William J Zugger

US Patent:

45626618, Jan 7, 1986

Filed:

Jan 10, 1985

Appl. No.:

6/690209

Inventors:

Donald J. Messinger - Holland NY
William J. Zugger - Holland NY

International Classification:

A01K 8302

US Classification:

43 35

Abstract:

A hollow body preferably simulating prey for game fish is slotted on its dorsal and ventral surfaces. At one slot a lever in the form of a body part of the prey is pivotally secured with a portion extending inwardly and a portion exposed. At the other slot a fish hook is pivotally mounted. A spring within the hollow body extends between and engages the fishhook and the lever. When the fishhook is depressed to a concealed position within the hollow body, the spring is compressed; a catch on the hook engages a keeper on the lever to retain the hook within the body. If a game fish strikes the lure and depresses the exposed portion of the lever, the lever pivots to a position which releases the catch from the keeper and permits the spring to eject the hook to an external position where it can hook the game fish.