Abstract:
A fishing lure that generates a splashing effect when deployed in a body of water and attached to a kite fishing assembly. This splashing effect attracts target fish in the same manner that live bait does. Different optional features can be included in the kite fishing lure. One option is to include a chemical concavity configured to store a chemical substance that is dispersed into the body of water in concentrations designed to attract proximate located fish. Another option is to include a movement simulator designed to simulate movement of a struggling bait fish. Yet another option is to include a replaceable skin sheaf designed to be periodically replaced after being worn from repetitive usage.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
       [0001]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0002]    The present invention relates to the field of kite fishing and, more particularly, to a kite fishing lure that generates a splashing effect on a body of water. 
         [0003]    2. Description of the Related Art 
         [0004]    Kite fishing is a popular technique specialized for catching large, predatory fish, such as sailfish, kingfish, dolphin, marlin and wahoo, in the open ocean. This technique keeps the bait away from the noise of the fishing vessel  104  and close to the water&#39;s surface, where a bait splashes the surface of the water, which attracts target fish. In the basic apparatus, shown in  FIG. 1 , fishing lines  115  are attached to a kite line  110  via a kite clip assembly  120 . The kite  105 , also attached to the kite line  110 , provides the lift necessary to keep the live bait  125  attached to the fishing lines  115  close to the water&#39;s surface. As the live bait  125  swims frantically, trying to dive or escape, it struggles on the surface of the water, attracting predatory fish with splashing movements and resultant vibrations and splashing effects. When a live bait  125  is taken, the force releases the fishing line  115  from the kite clip assembly  120  and the kite line  110 . A fisherman can then use the rod and reel  112  to wind in the fishing line  115 . The seized line can then be attended to while any other lines  115  await a bite. 
         [0005]    Use of the kite  105  permits fishing from a side of a vessel  104  opposite of the wind direction  102 . A freeline or flatline can additionally be deployed on the side of the vessel  104  corresponding to the wind direction  102 . The wind can carry the freeline away from the vessel (i.e., floating away). That is, live bait  125  can be attached to the freeline and a buoy or a helium balloon (i.e., used to keep the fish near/at the surface). This bait  125  can splash the surface of the water, which attracts target fish. Accordingly, freeline fishing is used in addition to and/or in place of kite fishing, using the same type of bait  125 , fishing for the same type of predatory fish, and attracting the predatory fish based upon splashing effects on the surface of a body of water. 
         [0006]    The use of live bait is often a prohibitive or at least a costly factor to the sport of kite fishing. The price of a single piece of live bait can range from $2 to $5 ($24 to $60 a dozen), depending on the type of bait. A kite fisherman can easily spend hundreds of dollars on bait alone for a single day of fishing. This is especially true of kite fishing tournaments where running out of bait while out on the ocean is detrimental to a fisherman&#39;s performance. Further, kite fishing tournaments are often three day events, where large quantities of expensive live bait are required for each day. 
         [0007]    Use of live bait  125  has other disadvantages. For example, live baits that have a hook penetrating their body tend to exhaust themselves and to eventually die. Live baits  125 , such as goggle eyes, will typically die after approximately twenty to thirty minutes after being hooked. When the live bait  125  tires or dies, it no longer splashes the surface of the water, and therefore no longer attracts prey fish. A tired or dead bait  125  forces a fisherman to retrieve the kite  105  and lines  115  so that replacement bait fish  125  can be attached and re-deployed into the water. 
         [0008]    Currently, kite fishermen do not have the option to use artificial lures. Existing artificial lures are designed for more traditional fishing techniques, not kite fishing or freeline fishing. For example, an existing artificial lure may mimic the shape of a bait fish, but it does not create the splashing effect that is critical for kite fishing bait to attract predatory fish. What is needed is an artificial lure to use in kite fishing that can recreate the splashing effect of struggling live bait. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0009]    A fishing lure that generates a splashing effect when deployed in a body of water and attached to a kite fishing assembly. This splashing effect attracts target fish in the same manner that live bait does. Different optional features can be included in the kite fishing lure. One option is to include a chemical concavity configured to store a chemical substance (e.g., fish oil, chum, etc.) that is dispersed into the body of water in concentrations designed to attract proximate located fish. Another option is to include a movement simulator designed to simulate movement of a struggling bait fish. Yet another option is to include a replaceable skin sheaf designed to be periodically replaced after being worn from repetitive usage. 
