Devices and methods for retaining fish bait
US12302878B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2024 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K85/019
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to systems, devices, and methods for retaining fish bait. A fish bait retainer provided as part of the disclosed systems, devices, and methods includes a plurality of fish bait retaining features. The fish bait retaining features can be in the form of structural features, such as through holes, blind holes, and grooves. The fish bait retainer can also include surface properties or features that facilitate the retention of fish bait. The fish bait retainer can be securely connected to a fishhook by placing a shank of the fishhook a through hole provided in the fish bait retainer. The fish bait retainer can be used with liquid, gel, or paste type fish bait.
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