Charles E Fricke

US Patent:

7654032, Feb 2, 2010

Filed:

Aug 1, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/832632

Inventors:

Charles Fricke - Cudjoe Key FL, US

International Classification:

A01K 83/06

US Classification:

43 442, 43 4491

Abstract:

An adjustable quick rig for a bait comprising a bait pin to hold the bait, a leader channel having a tapered passage to receive a leader, and a line stopper intended for crimping onto the leader at an adjustable location to set a desired length of the leader relative to a hook in the bait. The line stopper can jam within a portion of the tapered passage to provide the desired length. The adjustable quick rig can transfer a pulling force from a back of the bait to a front of the bait to suppress a spinning motion during trolling. Moreover, the adjustable quick rig can use one leader to accommodate a variety of bait fish of different lengths.

US Patent:

6698133, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Oct 11, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/269266

Inventors:

Charles Fricke - Summerland Key FL 33042

International Classification:

A01K 8306

US Classification:

43 442

Abstract:

An adjustable pin rig and a method for rigging a bait wherein the pin rig includes at least one pin interconnected to a pin support. The pin has a free end which is structured to pierce through at least a portion of the bait. A fastener is included which is structured to engage the free end of the pin to at least partially secure the pin rig to the bait. The pin support includes an attachment mechanism structured to secure the pin rig to at least a portion of a leader to which one or more hooks are attached. A multi-purpose rigging tool is provided to facilitate securing of the fastener and attachment mechanism. The method includes inserting a hook attached to a leader into the bait, attaching a pin support to a portion of the leader, piercing a portion of the bait with a free end of a pin, and securing a fastener to the free end of the pin. The method may also include removing a portion of the pin extending outwardly from the bait.