DE102024114030A1 - Fishing lure-fishing line connection system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a fishing lure-fishing line connection system (1) for connecting a fishing line (2) to a fishing lure (3), wherein at least three eyelets are provided on a weight body (4), wherein a hanging weight eyelet (6) for attaching a hanging weight (5), a fishing lure eyelet (7) for attaching a fishing lure (3), in particular in the form of an artificial lure, and a fishing line eyelet (8) for attaching a fishing line (2) are provided.
where the eyelets (6, 7, 8) are fixed in position relative to each other,
wherein the attachment weight eyelet (6) and the fishing lure eyelet (7) are designed as open, self-locking devices to prevent unintentional unhooking,
are equipped with quick-release eyelets,
wherein the weight body (4) is positioned between the fishing lure eyelet (7) and
fishing line eyelet (8) is arranged.

Description

The invention relates to a fishing lure-fishing line connection system for connecting a fishing line to a fishing lure.

Previous rigs and systems for artificial fishing lures always involved considerable effort in quickly changing the additional weight or the hook/lure. While some modern artificial fishing lures allow for weight changes, this requires the time-consuming process of removing a metal clip from the weight and replacing it with a different one.

The most common type of artificial fishing lure is a soft plastic bait rigged with a jighead hook. This has the major disadvantage of only allowing fishing with one weight and one hook shape. Only single or offset hooks are available. These soft plastic lures are then permanently rigged with the jighead hook, requiring anglers to carry a larger amount of tackle to be able to fish flexibly. Due to the standard jighead hook with its 90-degree angle between the fishing line and the hook, there is also the problem of break-offs underwater, as the jighead can easily get stuck in crevices in rocks. With jigheads, you need a separate jighead for each soft plastic lure. With different colors and weights (3g, 5g, 7g, 10g, 12g, etc.), you need a large number of jigheads and lures to cover every fishing situation. This conventional method is very expensive and requires a lot of equipment. Conventional systems (mounting systems) are inflexible and also carry a higher risk of the assemblies breaking off and remaining in the water. This is also an environmental problem, not only because of the lead weights typically used.

The object of the invention is to provide an improved fishing lure-fishing line connection system for connecting a fishing line to a fishing lure, which enables more convenient and faster use.

This problem is solved by a fishing lure-fishing line connection system according to the features of claim 1.

According to the invention, a fishing lure-fishing line connection system is provided for connecting a fishing line to a fishing lure, wherein at least three eyelets are provided on a weight body, wherein a hanging weight eyelet for attaching a hanging weight, a fishing lure eyelet for attaching a fishing lure, in particular in the form of a rubber lure, and a fishing line eyelet for attaching a fishing line are provided, wherein the eyelets are fixed relative to each other, wherein the hanging weight eyelet and the fishing lure eyelet are equipped as open, self-locking, quick-release eyelets that prevent unintentional unhooking, and wherein the weight body is arranged between the fishing lure eyelet and the fishing line eyelet.

This provides a particularly effective system for artificial lures, allowing for quick changes of various weights in terms of shape, color, and weight without having to open a snap swivel or split ring, or indeed, eliminating the need for these altogether due to the design. This invention offers anglers greater flexibility, as the different weights and interchangeable soft plastic/metal lures allow them to reduce the amount of fishing gear they carry, as well as the overall amount of equipment they need to carry. Conventional systems on the market require more effort to change weights for specific running depths and action patterns, and usually necessitate significantly more equipment.

Advantageously, the eyelets are formed from wire and, according to a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the eyelets are formed from a single wire and are guided through the weight body, wherein the fishing line eyelet is designed as a closed eyelet.

It can be advantageous to choose a spring-elastic or rigid wire.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the free end of the wire forming the attachment weight eyelet and/or the free end of the wire forming the fishing lure eyelet is bent towards the fixed end, so that the resulting gap is narrower than the material of an eyelet to be attached to an attachment weight and/or fishing lure.

• 1 eine schematische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Angelköder-Angelschnur-Verbinde-Systems mit einem Angelköder,
• 2 eine Detaildarstellung des Systems aus 1,

The invention is further explained below with reference to the drawings. Specifically, the schematic representation in:

• 1 a schematic representation of a fishing lure-fishing line connection system according to the invention with a fishing lure,
• 2 a detailed representation of the system 1 ,

The identical reference numbers in the figures denote identical or similarly acting elements.

In 1 and the detailed presentation 2 is a fishing lure-fishing line connection system 1, for connecting a fishing line 2 to a Fishing lure 3, shown. Three eyelets are provided on a weight body 4. A suspension weight eyelet 6, for attaching a suspension weight 5, a fishing lure eyelet 7, for attaching a fishing lure 3, in the form of a rubber fish, and a fishing line eyelet 8, for attaching a fishing line 2.

The rubber lure accepts the hook 11, which at its end forms the hook eye 12 that interacts with the lure eye 7. The attached weight 5 can be selected according to the desired diving depth. Lead-free weights are preferable for the environment.

The weight 4 improves the position of the fishing lure 3 relative to the fishing line 2 attached to the fishing line eyelet 8.