         [0010]    The present invention can be implemented in accordance with numerous aspects consistent with the material presented herein. For example, one aspect of the present invention can include a fishing lure including a splashing effect actuator and at least one fishing hook. The splashing effect actuator can automatically generate disturbances on a surface of a body of water when the fishing lure is deployed within the body of water and when the fishing lure is connected to a kite, which is part of a kite fishing assembly. 
         [0011]    Another aspect of the present invention can include a fishing lure that includes an action chamber and multiple different lure bodies. The action chamber can include a splashing effect actuator. Each lure body can be designed so that a human agent is able to detachably couple the action chamber to the lure body. When the fishing lure is deployed the action chamber can be coupled to one of the lure bodies. The lure bodies can resemble different bait fish and can have different optional components, such as a chemical concavity and a motion simulation actuator. Further, electrical components of the action chamber can be in a waterproof concavity, which protects these components when the lure is deployed. 
         [0012]    Still another embodiment of the present invention can include a method for kite fishing that uses an artificial lure. In the method, a fishing lure can be attached to a fishing line and can also be hooked to a kite fishing clip attached to a kit fishing assembly. The fishing lure can then be deployed into a body of water. When deployed, the fishing lure can utilize an electrical energy component internal to the fishing lure to generate mechanical energy that powers a splashing effect actuator. The splashing effect actuator can automatically generate non random disturbances on a surface of the body of water. The generated disturbances can emulate splashing motions produced by live bait fish when the live bait fish are attached to a similar kite fishing assembly and are deployed in a body of water. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0013]    There are shown in the drawings, embodiments which are presently preferred, it being understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown. 
           [0014]      FIG. 1  is a schematic diagram illustrating a prior art kite fishing system. 
           [0015]      FIG. 2  is a schematic diagram illustrating a system for using artificial lures for kite fishing in accordance with embodiments of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
           [0016]      FIG. 3  depicts an artificial lure to be used when kite fishing in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
           [0017]      FIG. 4  is a collection of illustrations depicting possible kite fishing lure configurations in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
           [0018]      FIG. 5  is a collection of illustrations depicting possible kite fishing lure configurations in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
           [0019]      FIG. 6  is a collection of illustrations depicting sample embodiments of the splashing effect actuator in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
           [0020]      FIG. 7  is a flow chart of a method for utilizing an artificial lure when kite fishing in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0021]      FIG. 2  is a schematic diagram illustrating a system  200  for using artificial lures for kite fishing in accordance with embodiments of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. In this system  200 , a fisherman  205  an attach lures  230  to one or more fishing lines  220 . The fishing lines  220  can then be attached to the kite line  215 . When the kite  210  is flown, the fishing lines  220  can be positioned at designated distances, deploying the attached lures  230 . 
         [0022]    Once deployed, the splashing effect actuator  235  can cause the lures  230  to generate the splashing effect  245  on the surface  225  of the water. The splashing effect  245  can emulate splashing/ripples generated by a live bait fish, when the live bait fish is attached to the kite line  215 . The kite  210  and lines, which are repetitively being adjusted by the fisherman  205 , can ensure that the lure  230  floats near the water surface  225 . In one embodiment, the splashing effects  245  can be selectively created only when the lure  230  approaches the water surface  225 . 
         [0023]    When a target fish  250  attempts to eat the lure  230 , the target fish  250  can become caught on one or more attached hooks  240 . At this point, the specific fishing line  220  can detach from the kite line  215  and the fisherman  205  can attempt to capture the target fish  250 . 
         [0024]    In one arrangement, the hook can be designed to swivel into the target fish  250 , whenever the lure  230  is taken to ensure that the target fish  250  is punctured by the hook  250 . Position  260  shows the lure and hook arrangement before the lure is struck. In position  260 , a main line is attached to a clip assembly  262  and the hook  264  that is recessed into the lure is attached to an auxiliary line, as shown. When the target fish  250  seizes the lure, as shown by position  270 , the main line detaches  272  from the clip assembly  262 , which pulls the auxiliary line taunt, thus rotating the hook  274 . The rotated hook is positioned to penetrate the target fish  250 , thereby ensuring its capture. 
