A fishing gaff incorporates a mechanism which selectively releases the hook from a tubular shaft. A button at an end of the shaft opposite the hook is depressed to release the hook. In one embodiment, an actuator of a release engages a plurality of locking jaws to spread same and release the hook.

Provided is a fish attraction device. The fish attraction device, in at least one aspect, includes a motor, the motor having an output shaft configured to rotate about a rotational axis. The fish attraction device, in accordance with this aspect, may further include first and second cams rotationally coupled to the output shaft about the rotational axis. The fish attraction device, in accordance with this aspect, may further include a first thumper configured to move to create a first thumping pattern as the first cam rotates with the output shaft about the rotational axis, as well as a second thumper configured to move to create a second thumping pattern as the second cam rotates with the output shaft about the rotational axis, the first and second thumping patterns collectively providing a rhythmic thumping pattern designed to attract fish.

Provided is a fish attraction device. The fish attraction device, in at least one aspect, includes a motor, the motor having an output shaft configured to rotate about a rotational axis. The fish attraction device, in accordance with this aspect, may further include first and second cams rotationally coupled to the output shaft about the rotational axis. The fish attraction device, in accordance with this aspect, may further include a first thumper configured to move to create a first thumping pattern as the first cam rotates with the output shaft about the rotational axis, as well as a second thumper configured to move to create a second thumping pattern as the second cam rotates with the output shaft about the rotational axis, the first and second thumping patterns collectively providing a rhythmic thumping pattern designed to attract fish.

Apparatus for an attachment device for a fishing line. The attachment device includes an in-line snap and a piece of tackle. The in-line snap includes a shank, a bend, and a point. The bend extends from the shank and folds over to join the point at a gap portion where the bend contacts the shank. The point extends away from the shank, forming a channel to receive a continuous section of fishing line. A shaft extends between the shank and the piece of tackle. In various embodiments, a second in-line snap cooperates with the first in-line snap to support a piece of tackle between the two in-line snaps.

Apparatus for an attachment device for a fishing line. The attachment device includes an in-line snap and a piece of tackle. The in-line snap includes a shank, a bend, and a point. The bend extends from the shank and folds over to join the point at a gap portion where the bend contacts the shank. The point extends away from the shank, forming a channel to receive a continuous section of fishing line. A shaft extends between the shank and the piece of tackle. In various embodiments, a second in-line snap cooperates with the first in-line snap to support a piece of tackle between the two in-line snaps.

The threading apparatus and methods of threading various types of fishing hooks and lures of this invention provide convenience and ease of use applicable to a wide range of hook sizes, shapes, and types. The threading apparatus is fabricated as a single molded part body made from an elastomeric material such as TPE with molded sectors including: slotted clip sector, chamfered frustoconical sector, non-chamfered frustoconical sector, slotted hook eyelet positioning curb, an at least one set of elongated hook shank holding ribs, and an exit sector. The invention provides simplified and enhanced threading operations which include hooks with particularly small eyelets or thin shank diameters, weighted hooks, and for fly hooks (lure hooks) or bodied hooks with particularly short exposed shank length. The facility for enhanced threading operations relies on the molded elastomeric material properties of the threading apparatus body including a durometer range comprehending flexibility without significant deformation memory.

A fishing and hunting prediction system and method. The fishing and hunting prediction system may include a server, including a fishing and hunting prediction application, a controller, operating memory, and a communications interface, and wherein the server is accessible via a network. The fishing and hunting prediction system may further include, a data store in communication with the server; one or more data sources, wherein the one or more data sources are accessible to the fishing and hunting prediction application via the network; and wherein the controller is configured to execute stored program instructions, that may include providing access to a user; receiving user profile data; receiving waypoint data for one or more waypoints; receiving data from the one or more data sources; processing the received data; and generating fishing and hunting forecasting models based on the processed data.

A fishing and hunting prediction system and method. The fishing and hunting prediction system may include a server, including a fishing and hunting prediction application, a controller, operating memory, and a communications interface, and wherein the server is accessible via a network. The fishing and hunting prediction system may further include, a data store in communication with the server; one or more data sources, wherein the one or more data sources are accessible to the fishing and hunting prediction application via the network; and wherein the controller is configured to execute stored program instructions, that may include providing access to a user; receiving user profile data; receiving waypoint data for one or more waypoints; receiving data from the one or more data sources; processing the received data; and generating fishing and hunting forecasting models based on the processed data.

A line tier for a fishing tackle item that makes line tying easier and safer has an enclosure with a tackle retention end and a second end, a rotatable member extending from the second end permitting rotation of the enclosure about the rotatable member. The enclosure is openable so that in the open configuration a tackle item can be inserted such that a portion of the tackle item protrudes from the enclosure. In the closed configuration, the tackle item is held securely with a portion of the tackle item protruding from an elongated slot formed in the tackle retention end of the enclosure. A plurality of fishing lines can be held securely in the enclosure with a portion of each fishing line protruding from the enclosure on the tackle retention end and the second end of the enclosure.

A fishing lure for use in water includes a lure body, a mover assembly and a first line eyelet. The lure body includes a first side and an opposed second side. The first side includes a first side surface and the second side includes a second side surface. The first side surface and the second side surface meet at a surface centerline, with the first side surface and the second side surface being substantially symmetrical relative to the surface centerline. The mover assembly includes a mover that is configured to move the lure body through the water. The first line eyelet is secured to the lure body. The first line eyelet is positioned away from the surface centerline. The fishing lure can further include a plurality of line eyelets, i.e., a second, a third, etc., positioned on the first side surface, the second side surface, and/or the surface centerline.