Patent ID: 6430867
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A directionally controllable fishing lure adapted to float on the surface of a body of water comprising:a buoyant, laterally asymmetrical, elongate lure body, said lure body having a first end and a second end; said lure body having a longitudinal axis, an upper portion, a lower portion opposite said upper portion, a first side, and a second side opposite said first side; ballast means disposed within said lower portion of said lure body, for precluding substantial rolling of said lure body about said longitudinal axis thereof as said lure body floats in the water; said first end having a truncated face angled toward said second end and said second side and said second end having a truncated face angled toward said first end and said second side wherein said second side is shorter in length than said first side and whereby respective planes formed by each truncated face are perpendicular to a horizontal plane formed by the surface of the water when said lure is afloat; a first fishing line attachment eye, said first fishing line attachment eye fixed to said first end adjacent said second side; a second fishing line attachment eye, said second fishing line attachment eye fixed to said second end adjacent said second side; and two fish hooks depending symmetrically from said lower portion of said lure body.