Patent ID: 7316095

Claim:
An adjustable depth fishing lure comprising: an elongated fishing lure body with a longitudinal axis, said lure body comprising a forward section, a tail section, and side openings; a diving lip pivotably mounted to the side openings of the body; diving lip control means for adjusting the angle of the diving lip in relation to the longitudinal axis of the lure body, the control means being mounted for forward and rearward longitudinal movement within the forward section and comprising tab means for initiating said forward and rearward movement of the control means along the longitudinal axis of the lure body, said control means further comprising slots extending outwardly from the forward section, the diving lip being located within one of the slots; and bias means for providing a compressive force between the lure body and the control means, whereby upon the application of pressure on the tab means, the control means compresses the bias means to permit the diving lip to be pivoted about the side openings and to adjustably position the diving lip within the slots at a plurality of angles in relation to the longitudinal axis of the lure body.