JP7478687B2 - Soft member for lure and lure - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a soft member for a lure and a lure.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an artificial bait cover that is attached to an egi, a type of artificial bait. The artificial bait cover is made of a soft material and is detachable from the egi. By attaching this artificial bait cover to the egi, it is possible to reduce the sense of incongruity felt by squids and octopuses when they grab the egi with their tentacles.

By the way, what is called bait-wrapped egi is sometimes used for squid and octopus fishing. Bait-wrapped egi is an egi with a live fish attached as live bait to its body, in order to more effectively lure squid and octopus. There is also a type of artificial bait for squid fishing called bait-wrapped sutte, which is used with a fillet of fish wrapped around it. With such bait-wrapped egi and bait-wrapped sutte, the live fish or fillet of fish is attached to the body of the egi or the sutte by wrapping it with wire or string.

JP 2014-100102 A

Even with an egi fitted with the artificial bait cover of Patent Document 1, when attaching raw fish or fillets of fish, it is necessary to hold the raw fish or fillets of fish by wrapping wire or string around the artificial bait cover. This creates an issue that squids and octopuses tend to feel uncomfortable when they grab the egi with their tentacles, making it difficult to catch fish. In addition, dough bait is fragile and cannot be held in place with wire or string.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide a soft member for a lure and a lure that is appealing to fish, squid, and octopus, does not cause a sense of incongruity when the squid or octopus grabs it with its tentacles, and can hold raw fish, fish fillets, and even paste bait.

The soft member for lures according to the present invention is a plate-shaped soft member for lures that is attached along the extension direction of the body of a lure. The soft member for lures has a first hole into which one end of the body is inserted and a second hole into which the other end of the body is inserted. The soft member for lures has a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction, and can be folded in half in the longitudinal direction at a folded-back portion midway in the longitudinal direction. The first hole and the second hole are both formed in a plurality of holes, and the first holes and the second holes are formed at positions corresponding to each other in the thickness direction when folded in half.

According to the present invention, the first hole is hooked on one end of the lure body and the second hole is hooked on the other end of the body, so that the soft lure member can be attached so as to extend from one end to the other end of the body. Therefore, it is possible to appeal to fish, squid, and octopus, and it is unlikely that the squid or octopus will feel uncomfortable when it grabs it with its tentacles. In addition, since the soft lure member is plate-shaped, it is possible to hold raw fish, fish fillets, and even paste bait between the lure body and the soft lure member. Therefore, it is possible to attract fish, squid, and octopus more effectively in the same way as conventional bait-wrapped squid jigs and bait-wrapped squid jigs, and it is expected that the fishing result will be improved.
In addition, the soft member for a lure can be attached to the body from one end to the other end by folding the lure in half in the longitudinal direction. Then, raw fish, fish fillets, and even paste bait can be sandwiched and held inside the overlapping part formed by folding. In particular, when an uneven part is formed inside the overlapping part formed by folding, the paste bait can be more suitably held.

It is also preferable that the surface of the soft lure component be uneven.

This configuration makes it less likely that a squid or octopus will feel uncomfortable when grabbing it with its tentacles. The uneven portion also functions as a non-slip portion, making it possible to hold raw fish or fish fillets in an ideal manner. Furthermore, the uneven portion makes it possible to hold raw fish, fish fillets, and even paste bait in an ideal manner.

It is also preferable that the soft lure component has a protruding portion that protrudes to the side.

This configuration allows for movement and texture similar to the real thing, making it appealing to fish, squid, octopus, etc. For example, by forming the protrusions to resemble the arms and legs of a crab, it is possible to increase the appeal (fish-attracting effect) to squid and octopus.

It is also preferable that the soft lure material is partially made up of materials with different specific gravities.

By configuring it in this way, the sinking and rising speeds of the lure can be adjusted, allowing fishing to be tailored to the conditions at the fishing spot. This can be expected to result in improved catches.

The lure of the present invention has the soft lure member attached to the body.

The lure of the present invention is appealing to fish, squid, and octopus, and is unlikely to cause discomfort to squid or octopus when they grab it with their tentacles. It can also hold raw fish, fish fillets, and even paste bait between the lure and the body or inside the folded lure, which can improve fishing results.

The soft lure member and lure of the present invention are appealing to fish, squid, and octopus, are less likely to feel uncomfortable when the squid or octopus grabs them with its tentacles, and can hold raw fish, fish fillets, and even paste bait.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lure equipped with a soft member for a lure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing the soft member for a lure according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a soft member for a lure according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a diagram showing a surface on which a first uneven portion is formed, (b) is a diagram seen from the side, and (c) is a diagram showing a surface on which a second uneven portion is formed. 1A to 1C are diagrams showing a procedure for attaching a soft member for a lure according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1A and 1B are diagrams of a lure equipped with a soft member for a lure according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a top view and (b) is a side view. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lure in which a fillet of fish is sandwiched and attached to a soft member for a lure according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of another method of attaching the soft member for a lure according to an embodiment of the present invention. 13A and 13B are diagrams showing modified examples of the soft member for a lure according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another modified example of the soft member for a lure according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another modified example of the soft member for a lure according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted as appropriate.

