Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a fishing rod handle which, when holding the fishing rod at a position forward of its normal holding position (e.g. between the reel and the tip of the fishing rod), allows the fishing rod to be held stably, thereby improving the ability to manipulate the fishing rod. The handle includes a reel leg mounting portion 18 which locates the legs 14A,14B of a reel 14 on a reel leg placement surface 18B and fixes the reel legs 14A,14B with front and rear hoods 12A,12B. The reel leg mounting portion further includes a reduced portion 18C diametrically opposite the reel leg placement surface 18B. An expanded portion 22 is located between the reduced portion 18C and a constricted portion 20C, and swells generally oppositely from the reel leg placement surface 18B. The extended portion 22 is contoured and sized so as to be readily and comfortably received in the palm of an angler's hand.

Abstract: A fishing pole or rod having a replaceable rear extension of a predetermined length. A fishing rod handle attached to a rod blank with a fixed front handle having a front reel seat incorporated therein with a threaded rear portion. A threaded extension is adapted to thread onto the rear portion of the front fixed handle. A rotatable rear reel seat is advanced forward by the threaded extension. A replaceable extension is adapted to fictionally fit the exterior diameter of the threaded extension. The replaceable extension has a length that is selected depending upon the individual user's personal preference. A plug having weights therein is placed at the open rear end of the replaceable extension that additionally facilitates the customizing of the balance and feel of the fishing rod, depending upon the individual's personal preference or desire. Therefore, a custom rod can easily be fabricated or changed quickly and inexpensively.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt is provided with a rod blank having upper and lower ends. A handle grip comprised of a dual layer is placed over a portion of the rod blank. A reel seat is also placed over at least a portion of the rod blank and is positioned adjacent the handle grip. A pair of wood arbors are positioned over the rod blank on each side of the hand grip. A gimbal is positioned on the rod blank on the lower end thereof and a cap is placed over the gimbal. The arbor at the upper end of the rod blank receives a reel seat thereover. A ferrule may be inserted and extend from the reel seat, the ferrule receiving a fishing rod therein. A method of assembling a fishing rod butt includes the steps of sliding a dual layer hand grip over a rod blank such that an upper portion and lower portion of the rod blank extend from the hand grip. An arbor is slid over each of the upper and lower portions of the rod blank and are glued thereto. A gimbal is also glued to one of the arbors, while a reel seat is glued to the other.

Abstract: A fishing rod is provided which consists of a foam handle, plastic cylinder, plastic coated heat tape, rechargeable battery pack, on/off toggle button, electronic regulator, reel holder, metal housed ceramic eyes, and tapered rod shaft. Within the foam handle is a plastic cylinder that houses the battery pack and fixtures for electrical contacts. A plastic butt cap screws onto the ends to seal the opening and secure the battery. Lining the interior of the handle is plastic coated heat tape which also lines the interior of the rod shaft. This tape conducts the heat and, along with the electronic regulator, enables the user to grasp a rod that is not too hot to handle. The rechargeable battery pack is removable and lasts from three to four hours, activated when the fisher pushes the toggle button to the "on" position between the handle and the shaft itself; the reel is fastened to this segment. Metal housed ceramic eyes line the length of the tapered rod shaft with the line strung through each of them.

Abstract: A handle for an implement or sports equipment such as a fishing rod, having a contoured gripping portion designed so as to reduce fatigue and tension while improving casting accuracy without interfering with reel function. The handle and contoured gripping portion are adapted to being surroundingly mounted on an elongated shaft member of said implement or sports equipment. The gripping portion is contoured so as to correspond to the natural angles and position of the hand and palm, with an S-shaped curvature on its top side, and a triple curvature along its opposing bottom side that creates a depression in which the fingers rest when a user grasps the gripping portion of the handle. The contoured gripping portion of the handle is preferably oval shaped and slightly tapered toward both its proximal and distal ends.

Abstract: A spinning rod assembly comprises an elongated rod having a handle from which a reel shank laterally extends. A pair of finger supports extend from the handle and straddle the reel shank. The finger supports are configured to bear against the fingers of an angler grasping the rod as the angler casts and retrieves to distribute attendant pressure among the angler's fingers and relieve pain and discomfort previously associated with casting and retrieving.

