Patent ID: 6631581
Filing Date: 2003-10-14
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An apparatus used for fishing, comprising:a fishing lure coupled to a fishing line that pulls the lure through water in a forward direction; wherein the fishing lure stores potential energy in an energy storage device as the lure moves through the water in the forward direction; wherein the fishing lure moves in a rearward direction through the water by converting the potential energy into kinetic energy that propels the fishing lure in the rearward direction; and wherein the energy storage device is a spring housed in a gear box, and the gear box includes a plurality of openings at least one of which mates with an outside surface of the spring; wherein at least one of the openings holds the spring in place while the spring winds up to a threshold tension; and wherein winding of the spring beyond the threshold tension causes the outside surface of the spring to rotate about the openings.