         [0025]    It should be appreciated that position  260  and  270  are provided to illustrate the concept that the lure  230  hook can move, when the lure  230  is seized. The invention should not be construed as limited to the exact combination shown, and other hook movement mechanisms are contemplated. 
         [0026]    It should also be appreciated that although system  200  illustrates the lure  230  being attached to the kite  210  assembly, the lure  230  can also be used when freeline fishing, to the same effect. In freeline fishing, however, the lure  230  can be designed to be relatively buoyant, since no kite  210  ensures that the lure  230  remains proximate to the water surface  225 . In one configuration, the lure  230  itself need not be buoyant, but an additional buoy or other lifting mechanism can be attached to the freeline to keep the lure  230  near the water surface  225 . Thus, the same lure  225  that is used for kite fishing can be used for freeline fishing. 
         [0027]      FIG. 3  depicts an artificial lure  300  to be used when kite fishing in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. The kite lure  300  can be used in the context of system  200  or any fishing system supporting the use of artificial lures that produce splashing effects. For example, the kite lure  330  can be used for freeline fishing. 
         [0028]    The kite lure  300  can include a variety of components such as a splashing effect actuator  305 , a movement simulation actuator  310 , an energy storage component  315 , a recharging source  320 , a chemical concavity  325 , a replaceable skin  330 , one or more hooks  335 , and an attachment mechanism  340 . The attachment mechanism  340  can be the means by which the lure  300  is fastened to a fishing line. Further, the attachment mechanism  340  can permit the kite lure  300  to be attached to a kite fishing assembly (e.g., a kite clip assembly). 
         [0029]    The splashing effect actuator  305  can be a component that causes perturbations or non random disturbances to appear upon a surface of a body of water, referred to herein as splashing effects. These splashing effects are designed to simulate disturbances produced on a surface of a body of water by live bait fish or by fish that target kite fishing fish, such as sailfish, kingfish, marlin, and wahoo, typically prey upon. In one embodiment, the lure  300  can intermittently move (i.e., along a vertical plan) to the surface of a body of water and create ripples or the splashing effect. In another embodiment, the splashing effect can be caused by a mechanical component, which does not require the lure  300  to break a water&#39;s surface. For example, the splashing effect actuator  305  can intermittently emit a jet of water/air that results in splashing effects being formed. The splashing effect actuator  305  can be implemented in a variety of manners, including, but not limited to, a snapping mechanism, a paddlewheel mechanism, a rotational flapping mechanism, a vertical motion mechanism, and the like. 
         [0030]    The motion simulation actuator  310  can be a component that causes the lure  300  to be propelled and/or change direction in a horizontal plane. The movement simulation actuator  310  can include existing mechanisms that are commercially available and used with other fishing techniques. Other motions can also be simulated by the motion simulator actuator  310  designed to simulate movements characteristic of a live bait fish in distress. For example, a chaotic pendulum can be used to generate vigorous and non-predictable motions of a distressed bait fish. Generated splashing effects can result in part from motions of the actuator  310 , or can be independent of these motions (e.g., generated by a separate actuating component  305 ). 
         [0031]    The energy storage component  315  can be a means for storing energy for use by the lure  300  and/or its components. The energy storage component  315  can be implemented in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, an electric battery, a mechanical spring, a capacitor, a photolytic cell, a hydroelectric cell, and the like. For example, the energy storage component  315  can be a battery that powers the splashing effect actuator  305 . It should be noted that the type and amount of energy stored is dependent on the overall power requirements of the lure  300  and its components. 
         [0032]    In cases where a rechargeable energy source is used as a power source, the lure  300  can include a recharging source  320 . The recharging source  320  can increase the power content of the energy storage component  315 . For example, the recharging source  320  could be implemented as solar panels to recharge a photolytic energy store. The recharging can occur either when the lure  300  is deployed in the water or when the lure is in a non-deployed state. For example, a solar panel can be used to charge the lure  300  when the lure  300  is not in use. In another example, a paddlewheel (functioning as component  320 ) internal to the lure  300  can be drug behind a moving vessel (such as when trolling) and used to recharge the energy storage component  315 . 