Abstract: A casting handle with a trigger includes a grip area section disposed behind the trigger, a rear section disposed in the rear of the grip area section, and a small-diameter intermediate section interposed between the grip area section and the rear section. The grip area section is expanded both vertically and laterally. The rear section has a vertical height less than the corresponding height of the grip area section. This forms a flat upper surface positioned sufficiently rearward with respect to the grip area section that the wrist of an angler's hand holding the casting handle does not interfere with the casting motion. The constricted cross-section, intermediate section has a lateral width and a vertical height respectively less than the corresponding width and height of the rear section. Consequently, the casting handle allows smooth casting, thumbing and pumping operations as well as improving the angler's ability to operate the fishing rod.

Abstract: An arm support for stabilizing a fishing rod on a fisherman's arm when lures are retrieved and fish are hooked and played. In a preferred embodiment the arm support is characterized by a rod having a straight portion mounted on the fishing rod handle and a curved portion extending from the straight portion. The straight portion protrudes rearwardly from fixed or removable attachment to the handle of the fishing rod and the curved portion fits beneath the fisherman's forearm, supporting the fisherman's wrist against the weight and playing force of the fish. In another embodiment a reel seat and fishing rod connecting threads are provided on the straight portion of the arm support for receiving a reel and mounting the arm support on a fishing rod, respectively.

Abstract: A casting handle for fishing rods including a lowermost end; a reel seat portion; an elongated protrusion comprising an index finger recess comprising an index finger front wall and a middle finger recess comprising a middle finger back wall; and an index finger collar portion that is bulgedly outwardly extended from side surfaces of the collar portion to above the reel seat portion so as to define a surface having ridges on the side surfaces, said surface being tangential to a plane defined by the front wall of the index finger recess.

Abstract: A fishing rod handle for providing a more comfortable and efficient grip during retrieving includes two distinct grips, one to be utilized during the casting motion and a separate grip to be utilized during the retrieving motion. The handle includes a reel seat on which a fishing reel is mounted, and a casting grip defined on the handle behind the reel position. The handle further includes a retrieving grip which is attached to the handle forward of the reel. The retrieving grip includes a support segment which extends upwardly from the handle, and a gripping segment which extends rearward from the support segment, so that the gripping segment is positioned above the fishing reel. This configuration is advantageous in that it provides the fisherman with a gripping location which facilitates improved balance, and which allows the fisherman to more comfortably and efficiently overcome the difficulties incurred due to the opposing upward and downward forces created during hook setting and fish retrieving.

Abstract: A handle for fishing rod extends on the tubular body 10 of the fishing rod, and includes a hand-held portion 16 corresponding to the exposed part 10P of the tubular body and having bridges extending off the exposed part along the side surfaces thereof. The handle is reduced in weight, it is easy for a fishing person to hold the handle by his hand, the hand holding the handle is less likely to slip thereon, and the person can feel the bite of a fish well.

Abstract: A spinning rod assembly comprises an elongated rod having a handle from which a reel shank laterally extends. A pair of finger supports extend from the handle and straddle the reel shank. The finger supports are configured to bear against the fingers of an angler grasping the rod as the angler casts and retrieves to distribute attendant pressure among the angler's fingers and relieve pain and discomfort previously associated with casting and retrieving.

Abstract: A rotatable mechanism for reversibly attaching an extension onto a long member is described; examples include an ergonomically correct extension, which fits and supports the entire natural shape of the arm, from the heel of the hand, along the inner wrist and up the forearm, thus combining the principle of leverage with the body's natural muscular dynamics, to transfer the load and strain away from the wrist to the more powerful muscles of the upper arm and shoulder. In a first embodiment, splines run on the outside of a shaft affixed previously to a handle, and co-operate with splines on the inside surface of a cylindrical hole in the extension. A screw inserted through the extension and threaded into a hole in the end of the handle prevents longitudinal separation between the handle and extension, and the splines prevent rotational movement.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes a butt ring member integrally formed and fixed on a rear end of a rod body. The integral formation is preferably done by use of a mold. The fishing rod may include a molded line guide. The fishing rod may also include a molded reel seat.

