MinnoWhip

While in a boat by a shoreline the fisherman will cast at a structure. He is hoping to catch a predator waiting to ambush prey at the barrier between structure and open water.  In a normal situation the lure travels through that barrier in a perpendicular direction back to the fisherman. This means that the lure is actually in the best position for a short amount of time. The fisherman in the boat would like to keep the lure in the “barrier” area for as long as possible.

 

The  MinnoWhip by ETI keeps the lure in front of the bigger fish for longer. While at rest in the water the MinnoWhip floats nose up with the vertical swimming spoon out of the water. When retrieved the fishing line will provide tension from the center of the spoon. The lure will then travel at an oblique angle to the tension as opposed to normal lures that return in a direct line to the tension. When the fisherman wishes to reverse direction, simply allow the lure to come to rest and start retrieving. In this way the MinnoWhip sweeps back and forth across a large area. It also stays in the Barrier area for a long time. Fish are more likely to strike at the moment when the lure changes direction increasing the fisherman’s chances even more.

This is a full $1,000,000 Idea. The sports fishing market is as big as they come. By many reports there are over 60 Million anglers in the US alone. It would take less than 0.5% to make a million in sales. The concept could be sold with soft tales and an assortment of sizes. I personally would be the first $200 in sales.

This concept was developed years ago while fishing a shoreline and my friend hooked a plank of wood.  The hook was buried in the center of the flat board. It fought just like a fish. We even had the net ready. If it could fool us, the same concept in a lure may actually fool a real fish. I know that some might think that is too big of an assumption.  

Until Next Time - Keep Inventing

Eric The Inventor