Fishing lure system

A fishing lure system for improving the movement of a fishing lure thereby increasing the probability of attracting fish to the fishing lure. The inventive device includes a body having a front loop and a fin attached to the body following the front loop. The front loop has a lumen that captures and guides the body through the water. The design increases the probability of rotation of the body during vertical and horizontal movement of the body within the water. The fin assists in the movement of the body and also reduces the velocity of the body during descent. In an alternative embodiment, a guide member is utilized to further increase the guidance of the body within the water.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
1. Field of the Invention 
The present invention relates generally to fishing lures and more 
specifically it relates to a fishing lure system for improving the 
movement of a fishing lure thereby increasing the probability of 
attracting fish to the fishing lure. 
2. Description of the Prior Art 
Fishing lures have been in use for years. Typically, the lure will include 
a pan shaped lure or a lure that simulates the appearance of a common food 
source. 
Conventional fishing lures tend to be reliant upon the fisherman for 
movement. If the fisherman is trolling with the conventional fishing lure 
attached to the fishing line, the lure will typically only spin with 
little horizontal or vertical movement. Further, a conventional pan shaped 
lure will descend straight down or at an angle if allowed to move freely 
within the water, especially during ice fishing. This does not provide 
life-like movements of the fishing lure and can be hard to catch for the 
fish. Additionally, the straight movements of a conventional fishing lure 
are not extremely attractive for a fish since there is little flashing or 
movement of the lure which attracts fish. 
While these devices may be suitable for the particular purpose to which 
they address, they are not as suitable for improving the movement of a 
fishing lure thereby increasing the probability of attracting fish to the 
fishing lure. Conventional fishing lures are limited in their horizontal 
or vertical movement. If a conventional fishing lure is allowed to descend 
rapidly, it typically makes a straight path downwards or at an angle 
without allowing the fish to be enticed by it or catch it. 
In these respects, the fishing lure system according to the present 
invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs 
of the prior art, and in so doing provides an apparatus primarily 
developed for the purpose of improving the movement of a fishing lure 
thereby increasing the probability of attracting fish to the fishing lure. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
A primary object of the present invention is to provide a fishing lure 
system that will overcome the shortcomings of the prior art devices. 
Another object is to provide a fishing lure system that increases the 
vertical movement of the fishing lure during trolling or ice fishing. 
An additional object is to provide a fishing lure system that increases the 
horizontal movement of the fishing lure during trolling or ice fishing. 
A further object is to provide a fishing lure system that reduces the 
velocity the fishing lure while the fishing lure is descending while 
increasing the movement. 
Another object is to provide a fishing lure system that is adaptable to 
various shapes of fishing lures. 
Further objects of the invention will appear as the description proceeds. 
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects, this invention may 
be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings, 
attention being called to the fact, however, that the drawings are 
illustrative only, and that changes may be made in the specific 
construction illustrated and described within the scope of the appended 
claims. 
A fishing lure system for improving the movement of a fishing lure thereby 
increasing the probability of attracting fish to the fishing lure. The 
inventive device includes a body having a front loop and a fin attached to 
the body following the front loop. The front loop has a lumen that 
captures and guides the body through the water. The design increases the 
probability of rotation of the body during vertical and horizontal 
movement of the body within the water. The fin assists in the movement of 
the body and also reduces the velocity of the body during descent. In an 
alternative embodiment, a guide member is utilized to further increase the 
guidance of the body within the water.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, in which similar reference 
characters denote similar elements throughout the several view, FIGS. 1 
through 4 illustrate a fishing lure system 10, which comprises a body 
having a front loop 20 and a fin 30 attached to the body following the 
front loop 20. The front loop 20 has a lumen that captures and guides the 
body through the water. The design increases the probability of rotation 
of the body during vertical and horizontal movement of the body within the 
water. The fin 30 assists in the movement of the body and also reduces the 
velocity of the body during descent. In an alternative embodiment, a guide 
member 40 is utilized to further increase the guidance of the body within 
the water. 
As shown in FIG. 1 of the drawings, the preferred embodiment includes a 
front loop 20 having a lumen and a fin 30 attached to a rear portion of 
the front loop 20. A ring 14b is attached to the front loop 20 for 
receiving a leader or a fishing line directly. Another ring 14a is 
attached to the fin 30 and pivotally retains a hook 12. The hook 12 may 
have various designs as can be appreciated by one skilled in the art. 
The front loop 20 is preferably circular or oval shaped as shown in FIG. 1 
of the drawings. However, as shown in FIG. 2 of the drawings, the front 
loop 20 may have a square or rectangular shape thereto, thereby creating a 
different action of the fishing lure within the water. 
As shown in FIG. 3 of the drawings, a guide member 40 is attached 
substantially orthogonal to the front loop 20 adjacent the fin 30. The 
guide member 40 provides additional guidance and action within the water 
for the fishing lure that attracts fish. 
As shown in FIG. 4 of the drawings, the sidewalls of the front loop 20 are 
broader providing further guidance of the water through the lumen of the 
front loop 20. The fin 30 is also shorter in length providing a less 
stable fishing lure in the water. 
As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the 
present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. 
Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and 
operation will be provided. 
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the 
optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to 
include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of 
operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to 
one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those 
illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are 
intended to be encompassed by the present invention. 
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the 
principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and 
changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired 
to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and 
described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may 
be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.