The eyelets 6, 7, and 8 are fixed to each other, i.e., rigidly connected.

To allow for easy replacement of components, the attachment weight eyelet 6 and the fishing lure eyelet 7 are designed as open, self-locking, quick-change eyelets that prevent unintentional unhooking.

The weight body 4 is arranged between the fishing lure eyelet 7 and the fishing line eyelet 8 and form a line in the example shown (coaxial arrangement).

In the example shown, all eyelets (6, 7, 8) are formed in one piece from a single wire 9. The wire 9 is guided through the weight body 4, with the fishing line eyelet 8 being designed as a closed eyelet (turning point of the wire).

To form the convenient quick-change eyelets, in the 3 and 4 A more detailed illustration is shown. The free end 61 of the wire 9 forming the attachment weight eyelet 6 and/or the free end 71 of the wire 9 forming the lure eyelet 7 is bent towards the fixed end 62 or 72, so that the resulting gap 10 is narrower than the material of an eyelet to be attached to the attachment weight 5 and/or lure 3. This ensures that the attached eyelet – whether that of the hook built into the lure or of the attachment weight – remains in place but can be easily released from the system with counter-pressure.

The combination with an attached weight to weigh down the rubber lure in the water allows for a response to any need for a "modification".

The angler can react much more flexibly and quickly on the water, and can adapt his fishing lures quickly and easily to the water, water turbidity, river speed, external light conditions, season, fish species and bottom conditions.

The amount of fishing gear you need to carry, including all kinds of artificial lures (soft plastics, twisters, pintails, creature baits, crayfish, etc.) and weights, is significantly reduced, as the weight can be adjusted to the situation and the lure can be changed just as quickly. Various hooks, such as offset hooks, can also be used, making it possible to catch fish in very difficult-to-fish waters with underwater obstacles like trees or large rocks, since these hooks are less likely to snag on obstacles because the hook is recessed in the lure.

The various interchangeable weights can be made from a wide range of materials and in various weight classes. These can then be attached to the lure. Since the environmental friendliness of fishing lures is playing an increasingly important role, and is even mandatory in some countries, environmentally friendly weights such as tungsten can also be used. This allows the angler to choose the type of weight they wish to use.

Vertical jigging is also possible with this system, although heavier weights are usually required depending on the depth, current speed, and drift speed of the boat. This flexibility makes the system much more affordable than previous alternatives, as the angler can attach any lure and choose any weight to a single system. This significantly reduces the number of weights, hooks, and lures the angler needs to purchase and carry.

The different shapes and sizes of the weights can also influence the action and behavior of the lure, which is suitable for specific fish species and depending on the season and the fish's condition on any given day, thus enticing them to bite. Thanks to its special design, the system is also less prone to accumulating weeds, leaves, or other debris from the water.

By using an elongated weight and an offset hook, the system can be submerged even in densely vegetated areas, allowing fish to be caught directly in obstacles. The design also prevents the weight and bait from becoming tangled.

The system also has the advantage that it can be used with metal lures such as chatterbaits, Spinnerbaits... can be attached to it and the running depth and running pattern can be determined by the interchangeable attachment weight.

Anglers all over the world can use this invention for various predatory fish species such as pike, zander, perch, black bass, catfish and many more.

Reference symbol list

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Fishing lure-fishing line connection system

2

fishing line

3

Fishing lures

4

Weight body

5

Towing capacity

6

Towing weight eyelet

61

free ending

62

fixed end

7

Fishing lure eyelet

71

free ending

72

fixed end

8

Fishing line eyelet

9

wire

10

gap

11

Hook

12

Hook eyelet

Claims (4)

A fishing lure-fishing line connecting system (1) for connecting a fishing line to a fishing lure (3), characterized in that at least three eyelets are provided on a weight body (4), wherein a hanging weight eyelet (6) for attaching a hanging weight (5), a fishing lure eyelet (7) for attaching a fishing lure (3), in particular in the form of a rubber lure, and a fishing line eyelet (8) for attaching a fishing line (2) are provided, wherein the eyelets (6, 7, 8) are fixed relative to each other, wherein the hanging weight eyelet (6) and the fishing lure eyelet (7) are designed as open, self-locking, quick-release eyelets that prevent unintentional unhooking, wherein the weight body (4) is arranged between the fishing lure eyelet (7) and the fishing line eyelet (8). Fishing lure-fishing line connection system according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the eyelets (6, 7, 8) are formed from wire (9). Fishing lure-fishing line connection system according to Claim 2 , characterized in that the eyelets (6, 7, 8) are formed from a single wire (9) and are guided through the weight body (4), wherein the fishing line eyelet (8) is designed as a closed eyelet. Lure-fishing line connection system according to one of the Claims 2 or 3 , characterized in that the free end (61) of the wire (9) forming the attachment weight eyelet (6) and/or the free end (71) of the wire (9) forming the fishing lure eyelet (7) is bent towards the fixed end (62 or 72) so that the resulting gap (10) is narrower than the material of an eyelet to be attached to the attachment weight (5) and/or fishing lure (3).