) and inline spinner (fig. 3). Noted only those three wire blade embodiment configurations described later in Table 1 are represented by drawings. Characteristically, a single round wire of a certain gauge and length made of stainless steel or other non-rusting low memory rigid material is fashioned into a specific configuration and assembled with blade(s) of various shape(s), size(s) and colour(s) to make a wire embodiment of a given lure type of specific appearance. The spinnerbait embodiment's top blade is attached to a cross snap ball bearing swivel providing fishermen an option for replacing the top blade. The wire blade group is designed to directly attach to the fishing line's terminal tackle and by means of its cross snap feature interconnect with the front eyelet of a body embodiment.
Wire blade group embodiments' cross snap feature may also be connected to prior art lures as an attractor providing fishermen with versatility in terms of appearance, action and purpose not previously possible.
Wire Blade Component (Front Section Connecting Group) The three wire blade standard types are:
Spinnerbait wire type (Fig. 1): the wire's shape resembles a "V" rotated 90 degrees to the left (<) 1 has a round closed loop forming an eyelet 2 located at the middle point of the wire for attaching fishing line's terminal tackle (not shown). The upper segment of the wire 3 is assorted with a piece of plastic or metal tube 12 colored or transparent of given length and of fitting dimension onto the upper segment 3. Adjacent to the tube 12 are two free moving beads 7 (hollow or solid) made of plastic or metal material of same or different shapes, sizes/colors of fitting dimensions on said wire upper segment 3. One metal spinner blade 9 of a given shape, size/color held by a metal clevises 8 of a compatible size assures free rotation on the axis of wire upper segment 3 is located between the second bead 7 and the third bead 7 of five also positioned on the upper segment 3. At the end of segment 3, a replaceable metal spinner blade 9A of a given shape, size/color attached directly to the cross snap ball bearing swivel 11 of compatible size which swivel eyelet is attached to a split ring 10 of a certain dimension inserted onto the wire's closed loop 5 at the extremity of the upper wire segment 3. The lower segment of the wire 4 is bent at an angle varying between 15 to 30 degrees at a certain length before its cross snap feature extremity 6 completing the configuration and appearance of the spinnerbait wire.
Buzzbait wire type (Fig. 2): the wire's design 13 resembles a reversed "c" ( =
) of a given length forming an eyelet 14 which is a distinct feature from conventional standard buzzbait wire design (not shown). The eyelet 14 is positioned at a certain distance on the lower wire segment 15 forming an axis ending with the cross snap feature 16 for connecting directly to a body embodiment (not shown). From said eyelet 14, the wire vertical segment 17 of a given length is bent 90 degrees at a certain point to form the top segment 18. Two beads 7 made of metal or plastic (hollow or solid) of a given size and color are inserted first onto the wire's top segment 18 followed by a metal or plastic tube 12 of a certain length and fitting wire dimension followed by one bead 7. A buzzbait style metal or plastic blade 19 of a given size and color is inserted and followed by a bead 7 of small dimension blocking said blade 19 on wire 18. The top wire extremity 18 is slightly bent 20 to secure buzzbait blade 19, beads 7 and tube 12 in place. The eyelet 14 attaches directly to a fishing line's terminal tackle (not shown).
Inline spinner wire type (Fig. 3): the wire is a straight axis 21 of a given length and diameter having an eyelet 22 at the front extremity for attaching a fishing line's terminal tackle (not shown). Two metal blades 24 of same or different sizes, shape(s), colour(s) or combination thereof are each held independently by a clevises 8 inserted in a juxtaposed manner onto the wire's axis 21 assures free and synchronized rotation of blades. A set of three beads 7 made of plastic or metal (hollow or solid) material of same or different shape, sizes/colors are located next onto the wire's axis 21. A
tube part 12 of a given length is positioned in the same fashion onto the wire's axis 21 between the last bead 7 and the cross snap extremity 23. The beads 7, tube part 12 and clevises 8 holding the blades 24 are voluntarily set to have free sliding movement onto the wire axis 21. This provides fishermen with two options: using or not tube part 12 to adjust overall length between blades and body embodiment for the purpose of increasing or reducing size and visibility of the lure created.
The cross snap feature 16 securely connects to a body embodiment (not shown).
Table 1 hereunder describes each wire blade embodiment type and their respective parts.
Variation examples of wire blade spinnerbaits, buzz baits and inline spinners' configuration are also described.
