JP3572298B2 - Fishing lures - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a fishing lure. In particular, the present invention relates to a fishing lure that has excellent appeal and reaction to fish and can be expected to produce good fishing results.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As fishing lures mainly for black bass, sea bass, salmon, trout, etc., there are those called "rubber jigs" and those called "spinner baits".
[0003]
In the rubber jig, as shown in FIG. 10, a line eye 2 is fixed to a tip of a head 1 and a hook 3 is integrated at a distal end. Usually, a skirt 5 in which a plurality of elastic cords are bound is provided around a joint between the head 1 and the hook 3. The rubber jig exerts a fish collecting effect by waving the skirt 5 underwater.
[0004]
On the other hand, the spinner bait has a configuration in which an L-shaped arm is fixed to the tip of the head 1 and a hook is fixed to the end as shown in FIG. The arm includes a lower arm 6 fixed to the head 1 and extending forward, and an upper arm 7 extending rearward from the lower arm 6 via the line eye 2. Around the seam between the head 1 and the hook 3 is provided a skirt 5 in which a plurality of elastic cords are bound. A rotatable blade 8 is attached to the tip of the upper arm 7. When the blade 8 is retrieved using a spinner bait, the blade 8 reflects light while rotating in the water or emits a unique vibration wave, sound, or bubble, and exhibits an extremely high fish-collecting effect due to its unique movement.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the above lure has the following problems.
(1) It is difficult to keep the lure stably standing on the water floor.
Sometimes a lure is retrieved with the hook of the lure facing upwards, aiming at the fish at the bottom of the water. However, the head is usually close to a sphere or a cylinder and easily swings right and left, so that it is difficult to retrieve the head while keeping the hook tip upward. Therefore, when the trailer is hooked and used, the tail of the trailer cannot be raised to enhance the appeal to fish. Moreover, in the case of a spinner bait, it is practically impossible to drag the lure as slowly as possible in order to increase the chance of the fish biting, and to obtain a speed such that the blade rotates.
[0006]
(2) When a lure comes into contact with an underwater structure, it is difficult to accurately detect the reaction.
In the water there are various structures such as weeds, stones and piles. When the lure comes into contact with the structure, it moves irregularly or emits a sound, inviting a so-called reaction bite. However, in the conventional lure, the head directly comes into contact with the structure, and it was difficult for the angler to sense the reaction sharply. In particular, it is impossible to make a delicate distinction, such as whether the lure is rubbing the bottom of the water, hitting a stake, or hitting a stone.
[0007]
(3) It is difficult to prevent rooting and damage to the head.
As a result of the difficulty in holding the lure with the hook tip facing upward, the lure often becomes rooted. Conventionally, lures are pulled at a certain speed in order to avoid sticking. However, it is difficult to drag the water bottom slowly, and it is not possible to increase the chances of fish biting. In addition, since the head directly contacts the water bottom and the structure, the head is likely to be damaged, such as deformation of the head and peeling of the paint.
[0008]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a fishing lure that can slowly drag the water bottom with the hook tip standing upward.
[0009]
It is another object of the present invention to provide a fishing lure capable of sharply detecting a contact state with an underwater structure.
[0010]
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a fishing lure capable of suppressing rooting and damage to a head.
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention achieves the above object by providing a support arm extending downward from the periphery of the head of the lure.
[0012]
That is, the fishing lure according to the present invention includes a head, a hook integrated with the head, and a support arm extending downward from at least one of the head and the hook.
[0013]
By providing the support arm extending downward from the periphery of the hook, the lure can easily and stably stand on the water bottom with an extremely simple configuration. In particular, when a trailer is used, the tail of the trailer can be raised to enhance the appeal to fish.
[0014]
Further, when the support arm comes into contact with the water bottom or the structure, the reaction can be sensed much more sharply than when the head directly contacts the structure.
