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Picasso gets patent on Shock Blade

Picasso gets patent on Shock Blade

Pennsylvania-based Picasso Lures announced that it's been issued a patent for the design of its bladed jig, the Shock Blade. The patent (U.S. No. D760,866 S) is titled “Fishing Lure Attachment Clip” and protects the Shock Blade's unique head-to-blade wire connection.

"To get around the Z-Man patent, other manufacturers use a simple split-ring to attach the blade to the head," said Picasso president Terry Monteleone. "The problem with using the split-ring approach is the connection is too loose and upon anything other than a slow retrieve, the lure rises to the surface and also creates 'blow out,' causing the blade to bind to one side, stop vibrating and spin.

"Our patented clip connection keeps the blade-to-head connection tight, so even on a fast retrieve, it will not blow out and bind. Plus, it has the advantage of keeping the lure down in the strike zone longer without getting lift, which potentially means putting more fish in the livewell."

The Shock Blade is endorsed by Bassmaster Elite Series pro Aaron Martens and is available in a range of sizes from 1/4-ounce to 2 ounces.

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