Line-to-leader quick connection assembly and device
A connector is disclosed for connecting a first fishing line to a second fishing line. The connector may include a body having a first section, a second section, and a mid-section located between the first and second sections. The connector may also include a first securing feature formed in the first section, and a second securing feature formed in the second section. The second securing feature may include a helix protruding away from the mid-section.
1 . A connector for connecting a leader to a primary fishing line, comprising:
a body having a first section configured to connect to the primary fishing line, a second section configured to connect to the leader, and a mid-section located between the first and second sections;
a first securing feature formed in the first section; and
a second securing feature formed in the second section, the second securing feature including:
a helix protruding away from the mid-section; and
a removal stop integrally formed with and located between spirals of the helix.
2 . The connector of claim 1 , further including a rod extending from the mid-section only partway through a hollow center of the helix.
3 . The connector of claim 1 , wherein the first securing feature is substantially identical to the second securing feature.
4 . The connector of claim 1 , wherein the first securing feature includes an eyelet.
5 . The connector of claim 1 , wherein:
the body includes a third section substantially identical to the second section; and
the mid-section connects both the second and third sections to the first section.
6 . The connector of claim 1 , wherein:
the removal stop reduces a gap between the spirals to a distance less than a diameter of the leader; and
the spirals are configured to flex during attachment of the leader to increase the distance and allow the leader to pass through the gap.
7 . The connector of claim 1 , wherein the mid-section includes a hole configured to receive a plug that changes a buoyancy characteristic of the connector.
8 . The connector of claim 1 , wherein the helix rotates through about 360°, from a distal tip to a base end adjacent the mid-section.
9 . The connector of claim 1 , wherein the body is generally cylindrical.
10 . The connector of claim 1 , wherein:
the mid-section has a greater axial length than the first and second sections; and
the mid-section is bulbous.
11 . The connector of claim 10 , wherein the body further includes:
a collar formed at an interface between the first section and the mid-section; and
an axial groove formed in an outer annular surface of the mid-section.
12 . A connector for connecting a leader to a primary fishing line, comprising:
a body having a first section configured to connect to the primary fishing line, a second section configured to connect to the leader, and a mid-section located between the first and second sections;
a first securing feature formed in the first section; and
a second securing feature formed in the second section, the second securing feature including:
a helix protruding away from the mid-section, wherein:
the helix includes a male thread spaced apart from the mid-section at a base end to form a gap; and
an end of the male thread terminates at the gap to function as an end stop for the leader.
13 . The connector of claim 9 , wherein a maximum outer diameter of each of the first, second, and mid-sections is about equal.