[0015]
Further, since the hook tip can be maintained in the upward state, the rooting can be effectively prevented even when the water bottom is slowly dragged. When the support arm contacts the structure, the frequency at which the head contacts the water bottom or the structure can be reduced, and the damage to the head can be significantly reduced.
[0016]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the present invention will be described in more detail.
(Lure type)
The basic configuration is to provide a support arm for a so-called jig head in which a hook and a head are integrated. A configuration in which a skirt is provided and a rubber jig type may be used. The skirt is made up of multiple rubbers and plastic cords tied together in a jig head.
[0017]
Also, a spinner bait type lure may be used. In other words, a lower arm extending substantially opposite to the support arm with the head in the middle, an upper arm connected to the lower arm at a predetermined angle via a line eye, and a blade rotatably connected to the upper arm. May be provided. The shape of the blade is not particularly limited. Generally, a leaf type is suitable for high-speed retrieval, and a colorado type is suitable for slow retrieval. Further, a plurality of blades may be mounted. Usually, a skirt is attached to the spinner bait.
[0018]
In addition, there is a configuration in which a trailer is hung on a hook. Trailers are generally rubber and simulate aquatic organisms such as earthworms and newts. .
[0019]
(Support arm)
<Shape>
As the shape of the support arm, various shapes such as a linear body, a rod-like body, and a plate-like body are exemplified. Basically, the shape is not particularly limited as long as it extends below the head. However, a linear body is preferable for sharply detecting a reaction upon contact with the structure.
[0020]
<Number>
When a linear body is used, it may be one, but it is preferable to use a plurality. When one linear body is used, the tip of the support arm extending below the head is slightly buried in the water bottom, so that the lure can be held upright. In the case where two linear bodies are used, the lure can be stably held in a standing state because the lure can contact the water bottom at two points. Of course, three or more linear bodies may be used, but if the number increases, it may become a hindrance when the fish bites, and it is considered that two is best. In the case of a rod-shaped body or a plate-shaped body, it is usually one depending on the size.
[0021]
<Material>
Since it is used in water, basically any material having water resistance and corrosion resistance can be used. Metals, plastics and the like can be mentioned. However, metal is preferable for sensing a sharp reaction. Stainless steel is an example of a metal having excellent corrosion resistance. For example, it is desirable to use stainless steel such as SUS304.
[0022]
<Size>
When a linear support arm is used, a metal wire having a diameter of 1 mm or less is desirable. This is because it is difficult for a thick metal wire exceeding 1 mm to sharply sense the touch when coming into contact with the structure. The lower limit of the metal wire diameter is about 0.4 mm. If the thickness is too small, the strength will be insufficient, and it will bend when used. It is more preferably about 0.5 to 0.7 mm, most preferably 0.6 ± 0.05 mm. When a rod-shaped body or a plate-shaped body is used as the support arm, a size that does not hinder the fish from biting may be selected.
[0023]
<Attached state>
Normally, the support arm may be mounted obliquely downward and rearward from at least one of the head and the hook. That is, (1) the support arm is extended only from the head, (2) the support arm is extended only from the hook, (3) the support arm is extended from both the head and the hook, and (4) the boundary between the head and the hook. And extending the support arm. For example, in a spinner bait, it is conceivable to extend one support arm from the head along the extension of the lower arm. Further, the support arm may be linear, but it is preferable that the distal end bend substantially parallel to the linear portion of the hook. A part of the support arm that is substantially parallel to the straight portion of the hook increases the contact area with the water bottom, and allows the lure to stand more stably. Alternatively, the support arm may be bent in an arc shape. When performing site fishing (fishing while watching underwater in the shallow water) during the spawning (spawning) stage of a bass, it is preferable to roll the lure at a specific position on the bottom of the water. If the support arm is formed in an arc shape, the lure can be easily rolled like a rocking chair. The use of a support arm bent in an arc shape is particularly effective in a rubber jig and a jig head. As described above, the bent shape of the support arm can be appropriately changed according to the type and situation of the lure.
