A fishing jig and method are disclosed. The fishing jig includes a head, a body, and a tail having proximal and distal ends and a plurality of converging edges disposed on the tail. The plurality of converging edges are separated at the proximal end at the body and converge along a length of the tail to a point of convergence at the distal end. Operably placing the jig on a hook in a first configuration controls movement of the tail in a vertical axis and inhibits movement of the tail in a horizontal axis while jigging. Operably placing the jig on the hook in a second configuration controls movement of the tail in the horizontal axis and inhibits movement of the tail in the vertical axis while jigging.

The disclosure provides various components for a fishing lure. These components include a Hard Bodied Ballast Oscillator (“HBBO”) which oscillates around various axes, an HBB with positive lift that rises during retrieval, and a hook for use in a rigid body which, while being fished, remains at least partially inside the body and reliably pointing upwards, and which, when the fish bites, is at least partially exposed. In some cases multiple components may be connected to each other via a stiff wire and designed to maintain, in the water, a particular orientation of the components relative to each other.

A fishing lure with optic fiber simulator for simulating the bioluminescence characteristics of sea animals typically used as bait. A housing (20) partially receiving a fiber optic casing (60) with a battery with switch assembly (40) and connected light source (50) emits light to fiber optic members (80) with photophore elements. A hook assembly (90) is hidden inside the optic members and skirt strap members. An alternate embodiment uses a cable gland to hold the fiber optic members (180) and hook assembly (190).

The present disclosure provides top water fishing lure apparatus comprising: a generally heart-shaped blade; and a wire comprising: a top segment comprising a wire cap, a middle segment disposed between the top segment and a bottom segment, and a bottom segment comprising: a flexible curved portion disposed at a first distal end of the bottom segment and shaped such that a bell, in an “off” position, is secured within the flexible curved portion, a hook assembly disposed at a second distal end of the bottom segment, and a bell disposed, while in an “on” position, between the flexible curved portion and the hook assembly, the bell comprising a bell aperture allowing translational movement of the bell along the length of the bottom segment, wherein in the “on” position, the blade is configured to contact the bell during a rotation of the blade.

A fishing lure system configured to generate a movement that mimics the lifelike movement of a decapod crustacean is provided. By sequentially applying and releasing a pulling force on a fishing line fixed to the fishing lure system, the entire system may be pulled in the direction of the force while a tail portion of the lure is “kicked” forward in a direction opposite to the pulling force.

An autonomous, artificial bait aims to simulate the movements of natural baits. The autonomous bait may be designed to appear as a natural bait such as a crawfish, shrimp, worm, or minnow. The autonomous bait includes a cavity in which a gas producing engine may be received. The gas producing engine includes a gas producing agent that produces gas when it interacts with water. That way, when water enters the gas producing engine, gas may be produced that interacts with the autonomous bait to cause movement of the bait that simulates the movements of a natural bait it aims to imitate.

Fishing lures that can mimic the movement of a fish or crustacean are described. The fishing lures can generate a vibrating action in water and can avoid snagging. In embodiments the fishing lures include a wire section, a blade section, and a main body section. The wire section that extends through one of a plurality of holes in the blade section to a side that faces the main body section. The wire section includes a bent portion, and the wire section extends from the bent portion through another of the plurality of holes of the blade section to the side that faces the main body section. When the fishing lure is pulled forward through water the blade section vibrates around the wire section.

An artificial bait material for use in a simulated bait assembly. The artificial bait material includes a body that is formed from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) such as PLASTISOL. In addition, the artificial bait material include a thread component having a first portion that is formed within the body of the artificial bait material, and a second portion that extends out of and away from the body. In this configuration, for example, the material can be used to form a fly lure by tying the second portion of the thread component directly to the hook or barb of the lure with fly tying thread, without having to wrap either thread around the body of the artificial bait material. As a result, the fly tying thread can be tightly tied to the hook or barb without risk of cutting through the body of the artificial bait material.

A bibless squid lure having a body, the body comprising a rigid head and one or more flexible tentacles attached to the head; the head having a ventral side and a dorsal side with a tow point attached to the ventral side and a hook adapter attached to the dorsal side; the head having a weight located in the dorsal portion; wherein the head and the tentacles are shaped so that, when the lure is pulled through water, the body vibrates. The weight may be located towards a front of the head and primarily located in the ventral portion. The head may comprise a flat dorsal region having little or no lateral curvature.

A round strand skirt material device to enhance the efficiency of producing fishing lures and flies. In one embodiment, the device comprises pre-cut flat layers of skirt material, each fused at opposite ends to secure individual cylindrical strands, obviating the need for manual separation. In another embodiment, the device takes the form of a roll, featuring serially connected pre-cut portions with detachable, perforated lines. These portions house separated round strands, promoting easy detachment and utilization. In some embodiments, the device can be used with barrel tools to form lures and flies. The device of the present invention provides anglers a time-saving tool adaptable to different manufacturing techniques, contributing to efficient and dynamic fishing lure and fly production.