Abstract A method and apparatus for forming and holding fish bait such as cheese or the like and for easy insertion of a fish hook therein. A flat mold member is provided with a plurality of indentations therein of generally cylindrical shape and with a generally hemispherical bottom with a vent hole therethrough communicating with the atmosphere. The indentations are sized to receive a fish hook, preferably a treble hook, therein. The cheese is spread across the mold member and into the indentations, being scraped level with the top thereof. Trapped air can escape through the vent hole. A treble hook can then be inserted into a cheese-filled indentation and then be withdrawn with the cheese adhering thereto. The vent hole allows air to re-enter so that the baited hook can be removed. A covered container is also provided for holding the mold member with the bait in the indentations for carrying in a safe manner. The bait is applied to the hooks as needed at time of use.
A method for making baited hooks for fishing comprising the steps of: (a) providing a flat surface having a plurality of indentations therein each being of a diameter and depth adapted to receive a fish hook therein; (b) providing a vent to atmosphere in the bottom of each said indentation; (c) mixing fish bait to a spreadable but non-flowing consistency; (d) inserting the spreadable fish bait across into said indentations; (e) inserting fish hooks into the fish bait in respective ones of said indentations; and, (f) withdrawing said fish hooks in combination with the fish bait.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
A method for making baited hooks for fishing comprising the steps of: (a) providing a flat surface having a plurality of indentations therein each being of a diameter and depth adapted to receive a fish hook therein; (b) providing a vent to atmosphere in the bottom of each said indentation; (c) mixing fish bait to a spreadable but non-flowing consistency; (d) inserting the spreadable fish bait across into said indentations; (e) inserting fish hooks into the fish bait in respective ones of said indentations; and, (f) withdrawing said fish hooks in combination with the fish bait.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for making cheese-bait for fishing comprising the steps of: (a) providing a flat surface having a plurality of indentations therein each being of a diameter and depth adapted to receive a fish hook therein; (b) providing a vent to atmosphere in the bottom of each indentation; (c) mixing the cheese to a spreadable but non-flowing consistency; (d) spreading the cheese across said flat surface and into said indentations; (e) wiping the cheese from said flat surface and leaving it in said indentations, whereby subsequently inserting a fish hook into the cheese in one of said indentations and withdrawing it will cause the fish hook to come out in combination with the cheese.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
114 words
A method for making cheese-bait for fishing comprising the steps of: (a) providing a flat surface having a plurality of indentations therein each being of a diameter and depth adapted to receive a fish hook therein; (b) providing a vent to atmosphere in the bottom of each indentation; (c) mixing the cheese to a spreadable but non-flowing consistency; (d) spreading the cheese across said flat surface and into said indentations; (e) wiping the cheese from said flat surface and leaving it in said indentations, whereby subsequently inserting a fish hook into the cheese in one of said indentations and withdrawing it will cause the fish hook to come out in combination with the cheese.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 2 and additionally: allowing the cheese to particlly dry between the time of forming it and the time of applying it to a fish hook.