[0024]
When two linear support arms are used, it is preferable to dispose each support arm in a V-shape in which the distance increases from the head toward the rear. It is desirable that the distance between the distal ends of the support arms is equal to or slightly larger than the width of the head. By arranging the two support arms so as to extend in the width direction of the head, it is possible to prevent the lure from tilting in the left-right direction and falling. In particular, when the support arm protrudes in the width direction from the head, the support arm first comes into contact with the structure located in the head width direction, causing the lure to move irregularly due to the repulsion of the support arm and reacting You can invite a byte. Of course, contact between the support arm of the linear body and the structure can be sensed very sharply.
[0025]
The position of the end of the support arm may be such that it does not hinder the biting of the fish. For example, in a spinner bait, it is conceivable to extend the support arm to a joint between the head and the hook. In a rubber jig, the support arm may be slightly longer, and may be extended to a position substantially equivalent to the rear end side of the hook.
[0026]
<Additional configuration>
In addition, a rattle ball is an additional configuration for the support arm. The rattle ball is a device in which a metal ball is put into a container, and when the metal ball is retrieved, the metal ball moves within the container to make a sound and aim at a fish collecting effect. What is necessary is just to swingably mount a container made of metal, plastic, glass, or the like in which a metal ball is sealed, in the middle or at the end of the support arm. A plurality of metal balls are preferable. Various materials such as steel, tungsten, copper, and copper alloy can be used as the material of the metal ball.
[0027]
Further, a lower blade may be attached to the support arm. The lower blade may have the same configuration as the blade used for the spinner bait. The mounting means is also mounted on the support arm via a swivel or a clevis, so that the lower blade can rotate or swing. When a linear body is used for the support arm, it is preferable to use a small one for the lower blade because its diameter is small. The effect of mounting the lower blade is also to enhance the effect of collecting fish due to the reflection of light and the generation of vibration noise accompanying the rotation.
[0028]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
(Example 1)
FIG. 1 is a side view of a lure of the present invention in which a support arm is provided on a so-called jig head.
[0029]
This lure has a configuration in which an annular line eye 2 is fixed to the front end of a bullet-shaped head 1 and a hook 3 is integrated at the rear end. A support arm 4 made of one metal wire is fixed to the head 1. The support arm 4 is fixed so as to extend obliquely downward behind the head. Here, the distal end side of the support arm 4 is bent, and the bent end is arranged so as to be substantially parallel to the straight portion of the hook 3. In addition, a SUS304 wire having a diameter of 0.6 mm was used for the support arm 4.
[0030]
In order to manufacture such a lure, for example, the line eye 2, the hook 3, and the support arm 4 are arranged at predetermined positions, lead is poured into a mold to form the head 1, and the line eye 2, the hook 3, What is necessary is just to comprise the support arm 4 integrally. The head 1 is appropriately painted to easily appeal to fish.
[0031]
When the lure is retrieved through the line eye 2 through the line, the support arm 4 is slightly buried in the bottom of the water, and the hook 3 can be easily held upward.
[0032]
Further, since the support arm 4 is a thin metal wire, it can transmit the feeling when coming into contact with the structure very sharply.
[0033]
By projecting the support arm 4 below the head 1, the frequency of the head 1 directly contacting the water bottom and the structure can be reduced, and damage such as deformation and peeling of the head 1 can be suppressed.
[0034]
In other embodiments described below, the heads and hooks have the same configuration as in this embodiment, but it goes without saying that various shapes and sizes of the heads and hooks can be used.
[0035]
(Example 2)
FIG. 2 is a side view of a rubber jig type lure of the present invention.
In this lure, a skirt 5 is provided by bundling a plurality of rubber cords near a joint between the head 1 and the hook 3 in the first embodiment. By making the skirt 5 flutter underwater, the effect of collecting fish is enhanced. Other configurations, operation and effects are the same as those of the first embodiment.
