Lure
The present disclosure relates to an artificial bait having certain physical characteristics that allow for it to remain forward-facing in the water to be quickly detected location- and direction-wise using sonar techniques. The characteristics of the bait also allow for it to engage in erratic darting action and remain in the water during retrieval for an extended period of time. Typically, the bait can include a body having a head portion, a tail portion, and a middle portion therebetween. A first attachment structure configured to receive a line can be located on or near the head portion. A hook structure can be inserted behind the first attachment structure, for example, on or near the middle portion of the body. The head portion can further include a portion of dense material therein.
1 . An artificial bait comprising:
a body having a first end and a second end;
a hook protruding from the body;
an attachment structure protruding from the body;
wherein the body extends a first length from the first end to the second end;
wherein the attachment structure is positioned and located between about 10% to about 20% of the first length from the first end of the body; and
wherein the body is arched such that a first height of the body proximate to the first end and a second height of the body proximate to the second end are both less than a third height of the body positioned and located between the first end and the second end.
2 . The artificial bait of claim 1 , wherein the attachment structure is positioned and located within about 10% of the first length from a center of gravity of the artificial bait.
3 . The artificial bait of claim 1 , wherein the artificial bait is configured such that a longitudinal axis is oriented substantially horizontally when the artificial bait is supported by the attachment structure, and wherein the longitudinal axis extends from the first end of the body to the second end of the body.
4 . The artificial bait of claim 1 , wherein the body further includes:
a first portion composed of a first material;
a second portion composed of a second material;
wherein the first material is denser than the second material; and
wherein between about 10% to about 30% of a total volume of the body is made up of the first portion.
5 . The artificial bait of claim 4 , wherein the attachment structure is coupled to the first portion of the body.
6 . The artificial bait of claim 4 , wherein the first portion extends a second length, and wherein the attachment structure is positioned and located between about 50% to about 75% of the second length from a front end of the first portion.