UV reflective fishing lure system

• US 8,490,321 B1
• Filed: 04/02/2012
• Issued: 07/23/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 11/04/2009
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Scott A. Butz
• Original Assignee: Scott A. Butz
• Inventors: Butz, Scott A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Ark, Darren W
• Application Number:
  US13/437,426
• Time in Patent Office: 477 Days
• Field of Search: 43/425.3, 43/176, 43/175, 43/423.2, 43/423.3, 43/423.4, 43/422.4
• US Class Current: 43/42.53
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 85/01 with light emission, sound emission, scent dispersal or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A01K 97/045 Preparation of bait; Ingredients

Abstract

A UV reflective fishing lure system for consistently illuminating underwater for prolonged periods and at multiple depths to attract various fish species. The UV reflective fishing lure system generally includes a base substance, a UV reflective substance and a colorant all mixed together and solidified to form at least a portion of a fishing lure. The UV reflective substance is comprised of barium sulfate, calcium carbonate, or powdered sugar, while the base substance is comprised of a liquid rubber or plastic and the colorant is comprised of a water based coloring. The formed fishing lure reflects UV light to be seen by fish species at various depths within water.

Claims

1. A method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure, comprising:

providing a base substance;

providing a UV reflective substance;

providing a colorant comprising a water-based coloring;

mixing said base substance, said UV reflective substance, and said colorant, wherein said base substance and said UV reflective substance are mixed at a 4;

1 ratio;

heating said mixture of said base substance, said UV reflective substance, and said colorant;

stirring said mixture;

providing a mold comprised of a fishing lure shape;

cooling said mixture; and

solidifying said mixture.

2. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 1, wherein said base substance is comprised of rubber.

3. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 1, wherein said base substance is in a liquid state.

4. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 1, further comprising the step of repeating said heating step and said stirring step until said mixture is heated.

5. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 1, wherein said cooled mixture is comprised of a flexible structure.

6. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 1, wherein said cooled mixture is comprised of a hard structure.

7. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 1, wherein said UV reflective substance is comprised of barium sulfate.

8. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 1, wherein said fishing lure shape is comprised of a flexible worm structure.

9. A method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure, comprising:

providing a base substance, wherein said base substance is in a liquid state;

providing a UV reflective substance;

providing a colorant comprising a water-based coloring;

mixing said base substance, said UV reflective substance, and said colorant, wherein said base substance and said UV reflective substance are mixed at a 4;

1 ratio;

partially heating said mixture of said base substance, said UV reflective substance, and said colorant;

stirring said mixture;

repeating said partially heating step and said stirring step until said mixture is heated;

providing a mold comprised of a fishing lure shape;

pouring said heated mixture within said mold;

cooling said mixture; and

solidifying said mixture.

10. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 9, wherein said cooled mixture is comprised of a flexible structure.

11. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 9, wherein said cooled mixture is comprised of a hard structure.

12. The method of forming a UV reflective fishing lure of claim 9, wherein said UV reflective substance is comprised of barium sulfate.