JP2002095387A - Lure and method for producing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a lure having flexibility, excellent castability and sinking properties in water not causing entanglement of a fishing line, dropping out of a sinker, etc., in casting, capable of carrying out a smoothly fitting operation of fishhook without contact of a fishhook with a sinker when the fishhook is inserted into the lure, and to provide a method for producing the same. SOLUTION: This lure is characterized in that a sinker having a fishhook insertion gap part is built in a lure main body having flexibility. This method for producing the lure is characterized in that in producing the lure main body having flexibility the lure main body is provided with a hollow part having a sinker insertion hole, a sinker having a fishhook insertion gap part is inserted from the sinker insertion hole into the hollow part and then the sinker insertion hole is sealed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a lure having flexibility and a method for manufacturing the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known in the art, a lure called a worm is mainly formed of a thermoplastic resin such as vinyl chloride.
Its soft feel and action are close to live bait,
It is made to resemble various creatures such as earthworms and fish, and is indispensable for bass fishing.

Conventionally, there are various types of rigs of this type of lure, and weights are used in most rigs in consideration of casting and sinking. 8 and 9 show typical rigs referred to as a split shot rig and an under shot rig, respectively. The split shot rig 1 shown in FIG. The offset hook (fish hook) 9 is inserted into the abdomen of the lure 5 through the head of the lure 5.

The offset hook is a type of lure hook, and is characterized in that a shank portion at the tip of an eye (line connecting hole) for connecting a fishing line is deformed into a crank shape, as shown in FIG. The advantage of the offset hook 9 is that when the needle tip is embedded in the lure 5 to prevent the hook from being hooked and only the tip is slightly projected from the lure 5, the posture of the lure 5 as a whole is hard to collapse.

Further, an undershot rig 1 shown in FIG.
1 is a fishing line 1 separately attached to a fishing line 15 having a weight 13 attached to the tip.
7 is connected, and a hook 19 attached to the tip is inserted into the head of the lure 21.
Since the rigs 1 and 11 have a sufficient weight by using, the casting property and the sinking property in water are good.

However, these rigs have a structure in which the weight and the lure are separated from each other, so that the fishing line and the lure may become entangled with each other without being balanced during casting.
Further, it has been pointed out that it takes time and effort to mount the weight. On the other hand, JP-A-9-248098 discloses that
As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, there is disclosed a lure (worm) 29 provided with a plurality of pockets 27 capable of removably storing the weight 25 on the head side of the lure main body 23. Is formed by obtaining the lure main body 23 using a mold 33 provided with a projection 31 of a predetermined shape as shown in FIG. 3, and the position of the pocket 27 into which the weight 25 is to be inserted, the number of the weights 25 to be inserted, and the like are appropriately changed. Allows you to fine-tune weight and action.

According to the lure 29, since the weight 25 is housed in the lure main body 23 at the time of casting, the overall balance is improved and the entanglement of the fishing line does not occur.

[0008]

However, the lure 29 has a structure in which the lure main body 23 itself is highly elastic and soft and can be deformed, so that the weight 25 may fall out of the pocket 27 due to some impact. there were.

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and has excellent casting properties and sinking properties in water without causing thread entanglement or falling off of weights during casting. It is an object of the present invention to provide a lure having flexibility that allows a hook to be smoothly attached without the hook coming into contact with a weight when the hook is inserted, and a method of manufacturing the lure.

[0010]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lure having a built-in weight having a hook insertion gap in a flexible lure body. The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that, in the lure according to claim 1, the weight is made of a resin mixed with a metal body or a metal powder.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the lure manufacturing method, wherein a hollow portion having a weight insertion hole is formed in the lure body when the flexible lure body is manufactured. The method according to claim 4, wherein the weight insertion hole is sealed after the weight having the weight is inserted into the hollow portion.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the method for manufacturing a lure according to the third aspect, the weight is a metal body or a resin body mixed with metal powder.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lure manufacturing method, wherein a hollow portion having a weight material injection hole is formed in the lure body when a flexible lure body is manufactured. Is injected and filled into the hollow portion to form a weight having a fishing hook insertion gap portion, and then the weight material injection hole is sealed. The invention according to claim 6 is the invention according to claim 5, wherein In the manufacturing method, the weight material is a sol or gel resin material mixed with metal powder.

(Operation) In the case where the lure according to the first and second aspects is used, the hook is easily attached to the lure by inserting the hook into the hook insertion gap.

