Crabbing chum lure

Abstract

A chum lure is disclosed which comprises an essentially tubular central body portion sealed at one end thereof to hold a quantity of chum material, said body portion provided with a plurality of holes to permit the gradual escape of the chumming material. The chum lure includes at least one prong or bait rod radially extending from the closed end of the body portion, which is provided to secure solid bait thereon. A cap which includes an eye for attachment of the lure to an appropriate control line or the like, is removably associated with the open end of the body portion to assist in retaining the loaded chum material. Means for securing the cap and the free end of the prong to the body portion is provided comprising at least two mating holes located in the rim of the cap and the corresponding side wall of the body. The lure is secured by the placement of the free end of the prong within the mating holes.

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