Abstract: A fishing rod has a seat base including a fixed hood formed integral therewith for engaging a forward leg of a fishing reel, and a movable hood mounted in the seat base to be movable axially thereof for engaging a rearward leg of the fishing reel. The seat base defines an opening edge of a space for accommodating the movable hood. This opening edge is inclined, in side view, with respect to an axis of the fishing rod. A rotatable adjusting element is mounted on the seat base for adjusting position of the movable hood axially of the fishing rod. A slide contact element is disposed at an end of the rotatable adjusting element remote from the movable hood for limiting movement of the rotatable adjusting element axially of the fishing rod 2. A fishing rod as claimed in claim 1, wherein said seat base includes a rotatable adjusting element relatively rotatably mounted thereon for adjusting position of said movable hood axially of the fishing rod.

Abstract: A casting handle for a fishing rod includes a reel mount which has a reel leg placing section in the upper surface which is to place a reel leg in position to hold the reel, a lower surface curved in such a manner that it is lowered most at the middle in the direction of width and raised towards both side edges, and a sideward expanded portion which is formed by expanding horizontally the portion of the reel leg placing section which is substantially the rear half of the reel leg placing section. The rear end portions of the edge lines of the sideward expanded portion ar raised obliquely backwardly on one side of the reel mount which is opposite to the other side where a trigger is protruded. With the casting handle, the angler can hold the casting handle stable in the casting operation, and the fingers gripping the casting handle feel fitted on and comfortable with it during the palming operation.

Abstract: A method for adhesively bonding an at least partially hollow first member to a second member received interiorly of the first member. Adhesive is applied to the second member and allowed to attain a substantially nonflowable condition. The first and second members are positioned such that the first member at least partially overlies the nonflowable adhesive on the second member. The adhesive is reactivated and then cooled to adhesively bond the first and second members together. An adhesive dispenser for applying the adhesive to the second member is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fishing rod handle of variable circumference permits adjustment to fit the hand size of an individual user and retains that size until again readjusted to a different circumference. A plurality of individual longitudinal spreaders are arranged circumferentially around the handle. Axially applied screw-action forces the individual spreaders to spread of bend outward. A resilient covering over the spreaders may be proved to lend a smooth surface to the handle at various possible circumferences.

Abstract: A telescoping fishing rod assembly includes an elongated tubular handle for compact storage of the telescoping rod sections with the line guides on the sections protruding from one end, and a removable cap member is placed over the line guides to protect against damage. The rod sections are removably connectable to either end of the handle so that the assembly can be interchangeably used as a fly rod or spin-casting rod.

Abstract: A soft fishing rod grip handle and a method of making such a fishing rod grip handle is set forth in which yarn is wound on a grip body. The yarn is formed by spinning in such a manner that end portions of short fibers of the yarn are held raised over the surface of the yarn member, the yarn member also including long fibers. Additionally, the end portions of the short fibers are raised over a fixing agent provided to bond the yarn member to the grip body.

Abstract: A fly rod and reel combination (10) is disclosed which includes an elongated arcuate reel positioning member (16). Fly rod (11) is provided with a hollow butt end (13) and a hollow cylindrical extension (19) having a set of male threads (20) on its outside surface. Fly reel (28) is attached to a second end (25) of an elongated arcuate reel positioning member (16) which has a positioner extension member (18) attached to a second end. Positioner extension member (18) is sized and shaped to be frictionally received by cylindrical extension (19). A stop flange (22) is radially attached around the first rod attachment end (17) of the elongated arcuate reel positioning member (16) between it and positioner extension member (18). Flange (22) prevents the rod attachment end of the elongated arcuate reel positioning member (16) from entering into the hollow cylindrical extension (19) when positioner extension member (16) is engaged therein.

Abstract: An improved fishing rod with a reel holding portion having a front hood and rear hood for engaging a pole mount of a reel. The fishing rod comprises a forming portion for the front hood and a forming portion for the rear hood. These forming portions have larger diameters than a rod material and are provided independently from each other. The fishing rod further comprises an entirely exposed intermediate portion defined at a middle portion between the forming portions and having a smaller diameter than both of the forming portions.