If the lure is cast, the lure is thrown away by the weight of the weight, sinks in the water, and invites fish by a delicate action. And
Since the weight is built into the lure, the weight does not fall off during casting or dropping onto the water surface. Further, according to the manufacturing method according to claims 3 and 4, a hollow portion having a weight insertion hole is formed in the lure body when the lure body is manufactured, and the metal body or the metal is formed from the weight insertion hole. A lure is manufactured by inserting a weight made of a resin body mixed with powder into the hollow portion and sealing the weight insertion hole.

According to the manufacturing method of the fifth and sixth aspects, a hollow portion having a weight material injection hole is formed in the lure body when the lure body is manufactured, and the hollow portion having the weight material injection hole is formed from the weight material injection hole. A lure is manufactured by injecting and filling a weight member made of a sol or gel resin material mixed with metal powder into a hollow portion and sealing the weight material injection hole.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show a lure called a worm according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 35 denotes a lure made of a thermoplastic resin such as vinyl chloride or vinyl acetate. A formed lure main body (worm main body) having elasticity like rubber and having a body 35 as in the prior art.
A large number of constrictions 37 are formed in a, and a subtle action underwater is possible.

Then, as shown in FIG.
On the front side of the head 35b, an H-shaped hollow portion 41 is formed in the front and rear direction of the lure body 35 in which a weight insertion hole 39 is opened above the head 35b, and the weight insertion hole is formed. A weight 43 made of a metal body such as tungsten is incorporated into the hollow portion 41 from 39 so that the lure 45 sinks in the water with the head 35b side down by the weight of the weight 43. Has become.

As shown in FIG. 2, the weight insertion hole 39 has a smaller circular opening than the hollow portion 41. Thus,
The weight 43 is made of a metal body such as tungsten, and is formed of a metal body such as tungsten along the shape of the hollow portion 41 formed in an H shape in plan view.
5 is formed in a H-shape in plan view by forming a concave portion by partially removing the front and rear of a portion corresponding to the center along the longitudinal direction, and is formed slightly smaller than the hollow portion 41. The gap between the hollow portion 41 and the weight 43 and the weight insertion hole 39
Then, the same synthetic resin material as the lure body 35 is injected, respectively.
The filling layer 47 is formed by filling, and the weight 43 is held in the lure main body 35 via the filling layer 47.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the offset hook 49 is inserted into the head 35b of the lure main body 35 and inserted into the abdomen 35a, the weight 43 formed in an H-shape in plan view is used. The front and rear concave portions function as fishing hook insertion gap portions (hereinafter, referred to as “gap portions”) 51 and 53, respectively, so that there is no hindrance to the mounting of the offset hook 49.

The lure 45 according to the present embodiment is configured as described above, and the lure 45 is manufactured as follows by one embodiment of the method according to the third and fourth aspects of the present invention.

As in the prior art, the luer body 35 is formed by injecting and filling vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, or the like into a mold. When the lure body 35 is manufactured, the hollow part having the weight insertion hole 39 described above is formed. 41 is the head 35b of the lure body 35
Form on the side with a mold. Next, a separately formed tungsten weight 43 having an H-shape in plan view is inserted into the hollow portion 41 from the weight insertion hole 39. Since the lure body 35 is made of a highly elastic and flexible material, the weight insertion hole 3
The weight 43 can be easily inserted by expanding and deforming 9.

Then, after the weight 43 is inserted into the hollow portion 41 in this manner, as shown in FIG.
A filler 55 made of the same synthetic resin material as the lure body 35 is injected into the gap between the weight 1 and the weight 43 and the weight insertion hole 39.
The lure 45 according to the present embodiment is manufactured by sealing the weight insertion hole 39 while filling to form the filling layer 47.
Thus, when the lure 45 is used during actual fishing, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, an offset hook 49 may be inserted into the head 35b of the lure body 35 and inserted into the abdomen 35a.
Is formed, by inserting the offset hook 49 through the gaps 51 and 53, the offset hook 49 can be easily attached to the lure 45 without coming into contact with the weight 43.

