A01K85/024

WEEDLESS TROLLING HEAD SYSTEM AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME
20230019432 · 2023-01-19 ·

The invention is directed to a device that allows trolled lures (e.g., ballyhoo) to be used with decreased or eliminated snagging of the lure on grasses and weeds present in the water. The device includes a hollow, tubular body with a nose operably connected to a series of ribs via upper and/or lower arms. The connection of the ribs and arms create a tapered shape that mimics the head portion of an artificial or dead bait lure. The device further includes an upper channel that spans the length of the device, allowing fishing line to pass therethrough during use. One end of a hook guard (e.g., artificial worm) attaches to a peg positioned on the lower device arm. The second end of the hook guard slips over the point and barb of the fishing hook present on the lure. As a result, the sharp ends of the lure hook are prevented from being caught or hung by sargassum grass and other marine grasses (bay grass, sea grass, turtle grass, etc.).

Snag-free fish hook assembly, kit, and method
11497201 · 2022-11-15 ·

A fish hook assembly that includes a substantially hemispherical or polyhedron head with an eye and a weed guard extending from the head. A round bead is in physical contact with at least the weed guard so that underwater obstructions that would normally get snagged on the eye and/or weed guard will roll away over the bead.

FEARLESS FISHING LURE DEFLECTOR
20210368757 · 2021-12-02 ·

An article of manufacture for providing fishing equipment, and more specifically, an article of manufacture which provides a deflector that protects fishing lures from underwater obstacles is disclosed.

Snag-free fish hook assembly, kit, and method
11344011 · 2022-05-31 ·

A fish hook assembly that includes a substantially hemispherical or polyhedron head with an eye and a weed guard extending from the head. A round bead is in physical contact with at least the weed guard so that underwater obstructions that would normally get snagged on the eye and/or weed guard will roll away over the bead.

FISHING LURE LINE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
20230263145 · 2023-08-24 ·

The present invention discloses a fishing lure. The fishing lure comprises a head having an aperture. The aperture is configured to receive a fishing line therethrough. The fishing lure further comprises a body structure having a channel to enable passage of the fishing line from the head through a longitudinal axis of the body structure and extend beyond the body structure. The head is configured to lock with the body structure while locking the fishline therein. The fishing lure further comprises a flexible weed guard mounted over the body.

MODULARIZED SPINNERBAIT RIGS

A modularized spinnerbait system or kit includes a fork system to change fishing components in real time without having to tie or untie a fishing line with each change.

SLIDE BAIT FISHING LURE
20250017185 · 2025-01-16 ·

The present invention is a slide bait comprising a head portion having a slot which passes from a first side to a second side and an attachment member secured to the second side of the head portion; and a bait body securing to the head portion via the attachment member.

Modularized spinnerbait rigs

A modularized spinnerbait system or kit includes a fork system to change fishing components in real time without having to tie or untie a fishing line with each change.

Weedless lures, hooks, and casting lures
12279603 · 2025-04-22 ·

A weedless lure body having an hollow elliptical cone shape, has an oblique opening angled upward from an elliptical base along a first side wall of the weedless lure body. The body further includes a second side wall positioned around an opposing vertex to the first side wall. A shank of a hook is formed with grabbing barbs, which are embedded in the second side wall. The weedless lure body collapses upon itself in use for retrieval, with a fish on the hook. A casting lure includes a flexible tubing housing encapsulating a flexible braided wire. One end is attached to an interior side of an attachment end of the wire within the flexible tubing housing. A second end of the wire positioned below the first end is attached to a shank of a hook, the flexible tubing including an opening through which the barbed end of the hook extends.

FISHING LURE LINE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM
20250204505 · 2025-06-26 ·

The present invention discloses a fishing lure for knotless line attachment. The fishing lure comprises a nose portion and a tail portion configured to be assembled together. The nose portion includes a proximal hole sized to receive a fishing line. A funnel is formed in the tail portion, and aligned with the proximal hole to guide the fishing line into a groove formed in the tail portion. The groove extends from a top of the tail portion to a gap defined between the nose portion and the tail portion when assembled. A coupling mechanism, such as a threaded engagement, enables rotation or movement of the nose portion relative to the tail portion to securely clamp the fishing line without requiring a knot. The lure further comprises radial grippers to engage the line, wings to guide the line, and an optional flexible weed guard to reduce snagging on underwater debris.