The lure according to the present invention can be used for any target, such as fish, squid, or octopus, but in this embodiment, a lure (egi) 1 that imitates shrimp is used as an example, mainly targeting squid and octopus. The lure 1 according to this embodiment includes a lure body 2, a fishing hook 3, and a soft lure member 10 attached to the lure body 2.

(Lure body 2)
The lure body 2 has an elongated body 21 resembling a shrimp. The height dimension of the lure body 2 is greatest at the center (belly part) and gradually decreases toward the head 22 and tail 23.

The lure body 2 is formed from a synthetic resin material such as ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), polycarbonate, or polyvinyl chloride. The lure body 2 may be formed from other materials. For example, the lure body 2 may be formed from metals such as lead, brass, tungsten, or stainless steel, or may be made of wood.

The tip of the head 22 of the lure body 2 is provided with a fishing line eye 22a for attaching a fishing line. In addition, the side of the head 22 is provided with eyes 22b and barbs 22c that resemble shrimp eyes, and a weight 22d is provided at the bottom of the head 22.

(Soft member for lure 10)
As shown in Fig. 2, the soft member 10 for a lure (hereinafter referred to as "soft member 10") is in the form of a substantially rectangular plate having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction. The soft member 10 has a predetermined thickness. The soft member 10 is made of a material having stretchability and elasticity, for example, a soft material such as elastomer, polyvinyl chloride, synthetic rubber, etc. The soft member 10 may be configured as a product as an accessory member of the lure body 2, or may be configured as a separate member without being an accessory member.

The four corners 10a of the soft member 10 are formed in a rounded shape. Semicircular cutouts 15, 15 recessed in the short direction are formed in the center of the soft member 10 in the longitudinal direction. The cutouts 15, 15 function as markers for the folding position when the soft member 10 is folded in half for use as described below (see FIG. 4(a)). In addition, the cutouts 15, 15 extend along the axial direction of the body 21 as shown in FIG. 1 when the soft member 10 is attached to the body 21 of the lure body 2, and function as chamfers to prevent corners from being formed in the folded portion. As a result, the folded portion of the soft member 10 is deformed into a shape that fits the outer shape of the body 21 and is attached to the body 21.

First holes 11, 11 and second holes 12, 12 are formed in the center of the soft member 10 in the short direction, penetrating the soft member 10 in the thickness direction. The first holes 11, 11 are formed at both ends of the soft member 10 in the longitudinal direction. The second holes 12, 12 are formed at a predetermined distance apart in the center of the soft member 10 in the longitudinal direction. The first holes 11, 11 and the second holes 12, 12 are both formed with a small diameter, but can be expanded radially to a larger diameter by pinching and stretching the edges of the holes with the fingers of both hands.

The first holes 11, 11 function as, for example, a hole into which the head portion 22 of the lure body 2 is inserted. The second holes 12, 12 function as, for example, a hole into which the tail portion 23 of the lure body 2 is inserted.
Conversely, the first holes 11, 11 may be holes into which the tail portion 23 is inserted, and the second holes 12, 12 may be holes into which the head portion 22 is inserted.
As shown in FIG. 4( a ), the first holes 11 , 11 and the second holes 12 , 12 are formed at positions corresponding to each other in the thickness direction when the soft member 10 is folded in half.

2 and 3(a), an area A having a first uneven portion 14 is formed on one surface of the soft member 10. The first uneven portion 14 is divided by a rib 13 and has a plurality of rectangular recesses arranged in a lattice shape with a space between them. Two uneven areas A are formed on both sides of the center of the longitudinal direction of the soft member 10. Each area A is separated from the first holes 11, 11 and the second holes 12, 12 without interfering with them. This ensures that the thickness of the edge of the first holes 11, 11 is secured, and that the thickness of the edge of the second holes 12, 12 is secured. Therefore, the tensile strength of the edge of the first holes 11, 11 and the tensile strength of the edge of the second holes 12, 12 are secured. The first uneven portion 14 has a lattice shape in a plan view, but this is merely an example and may have another shape.