Lure Type Description Parts = Spinnerbait (fig.1) (<) shape wire with two blades beads, tube, clevises, blades, (Colorado, Indiana, etc) cross snap swivel, wire = Spinnerbait (<) shape wire with one blade beads, tube, clevises, blade, (Colorado, Indiana, etc) split ring & cross snap swivel, wire = Buzz Bait Spinner (fig.2) ( D ) shape wire with beads, tube, blade (buzzbait blade) = Inline Single Straight wire with one blade beads, tube, clevises, wire, Spinner (Colorado, Indiana, etc) blade = Inline Double Straight wire with two blades beads, tube, clevises, blades, Spinner (fig.3) (Colorado, Indiana, etc) wire = Inline Single Straight wire with one blade beads, tube, blade Buzz Bait (buzzbait blade) Body Component (Dual Interconnecting Group) The second group, featuring the body component is the lure system's intersection so fundamental in achieving the adaptability and versatility envisioned. It is highly noticed by predators given its size and appearance which at the onset is fashioned in a variety of shape designs and features representative of specific lure types. The body component is also configured as a shell for permanently incorporating one of the four models of the novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism (figs. 9-12). Body embodiments' overall size are influenced by fish species targeted and length of the novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism component selected, whose length is dependent on the quantity of weight part(s) dimensions and ball bearing part(s) used in their respective assembly. Completed assembly of body and interconnecting cylindrical mechanism components creates a multifunctional body embodiment symbolizing this invention's most significant versatility.
The concept behind the novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism is foremost to maintain securely in place the interconnected tail embodiment for hooking and fighting targeted fish species. This critical function is achieved by the constant pressure or tension load exerted inside by the cylindrical mechanism's metal compression spring assembly on the locked-in hook's eyelet of the tail embodiment. The novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanisms' models varies according to mass comprised respectively in their making. Four models of which two comprise a rattle feature are described later in the assembly process. The array of novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanisms' models can be expanded by using different weight parts in various combinations. The four preferred model components are: non-weighted non-rattling (fig. 9), non-weighted rattling (fig. 10), weighted non-rattling (fig. 11) and weighted rattling (fig. 12).
Body components are made from hardwood or synthetic materials selected according to their respective properties of density, buoyancy and mass. From the onset, body components are shaped as an elongated form with a tapered tip to resemble a bullet, or are shaped to resemble a small fish's head and body sections. Several of the body components' models including those with a lip could be made by mold injection, infusion or other technology processes using polymer, resin or similar materials. Body embodiments according to lip design and size produce various wobbling erratic movements and swimming actions that influence lure depth according to retrieving speed rate and distance covered. Body embodiments are painted respectively in a variety of colors and patterns are applied clear coats of epoxy/resin hardening type materials to set features in place and to protect body embodiments' paint from wear and tear, teeth marks, scratches and punctures, rocks and other hard substrates.
Body embodiments shaped like a bullet (fig. 4) and those shaped like a fish without a lip feature are particularly suited for interconnecting wire blade(s) embodiment types and for creating jigs and plugs types according to body embodiments' respective buoyancy range properties. A fish shape body embodiment featuring a permanent lip 27 (fig. 5) of a given shape and size made of metal or lexan or similar material positioned underbelly towards the front extremity defines a crankbait or minnow bait lure types. Body embodiments shaped like a bullet and featuring a carved groove 28 (fig. 6) positioned at the front extremity's underside defines lures of the jerkbait/glider types. All body embodiments are configured with a metal wire eyelet 25 located at the front extremity and a metal screw eyelet 26 of a certain dimension positioned near the front extremity's underbelly according to existent feature(s) (figs. 5,6,15,16,17). The screw eyelet fitted through the body component at a specific location performs the critical function of securing permanently the incorporated crucial novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism. The fitted screw eyelet 26 also provides fishermen with the option of adding a single hook (not shown) or treble hook 43 of compatible size attached securely by a split ring 10 of a similar dimension retaining the hook's eyelet 43A (figs. 6,16). Body embodiments' optional hook setup (figs.