[0036]
(Example 3)
FIG. 3 is a side view showing a spinner bait type lure of the present invention. This lure has a configuration in which an L-shaped arm is integrated with the tip side of the head 1 and a blade 8 is attached to the end of the arm. The arm is composed of a lower arm 6 extending obliquely upward from the head 1 and an upper arm 7 extending rearward continuously to the lower arm 6 via the line eye 2. A leaf-shaped blade 8 is attached to a distal end of the upper arm 7 via a swivel 9, and the blade 8 is configured to rotate when retrieved. Usually, as shown in FIG. 4, a skirt 5 is often provided near the joint between the head 1 and the hook 3 in the configuration of FIG. Other configurations and operational effects related to the support arm 4 are the same as those of the first embodiment. In FIG. 3, the support arm 4 is provided along an extension of the lower arm 6, and at first glance, the lower arm 6 and the support arm 4 look like the same metal wire. However, a metal wire having a diameter of about 1.0 mm or more is usually used for the lower arm 6 and the upper arm 7, whereas a thinner metal wire is preferable for the support arm 4. Used.
[0037]
(Example 4)
FIG. 5A is a side view of the lure of the present invention having two support arms in FIG. 4, and FIG. 5B is a front view.
[0038]
This example is the same as Example 3 except that the number of support arms 4 is two. Here, the interval between the pair of support arms 4 is narrow on the head side and wide on the end side away from the head 1. That is, the support arm 4 is mounted so as to be V-shaped. The configuration of the head 1 and the hook 3 and the point that the skirt 5 is provided are the same as those in the embodiment of FIG.
[0039]
The use of the two support arms 4 makes it easier to hold the lure with the hook 3 facing upward, as compared to a single support arm. In particular, by making the distance between the ends of the support arms larger than the width of the head 1, the support arms 4 can easily come into contact with the structure, and a reaction bite can be easily expected.
[0040]
(Example 5)
FIG. 6 is a side view of the lure of the present invention showing a state in which a trailer is mounted on a jig head.
[0041]
That is, the trailer 12 is hung on the hook 3 in the jig head of FIG. Since the hook 3 can be held upward by the support arm 4, the tail of the trailer 12 can be lifted upward to obtain a high appeal to fish. If the lure can be held with the hook 3 directed upward, the tail of the trailer 12 will normally be lifted upward by buoyancy in water.
[0042]
(Example 6)
FIG. 7 is a side view showing a state in which a trailer is attached to the spinner bait type lure of the present invention.
[0043]
That is, the trailer 12 is hung on the hook 3 of the lure in FIG. Also in this configuration, since the hook 3 can be held upward by the support arm 4, the tail of the trailer 12 can be lifted upward to obtain a high appeal to fish.
[0044]
(Example 7)
FIG. 8 is a side view showing a rubber jig type lure of the present invention in which a rattle ball is mounted on a support arm.
[0045]
A container accommodating a plurality of rattle balls 10 is swingably mounted in the middle of the support arm 4. The rattle ball 10 moves in the container when the lure is retrieved, collides with each other, emits a specific sound, and can enhance the fish collecting effect. Here, the configuration was such that steel balls were housed in a substantially cylindrical plastic container.
[0046]
In this configuration, in addition to the function and effect of the lure in FIG. 2, the fish collecting effect of the rattle ball can be provided.
[0047]
(Example 8)
FIG. 9 is a side view showing a rubber jig type lure of the present invention in which a lower blade is mounted on a support arm.
[0048]
In this embodiment, a lower blade 11 is mounted in place of the rattle ball of the seventh embodiment. Here, a leaf-type lower blade 11 is mounted on the support arm 4 via a swivel. The lower blade 11 is preferably smaller than the blade used for the spinner bait. When the lure is retrieved, the lower blade 11 swings to produce a fish collecting effect due to light reflection and vibration.
[0049]
Therefore, with this configuration, in addition to the function and effect of the lure in FIG. 2, the fish collecting effect of the lower blade can be provided.