         [0033]    The chemical concavity  325  can allow the dispersal of fish attractant (e.g. fish oil, chum, and the like) into the water in order to attract more target fish to the area where the lure  300  is located. The chemical concavity  325  can be a hollow within or attached to the lure  300  where the fish attractant can be placed. The chemical concavity  325  can include a means to allow water to pass through the concavity  325 , such as flow holes or pores, when the lure  300  is deployed. 
         [0034]    The use of a replaceable skin  330  to encapsulate the lure  300  can extend the useable life of the lure  300 . For example, a target fish can gouge or otherwise damage the body of the lure  300  when taking the bait. Such damage can render the lure  300  unusable or impair its functionality. Similar damage to a replaceable skin  330  can leave the underlying lure  300  with minimal damage, extending the lure&#39;s  300  usability. 
         [0035]    Further, the replaceable skin  330  can increase the versatility of the lure  300  by providing a means to change the lure&#39;s  300  appearance. For example, a fisherman could use a tuna skin in the first cast and a squid skin on a subsequent cast. It should be appreciated that this also allows the fisherman to alter the lure  300  dynamically in response to the current fishing conditions. For example, if the marlin are not going for a pilchard skin on the lure  300 , then the fisherman can bring in the line and change to a goggle-eye skin. This process can continue until the fisherman is satisfied with the reaction to the skin  330  on the lure  300 . 
         [0036]    Different replaceable skins  330  can be designed in different colors, depending upon a type of fish that is being specifically sought. For example, dolphins are generally attracted to bright colors, like yellow and green. When fishing for dolphins, a yellow and/or green skin  330  can be used. In another example, wahoos are generally attracted to blue and white colors. A fishing seeking wahoos in particular can select a blue and/or white skin  330  for the kite lure  300 . 
         [0037]    The kite lure  300  can also include one or more hooks  335  in order to pierce an attaching target fish. The hooks  335  can be attached to the lure  300  body and/or the replaceable skin  330 . In one contemplated embodiment, the hooks  335  can be affixed to the lure  300  body and the replaceable skin can include openings that allow the hooks  335  to protrude through the skin  330 . Additionally, the hooks  335  can be attached to one or more lines in a manner that causes the hook  335  to swivel when struck, as illustrated by position  260  and  270  of system  200 . 
         [0038]      FIG. 4  is a collection of illustrations  400  depicting possible kite fishing lure configurations in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. The collection of illustrations  400  can represent example configurations of the kite fishing lure  300  of  FIG. 3 . It should be appreciated that the collection  400  is not meant to represent an exhaustive list of all possible component combinations; it is meant for illustrative purposes. 
         [0039]    This collection  400  includes configurations that can be classified as solitary embodiments  405  because the lure is a single and complete object. The solitary embodiment  405  of the lure can include a body  410  shaped to represent a physical model of the corresponding living bait fish. That is, the lure body  410  should match the physical characteristics of the bait fish it is meant to represent. For example, a tuna lure would be a reasonable facsimile to the tuna typically used a bait by kite fisherman. 
         [0040]    The lure body  410  can include a core concavity  415  that can house the core components  420 . For basic functionality, the core components  420  can include a splashing effect actuator  422  and an energy storage component  423 . In one embodiment, the core concavity  415  can be a waterproof concavity. In another component, the core components  420  can be encased in a waterproof substance, such as encased in a plastic block or a water-proof gel, and the waterproof substance can be placed in the core concavity  415 . 
         [0041]    Additional configurations of the solitary embodiment  405  can be created by including supplementary components, such as those illustrated in options  425  through  440 . Option  425  illustrates a lure configuration that can include a chemical concavity  428  within the body  426  in addition to the core concavity  427 . The chemical concavity  428  can exist anywhere within the lure body  426  with provisions to allow water to be exposed to the contained fish attractant. The fish attractant can be a solid dissolvable in water or a liquid that is dispersed in the water over time. 
         [0042]    Option  430  illustrates a lure configuration that includes a movement simulator  433  within the body  431  in addition to the core concavity  432 . This option  430  can provide the lure with movement that is performed in addition to and independently of the splashing effect actuator  422 . 
         [0043]    Option  435  illustrates a lure configuration in which the lure body  436  can be encapsulated within a replaceable skin  438  representing a tuna. The lure body  436  can contain the core concavity  437  in order to provide the necessary rippling effect. 