If the lure 45 is cast, the lure 45 is cast far away due to the weight of the weight 43, sinks from the head 35b in the water, and invites fish by a delicate action. Since the weight 43 is held by the filling layer 47, the filling layer 47 prevents the weight 43 from falling off during casting or dropping to the water surface. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the weight 43 is incorporated in the lure 45, the fishing line is not entangled with the lure 45 during casting, and the lure 45 can be cast long by the weight of the weight 43, Also, since it sinks from the head 35b side in the water, a delicate action on the abdomen 35a side is possible, and the effect of collecting fish is high, and the weight 43 does not fall off the lure 45 due to impact, and the conventional rig There is no need to attach the weight to the fishing line as in the above.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the gaps 51 and 53 are provided in the weight 43, the offset hook 49 comes into contact with the weight 43 by inserting the offset hook 49 into the gaps 51 and 53. Therefore, the offset hook 49 can be easily attached to the lure 45, so that the offset hook 49 can be smoothly attached. In the above-described embodiment, the weight 43 is made of a metal body made of tungsten.
In addition, for example, a resin body obtained by mixing a metal powder such as tungsten with a resin and curing the resin may be used for the weight, and even if these weights are used, the intended purpose is achieved as in the above embodiment. It is possible.

In the above embodiment, the weight 43 is connected to the hollow portion 4.
1 is formed slightly smaller than 1 and held by the filling layer 47, but the filling layer 47 is omitted, and the weight 43 is
The hollow portion 4 is formed to be the same as or slightly larger than this.
After press-fitting the same, the same synthetic resin material as the lure body 35 may be injected into the weight insertion hole 39. The weight 43 is formed so as to have a specific gravity of 2 or more.
5% by weight or more.

FIG. 6 shows a lure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the head 3 of the lure main body 35-1 formed of the same material as the lure main body 35 is used.
On the 5b-1 side, a pair of elongated hollow portions 59 having weight material injection holes 57 are provided in parallel in the front-rear direction of the lure main body 35-1, and tungsten is inserted into the hollow portions 59 from each weight material injection hole 57. A sol-like resin material (weight material) mixed with the above metal powder is injected and filled to form a weight 61, and the weight material injection hole 57 is sealed with the same material as the lure body 35-1. .

The present embodiment is characterized in that the gap between the pair of weights 61 functions as a gap 63 through which a fishing hook is inserted. The lure 45-1 according to the present embodiment is configured as described above,
5-1 is manufactured as follows by the first embodiment of the method according to claims 5 and 6.

First, like the lure body 35, the lure body 35-1 is formed by injecting and filling vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, or the like into a mold. A pair of hollow portions 59 having a material injection hole 57
Is formed in a mold on the head 35b-1 side of the lure main body 35-1.
Then, a sol-like resin material mixed with metal powder such as tungsten is injected into the hollow portion 59 from each weight material injection hole 57,
The lure 45 according to the present embodiment is filled and then the weight material injection hole 57 is sealed with the same material as the lure main body 35-1.
-1 is produced.

When the lure 45-1 is used for actual fishing, an offset hook may be inserted into the head 35b-1 of the lure body 35-1 and inserted into the abdomen. Since a gap 63 is formed between them,
By inserting the offset hook through the gap 63, the offset hook can be easily attached without contacting the pair of weights 61.

When the lure 45-1 is cast, the lure 45-1 is cast far away by the weight of the weight 61, and sinks from the head 35b-1 side in the water while catching the fish with a delicate action. You will be invited. As described above, even in the present embodiment, since the weight 61 is built in the lure 45-1, the fishing line is not entangled with the lure 45-1 during casting, and the lure 45-1 is The weight of the weight 61 allows long casting, and the water sinks from the head 35b-1 in the water, so that a delicate action on the abdomen side is possible and the fish collecting effect is high. It does not fall off from the one, and there is no trouble of attaching the weight to the fishing line unlike a conventional rig.

Further, also in this embodiment, since the gap 63 is provided between the pair of weights 61, the offset hook is brought into contact with the pair of weights 61 by inserting the offset hook through the gap 63. The lug 45-1 can be easily attached to the lure 45-1 without any trouble, and as a result, there is an advantage that the work of mounting the offset hook can be performed smoothly.

In the embodiment of FIG. 6 described above, a sol-like resin material mixed with tungsten metal powder is injected and filled into each hollow portion 59 from each weight material injection hole 57 to form a pair of weights 61. Was embedded in the lure body 35-1, but after using a metal body such as tungsten, a part corresponding to the center along the longitudinal direction of the lure body 35-1 was entirely dropped in the front-rear direction to form a pair of weights, These may be press-fitted and mounted in the hollow portion 59, respectively.

FIG. 7 shows a lure according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the head 3 of the lure main body 35-2 made of the same material as the lure main body 35 is used.
On the 5b-2 side, a hollow portion 67 having a U-shape in plan view having a weight material injection hole 65 is provided in the front-rear direction of the lure main body 35-2, and tungsten metal powder is introduced into the hollow portion 67 from the weight material injection hole 65. Is filled and filled with a gel-like resin material (weight material) to form a weight 69. The weight material injection hole 65 is sealed with the same material as the lure main body 35-2.

