ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. 12,439,900, issued on Oct. 14.
"Baitfish rigging device" was invented by Villy Negre (Waianae, Hawaii) and Francis Kealoha (Waianae, Hawaii).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A baitfish rigging device is provided. The device is comprised of a combination bridle and rigging needle for attaching live baitfish to a fishing line. The device features an open loop latch with a bridle needle at one end for piercing the baitfish, which is secured in an oblong-shaped bridle cavity loop. The loop is designed to close securely after passing through the baitfish, preventing disengagement. The device also includes a fishing hook, which may be attached to th...