As shown in FIG. 3(c), the second uneven portion 16 is formed on the other surface of the soft member 10. The second uneven portion 16 has approximately hemispherical convex portions arranged at intervals. The second uneven portion 16 has approximately hemispherical convex portions arranged at intervals, so that unevenness with a relative difference in height is formed on the other surface. The second uneven portion 16 has two different sizes of convex portions, large and small, and is formed over approximately the entire other surface of the soft member 10. Note that the second uneven portion 16 has a hemispherical shape, but this is merely an example and may have other shapes. In this embodiment, the first uneven portion 14 and the second uneven portion 16 have different shapes on one surface and the other surface of the soft member 10, but they may have the same shape. Also, it is possible to provide an uneven portion only on one surface of the soft member 10.

Next, a procedure for attaching the soft member 10 to the lure body 2 will be described with reference to each of FIGS.
First, as shown in Fig. 4(a), the flexible member 10 is folded in half with the center of the flexible member 10 in the longitudinal direction as the folded part. In this case, the notches 15, 15 (only one side is shown in Fig. 4(a)) function as markers for the folding position, making it easy to fold the flexible member 10 in half. In Fig. 4(a), the flexible member 10 is folded so that the first uneven portion 14 is on the inside (so that it is the mating surface side).

Then, the corresponding second holes 12, 12 are aligned, and the edges of these holes are pinched with the fingers of both hands and pulled in the longitudinal direction, etc., to widen the second holes 12, 12 while they are overlapping. Then, the fishhook 3 is passed through the widened second holes 12, 12, and the tail 23 connected to the fishhook 3 is passed through, and the second holes 12, 12 are hooked onto the tail 23, as shown in Figure 4(b).

Then, while expanding the first holes 11, 11 in the same manner, the ends of the soft member 10 are stretched toward the head 22, and the first holes 11, 11 are hooked onto the head 22. When sandwiching the dough bait G1, as shown in FIG. 4(c), first, one of the soft members 10 is stretched toward the head 22, and the first hole 11 is hooked onto the head 22, and the dough bait G1 is placed on the first uneven portion 14, and then the first hole 11 of the other soft member 10 is hooked onto the head 22 (see FIG. 5(a)(b)).

This completes the attachment of the soft member 10 to the lure body 2. When attaching, the second holes 12, 12 may first be hooked on the head 22 side, and then the first holes 11, 11 may be hooked on the tail 23 side. The soft member 10 may also be attached to the lure body 2 with the second uneven portion 16 side facing inward.

As shown in FIG. 6, the fish fillet G2 may be sandwiched through the first hole 11 and the second hole 12. In this case, it is preferable to hold the fish fillet G2 so that it protrudes from the soft member 10 through the first hole 11 and the second hole 12.

Next, another method of attaching the soft member 10 will be described with reference to Figure 7. In the method of attaching the soft member 10 shown in Figure 7, the soft member 10 is not folded in half, but is cut in the short direction at the center of the longitudinal direction and attached to the lure body 2. When cutting the soft member 10 in the short direction, scissors or the like are used to cut the soft member 10 using the notches 15, 15 as guides.

In this case, the edge of the second hole 12 is similarly pinched and spread with the fingers of both hands, and this is hooked onto the tail 23 through the fishhook 3, and the first hole 11 is stretched toward the head 22 while being spread, and is then hooked onto the head 22. This completes the attachment of the soft member 10 to the lure body 2.
When the dough bait G1 or the fish fillet G2 is to be sandwiched, it is placed between the attached soft member 10 and the lure body 2. In this case, too, the dough bait G1 or the fish fillet G2 is suitably held by the first uneven portion 14 (area A).

According to the present embodiment described above, the second hole 12 is hooked on the tail 23 of the body 21 of the lure body 2, and the first hole 11 is hooked on the head 22 of the body 21, so that the soft member 10 can be attached to the body 21 from the head 22 to the tail 23. This makes it possible to appeal to fish, squid, and octopus, and is unlikely to cause discomfort when the squid or octopus grabs it with its tentacles.
In addition, since the soft member 10 is plate-shaped, raw fish, fish fillets G2, and even paste bait G1 can be held between the soft member 10 and the trunk 21 of the lure body 2. Therefore, like conventional bait-wrapped squid jigs and bait-wrapped squid jigs, fish, squids, and octopuses can be more effectively lured, and improved fishing results can be expected.

In addition, the first uneven portion 14 and the second uneven portion 16 are formed on the surface of the soft member 10, which makes it less likely for a squid or octopus to feel uncomfortable when grabbing it with its tentacles. The first uneven portion 14 and the second uneven portion 16 also function as anti-slip portions, allowing raw fish or fish fillets to be held in an appropriate manner. Furthermore, the first uneven portion 14 and the second uneven portion 16 allow raw fish or fish fillets G2, and even paste bait G1 to be held in an appropriate manner. In particular, the first uneven portion 14, which is partitioned by the ribs 13, has a high ability to hold paste bait G1.

