Patent ID: 6108961
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A fishing lure for catching fish in water, comprising:a generally helical body segment having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen running therethrough;the helical body segment further including a generally fluke shaped tail portion generally symmetrically disposed about the lumen of the helical body proximate the proximal end thereof;the helical body segment further including a tapered head portion generally symmetrically disposed about the lumen of the helical body segment proximate the distal end thereof;a strand, the strand traversing through the lumen of the helical body segment, such that the helical body rotates about the strand through the lumen when the lure is pulled through the water;a line attachment eyelet disposed at the proximal end of the strand;first means for hooking the fish operably coupled to the strand;a counter-balance arm attached to the strand proximate the eyelet the counter-balance arm extending generally downwardly and rearwardly from the eyelet; anda counter-balance weight disposed about the counter-balance arm, such that any rotational forces imparted by the rotation to the strand is at least partially counteracted by a gravitational force acting to prevent rotational movement of the counterbalance arm.