5,6,16,17) further assist in capturing fish striking towards the front of the lure. Fishermen are to consider this option in accordance with the applicable fishing regulations regarding number of hooks authorized for artificial lures.
Body embodiments' respective buoyancy is paramount for the versatility intended by the invention and necessary to suit certain fishing presentations and techniques.
Accordingly, body and novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism components properties are matched for assembly to attain a specific buoyancy range. High buoyancy body embodiments will "float" and break surface while those with neutral buoyancy will "suspend" at a depth range varying from just under the surface to a few feet to many feet. Low to nil buoyancy body embodiments will sink at various speed rate according to mass and fishing technique preconized.
Body Components Configuration and Preliminary Assembly For illustrative purposes, the body embodiment resembling a bullet shape (fig.
4) and the novel weighted rattling interconnecting cylindrical mechanism (fig. 12) are matched for this exemplary assembly to create a bullet shape body embodiment (fig. 15). The front wire eyelet assembly (not shown) is the first component made by fashioning a piece of wire of a certain gauge and length to form an eyelet 25 with two like prong extensions 25A of a certain length (fig.
15). The body embodiment's front extremity has a hole of a certain dimension at its center 31 (fig. 15) configured to fit the wire eyelet 25. Next step (not shown) consist of inserting said wire eyelet's prong extensions 25A and pushing through the center hole 31 until the eyelet's 25 outer edge sets perpendicularly at the front extremity. The last step (not shown) of the first phase requires the eyelet's prong extensions 25A to be permanently fixed-in using a quantity of glue or solid wire lead free solder 30 (fig. 15). The manoeuvre (not shown) is done through the body component's rear cavity 33 (fig. 15) before the insertion of the cylindrical mechanism. The eyelet's function is to securely attach one of the wire blade group embodiments' cross snap extremity (not shown) or to attach directly to fishing line's terminal tackle (not shown). The eyelet's alignment position is critical for assuring connecting wire blade embodiments of the spinnerbait (fig. 1) and buzzbait (fig.
2) types are positioned upright and facing upward when set in motion. The next phase of the body component's assembly process consist of assembling the selected novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism component to create the bullet shaped body embodiment with low buoyancy and rattling feature (fig. 15).
Assembly Process of Body and Novel Weighted Rattling Interconnecting Cylindrical Mechanism Components All novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanisms are comprised of non-rusting parts and follow the same assembly process except for the addition of weight(s) and or ball bearing part(s) according to their respective models' configuration (figs. 9-12). Ball bearing part(s) 39 can be of various size, material, density and quantity. Depending of the novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanisms' model, either a weight part 40 (fig. 12) or the washer or disk from the compression spring assembly 37 (fig. 10) are positioned adjacent to the screw eyelet's shank 26A
to create a chamber 36 restraining the compelled free roaming ball bearing part(s) 39 to produce rattling sounds and wavelengths when the lure is set in motion (figs. 15,17).
The weighted rattling interconnecting cylindrical mechanism's assembly process (fig. 12) begins by joining together a round plastic or metal threaded pin 34 of a certain diameter and length to the tube 35 component's dimension. Noted the other novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism models and body embodiments drawings are referred to as appropriate. Said tube 35 has matching thread pattern at its front extremity. The manoeuvre (not shown) is completed manually by turning in clockwise the pin 34 into the tube's extremity until the pin's outer side is flush to the tube's extremity edge to form the front extremity of the work-in-progress interconnecting cylindrical mechanism. Said tube 35 other threaded extremity will later provide access for inserting all the parts making up the weighted rattling interconnecting cylindrical mechanism component.
