Abstract:
Removable fins may fit via a compression or snap fitting on a flasher, allowing fishers to quickly and easily remove and replace fins. Removable Fins may improve fishing performance by allowing a fisher to adjust attributes of a flasher, allowing the fisher to select revolutions per minute and whether it the flasher will cease rotation at a lower current speed.

Description:
FIELD 
       [0001]    This disclosure relates generally to removable fins. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    Fishermen may use fish attractors, such as flashers, to capture the attention of fish in a body of water. A flasher may attach to a fishing line with lures, bait, and hooks. A flasher may mimic feeding fish by reflecting light, prompting surrounding fish to investigate. A fin may enhance a flasher&#39;s movement in water. Flashers with traditional fixed fins, which may be made in one piece or be coupled by screws, for example, lack versatility and ease of use for fishermen in the field. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0003]    The instant application discloses, among other things, Removable Fins, which may couple to a flasher by compression fit. In one embodiment, Removable Fins may, for example, be snap into place by a bump fitted into a slot, or may wedge into a slot and be held in place by friction. Removable Fins may allow fishers to quickly and easily remove and replace fins in the field, for example, to adapt to changing water conditions, time of day, or species sought. Removable Fins may improve fishing performance by allowing a fisher to adjust attributes of a flasher, allowing the fisher to select revolutions per minute and whether it the flasher will cease rotation at a lower current speed. 
         [0004]    A person skilled in the art will appreciate that Removable Fins may be configured for use with various fishing devices and may be made of any combination of polymers, plastic, nylon, rubber, silicone, metal, or other materials. Removable Fins may also be made in various colors, shapes, sizes, and textures. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]      FIG. 1  illustrates Removable Fins according to one embodiment. 
           [0006]      FIG. 2  illustrates Removable Fins according to another embodiment. 
           [0007]      FIG. 3  illustrates another view of Removable Fin  100  according to one embodiment. 
           [0008]      FIG. 4  illustrates Removable Fins according to yet another embodiment. 
           [0009]      FIG. 5  illustrates Removable Fins according to yet another embodiment. 
           [0010]      FIG. 6  illustrates Removable Fins according to yet another embodiment. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0011]      FIG. 1  illustrates Removable Fin  100  according to one embodiment. Removable Fin  100  may couple to a flasher by compression (also known as interference) fit. For example, Removable Fins  100  may include a Fitting  120  which may compress into Slot  130  on Flasher  110 . In another embodiment Fitting  120  may be slightly larger than Slot  130 , for example, and may snap into place. One having skill in the art will recognize that various ways of attaching a removable fin may be used. A fisher may pull Flasher  110  or Removable Fin  100  apart for quick and easy detachment. Removable Fin  100  may enable a fisherman to adapt to changing water conditions, time of day, or species sought. 
         [0012]    Removable Fin  100  may enhance fishing performance by changing attributes of Flasher  110 . For example, Removable Fin  100  may be selected to allow a flasher to perform more revolutions per minute, to cease rotations at a lower current speed, or to produce more spin, lift, vibration, or thump action. In one embodiment, Removable Fin  100  may allow Flasher  110  to perform approximately 68 revolutions per minute instead of 58 revolutions per minute in water having a current speed of 2 miles per hour. Removable Fin  100  may allow Flasher  110  to cease rotation in water having a lower current speed; for example, approximately 1 miles per hour instead of 1.5 miles per hour. Removable Fin  100  may produce approximately 30% more thump action over a flasher with a traditional fixed fin. Removable Fin  100  may be a fin which is larger than fixed fins on traditional flashers without compromising performance and durability. 
         [0013]    A person skilled in the art will appreciate that Removable Fin  100  may be used with one or more other fishing devices. Removable Fin  100  may be made of any combination of materials, for example, polymers, plastic, nylon, rubber, silicone, metal. Removable Fin  100  may have various shapes, sizes, and textures; for instance, they may have a smooth or hammered finish, or a combination. Removable Fin  100  may have any color, for example, colors in the visible light spectrum, fluorescent colors, or ultraviolet colors. For example, a fisherman may use Removable Fin  100  which display a powerful glow in early morning or evening hours, when water clarity may be darker, or in greater depths, for example, 100 feet below the surface. Removable Fin  100  with a shiny reflection may be used during the day or in shallow water to attract more fish. A clear fin may be used if fish don&#39;t respond well to flash or glow. 
         [0014]      FIG. 2  illustrates Removable Fins according to another embodiment. Removable Fin  100  may be pressed into Slot  130  formed by Flasher  110 . Fitting  120  may slide snugly into Slot  130  until Stopper  240  is reached, with Flasher  110  gripping Removable Fin  100  between Fitting  120  and Stopper  240 . 
         [0015]      FIG. 3  illustrates another view of Removable Fin  100  according to one embodiment. Removable Fin  100  may couple to Flasher  110  by compression fit, for example, by means of Fitting  120  which may have one or more bumps, wedges, teeth, or slots. 
         [0016]      FIG. 4  illustrates Removable Fin according to yet another embodiment. Removable Fin  100  may be coupled to Flasher  110  by Fitting  120  using a compression means. Flasher  110  may attach to Fishing Line  410 , which may contain lures, bait, and hooks, for example. A person skilled in the art will appreciate that Removable Fin  100  may be configured for use with various fishing devices. 
         [0017]      FIG. 5  illustrates Removable Fins according to yet another embodiment. In this example, two Removable Fins  100  may be used on one Flasher  510 , which may provide additional control over attributes of Flasher  510 . For example, Removable Fins  100  may be selected to allow a flasher to perform more revolutions per minute, to cease rotations at a lower current speed, or to produce more spin, lift, vibration, or thump action. Removable Fins  100  may be placed at an angle, which may allow Flasher  510  to roll more efficiently. 
         [0018]      FIG. 6  illustrates Removable Fins according to yet another embodiment. In this example, three Removable Fins  100  may be used on one Flasher  610 , which may provide additional control over attributes of Flasher  610 . For example, Removable Fin  100  may be selected to allow a flasher to perform more revolutions per minute, to cease rotations at a lower current speed, or to produce more spin, lift, vibration, or thump action. Removable Fins  100  may be placed at an angle, which may allow Flasher  610  to roll more efficiently. 
         [0019]    One having skill in the art will recognize that various numbers of fins may be used, and may provide differing attributes. 
         [0020]    Control Adjustment  610  may provide additional control over attributes of Flasher  610 . By selecting one of various holes formed by Flasher  610 , available for a fishing line to pass through Flasher  610 , differing revolution paths may be provided. For example, selecting one hole may provide a spiral path with a diameter of approximately two feet, while selecting a different hole may provide a spiral path with a diameter of six feet. One having skill in the art will recognize that various hole locations may provide differing paths and revolution speeds.