Patent ID: 6955005

Claim:
A scrobiculate float for use with a fishing attractant or lure, said float comprising: A. a float body, said float body comprising I. an upper surface, said upper surface being bordered by an outer margin, II. a water-contacting surface comprising at least one arc, at least part of said water-contacting surface being disposed opposite said upper surface, III. a plurality of channels extending from said water-contacting surface toward said upper surface and constructed and arranged such that said channels trap air when said float is placed in water, and IV. a keel or stalk disposed in said float in proximity to said bottom margin, said keel or stalk comprising a counterweight; B. a connector extending from said float for connecting said float to an attractant or lure, said connector being constructed and arranged such that said attractant or lure is held at least partially above water in which said float is borne; C. an eyelet or fishing line guide aperture for receiving a fishing line disposed in proximity to said upper surface and substantially opposite to said connector; D. means comprising an aperture within said attractant or lure for receiving said fishing line wherein said fishing line is fixed to said attractant or lure; E. said attractant or lure is demountably attached to said connector; and F. said connector for connecting said float to said attractant comprises a press-fit member and said attractant comprises a slot corresponding to said press-fit member.