The current invention involves a universal fishing bait fundamentally
comprised of a cord body of filaments or strips of fibrous collagen made
up into any shape or design capable of attracting fish, that is 100%
biodegradable and that furthermore has a good capacity to diffuse and
liberate attractant substances. The bait invented presents excellent
mechanical properties in terms of resistance to breakage and resistance
to tearing, is easily manipulated, transported and stored. Similarly, the
invention provides for the use of fibrous collagen in the preparation of
said universal fishing bait.