Billfish padlock
OwnerLuis Santanainventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a fishing hook with an innovative design featuring two barbs strategically positioned on the inside of the hook's curve. The dual-barbed fishing hook enhances the retention capability, thereby reducing the likelihood of fish escaping during retrieval. This invention aims to provide anglers with an improved fishing hook design that increases catch efficiency while minimizing harm to the fish.
Claims2
An improvement in a fishhook comprising a shank defining an upwardly disposed barbed end portion, an upwardly disposed apertured end portion located opposite the barbed end portion, and a curved shank portion located therebetween, wherein the improvement comprises:
- the shank further defining a pair of spaced-apart downwardly disposed additional barbs oriented toward the barbed end portion, wherein one of the additional barbs is unitary with an external surface portion of the shank and the other one of the additional barbs is unitary with an external surface portion of the curved portion of the shank.
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