[0050]
When the lure of this example is retrieved so as to drag the water bottom, the lower blade 11 also does not rotate so much in contact with the water bottom. Can be emitted, and the effect of collecting fish can be expected.
[0051]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the fishing lure of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.
[0052]
(1) By providing the support arm extending below the head, the lure can be stably held with the hook facing upward. In particular, when a trailer is mounted, the lure can be retrieved with the tail of the trailer raised, and the appeal to fish can be enhanced. Therefore, it is possible to easily retrieve the lure slowly while dragging it with the lure raised, and it is possible to increase the chance of fish biting.
[0053]
(2) By providing a support arm extending below the head, contact with the structure can be sensed sharply. In particular, by using a metal wire for the support arm, it is possible to perform sensing so sensitive that it can be distinguished whether the contact target is a water bottom, a stone, a pile, or the like. This sensitive sensing is possible for beginners as well as skilled persons.
[0054]
(3) When the support arm comes into contact with the water bottom or the structure, a delicate reaction can occur, and a reaction bite can be expected. In particular, when a metal wire is used for the support arm, a fine and irregular movement can be given to the lure due to the repulsion of the metal wire at the time of contact.
[0055]
{Circle around (4)} The contact between the support arm and the water bottom or the structure can prevent rooting and damage to the head. Therefore, even if the lure is retrieved so as to slowly drag the water bottom, rooting and damage to the head can be remarkably reduced.
[0056]
{Circle around (5)} By attaching a rattle ball or a lower blade to the support arm, sound is generated and light is reflected, so that the appeal to fish can be further improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side view showing a lure of the present invention in which a support arm is provided on a jig head.
FIG. 2 is a side view showing a rubber jig type lure of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a side view showing a spinner bait type lure of the present invention.
4 (A) is a side view of the lure of the present invention showing a state where a skirt is provided on the lure of FIG. 3, and FIG. 4 (B) is a front view.
FIG. 5A is a side view showing a lure of the present invention having two support arms, and FIG. 5B is a front view.
FIG. 6 is a side view of the lure of the present invention showing a state in which a trailer is attached to a jig head.
FIG. 7 is a side view showing a state in which a trailer is attached to a spinner bait type lure of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a side view showing a rubber jig type lure of the present invention in which a rattle ball is mounted on a support arm.
FIG. 9 is a side view showing a rubber jig type lure of the present invention in which a lower blade is attached to a support arm.
FIG. 10 is a side view showing a conventional rubber jig.
FIG. 11 is a side view showing a conventional spinner bait.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Head 2 Line eye 3 Hook 4 Support arm 5 Skirt 6 Lower arm 7 Upper arm 8 Blade 9 Swivel 10 Rattle ball 11 Lower blade 12 Trailer

Claims (9)

Head and
A hook integral with the head,
A support arm extending downward from at least one of the head and the hook .
The lure for fishing , wherein the support arm is composed of a plurality of linear bodies having a diameter of 0.4 to 1.0 mm , and is configured to be able to hold the hook tip upward by contacting the water bottom. . A lower arm extending substantially opposite to the support arm with the head as an intermediate, an upper arm continuous with the lower arm at a predetermined angle via a line eye, and a blade rotatably connected to the upper arm. The fishing lure according to claim 1, wherein the lure is a spinner bait. 2. The fishing lure according to claim 1, wherein the number of the support arms is two. 2. The fishing lure according to claim 1, wherein a distal end side of the support arm is bent substantially parallel to a straight portion of the hook. 4. The fishing lure according to claim 3 , wherein the support arms are arranged in a V- shape having an interval that increases rearward from the head . The fishing lure according to claim 1, wherein the support arm is bent in an arc shape. Fishing lure according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a skirt which is integrated in at least one of the head and the hook. The lure for fishing according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a container containing a rattle ball is mounted on the support arm. The fishing lure according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a lower blade is mounted on the support arm.

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