A steerable top water fishing lure featuring a line attachment point located .sup.th to of the total length of the lure from the top of the lure. The line attachment point is located on a frontal plane which is wider than the depth of the body of the lure. The Fishing lure is also buoyant and features a center of gravity located between .sup.rd and of the length of the total lure from the top of the lure as well as a propeller/tail/blade attached to the body. The combination of these features allows this lure when cast to travel on its side laterally from the direction of shortest travel back to the angler. Due to the lures design, when the lure is twitched/pulled sharply, the force of the twitch will cause the lure to overcome the force of the water on the frontal plane of the lure. This imbalance of force causes the top of the body to exit the surface of the water and invert facing the opposing direction. When the body of the lure lands on the surface of the water, the previous side which was oriented down will be oriented up and the side which was oriented up will be oriented down. Because the lure has inverted and is now riding on its opposing side it will start to travel the opposite direction until twitched again or the retrieve is stopped. This action allows for the angler to steer this lure around cover where other lures cannot go, while never submerging where the lure could potentially get snagged.

A jig head for fishing, the jig head comprises a head portion comprising a tapered tip and a base, a hook having a point, a shank, and an eye adapted for attachment to a fishing line. A belly weight extending from the base comprises first and second ends defining a space between the shank and the belly weight, the space being adapted to receive a portion of a bait. The belly weight in certain embodiments is flexible such that the belly weight can be bent towards the shank and the belly weight comprises one or more shank facing barbs positioned between the first and second ends of the belly weight. The jig head comprises one or more tapered bells adapted to help secure a plastic bait in place.

A jig head having tinsel incorporated therein and a method for producing the same are provided. The jig head comprises a jig body, hook, and tinsel. A portion of the hook is secured within the jig body to prevent removal of the hook. A portion of the tinsel is also contained within said jig body and projected out of said jig body at the hook end. The tinsel is angled out of the jig to clear a soft bait secured to the hook, allowing the tinsel to move in a desired fashion as the jig head moves through water. Body material is kept within a specific temperature range to ensure that the tinsel does not melt as the jig body is molded. A paint layer and adhesive layer are further applied to increase durability of the tinsel at the point in which it is secured to the jig body.

A lure imitating the swimming action of a fish, includes: a rigid head consisting of a flat rear section and elements for fixing a fishing line, a hook including a shaft fixed to the rear section of the head and extending along the longitudinal axis of the lure, a flexible body extending between a front and rear end, the front end being flat and resting against the rear section of the head, the front end having a section substantially equal to the rear section, the body including a first cylindrical part extending substantially along the longitudinal axis of the lure and including a recess, and a second curved part, a baffle extending in a transverse plane relative to the body, the baffle being fixed to the rear end of the body and increasing the curvature of the second part relative to a central line of curvature of the second part.

The present disclosure relates to an artificial bait having certain physical characteristics that allow for it to remain forward-facing in the water to be quickly detected location- and direction-wise using sonar techniques. The characteristics of the bait also allow for it to engage in erratic darting action and remain in the water during retrieval for an extended period of time. Typically, the bait can include a body having a head portion, a tail portion, and a middle portion therebetween. A first attachment structure configured to receive a line can be located on or near the head portion. A hook structure can be inserted behind the first attachment structure, for example, on or near the middle portion of the body. The head portion can further include a portion of dense material therein.

A lure imitating the swimming action of a fish, includes: a rigid head consisting of a flat rear section and elements for fixing a fishing line, a hook including a shaft fixed to the rear section of the head and extending along the longitudinal axis of the lure, a flexible body extending between a front and rear end, the front end being flat and resting against the rear section of the head, the front end having a section substantially equal to the rear section, the body including a first cylindrical part extending substantially along the longitudinal axis of the lure and including a recess, and a second curved part, a baffle extending in a transverse plane relative to the body, the baffle being fixed to the rear end of the body and increasing the curvature of the second part relative to a central line of curvature of the second part.

A feather tailed stand-up jig is provided. The feather tailed stand-up jig includes a weighted body having a hook securely attached to a proximal end of the weighted body, wherein the hook is oriented in an upward-facing position when the weighted body is resting on a bottom of a body of water, such that the barb of the hook is positioned above the bottom. The weighted body includes a flat lower surface to support the jig in an upright orientation. An eyelet extends from a front side of the weighted body and can receive a fishing line therethrough. A feathered tail extends from a rear side of the weighted body forming a rearmost side of the feather tailed stand-up jig. As the fishing jig is dragged along the bottom of the body of water, the feathered tail moves to mimic the appearance of aquatic organisms.

A fishing lure includes a lure body, an anchor point, a hook, and a guide. The lure body has opposed forward and rearward areas, an upper area, and a lower area. The anchor point extends upwardly from the upper area of the lure body in a direction away from the rearward area of the lure body. The hook has a shank fixedly extending from the rearward area of the lure body, and the hook has a tip located above the lure body. The guide extends from the forward area of the lure body. The guide has a steering portion angled downwardly away from the anchor point, and the steering portion extends downwardly below the lure body. The steering portion of the guide includes a leading edge and is generally symmetrical, and a maximum width of the guide is greater than a maximum width of the lure body.

A jig head having tinsel incorporated therein and a method for producing the same are provided. The jig head comprises a jig body, hook, and tinsel. A portion of the hook is secured within the jig body to prevent removal of the hook. A portion of the tinsel is also contained within said jig body and projected out of said jig body at the hook end. The tinsel is angled out of the jig to clear a soft bait secured to the hook, allowing the tinsel to move in a desired fashion as the jig head moves through water. Body material is kept within a specific temperature range to ensure that the tinsel does not melt as the jig body is molded. A paint layer and adhesive layer are further applied to increase durability of the tinsel at the point in which it is secured to the jig body.

A fishing lure is disclosed, comprising a hook assembly with an eye, a first shank with a weighted head and an attachment feature, and a second shank with a barbed point directed away from the weighted head. The hook assembly is covered by a lure body attached to the attachment feature. The eye and barbed point extend beyond the lure body, enhancing the lure's effectiveness in attracting and catching fish. The weighted head provides a desired movement profile to the lure, while the orientation of the barbed point ensures secure hooking of the fish. This fishing lure design offers improved performance and durability for anglers seeking a reliable and efficient fishing tool.