In addition, the soft member 10 can be attached from the head 22 to the tail 23 of the body 21 by folding it in half lengthwise, so that raw fish, fish fillets G2, and even paste bait G1 can be sandwiched and held inside the overlapping part created by the folding. In particular, if the first uneven portion 14 (area A consisting of multiple partitioned recesses) is formed inside the overlapping part created by the folding, the paste bait G1 can be held even more suitably.

Next, modified soft members 10A to 10D will be described with reference to FIGS. 8(a), 8(b), 9, and 10. FIG.
First, the soft member 10A shown in FIG. 8(a) has through holes 17, 17 formed in the regions A, A where the first concave-convex portion 14 is provided.

The through hole 17 is a long hole extending in the longitudinal direction. By forming such a through hole 17, the sandwiched raw fish or fish fillet G2, or even the paste bait G1, can be exposed, so that fish, squid, and octopus can be more effectively attracted.

The through holes 17 are not limited to being elongated holes, and various shapes such as circles and squares can be used. The size and number of the openings of the through holes 17 can also be set appropriately. The through holes 17 may be formed only in one of the regions A.

The soft member 10B shown in FIG. 8(b) has notches 18, 18 formed in the area A, A where the first uneven portion 14 is provided, narrowing the area A, A in the short direction. By forming such notches 18, the sandwiched raw fish or fish fillets G2, and even the paste bait G1 can be suitably exposed, so that fish, squid, and octopus can be more effectively attracted.

The soft member 10C shown in Figure 9 has protrusions 19, 19 that protrude from the sides of the lure body 2. The protrusions 19, 19 are modeled after the arms and claws of a shrimp or crayfish. By providing the protrusions 19, 19 in this way, it is possible to appeal to fish, squid, and octopus by providing movements and textures that are similar to the real thing.

The soft member 10D shown in Figure 10 has multiple legs 19a protruding laterally in addition to the protrusions 19, 19 shown in Figure 9. By providing multiple legs 19a in this way, it is possible to appeal to fish, squid, and octopuses with a movement and feel that is more similar to the real thing.

The above describes the embodiments and modifications of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments and modifications, and each component can be modified as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
For example, the soft members 10, 10A to 10D may be partially made of materials with different specific gravities. Examples of materials with different specific gravities include foamed resin materials. By configuring in this way, the sinking speed and rising speed of the lure 1 can be adjusted, and fishing can be performed according to the conditions of the fishing spot. Therefore, an improvement in catches can be expected.

The soft members 10, 10A to 10D may also contain a fish attractant that has a fish-attracting effect. By containing a fish attractant, the appeal to fish, squid, and octopus is further improved.

In addition, in the above embodiment and modified examples, the soft member 10 is shown to have a substantially rectangular shape, but this is not limited thereto, and various shapes, such as an oval or diamond shape, may be used as long as they are appealing to fish, squid, and octopus and do not cause discomfort when the squid or octopus grasps them with their tentacles.

In addition, in the above embodiment and modified examples, the soft member 10 is shown to have a plate shape, but this is not limited to this, and it may have a thickness that varies in parts, or may have a streamlined shape when viewed from the side.

In addition, in the above embodiment and modified examples, the soft members 10, 10A-10D are attached to the upper side of the body 21 of the lure body 2, but this is not limited to the above, and the soft members 10, 10A-10D may be attached to the side or lower side of the body 21. The soft members 10, 10A-10D may also be attached by wrapping them around the body 21 in a spiral shape.

In addition, in the above embodiment and modified examples, the lure body 2 is shown to have a shape that resembles a shrimp, but this is not limited to this, and the soft members 10, 10A to 10D may be attached to the body of a lure body or a squid jig shaped to resemble a fish.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 lure 2 lure body 10 soft member (soft member for lure 10A to 10B soft member 11 first hole 12 second hole 14 first uneven portion (uneven portion)
15 Notch portion 16 Second uneven portion (uneven portion)
19 Protrusion 19a Leg 21 Body 22 Head 23 Tail G1 Paste bait G2 Fish fillet

Claims (5)

A plate-shaped soft member for lures that is attached along the extension direction of the body of the lure,
a first hole into which one end of the body is inserted;
and a second hole into which the other end of the body is inserted ,
The sheet has a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction, and can be folded in half in the longitudinal direction at a folded-back portion in the longitudinal direction;
The first hole and the second hole are each formed in a plurality of numbers,
The soft member for a lure, wherein the first holes and the second holes are formed at corresponding positions in the thickness direction when the soft member is folded in half. The soft member for a lure according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface is formed with unevenness. 3. The soft member for a lure according to claim 1 , further comprising a protruding portion protruding laterally. 4. The soft member for a lure according to claim 1, wherein a portion of the soft member is made of a material having a different specific gravity. A lure comprising the soft member for a lure according to any one of claims 1 to 4 attached to the body part.

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