Paul M Skwirut

US Patent:

40903176, May 23, 1978

Filed:

Oct 21, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/734417

Inventors:

Paul T. Skwirut - Baltimore MD

International Classification:

A01K 8500

US Classification:

43 4236

Abstract:

The connector link extends between the leader or line of the fishing tackle to the bait which always includes a fish hook whether the bait is artificial or of a natural type. The connector link comprises a metal wire having a straight central section and an open end loop at the front end of the straight central section of the wire for receiving a fishing line, and a loop at the rear end of the straight section for receiving a bait and fish hook, including a holding member of substantially one-half the length of the straight section of the wire which has a central opening extending throughout its length of such size as to be slideable along the wire and over the free open end of the rear loop for holding the open end of the loop in closed position. The outer end of the free end of the forward loop having a latch for engaging the straight section of the wire in front of the holding member when the holding member is positioned adjacent the rear loop to retain the holding element in its rearward position on the straight section of the wire.