Patent ID: 6574907
Filing Date: 2003-06-10
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A self-contained retractable hooking mechanism for fishing lures and the like for use in catching fish and the like during fishing activities, the retractable hooking mechanism comprising:a first plate having a first surface and a second surface; a second plate having a first surface and a second surface, the second plate being spaced from the first plate creating a receiving area therebetween; a hook pivotally secured within the receiving area between the first plate and the second plate, the hook moveable from a retracted position between the first plate and the second plate to an extended position wherein at least a portion of the hook extends from between the first plate and the second plate; and a first post contactable with the hook for releasably maintaining the hook in the retracted position; and a second post contactable with the hook for inhibiting rotation of the hook in a direction opposite the extended position; wherein upon the occurrence of a predetermined event, the hook moves to the extended position without the use of a spring mechanism.