Method and apparatus enabling remote release of hooks and hook assemblies to free fishing lures
OwnerMark A. Boysinventor
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Abstract
A fishing method and apparatus is provided comprising a lure module enhanced with circuitry that is capable of releasing hooks upon detection of a signal sent from a user operated, remote device enhanced with circuitry to send the signals causing hook release. The module may be provided as a lure, as a bait-holder, or as a shape-neutral module, while the signal-sending device may be a mounted or handheld device used for example in a boat. Upon determining that a irretrievable snag has occurred, the signal sending device is used to send an appropriate remote signal to the lure or module effecting hook-release rendering the lure or module free from obstruction and retrievable. The lure or module may be reset with replacement hooks for continued fishing.
Claims3
A hook release module for a fishing lure, comprising:
- a casing for housing and supporting internal components;
- a controller within the casing including a signal monitor;
- a hook or hook assembly having an eye;
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- a normally-closed, remotely-operable hook clasp extending through the eye of the hook or hook assembly and retaining the hook or hook assembly to the casing;
- wherein in response to receipt of a release signal the controller causes the hook clasp to open, disengaging the hook clasp from the eye of the hook or hook assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.