At this specific stage of the assembly, the work-in-progress cylindrical mechanism component must be incorporated and permanently secured to the selected body component. This is essential for assuring components are respectively set at a specific position. This step (not shown) consist of holding the body component's front extremity facing downward in a perpendicular fashion held firmly but lightly using a table vise or equivalent support device. Followed by inserting (not shown) the cylindrical mechanism's tube's front extremity first through the body component's rear cavity 33 extremity fitting completely flush with the rear extremity outer edge of said body component (fig. 15). This model mechanism includes a rattle feature consisting of two ball bearing parts 39 that are inserted at this time through the opened threaded extremity to be located next to the threaded round pin's 34 flat surface (figs. 10,12,15,17). The next step (not shown) consist of inserting a screw eyelet 26 of a certain length and diameter at a specific location towards the front extremity's underside of the body component. Said eyelet screw 26 is rotated (not shown) in a clock wise manoeuvre until its shank 26A pierces first through the body component then the tube 35 going up through the other side of tube 35 and again into the body component's top side until the screw eyelet 26 is set tight against the body component's underside and aligned perpendicularly to the body component's front extremity (fig. 15). Now set in position, the screw eyelet's shank 26A performs two important tasks. First, it secures the novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism and body components together to create an embodiment.
Secondly, according to model, it blocks access to the weight part 40 or compression spring assembly 37 forming a chamber 36 which confines the ball bearing parts 39 to rattle within the confined space (figs. 10,12,15,17).
Next step of the work-in-progress cylindrical mechanism assembly consist of inserting the weight part 40 of a certain size, shape and mass inside the tube's rear threaded extremity 33 until it is blocked by the eyelet screw's shank 26A obstructing passage (figs. 12,15) .
The next step (not shown) consist of inserting the compression spring assembly component 37 inside the tube's open threaded extremity 33 until stopped by the weight part 40 (fig. 15). The next step (not shown) consist of inserting the threaded sleeve 38 of fitting dimensions and of a certain length in the tube rear threaded extremity 33 (fig. 15). Using a flat screwdriver (not shown) inserted in the threaded sleeve's slit opening 38A and turning clockwise builds up tension on the compression spring assembly component 37 which permanent tension "load" reaches approximately 80%
when the threaded sleeve slit opening 38A and the tube's rear extremity are set (figs.
9,10,11,12). The remaining tension "room" comes into play when the tail embodiment's hook's eyelet is locked-in as demonstrated by the jig embodiment (fig. 15) and the crankbait embodiment (fig.17). The final step (not shown) consist of aligning the threaded sleeve slit opening 38A
perpendicularly in relation to the body component's front wire eyelet's 25 center. When completed the assembly of a fully functional a bullet shape rattling body embodiment of low buoyancy range is created (fig. 15).
Tail Embodiment (Rear Section Interconnecting Group) The third group completing the fishing lure system kit is essentially based on commercial hook(s) eyelet 41A which serves to connect and hold securely locked-in into the body embodiment's novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism customized threaded sleeve part designated area 38A (figs.
15,17). Tail embodiments' selection of size and patterns are tailored like the other two embodiments groups according to a kit's corresponding fish species targeted and associated fishing techniques. The tail embodiment's selected commercial hook(s) of a certain dimension(s) are fashioned in a variety of combinations in various styles, colors, patterns and sizes by tying (not shown) permanently using wild animal's salvaged hair (bucktail) or bird feathers and/or synthetic hair materials. For example, tail embodiments' assortment could be a plain single hook (not shown) or a treble hook 43 dressed with feathers 44 (fig.14). Commercially available rubber or polymer made grubs 47, worms (not shown) or minnows (not shown) accessories are customarily added onto the hook (trailer hook when more than one hook comprises the tail embodiment) to perform as an attractor for increasing visibility, overall length and action (fig.17).
