Bass Pro Shops, Inc.

Richard J Bleam

Ronald C Keller

David N Keller

Rene Wade

A casting game which tests the skills of fisherman. A platform is provided upon which the contestant may stand and cast a plug. A pool of water surrounds at least a portion of this platform, with the pool divided radially into a plurality of lanes or segments. Located within the segments are numerous targets which take the form of cylinders having open upper ends. The contestant attempts to place the plug or piece of tackle within these cylinders by casting the plug using a standard fishing rod. The various lanes of the pool may be designated for use with a particular type of rod, plug or casting motion. The contestant who hits the most number of targets within a specified time period is the winner. In a preferred embodiment the upwardly open cylinders forming the targets will have associated lights, such that they are illuminated after the plug has entered the target, providing an indication that such particular target has already been struck. To increase spectator attraction, a large display board may be provided, which includes a representation of the pool and the various lanes and targets, with the targets on the board being illuminated as with the actual targets within the pool. To increase the realism of the game, the platform upon which the contestant stands may comprise an actual boat typically used for fishing.

Casting game

A method of constructing a fishing lure blade having a special kicker, and a blade made according to the method. A blade body is inserted at one end into a groove in a special tool and is then bent such that a flap is formed about a bend line determined by the groove depth. The flap is folded over completely and the folded over end of the blade is then inserted into a slot in another tool. The blade is then bent against a 45.degree. inclined surface to form a double thickness lip that is oriented at 45.degree. to the blade body. Finally, the flap is pressed against a flat tool surface until its tip is in line with the opposite edges of the blade body.

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Springfield, MO, United States of America

Richard J Bleam