Fishing – trapping – and vermin destroying – Fishing – Artificial bait
Reexamination Certificate
1999-01-26
2001-09-04
Rowan, Kurt (Department: 3643)
Fishing, trapping, and vermin destroying
Fishing
Artificial bait
C043S043160, C043S044800, C043S044820
Reexamination Certificate
active
06282831
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to hooks for fishing and, particularly, a quick set fishing rig and fish hook for live bait, specifically, a fish hook having an anchoring shank for anchoring the fish hook in the body of the live bait, and a method of rigging the same.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Fishing hooks, in general, are “J”-shaped pieces of metal having an eyelet at the top of the “J” for attaching a fishing line, and a barb at the opposite end of the “J.” The most common types of fishing hooks are the single hook, and the treble hook. While both types of hooks are found on artificial lures, typically, only a single hook is used for live bait.
However, when fishing with live bait for large game fish such as musky, it is very desirous to attach more than one hook to the live bait. It has been known to attach, in addition to a single hook through the mouth of the live bait, a treble hook approximate the mid-section of the bait. To do so, an additional line segment with a treble hook attached, is run from the single hook, back along the bait to a desired location. One of the barbs of the treble hook is embedded into the bait, leaving the other two barbs exposed to hook a fish.
While such a rig provides the desired additional hooks for live bait, there are disadvantages associated with the same. One major problem with such prior art rigs is encountered when a fisherman or woman attempts to set the hook into the game fish striking the bait. To set a hook, a fisherman must provide a quick strong jerk to the bait, which is intended to cause the exposed hooks to embed into the mouth of the game fish. However, as the fisherman or woman jerks the prior art rig, the barb of the treble hook which is attached to the bait tends to embed deeper into the bait. As a result, the force of the jerk to transferred to the bait, and the exposed barbs of the treble hook all too often do not embed into the game fish. Further, the resultant jerk can pull the bait and the hooks from the mouth of the striking fish. As a result, the game fish is not hooked, and the live bait is injured or killed. Thus a new live bait must be rigged and substantial time, not to mention the game fish, is lost. In general, any hesitation or hinderance in the movement of the hooks when setting the hooks, could result in failing to hook the game fish.
Accordingly, there is a need for a method and device for rigging a live bait with extra hooks, in such a manner that increases the chances for quickly and successfully hooking a striking game fish. The present invention solves the above identified problems associated with prior art rigs and methods of rigging live bait with extra hooks.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a hook for live bait. The hook of the present invention includes a main portion, at least one hook portion, and a means for anchoring the hook into the body of the live bait. The means for anchoring, as illustrated, takes the form of an anchoring shank extending substantially straight out from the main body portion of the hook. The anchoring shank preferably has at least one stabilizing fin provided thereon.
In use, the anchoring shank is inserted under the skin of the live bait, thus anchoring the hook portions on the live bait. The stabilizing fins of the anchoring shank prevent the hook of the present invention from rotating about the shank axis while in use.
The hook of the present invention is designed in such a manner that when a fisherman or woman goes to set the hook, the present invention pulls free of the live bait. This allows the hook portions to embed into the mouth of the striking game fish without hinderance from the live bait.
The hook of the present invention is preferably used in connection with a novel and unobvious rig, providing for the adjustability of the length between the front single hook and the hook of the present invention. Thus, the novel rig can be quickly adjusted for use on varying sized bait.
Accordingly, it is the principle object of the present invention to provide a method and device for rigging live bait with extra hooks.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a fishing hook having a means for releasably securing the hook to live bait.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a fishing hook having an anchoring shank.
It is also an object of the invention to provide an adjustable rig for releasably attaching a supplemental hook to live bait.
It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a quick set fishing rig and fish hook.
Numerous other advantages and features of the invention will become readily apparent from the detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention, from the claims and from the accompanying drawings in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same.
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Hugunin Jim
Plunkett Jim
Patula & Associates P.C.
Rowan Kurt
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