         [0044]    Option  440  also illustrates a lure configuration in which the lure body  441  containing the core concavity  442  can be encapsulated within a replaceable skin  443  representing a squid. This option  440  can illustrate that the overall shape of the replaceable skin  443  need not be an exact replica of the lure body  441 . 
         [0045]      FIG. 5  is a collection of illustrations  500  depicting possible kite fishing lure configurations in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. The collection of illustrations  500  can represent example configurations of the kite fishing lure  300  of  FIG. 3 . It should be appreciated that the collection  500  is not meant to represent an exhaustive list of all possible component combinations; it is meant to illustrative purposes. 
         [0046]    This collection  500  includes configurations that can be classified as duplex embodiments  505  because the lure requires two individual pieces in order to create a complete lure. The duplex embodiment  505  of the lure can include a replaceable skin  510  shaped to represent a physical model of the corresponding living bait fish and an action chamber  515 . It should be noted that in this embodiment, both the replaceable skin  510  and action chamber  515  are required to create a functional lure. 
         [0047]    The action chamber  515  can house the core components  520 . For basic functionality, the core components  520  can include a splashing effect actuator  521  and an energy storage component  522 . 
         [0048]    Additional configurations of the duplex embodiment  505  can be created by including supplementary components, such as those illustrated in options  525  through  540 . Option  525  illustrates a lure configuration that can include a replaceable skin  526 , an action chamber  527 , and a chemical concavity  528 . The chemical concavity  528  can exist either within the action chamber  527  and/or the replaceable skin  526 . 
         [0049]    Option  530  illustrates a lure configuration that can include a replaceable skin  531 , an action chamber  532 , and a movement simulator  533 . The movement simulator  533  can exist either within the action chamber  532  and/or the replaceable skin  531 . This option  530  can provide the lure with movement that is performed in addition to and independently of the splashing effect actuator  522 . 
         [0050]    Option  535  and option  540  illustrate the use of bait-specific skins with the duplex embodiment  505 . In option  535 , the action chamber  536  can be encapsulated within a tuna skin  537 , creating a tuna lure. In option  540 , the action chamber  542  can be encapsulated within a squid skin  541 , creating a squid lure. 
         [0051]    It should be appreciated that the duplex embodiment  505  affords great versatility in the fact that a single action chamber  515  can be used with a variety of different replaceable skins  510 . 
         [0052]      FIG. 6  is a collection of illustrations  600  depicting sample embodiments of the splashing effect actuator in accordance with the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. The collection of illustrations  600  can represent example embodiments of the splashing effect actuator  305  of kite fishing lure  300  of  FIG. 3 . It should be appreciated that the collection  600  is not meant to represent an exhaustive list of all possible embodiments; it is meant for illustrative purposes. 
         [0053]    The splashing effect actuator can be utilized within an artificial kite fishing lure to create the splashing effects necessary to attract the attention of proximate target fish. Implementations of the splashing effect actuator can include, but are not limited to, a snap embodiment  605 , a paddlewheel embodiment  635 , a vertical motion embodiment  655 , a flapper embodiment  670 , and the like. 
         [0054]    The snap embodiment  605  can represent a mechanism that contracts and releases a portion of the lure with a snapping motion to create splashing effects. This embodiment  605  can include an energy storage component  610  that supplies power to an energy converter  615 . The energy converter  615  can then convert the type of energy received from the energy storage component  610  to the type of energy required for the contraction mechanism  620 . For example, a battery can supply electrical energy to a motor that converts the electricity into mechanical energy. 
         [0055]    The contraction mechanism  620  can provide the means by which a portion of the lure is brought to a contract position. As the energy converter  615  powers the contraction mechanism  620 , the contraction mechanism  620  can contract a trigger arm  630 . The trigger arm  630  can be connected to an area of the lure, thereby contracting the connected area of the lure as the trigger arm  630  contracts. 
         [0056]    When the trigger arm  630  is contracted to the desired position, a release mechanism  625  can be triggered to cause the sudden release of the tension contracting the trigger arm  630 . The release mechanism  625  can be triggered by the trigger arm  630  or by a mechanism internal to the contraction mechanism  620 . For example, the release mechanism  625  can be a button depressed by the trigger arm  630  when the trigger arm  630  reaches a specific position. Alternatively, the release mechanism  625  can be a lever that is hit by a protrusion attached to a gear within the contraction mechanism  620 . 
