Abstract:
The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures. In some embodiments, a blade of a fishing lure includes a louvered hole. The louvered hole increases the blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable.

Description:
RELATED APPLICATION 
       [0001]    This Patent Application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119 (e) of the co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application, Ser. No. 60/965,798 filed Aug. 21, 2007, and entitled “FISHING LURE”. The Provisional Patent Application, Ser. 60/965,798 filed Aug. 21, 2007, and entitled “FISHING LURE” is also hereby incorporated by reference. 
     
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The invention relates to the field of fishing. More specifically, the invention relates to improved fishing lures. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0003]    When fishing, the main goal is to catch fish, particularly as many fish as possible and sometimes, as many large fish as possible. One method of catching fish is by using live bait. However, for those who prefer more of a challenge or partake in tournaments where live bait is not permitted, a lure must be used. There are many lures in existence; however, some generally have more success than others. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0004]    The present invention includes improvements for fishing lures by including a louvered hole which increases blade turning action as water moves through the hole making the lure more enticing to fish resulting in more bites/strikes. The size, shape, type, color, texture and other characteristics of the blade and the overall lure are all changeable. 
         [0005]    In a second embodiment, a lure includes one or more elongated tails. In some embodiments, the elongated tails float, spin, slow down the lure and/or generate an appearance similar to a living creature. Again, the other characteristics of the lure with elongated tails are all changeable. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0006]      FIG. 1  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of an improved fishing lure with louvered blades in accordance with the system of the present invention. 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of an improved fishing lure with louvered blades in accordance with the system of the present invention. 
           [0008]      FIG. 3A  illustrates a top front view of an embodiment of a blade with a louvered hole in accordance with the system of the present invention. 
           [0009]      FIG. 3B  illustrates a top rear view of an embodiment of a blade with a louvered hole in accordance with the system of the present invention. 
           [0010]      FIG. 3C  illustrates a bottom front view of an embodiment of a blade with a louvered hole in accordance with the system of the present invention. 
           [0011]      FIG. 3D  illustrates a bottom rear view of an embodiment of a blade with a louvered hole in accordance with the system of the present invention. 
           [0012]      FIG. 4  illustrates a side view of a second embodiment of an improved fishing lure with one or more elongated tails in accordance with the system of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
       [0013]      FIG. 1  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of an improved fishing lure  100  with louvered blades in accordance with the system of the present invention. The improved fishing lure  100  includes known components such as a hook  102  and in some embodiments, a head  104 , a silicone skirt  106  and an R-shaped bend  108 . Coupled with the hook  102  are one or more blades  110  each with a louvered hole  112 . The louvered hole  112  is not simply a circular hole within the blade. Instead, the louvered hole  112  is a slit where a first side of the blade  110  is slightly indented and a second side of the blade  110  is slightly protruding. In some embodiments, the blades  110  are spinning blades which spin as the lure is pulled through the water. In addition to water moving around the spinning blades, some water also goes through the louvered holes  112  which increases the turning action of the blades  110 , making the improved fishing lure  100  more enticing to fish causing the fish to bite more often. In some embodiments, the blades  110  have a torpedo shape as shown in  FIG. 1 . In some embodiments, the blades  110  have patterns or textures. The blades  110  are made of any appropriate material including, but not limited to, metals, plastics and other materials. It is contemplated that other known fishing lure components are able to be included as well. Less components are also able to be included, such as a configuration including only a hook  102  with one or more blades  110  each containing a louvered hole  112 . In some embodiments, only one blade includes a louvered hole and the other blade or blades do not. Additional variations are possible as well. 
         [0014]      FIG. 2  illustrates a side view of an embodiment of an improved fishing lure  200  with louvered blades in accordance with the system of the present invention. In  FIG. 2 , the improved fishing lure  200  includes one or more torpedo-shaped blades  110  each with a louvered hole  112  and one or more teardrop-shaped blades  210  each with a louvered hole  212 . Again, the louvered hole  212  generates more turning action in the blades  210 . The lure  200  also includes known components such as a hook  102 , a head  104 , a silicone skirt  106  and an R-shaped bend  108 . The blades  210  are made of any material, including but not limited to, metals, plastics and other materials. It is contemplated that more or less fishing components are able to be included within the improved lure  200 . 
