Fishing Bait Clasp

Abstract

Disclosed is a fishing bait clasp (1) that comprises a circular hollow ring (2) with an internal channel and openable access (3), a side opening (4), a sharp curved pin (5) movable against a tiny spring inside the channel, and 2 small eyes (6 & 7) are soldered on top of the ring for line connection and on the sharp curved pin as access handle. The tiny spring inside the hollow ring puts pressure on the mechanism to keep the access closed. The access can be opened or closed by pushing up and releasing the eye handle along the side of the hollow ring. The sharp curved pin has its sharp head hidden and locked inside the circular hollow ring when closed. The fishing bait clasp provides a new, simple and practical device with flexible methods to be utilised for attaching different universal baits securely for sport fishing.

Claims

1. A fishing bait clasp comprises: a circular hollow ring with an internal channel, an openable access and a side opening; a sharp curved pin movable against a tiny spring inside the internal channel; and two small eyes are soldered on one side of access as access handle and on top of the hollow ring for the connection to the main line.

2. The fishing bait clasp recited in claim 1, wherein said the fishing bait clasp is made of metal material.

3. The fishing bait clasp recited in claim 1, wherein said the circular hollow ring has at least - of its circumference spaced for the openable access and side opening.

4. The fishing bait clasp recited in claim 1, wherein said the sharp curved pin has a sharp head on one side and its sharp head is hidden and locked inside the circular hollow ring when closed.

5. The fishing bait clasp recited in claim 1, wherein said the sharp curved pin is made smaller than the diameter of the ring channel so as to fit in and operate its function properly inside the hollow ring.

6. The fishing bait clasp recited in claim 1, wherein said the tiny spring inside the internal channel against the sharp curved pin puts pressure on the mechanism to control the access of the clasp opening or closing by pushing up and releasing the eye handle along the side opening of the hollow ring.

7. The fishing bait clasp recited in claim 1, wherein said at least two small eyes are made alternatively in round or oval shape, and soldered either perpendicularly or horizontally on one side of the bait clasp as access handle and on top for the connection to the main line.

8. The fishing bait clasp recited in claim 7, wherein said the two small eyes are made at least slightly larger than the diameter of sharp curved pin for the combined use of other bait clasps or devices.

9. The fishing bait clasp recited in claim 1, wherein said the fishing bait clasp locks bait and hook together in the access area by piercing its sharp pin through both and closing the access.

10. The fishing bait clasp recited in claim 1, wherein said the fishing bait clasp is made in a number of different sizes to fit various types and sizes of baits.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] FIG. 1 is a front view of the fishing bait clasp.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the fishing bait clasp half opened.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the fishing bait clasp described herein.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a side perspective view of the fishing bait clasp described herein.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0015] The description of embodiments of the present invention includes a fishing bait clasp that is constructed in accordance with the principles and objects described herein.

[0016] The fishing bait clasp comprises a circular hollow ring with an internal channel, an openable access on the bottom section, a side opening along one side of hollow ring, a sharp curved pin movable against a tiny spring inside the internal channel to control its access through the side opening of the hollow ring, and 2 small eyes soldered on the top edge of the circular hollow ring for the connection of main line and on the sharp curved pin for the use as access handle. The bait clasp has at least - of its circumference designed for the openable access and side opening. The access can be opened or closed by pushing up and releasing the eye handle along the side of the hollow ring. The tiny spring inside the clasp puts pressure on the mechanism to keep the access of the clasp closed. The sharp curved pin is made longer than the distance of the access and its sharp head is hidden and locked inside the circular hollow ring when closed. The fishing bait clasp locks bait and hook together in the access area by piercing its sharp pin through both and closing the access. The diameter of the sharp curved pin is made smaller than the diameter of the ring channel so as to fit in and perform its function properly inside the hollow ring. The 2 small eyes may be alternatively made in round or oval shape and are perpendicularly or horizontally soldered on one side of the access used as handle and on top of bait clasp for the connection to the main line. The fishing bait clasp is made of metal material and may be made in a number of different sizes to fit different types and sizes of baits.

[0017] One simple example and method on the use of the present invention is to attach a bait clasp and a standard hook onto a squid bait. The bait clasp and the standard hook are attached on the lower body of the squid bait with its head sitting on the bend of the hook. The method for the example is to insert a standard hook from the middle body of the squid bait to its head first. Then pulling its lower body up towards top with finger pressure and then apply the bait clasp into the eye of the hook and the lower body of the squid. The bend of the hook inside the squid head and the bait clasp provide 2 different lifting points to support the total weight of the squid bait. The last step is to connect the bait clasp to the top main line.

[0018] Another example and method on the use of the present invention is to attach one bait clasp and one standard hook onto a live blood worm. The attaching method is to have the bait clasp inserted into the eye of a hook first, then using the sharp point of the hook to stick through the worm from its upper section of body towards its neck. The head section is therefore sitting on the bend of the hook. The next step is to wrap the rest of the worm body upwards along the shank of the hook and have it gone through the circular enclosed section of the bait clasp to the other side. Then pull the worm body to wrap downwards along the shank of the hook with a bit finger pressure until reaching the sharp point of the hook and having its lower body inserted through the sharp point to be located on top of its head. The last step is to connect the bait clasp from its top eye to the main line setting. The supporting points for the live worm are the bend and shank of the hook as well as the lifting point from the sharp curved pin of the bait clasp. The blood worm is therefore well supported on its total weight towards earth gravity and has no possibility to escape or fall apart from wriggling around on the hook.

[0019] Another example and method on the multiple uses of the present invention is to apply two fishing bait clasps and two standard hooks onto a pilchard bait. The 1.sup.st bait clasp and one standard hook are clamped in the upper body section of the pilchard bait. The 2.sup.nd bait clasp and the other standard hook are clamped in the middle section of the bait body. The method for the attachment is to insert one standard hook through the upper body of pilchard bait with the eye of the hook placed on its head section first, then holding and pulling up the shank of the hook towards the top with a bit finger pressure. Then apply the bait clasp by piercing the sharp curved pin into the eye of the standard hook and pilchard head together. The other standard hook and the 2.sup.nd bait clasp are attached on the middle section of pilchard body with the same application as on the head. Using a fishing line ties both bait clasps together with tight knots. This way provides effective supports on holding the pilchard bait by the lifting points of the bends of the hooks, the accesses of the bait clasps and the connection points of both bait clasps. It also prevents the pilchard body breaking down quickly as the needle stick injures in the body tissue of pilchard bait from the clasps and hooks are compressed tightly by the finger pressure and from the connecting process. Another additional function of the 2 bait clasps on the pilchard head and body may partly avoid its body being directly rubbed or damaged from the surface abrasion when trolling the line back.

[0020] According to the objects, illustrations and examples mentioned above, it can be seen that the present invention provides various and flexible methods to be used on most of universal baits including live baits by adding the fishing bait clasp during the process or in the last step of attaching bait. It also can be seen that the present invention provides extra effective strength and support on the weight distribution of bait. From its design, mechanism to its methods, it reveals that the present invention is novel and different to the prior art and previous disclosures as it provides a new, simple, universal, practical and cost effective device with flexible methods to be utilised for attaching different types and sizes of baits securely for sport fishing.