Tail Component Assembly The plain single or treble hooks or combinations thereof are respectively tail embodiments.
Fashioning of tail embodiments is based on two primary rules applying specifically to the hook to be inserted in the body embodiment. The first rule requires the hook's eyelet to match the body embodiment's novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism's metal or synthetic material customized threaded sleeve's slit opening size and designated locking area.
The second rule requires that the top segment of said hook's shank remains bare for fitting in said threaded sleeve's slit opening and assuring the locking function. The tail embodiment assembly may also include small strips of dyed hide or tinsel materials in various colours to accentuate patterns.
The assembly processes and rules described strictly apply to manufacturing since embodiments from the three groups constituting fishing lure system kits are ready for creating lures.
When dressed from an assortment of tied materials to create a variety of patterns, each manual assembly process follows the same orderly steps. Before a tail embodiment is configured in a tandem combination (fig. 13), both hooks are first independently dressed. Once hooks are dressed, the tandem combination consist of (manoeuvre not shown) using a piece of robust flexible tube material 46 of fitting dimension and of short length that is inserted over the trailer (2"d) hook's eyelet 41A. Centered over the lead (1st) hook's point 41D, it is pushed down until piercing through the trailer hook's eyelet 41A and set at the lead hook's bend section 41B now has both hooks held together. The next step (not shown) consist of putting another piece of robust flexible tube material 46 of fitting dimension and of short length by inserting it onto the lead hook's point 41A
and pushing it pass the barb 41E to prevent said trailer hook from coming off free (fig. 13).
Fishing Lure System Kit Interconnecting Assembly Process For a real life interconnecting assembly process description, three embodiments from the illustrative fishing lure system kit described hereafter at Table 2 are selected and may be consulted in parallel with the drawings and their respective reference number(s) stated.
For this example, the decision is to create a black and orange pattern spinnerbait wire blades lure type requires the wire blades type spinnerbait with orange blades (Table 2, No.1) (fig. 1), the bullet shape with a groove body embodiment painted solid black (Table 2, No.5) (fig. 6) and the treble hook dressed with feathers (Table 2, No.8) (fig. 14).
The fisherman is able to handpick selected embodiments from the fishing lure system kit. The interconnecting assembly process involves two phases (not shown) which are easily accomplished manually without requiring the use of hand tools. The first phase consist of interconnecting selected body (Table 2, No.5) (fig. 6) and tail embodiments (Table 2, No.8) (fig. 14) together. The first step (not shown) consist of taking the selected body embodiment (Table 2, No.8) (fig. 14) furnished with a treble hook positioned underbelly by grasping firmly and holding it in the palm of his hand with the body embodiment positioned perpendicularly having the rear extremity facing outward between his thumb and index finger. The next step (not shown) is to pick-up the tail embodiment (Table 2, No.8) (fig. 14) with the other hand. Holding firmly with his thumb and index finger the treble hook at one of the bends 43B, the manoeuvre consist of aligning the hook's eyelet with the body embodiment's threaded sleeve slit opening. Next step (not shown) while still holding firmly, the hook's eyelet is pushed inside the body embodiment's rear extremity sleeve's slit opening up until no longer able to. Finally the last step (not shown) consist of while still holding firmly the hook at the bend 43B to execute an orchestrated manoeuvre by turning the hook's bend 43B 90 degrees to the right followed by a slow pull retrieve movement to set and lock-in the hook's eyelet securely into the dedicated customized threaded sleeve grooved lock area 38B