In this embodiment, the head 35 of the weight 69 is used.
The recess on the b-2 side functions as the gap 71. The lure 45-2 according to the present embodiment is configured as described above, and the lure 45-2 is also claimed in claims 5 and 6.
According to the second embodiment of the invention method according to the present invention, it is manufactured as follows.

First, the lure body 35-2 is formed by injecting and filling vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate, or the like into a mold.
When the lure body 35-2 is manufactured, the weight material injection hole 65 is used.
The hollow portion 67 having the head 35b-2 of the lure body 35-2
Form on the side with a mold. Then, a gel-like resin material mixed with a metal powder such as tungsten is injected and filled into the hollow portion 67 from the weight material injection hole 65, and the weight material injection hole 65 is sealed with the same material as the luer body 35-2. By stopping, the lure 45-2 according to the present embodiment is manufactured.

In order to use the lure 45-2 during actual fishing, the offset hook may be inserted into the head 35b-2 of the lure body 35-2 and inserted into the abdomen. By inserting the offset hook through the portion 71, the offset hook can be easily attached to the lure 45-2 without contacting the weight 69. And if such a lure 45-2 is cast, the lure 45-2
Is thrown away by the weight of the weight 69, and the head 35b-2
It sinks from and invites fish with subtle action.

As described above, even in the present embodiment, since the weight 69 is built in the lure 45-2, the lure 45-2 is balanced during casting so that the fishing line does not become entangled with the lure 45-2. -2 can be cast far away with the weight of the weight 69, and sink down from the head 35b-2 in the water, so that a delicate action on the abdomen side is possible and the effect of collecting fish is high,
The weight 69 does not fall out of the lure 45-2 due to the impact, and there is no trouble of attaching the weight to the fishing line unlike a conventional rig.

Further, in the present embodiment, the offset hook is easily inserted into the lure 45-2 without contacting the weight 69 by inserting the offset hook through the gap 71. As a result, the work for attaching the offset hook is performed. Has the advantage that it can be performed smoothly.

[0040]

As described above, according to the first and second aspects of the present invention, since the weight is built in the lure, the fishing line can be balanced and become entangled with the lure during casting. The lure can be cast far away by the weight of the weight, and it sinks from the head side in the water. This eliminates the hassle of attaching the weight to the fishing line as in a conventional rig.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, by inserting the fishing hook through the gap, the fishing hook can be easily attached to the lure without contacting the weight, and as a result, there is an advantage that the installation work of the fishing hook can be performed smoothly. . According to the manufacturing method according to claims 3 to 6, it is possible to easily manufacture a lure having the above-described effects.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cutaway side view of a main part of a lure according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of the lure shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a method of manufacturing a lure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged plan view of a main part when the lure shown in FIG. 1 is used for fishing.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged side view of main parts when the lure shown in FIG. 1 is used for fishing.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of a lure according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of a lure according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a side view of a split shot rig of a lure.

FIG. 9 is a side view of an undershot rig of a lure.

FIG. 10 is a side view of a conventional lure.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of the lure shown in FIG.

12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a main part of the lure shown in FIG. 10 at the time of manufacture.

[Explanation of symbols]

 35, 35-1, 35-2 Luer body 39 Weight insertion hole 41, 59, 67 Hollow part 43, 61, 69 Weight 45, 45-1, 45-2 Luer 49 Offset hook 51, 53, 63, 71 Gap 55 Filler 57,65 Weight material injection hole

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A lure having a built-in weight having a hook insertion gap portion in a flexible lure main body. 2. The lure according to claim 1, wherein the weight is made of a metal or a resin mixed with metal powder. 3. When manufacturing a lure body having flexibility,
Forming a hollow portion having a weight insertion hole in the lure body, inserting a weight having a hook insertion gap from the weight insertion hole into the hollow portion, and sealing the weight insertion hole. Production method. 4. The method according to claim 3, wherein the weight is a metal body or a resin body mixed with metal powder. 5. When manufacturing a lure body having flexibility,
Forming a hollow portion having a weight material injection hole in the lure main body,
A method of manufacturing a lure, comprising: injecting and filling a weight material into a hollow portion from the weight material injection hole to form a weight having a fishing hook insertion gap, and sealing the weight material injection hole. 6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the weight member is a sol or gel resin material mixed with metal powder.