Multi-Angled Fishing Hook

Abstract

Disclosed is a multi-angled fishing hook (1) that includes multiple unclosed angles (2) with a plurality of grooves (3) forming into the entire bend (4) of the hook. The multiple unclosed angles include at least 4-6 regular or irregular more than 90 degrees of angles distributed separately along the bend. The plurality of grooves is cut transversely to each straight line of the angles on the bend. The bend of the hook that connects the sharp point (5) to the shank (6) is therefore an obvious regular or irregular multi-angled shape (7). The multi-angled fishing hook is to utilise the compressive force as well as friction that develop from each formed angle with grooves to grip bait more tightly and securely on the bend of the hook so that the movements of bait and caught fish are restricted and unable to fall off or escape easily.

Claims

1. A multi-angled fishing hook comprises: a sharp point; a barb; a straight shank; an eye; and multiple unclosed angles with a plurality of grooves forming into the entire bend of the hook.

2. The multi-angled fishing hook recited in claim 1, wherein said the multiple unclosed angles include at least 4-6 regular or irregular more than 90 degrees of angles distributed separately along the bend that compose of equal or unequal length of straight sides as well as regular or irregular corners to form the entire bend of the hook.

3. The multi-angled fishing hook recited in claim 1, wherein said the plurality of grooves is cut transversely to each straight line of the angles on the bend and each straight line comprises at least 2 grooves in the middle section of the line.

4. The multi-angled fishing hook recited in claim 1, wherein said the entire bend of the hook that connects the sharp point to the shank is an obvious regular or irregular multi-angled shape.

5. The multi-angled fishing hook recited in claim 1, wherein said the multi-angled fishing hook is to utilise the compressive force as well as friction that develop from each formed angle with grooves to grip bait more tightly and securely on the bend of the hook and construct a serial of tricky obstacles so that the movements of bait and caught fish are restricted and unable to fall off or escape easily.

6. The multi-angled fishing hook recited in claim 1, wherein said the multi-angled fishing hook ideally in the market would be made of 4-6 regular or irregular angles combined with at least 2 grooves on each straight line across the entire bend section to suit different sizes and types' soft bait.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0009] FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of the multi-angled fishing hook made of 4 irregular angles with a number of grooves across its entire bend.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the multi-angled fishing hook made of 5 irregular angles with a plurality of grooves across its entire bend.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a side perspective view of the multi-angled fishing hook made of 6 regular angles with a plurality of grooves across its entire bend.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0012] The description of embodiments of the present invention provides a multi-angled fishing hook that includes a sharp point, a barb, a straight shank, an eye and multiple unclosed angles with a plurality of grooves forming into the entire bend of the hook. The multiple unclosed angles include at least 4-6 regular or irregular more than 90 degrees of angles distributed separately along the bend that compose of equal or unequal length of straight sides as well as regular or irregular corners to form the entire bend of the hook. The plurality of grooves is cut transversely to each straight line of the angles on the bend, and each straight line comprises at least 2 grooves in the middle section of the line. The entire bend of the hook that connects the sharp point to the shank is therefore an obvious regular or irregular multi-angled shape instead of a typical oval or rounded shape. Each formed angle on the bend provides compressive force to support different part of bait body and restrict the movements of bait or caught fish in where its body part sits on. The plurality of grooves on each straight line also provides friction for bait or caught fish not able to move freely.

[0013] The mechanism of the multi-angled fishing hook is to utilise the compressive force as well as friction that develop from each formed angle with grooves to grip bait more tightly and securely on the bend of the hook and construct a serial of tricky obstacles so that the movements of bait and caught fish are restricted and unable to fall off or escape easily. Even the end of bait body attached to the shank gets affected by earth gravity and falls off; the compressive force and friction developed from all angles together are still strong enough to support the weight of the end of bait body sliding down from the shank. Additionally, the compressive force and friction from the combination of different angles provide a function on reconstructing the internal tissue damage of the bait body. The method of using the multi-angled fishing hook is simply the same as using a typical fishing hook. However the multi-angled hook does not only provide a tricky way for bait and caught fish to escape but also provides the same tricky way for anglers to hook their bait through each angle. It requires a bit extra care when penetrating bait through each angle of the bend such as gently and slowly pulling the bait body through. Ideally in the market, the multi-angled hook would be made of 4-6 regular or irregular angles combined with at least 2 grooves on each straight line across the entire bend section to suit different sizes and types' soft bait such as a prawn bait or live worm.

[0014] One example on the use of the present invention is to gently attach a prawn bait onto a multi-angled fishing hook as the usual way of using a typical hook. The prawn bait can be attached to the multi-angled hook as shown either in FIG. 1 or FIG. 3 depending on the size of the prawn bait. The angler would experience the resistance and force with his fingers like a tight feeling when pulling the prawn bait through each angle of the bend. After the penetrating process, most weight and body parts of the prawn where it sits on the inner angles are compressed together and supported within the bend area of the hook. This force effectively grips the prawn bait on the hook as it limits the movements of the prawn bait and reduces the tissue damage caused by constant movements on the hook.

[0015] Another example on the use of the present invention is to attach a live blood worm onto a multi-angled fishing hook. The live worm can be attached to the multi-angled fishing hook as shown in either FIG. 2 or FIG. 3. The multi-angled fishing hook shown in FIG. 2 provides a longer length of the straight line down the bottom and the front part of the bend underneath the sharp point has more angles for the live worm not able to escape through the exit easily. The multi-angled fishing hook shown in FIG. 3 provides a more tricky way out due to having more angles across the entire bend. Insert the head of the worm first as usual from the sharp point of the hook, then gently pulling the worm through each angle until most of the worm body are positioned on the multi-angled bend. The live worm can be expected to be still trying to escape by moving up and down on the hook. The multiple angles of the bend are then able to provide resistance and grip force to limit the movements of the live worm and increase difficulty for the live worm to wriggle through each angle of the bend from the hook completely.

[0016] Additional example on the use of the present invention is to secure a caught fish on a multi-angled fishing hook until trolling back to the shore. When the fish mouth is hooked up through the sharp point of the hook into the bend, the angles of the bend then restrain the movements of the fish mouth within one to two angles on the bend with their compressive force. The fish is therefore not able to slide its mouth out of the bend area as easy as like on a typical hook, because the angles of the hook bend provide resistance and friction to limit the fish mouth within one to two angles; and the rest of the angles with grooves around the fish mouth immediately become a serial of difficult obstacles for the fish to overcome as the fish needs to slide its mouth higher than normal when escaping through each angle. The fish can be expected to get exhausted quickly and then even harder to escape.

[0017] According to the objects, illustrations and examples mentioned above, it can be seen that the present invention is novel and different to the prior art when being used to overcome the challenge of retaining bait or fish during recreational fishing. It also can be seen that the present invention provides a unique multi-angled design on its bend to suit different bait; and enhance the function of the entire bend of the hook on gripping bait or caught fish effectively.

[0018] The present invention has been described by ways of specific embodiments, examples, implementations and configurations which are intended to be exemplary or illustrative only. It should be appreciated that other variants, modifications, refinements and applications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly the scope of the exclusive right sought by the applicant for the present invention is intended to be limited solely as defined in the claims.