FLUOROCARBON FISHING HOOK AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

摘要

Devices and methods for forming a new and improved fishing hook is provided. Various materials, including fluorocarbons and polycarbonates, and combinations thereof are provided to produce a translucent or transparent device that maintains desirable material properties such as weight, tensile strength, ductility, and flexibility.

主权项

1. A fishing hook consisting of:
a first end and a second end; the first end comprising an eyelet; the second end comprising a point; an elongate shaft; the elongate shaft comprising a stiffening rib provided on one side of the elongate shaft, the stiffening rib extending along and projecting from a length of the elongate shaft, and the stiffening rib being provided substantially coplanar with a center of the elongate shaft; a curved portion; the elongate shaft and the curved portion disposed between the first end and the second end; the hook consisting of a fluorocarbon formed from hydrogen, carbon and fluoride and having a refractive index of approximately between 1.40 and 1.45; and wherein the hook is devoid of other material.