A live crustacean holding fishing device is disclosed. The device has a clasp secured to the shank of a fishing hook in a proximity of the start of the arcuate bight of the hook. A ring tab is attached to the clasp via a stretchable hook casing. The components of the fishing device are sized and shaped such that a shrimp may be attached by passing the ring tab over the horn of the shrimp and stretching the hook casing so until the clasp is hooked under the armor plate shell of the shrimp, thereby securing the shrimp to the device, but allowing the shrimp to swim freely.

A fishing tackle comprising a hook with a protruding portion disposed on a shank of the hook and an artificial bait over-molded on the hook and protruding portion. The protruding portion includes a plurality of ridges disposed along a first section and second section. The ridges disposed along the first section are angled towards the proximal end of the hook, and the ridges disposed along the second portion are angled towards the distal end of the hook.

A live bait zip tie is an apparatus used to bridle-rig a hook to a bait fish. The apparatus is configured to hold the hook in position, so that the hook cannot rotate or swivel. The apparatus includes a prong, a ratchet band, a hook-bracing fixture, a band-receiving head, and a pawl. The prong allows the user to puncture through a bait fish. The ratchet band engages with the pawl to tighten the apparatus against a bait fish. The hook-bracing fixture allows a hook to secure against the body of a bait fish. The band-receiving head allows for connection of the prong and ratchet band. The pawl is a unidirectionally biased protrusion that allows for tightening engagement with the ratchet band. This configuration allows the apparatus to bridle-rig a hook to a bait fish so that the hook does not move during fishing activity.

A live bait zip tie is an apparatus used to bridle-rig a hook to a bait fish. The apparatus is configured to hold the hook in position, so that the hook cannot rotate or swivel. The apparatus includes a prong, a ratchet band, a hook-bracing fixture, a band-receiving head, and a pawl. The prong allows the user to puncture through a bait fish. The ratchet band engages with the pawl to tighten the apparatus against a bait fish. The hook-bracing fixture allows a hook to secure against the body of a bait fish. The band-receiving head allows for connection of the prong and ratchet band. The pawl is a unidirectionally biased protrusion that allows for tightening engagement with the ratchet band. This configuration allows the apparatus to bridle-rig a hook to a bait fish so that the hook does not move during fishing activity.

A method of attaching an artificial wing assembly to be used with a bait fish and/or lures to resemble flying fish bait. A pair of contoured natural looking synthetic wings are attached to a bait fish or lure by a skewer impaled through a portion of the bait or lure. A bait attachment saddle extends between the wings, each wing having a guide and access sleeve for positionally guiding and placement of the attachment skewer there through.

A method of attaching an artificial wing assembly to be used with a bait fish and/or lures to resemble flying fish bait. A pair of contoured natural looking synthetic wings are attached to a bait fish or lure by a skewer impaled through a portion of the bait or lure. A bait attachment saddle extends between the wings, each wing having a guide and access sleeve for positionally guiding and placement of the attachment skewer there through.

A multi-mesh and hook apparatus and method with a first mesh enclosure forming a tube with a length and a first end and a second end where the first mesh enclosure includes mesh openings of a first size. A second mesh enclosure forming a tube with a length and a first end and a second end where the second mesh enclosure includes mesh openings of a second size and where the second size is a different size than the first size and where the second mesh enclosure is inside the first mesh enclosure. A hook with a shank, where the hook is removably connected with the first ends of both the first mesh enclosure and the second mesh enclosure and extends outside of the first mesh enclosure and the second mesh enclosure and the shank is secured at the first ends such that the first ends are sealed against the shank and a removably connectable constriction device connected with the second ends of the first mesh enclosure and the second mesh enclosure such that the second ends of both the first mesh enclosure and the second mesh enclosure are closed.

A multi-mesh and hook apparatus and method with a first mesh enclosure forming a tube with a length and a first end and a second end where the first mesh enclosure includes mesh openings of a first size. A second mesh enclosure forming a tube with a length and a first end and a second end where the second mesh enclosure includes mesh openings of a second size and where the second size is a different size than the first size and where the second mesh enclosure is inside the first mesh enclosure. A hook with a shank, where the hook is removably connected with the first ends of both the first mesh enclosure and the second mesh enclosure and extends outside of the first mesh enclosure and the second mesh enclosure and the shank is secured at the first ends such that the first ends are sealed against the shank and a removably connectable constriction device connected with the second ends of the first mesh enclosure and the second mesh enclosure such that the second ends of both the first mesh enclosure and the second mesh enclosure are closed.

An articulated exoskeleton bait holder/protector and hook device for holding live or dead shrimp has a body formed of pivotally connected generally inverted U-shaped transverse body segments formed of stiff transparent plastic material defining interior cavities configured to receive the shrimps' head, abdominal segments, and telson. An arcuate eye opening extends over the front portion of the head segment. Retaining members extending through laterally opposed sides of the body segments releasably retain the shrimp in the interior thereof. A downwardly curved lip attached to the head segment causes the body to dive and oscillate from side to side as it is drawn through water. The body segments pivot to conform to natural movements of a live shrimp's abdominal segments as it moves forward or backward, and the open bottom portions of the body segments allow the scent of the shrimp to escape.

The present inventive concept relates to an artificial bait with movable hooks that is capable of easily catching cephalopods such as octopus ocellatus, cuttlefish, and the like underwater. According to the present inventive concept, in the process of performing hook setting, the movable hooks located at one end portion of the body move to the other end portion of the body, so that the cuttlefish around the body can be easily caught by the movable hooks suddenly protruding outward.