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US 2009/0255168 A1Published application
Fishing lure and method of manufacturing same
AssigneesEdward J. Parkinson, Harold R. Mattes
InventorEdward J. PARKINSON
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Abstract
A fly-fishing fly and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The fly includes a unique abdomen. A method is provided for coloring and waterproofing the abdomen material, which allows it to transmit virtually all of the available light. The fly has a natural glow to it that is discernable to human eyes even after the sun has set. This fly represents a new approach to fly-fishing lures because it is substantially translucent and lifelike.
Claims29
A method of manufacturing a fishing lure, comprising the steps of:
- placing a section of hollow woven cord on to a copper mandrill;
- heat curing the cord and mandrill;
- cutting the cord into sections, each section having two ends;
- sealing the ends of each section to form a body tube;
- and
- attaching each section to a fishing hook.
3 more elements
A fly-fishing fly abdomen comprising:
- a section of hollow woven cord, which is curved by heat curing, said section having first and second ends, said first and second ends being sealed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.