NZ328185A - Bait casting device with bait ejected by water flowing through aperture of nose portion - Google Patents

Description

323 PATENTS FORM NO. 5 Fee No. 4: $260.00 PATENTS ACT 1953 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION After Provisional No: 328185 Dated: 25 June 1997 James & Wells Ref: 30049/14 JW CASTING DEVICE I/WE Robert Peter McLeroth, a New Zealand citizen of 12 Walter Nash Avenue, Kawerau, New Zealand hereby declare the invention for which I/We pray that a patent may be granted to me/us, and the method by which it is to be performed to be particularly described in and by the following statement: 1 INTELLECTUAL PROPtRTY OFFICE OF N.Z. 2? |" !m "q RECEIVED 328185 CASTING DEVICE Technical Field In particular this inventions relates to a bait casting device.

Background Art A common problem faced by fisherman when they cast their lines is that the bait either slips off the hook during the casting motion, or alternatively disintegrates upon impact with the water.

A further problem faced by fisherman today is the limited distance they are able to cast their lines. It would therefore be an advantage, if there could be 10 provided a device which allowed for lines to be cast a greater distance than is currently possible.

It would also be an advantage if there could be provided a bait casting device which provided for ejection of the bait from the device upon impact with the water.

It is an object of the present invention to address the foregoing problems or at least to provide the public with a useful choice.

Further aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the ensuing description which is given by way of example only.

Disclosure of Invention According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a bait casting device which includes: - a main body for containing the bait during the cast; and 2 32 81 - a nose portion connected to the main body; the device characterised in that the nose portion has an aperture therein which allows for the entry of water into the main body of the device, so as to eject the bait from the device.

According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a bait casting device which includes a main body, characterised in that the device includes a tail section configured so as to allow for correct flight of the device once cast.

The bait of the present invention may be any bait commonly used for 10 attracting fish to the hook of an angler.

In general, the present invention may be of particular utility to soft baits such as pilchards or shellfish.

The main body may have a number of different configurations.

In general, the main body may have a substantially hollow mid-section.

In preferred embodiments, the main body may have a substantially cylindrical configuration. However, it is not essential that the cylinder have a substantially circular cross-section.

In some embodiments the cylinder may have a substantially oval cross-section.

The nose portion may also have a number of different configurations.

In preferred embodiments the configuration of the nose portion should allow it be connected to the main body. The connection being achieved by a variety of conventional means. 3 328185 In some embodiments however, the nose portion may be integrally formed along with the main body of the casting device.

In general the nose portion may be made of a more dense material than that of the main body. For instance, the nose portion may be made of lead however, this should not be seen as limiting.

If the nose portion is made of a more dense material than the main body this helps ensure that the nose portion always leads the main body during flight and upon impact with the water.

In preferred embodiments, the nose portion when viewed along its longitudinal axis may have a generally tapered shape for aerodynamic purposes.

The aperture may take a number of forms, but will in general be located along or parallel to, the longitudinal axis of the bait casting device.

It should be appreciated, that the size of the aperture may vary. In all embodiments the aperture should be of a size that will allow for a sufficient volume of water to enter the main body upon impact so as to force the bait from therein. In some embodiments more than one aperture may be provided.

The tail section may have a number of different configurations.

In preferred embodiments, the tail section may extend from one wall of the main body and have a kinked portion along its length. The kinked portion bringing the terminal end of the tail section substantially in line with the central longitudinal axis of the main body.

The applicant has found that if a tail is provided on the bait casting device this can stabilise its flight once cast. In particular, the kinked portion has been 328185 found by the applicant to keep the fishing line taut along the central longitudinal axis of the bait casting device when casting. This, ensuring the bait casting device travels in a straight line in the direction of the cast.

In preferred embodiments an at least partially resilient member may be 5 provided at the terminal end of the tail section to help prevent wear and tear on the line through use of the present invention.

This member may have a variety of different configurations. In preferred embodiments it may be substantially tubular.

Thus the present invention may have a number of advantages.

One advantage of the present invention is that it is able to protect bait during the casting motion and upon its impact with the water.

A further advantage of the present invention is that the bait casting device automatically releases the bait to the water upon impact.

Another advantage of the present invention is that due to its aerodynamic 15 shape, the applicant has found it may increase the distance cast by at least a further 40% than is currently possible with conventional bait and sinker setups.

Brief description of Drawings Further aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the 20 follovh-.g description which is given by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; 328185 Figure 2 is front view of the present invention, and Figure 3 is a side view of a second embodiment of the present invention.

B est Modes for Carrying out the Invention With respect to the drawings there is provided a bait casting device generally indicated by arrow 1. The casting device has a main body 2, a nose 3 and a tail section 4. An aperture 5 extends from the tip of the nose 3 through to the main body 2.

As can be seen, the tail section 4 includes a kinked portion 6 which is tubular in nature. Extending from the terminal end of the tail section 4 is a resilient piece of tubular plastic 7.

Extending through the tubular portion of the tail 4 is a fishing line 8. The fishing line 8 extending back to a fishing rod (not shown) in the direction indicated by arrow 9. The fishing line 8 terminates in a swivel 10 which is connected to a split ring 11. Attached to the split ring 11 is some trace 12 which terminates in a hook 13 with bait 14 thereon.

With respect to figure 3 there is provided a second preferred embodiment of the present invention with like numerals indicating elements common with figure 1.

The embodiment shown in figure 3 differs from that shown in figure 1 in that the main body is not an all in one unit and instead has ribs 30 into which a scrolled sheet of material 31 may be placed. This scrolled sheet of material 31 may have indicia such as advertising marked upon its surface. In general, the applicant believes the sheet of material 31 forming the walls of fhe main body 2 may be made of lightweight and replaceable material such as aluminium. 6 328185 In some embodiments, the aluminium may be sourced from beer or other cans of drink, manufactured by the sponsor of a fishing competition.

It should be appreciated that the walls 31 may also be provided by other means such as for example a plastic cylinder.

Aspects of the present invention have been described by way of example only and it should be appreciated that modifications and additions may be made thereto without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (5)

328185 WHAT I CLAIM IS:

1. A bait casting device which includes: a main body for containing the bait during the cast; and a nose portion connected to the main body; and the device characterised in that the nose portion has an aperture therein which allows for the entry of water into the main body of the device, so as to eject the bait from the device.

2. A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the device includes a tail section configured so as to allow for correct flight of the devico once cast.

3. A device as claimed in any one of the previous claims wherein the bait can by any bait commonly used for attracting fish to the hook of an angler.

4. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the main body has a substantially hollow mid-section.

5. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the nose portion is made of a more dense material than that of the main body. 8 3281 A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the nose portion when viewed along its longitudinal axis has a generally tapered shape for aerodynamic purposes. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the aperture is located along or parallel to, the longitudinal axis of the bait casting device. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the tail section extends from one wall of the main body. A device as claimed in the previous claim wherein the tail includes a kinked portion along its length. A device as claimed in the previous claim wherein the kinked portion brings the terminal end of the tail section substantially in line with the central longitudinal axis of the main body. A device as claimed in any one of the previous claims wherein an at least partially resilient member may be provided at the terminal end of the tail section to help prevent wear and tear on line. A device as claimed in the previous claim wherein the resilient member is substantially tubular. 328185 A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims wherein the main body includes at least two ribs into which a scrolled sheet of material can be placed. A device substantially as described herein with reference to any examples and/or drawing thereof. ROB1 )TH By hi TAMES & WELLS 10