resembling a cross at its inner edge (refer to fig. 8). The first phase now completed, both body and tail embodiments are now interconnected (fig. 16).
The second and last phase (not shown) consist of a quick and simple five steps manoeuvre process completed in a few seconds beginning with the fisherman picking up the selected wire blades spinnerbait embodiment (No.1) (fig. 1). The second step is to hold said the wire blades spinnerbait in an upright position with the cross snap wire unlocked. The next step (not shown) consist of picking up the body embodiment (No.5) (fig. 6) with the other hand and holding it firmly with the front connecting wire eyelet 25 facing the spinnerbait's unlocked cross snap wire 6. The fourth step (not shown) consist of inserting said cross snap unlocked wire tip 6 through the front eyelet 25 of the body embodiment and letting it go while still holding the wire blades spinnerbait embodiment.
The last step (not shown) consist of locking the cross snap extremity by holding the wire blades spinnerbait wire above the cross snap and passing the cross snap wire over the straight wire axis and locking it. The assembly is now completed and a lure of the spinnerbait type is created and ready to use (fig.16).
Table 2 hereunder illustrates a fishing lure system kit comprising eight interconnecting embodiments from the three groups. This illustrative lure system kit also empowers fishermen to create at will an astonishing 27 lure combinations.
Table 2 Illustrative Fishing Lure System Kit The representative fishing lure system kit consist of eight embodiments from the three groups:
= two wire blades embodiments:
No.1 Spinnerbait (Colorado blades ¨ orange color) No.2 lnline double blades (Indiana blades ¨ gold finish) = three body embodiments:
No.3 Bullet shape perch pattern (neutral buoyancy) No.4 Fish shape emerald shiner pattern (with lip) (high buoyancy) No.5 Bullet shape solid black (with groove) (low buoyancy) = three tail embodiments:
No.6 Single hooks bucktail in tandem (black and orange color pattern) No.7 Single hook dressed with black tinsel (synthetic material) No.8 Treble hook dressed with feathers Summary of Configuration Options (depicting only combinations using embodiment No.1) Wire Embodiment Body Embodiment Tail Embodiment As depicted by the above combinations, alternating the fishing lure system kit's embodiments by connecting wire blades spinnerbait embodiment no. 1 to body embodiment no.3 and tail embodiment no.6, a lure of the spinnerbait type is created. Following the same logic, nine combinations of different lures of the spinnerbait type are possible by alternating body and tail embodiments with the wire blades spinnerbait embodiment no.1. Replacing the wire blades spinnerbait embodiment no.1 with the wire blades inline spinner embodiment no.2 another nine lure combinations are created. Given the body embodiment's various respective shapes of this illustrative fishing lure system kit, fishermen are able to create another nine (3x3) possible combinations by connecting body and tail embodiments together for creating crankbaits, jerkbaits, jigs, plugs and minnow baits lure types. Those nine non-wire lure combinations attach directly to the fishing line terminal tackle. The above eight embodiments create 27 lure combinations representing all lure types except the wire blade buzzbait type. The combinations also provides fishermen options to apply different fishing techniques such as casting, trolling and jigging according to body embodiments' respective buoyancy properties. When adding an embodiment, for example a wire blade buzzbait embodiment, fishermen are able to create an additional nine lures of the wire blade buzzbait type. That makes possibilities of creating an astonishing 36 lure combinations representing the nine types from only nine embodiments is unmatched by any prior art lures. As demonstrated, by adding additional embodiments, creating new lure combinations becomes exponential and promotes fishermen creativity. As demonstrated, the present fishing lure system kit is an example of the invention that significantly lessens both cost and space requirements issues as it comparatively cost significantly less in terms of lures' acquisition and storage space requirement.