         [0015]      FIGS. 3A-D  illustrate varying views of a blade  110  with a louvered hole  112 . As described, the blade is able to be any shape.  FIG. 3A  illustrates a top front view of the blade  110 . As is shown in  FIG. 3A , the louvered hole  112  results in a section of the blade  110  protruding out above the plane of the blade  110 .  FIG. 3B  illustrates a top rear view of the blade  110 . As is shown in  FIG. 3B , from this angle the protrusion is visible but the aperture of the louvered hole  112  of the blade  110  is not.  FIG. 3C  illustrates a bottom front view of the blade  110 . As is shown in  FIG. 3C , an indentation is visible where the louvered hole  112  of the blade  110  is.  FIG. 3D  illustrates a bottom rear view of the blade  110 . As is shown in  FIG. 3D , the louvered hole  112  is visible in the blade  110 . 
         [0016]    To utilize the improved fishing lure with one or more blades including louvered holes, a user utilizes the lure as he would use any other lure with blades. After casting the lure with his rod, the user reels in the lure at a desired velocity. There are many ways of reeling in a lure which are well known by those skilled in the art. The louvered holes automatically affect the action of the lure. 
         [0017]    In operation, the improved fishing lure with one or more blades each containing a louvered hole increases turning action as the lure is pulled through the water, thus enticing more fish to strike/bite the lure. 
         [0018]    Although specific lures have been described above, any lure which includes a blade is able to incorporate the louvered hole blade. 
         [0019]      FIG. 4  illustrates a side view of a second embodiment of an improved fishing lure  400  with one or more elongated tails in accordance with the system of the present invention. The improved fishing lure  400  includes known components such as a hook  102  and in some embodiments a head  104  and a silicone skirt  106 . Coupled with the hook  102  are one or more elongated tails  402 . In some embodiments, the elongated tails  402  comprise animal components such as rabbit skin and fur. In other embodiments, the elongated tails  402  comprise squirrel skin and fur. In some embodiments, the elongated tails  402  comprise synthetic components designed to simulate an animal appearance. It should be apparent that the elongated tails  402  are able to comprise any appropriate skin, fur or other material, natural or synthetic. In some embodiments, the elongated tails  402  include a pattern such as a striped pattern. The elongated tails  402  serve multiple purposes. In some embodiments, the elongated tails  402  float or at least sink less quickly than the rest of the lure. By sinking less quickly, the elongated tails  402  extend behind the front of the lure and appear to be legs, such as crawdad pinchers. Also, by moving at a slightly different speed than the rest of the lure, by applying jerking movements to the lure, the elongated tails  402  again are able to represent an animal such as a crawdad hopping or swimming in the water. When pulled quickly through the water, in some embodiments, the elongated tails  402  float. The acting motion is able to attract fish. It is contemplated that other known fishing lure components are able to be included as well. Less components are also able to be included or excluded, such as a configuration including only a hook  102  with one or more elongated tails  402 . 
         [0020]    To utilize the improved fishing lure with elongated tails, a user utilizes the lure depending on how he wants the lure to appear. After casting the lure, if the user wants to have the lure appear as a living animal with the elongated tails trailing behind, the user does not reel in for a few seconds. If the user wants the lure to appear as a twitching, swimming or jumping animal, the user periodically jerks the lure and possibly reels in as well. If the user wants the elongated tails to move, the user reels in the lure at a relatively rapid speed. Other techniques of utilizing the lure are available as well. 
         [0021]    In operation, the improved fishing lure with elongated tails is able to appear better as a living animal or as a swimming/hopping animal. The elongated tails move when the lure is pulled appropriately. 
         [0022]    Any lure that is structurally compatible is able to include the elongated tails of the second embodiment. 
         [0023]    The improved fishing lures are able to be any color, shape, material and/or have other characteristics as long as the desired effects are still accomplished. 
         [0024]    The present invention has been described in terms of specific embodiments incorporating details to facilitate the understanding of principles of construction and operation of the invention. Such reference herein to specific embodiments and details thereof is not intended to limit the scope of the claims appended hereto. It will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art that other various modifications may be made in the embodiment chosen for illustration without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.