         [0057]    The paddlewheel embodiment  635  can use the natural water flow  645  of the deployed lure to create a splashing effect. As the water flow  645  passes through the lure, the paddlewheel  640  can rotate in the direction of the flow. It should be noted that the paddlewheel  640  can function regardless of the water flow  645  direction, both clockwise and counterclockwise, and such changes in direction do not adversely affect its function. 
         [0058]    As the paddlewheel  640  rotates, its paddles  641  can strike a trigger arm  650 . The trigger arm  650  can be flexible, bending to allow the paddle  641  to pass it. The trigger arm  650  can be implemented in a variety of manners to create a splashing effect. For example, the trigger arm  650  can be connected to a section of the lure body, such as an attached fin or flipper, and propagate the paddling motion of the paddles  641  to this section. Alternately, the flexing of the trigger arm  650  can result in the trigger arm  650  slapping the water flow  645 , creating a splashing effect in the water flow  645  that can be carried into the larger body of water. 
         [0059]    In another contemplated embodiment, the paddlewheel  640  can be externally affixed to the lure to provide a similar effect. It should be noted that an external paddlewheel  640  can be used in conjunction with additional embodiments of a splashing effect actuator to provide a variety of rippling actions. 
         [0060]    The vertical motion embodiment  655  can cause a deployed lure to move vertically to break the water&#39;s surface. A lure breaking the water&#39;s surface can simulate the feeding habits of the bait fish as well as create splashing effects. 
         [0061]    The vertical motion generator  665  can be powered by an energy storage component  660 . The vertical motion generator  665  can be implemented in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, a chemical reaction chamber, an air bladder, a motor, a propeller, a lead line ascension mechanism, and the like. 
         [0062]    In the flapper embodiment  670 , the kite lure can be rotated along its lateral axis, essentially producing a motion similar to half of a barrel roll. This action can be produced by a rotational motion generator  685  connected to the lure. An energy converter  680  can be connected to the rotational motion generator  685  to provide the proper energy type from the energy storage component  675 . 
         [0063]    It should be noted that additional protrusions, such as those that simulate bait fish fins, can be added to the lure to increase the amount and intensity of the splashing effect produced in the flapper embodiment  670 . 
         [0064]      FIG. 7  is a flow chart of a method  700  for utilizing an artificial lure when kite fishing in accordance with an embodiment of the inventive arrangements disclosed herein. Method  700  can be performed in the context of system  200  and utilize the kite lure  300  and/or any of the splashing effect actuator embodiments of  FIG. 6 . 
         [0065]    Method  700  can begin with step  75  where one or more artificial kite fishing lures can be attached to a kite fishing assembly. In step  710 , the kite fishing lure can be activated, if necessary, in order to engage any active components. For example, a vertical motor can be switched from an inactive to an active state. 
         [0066]    The kite fishing lure can then be deployed in the water in step  715 . In step  720 , the kite lure can generate splashing effects and/or move to simulate live bait fish, when such an option is available for the lure. A kite fisherman can determine if a target fish has seized a lure in step  725 . When it is determined that a target fish has not seized the lure, the method can continue to repeat step  720 . 
         [0067]    When it is determined that a target fish has seized the lure, step  730  can execute, in which the fisherman can reel in the corresponding fishing line. In one embodiment, a hook attached to the lure can swivel when the lure is seized, which helps ensure the target fish is captured. One reeled in, the fisherman can remove the captured fish in step  736 . Step  740  can provide the fisherman with the option to change the lure and/or the replaceable skin. 
         [0068]    In step  745 , the fisherman can determine if the kite fishing excursion is complete. When kite fishing is to continue, the method can return to step  715 . Upon the completion of kite fishing, step  750  can execute where the fisherman can detach the kite fishing lures from the fishing lines. 
         [0069]    In step  755 , the fisherman can optionally recharge the energy store component of the lure. The replaceable skin of the lure can be optionally replaced in step  760 . 
         [0070]    This invention may be embodied in other forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof. Accordingly, reference should be made to the following claims, rather than to the foregoing specification, as indicating the scope of the invention.