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The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: What is claimed is:

1. A fishing lure system kit comprising three distinct groups of interconnecting embodiments creating lures relating to nine types of lures; a plurality of wire blade embodiments for creating lures of specific wire blade types, each wire blade embodiment type having an eyelet for attaching to a fishing line terminal tackle and a cross snap extremity for interconnecting to a body embodiment; a plurality of body embodiments, each having an eyelet at the front extremity for connecting to a wire blade embodiment or directly to a fishing line terminal tackle, each body embodiment incorporates a novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism for connecting a tail embodiment at its other extremity;
a plurality of tail embodiments each made with at least one hook having an eyelet for connecting internally to a body embodiment's novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism.

2. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein the assortment of embodiments' are respectively matched in size and functions according to targeted fish species and suited fishing techniques.

3. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein wire blade embodiment types comprises an assortment of blades, beads, clevises, tubes and cross snap ball bearing swivel according to their respective wire blade type configuration.

4. The wire blade embodiment types of claim 2, wherein wire blade embodiment of the spinnerbait type comprises on its upper wire segment loop a cross snap ball bearing swivel component for facilitating replacement of blade.

5. The wire blade embodiment types of claim 2, wherein wire blade embodiments' types are able to connect with prior art lures non-wire types as an attractor improving visibility, appearance and versatility not previously possible.

6. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein each body embodiment comprises a cavity permanently incorporating one of the four cylindrical mechanism models assuring interconnection with a tail embodiment are: the non-rattling non-weighted model, the rattling non-weighted model, the non-rattling weighted model and the weighted rattling model.

7. The body embodiment group of claim 6, wherein each body embodiment further comprises a screw eyelet feature located at its underside has an option to accommodate a hook.

8. The body embodiment of claim 6, further comprising a plurality of body embodiments of various shapes, lengths and features consisting of: a lip of a given shape for crankbait and minnow bait lure types further configured for shallow or deep diving purposes;
or a groove feature for jerkbait, plug and glider type lures; or configured without a lip or groove features for jig type lures and also suited for accommodating wire blade embodiments for creating lures of the spinnerbaits, buzzbaits and inline spinner wire blade types.

9. The body embodiments of claim 8, wherein body embodiments configured with a lip designed in a specific shape and size reproducing specific diving depth range and action.

10. The body embodiments of claim 6, wherein body embodiments matching to a particular cylindrical mechanism component's model for achieving a specific length and buoyancy range.

11. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein each tail embodiment's hook eyelet securely locks-in the body embodiment's novel interconnecting mechanism assuring strong hooking and holding power.

12. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein each fishing lure system kit assortment of embodiments' respective interconnecting features are easily manually managed by fishermen when creating lures or when changing lure configuration to create lures of different appearances, buoyancy features, actions and or types.

13. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein the plurality of lure combinations further providing low risk probabilities of snagging weeds and debris having single hook(s) tail embodiments aligned perpendicularly and facing upward.

14. The body embodiments of claim 9, wherein each of the four novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism models comprises a compression spring assembly of a certain strength set to constantly exert pressure onto the inserted tail embodiment's hook eyelet locked-in inside the customized threaded sleeve designated area.

15. The body embodiments of claim 14, wherein each of the four novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism models comprises a customized threaded sleeve part to lock in selected tail embodiment.

16. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1 further comprising an assortment of non-rusting embodiments.

17. The body embodiments of claim 9, wherein each of the four novel interconnecting cylindrical mechanism models comprises an assortment of non-rusting parts.

18. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein each tail embodiment are further made from materials in a variety of colors consisting of: salvaged deer tail hair (bucktail), synthetic hair, salvaged feathers, strips of rubber or plastic or tinsel.

19. The tail embodiment of claim 18, wherein each tail embodiment comprises a single hook or a treble hook or a combination thereof and combinations in tandem or of three hooks.

20. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein each kit as an assortment comprises of embodiments to create an astonishing plurality of lure combinations related to nine of prior art lures types according to a kit's assortment.

21. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein each kit's assortment of embodiments requires fractional storage space requirement.

22. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein a kit assortment comprises embodiments to create a new inline-crankbait lure hybrid type by connecting a crankbait body embodiment to an inline spinner wire blade embodiment and a tail embodiment.

23. The fishing lure system kit of claim 1, wherein a kit assortment comprises embodiments to create a spinnerbait-crankbait another new lure hybrid type by connecting a crankbait body embodiment to a spinnerbait wire blade embodiment and a tail embodiment.