Abstract: A fishing rod and reel combination including means for preventing the rod and reel from submerging should it accidentally be dropped or otherwise placed in water.

Abstract: A fishing pole designed especially for fishing through a hole in the ice has a rod portion and a vertically extending, U-shaped support portion which includes an anchor to the rod portion and a line reel attachment portion and a laterally extending base portion beneath the reel portion to support the pole including against lateral tipping by action of a fish.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved reel locking device wherein a first hood and second hood for locking the reel leg are positioned vis-a-vis a specified distance apart in the axial direction of the reel seat body and construction enables movement along the reel seat body of the first hood by rotation of a lock ring. The present invention is constructed such that the first hood has an extension extending to the far end of the second hood and rotation of the lock ring enables movement of the extension along the reel seat body. Therefore, in the present invention, when the lock ring which is positioned behind the rear hood of the reel seat body is rotated, the extension in the forward hood which extends to the far end of the rear hood is moved along the reel seat body, thereby moving the first hood.

Abstract: A fishing rod has a reel mounting member and grip members secured to an outer periphery of a rod stem member. One end of the grip member is extended to the portion opposite to the reel leg fixing portion in the vicinity of the reel mounting member, so that the stepped portions between the grip members and the reel mounting member are eliminated. As a result, the configuration thereof can be well adapted to the hand, and the ruggedness does not concentrate on the portion. Such a structure does not cause pains in the palm and fingers of the fisher when enjoying the fishing, and enables the fisher to grasp the fishing rod for a long period of time. Where the exfoliative stresses are applied on the bonding surfaces between the reel mounting member and the grip members when the rod stem member is bent, the joint portion is greater in length than in the prior art, and hence the stresses are dispersed at that portion. In addition, because the wider bonding area is provided, the separation does not occur easily.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing reel foot fixing device for fixing a reel foot on a fishing rod. According to the present invention, a removable spacer is arranged between the moving hood and the handle of the reel foot mounting portion to fill a step-like gap produced between them. Therefore, any size of step-like gap produced between the moving hood and the handle when another reel having a shorter or longer reel foot is used can be eliminated only by replacing the spacer. Even if replacement of the reel leads to a change in the reel foot length, the spacer used so far can be replaced with another one of an appropriate size.

Abstract: A fishing rod having a structurally tapering rod section and a handle connected to the tapering rod section. The handle has a longitudinal bore, and a rod having an external surface with weight calibrations is slidably disposed in the longitudinal bore. A calibrated compression spring helically surrounds the external surface of the rod within the longitudinal bore. The compression spring biases the rod towards the structurally tapering rod while in the longitudinal bore. A hook support member connects to an end of the rod, and a hook member pivotally connects to the hook support member. A method for measuring the length of a fish and for weighing the fish. A scale for weighing an object.

Abstract: A one-piece fishing rod handle is provided in which an integral handle portion is molded together with preformed rod handle components such as a reel seat is disclosed for use in through-rod-type construction wherein the rod blank extends axially through the entire length of the handle and foregrip. The individual preformed rod handle components are assembled onto either a mold core pin or fishing rod blank and properly registered in a mold cavity having the configuration of the finished rod handle. Molding resins such as polyurethane are then injected into the mold cavity and provide a handle portion which is bonded to the preformed reel seat. By the use of two differently dimensioned molds in conjunction with different density molding resins, dual composition one-piece fishing rod handles can also be molded.

Abstract: A fixture for a fishing reel is provided which includes a tubular fixture body having a screw thread, a fixing holder, a movable pusher movable toward or away from the fixing holder, and a threaded ring for operating the movable pusher. A plurality of locking grooves extending lengthwise of the fixture body are provided at the screw thread of the fixture body. These locking grooves are spaced at predetermined intervals circumferentially of the fixture body. An engaging projection engageable with one of the locking grooves to restrain the threaded ring from loosening is provided at the threaded ring such that it can be changed in position between engaged and disengaged positions with one of the locking grooves.

Abstract: An improved fishing rod of the through rod construction type is disclosed. The rod includes a handle grip, handle body and a transition collar interposed therebetween and a rod blank received therethrough. The transition collar provides a smooth transition from the handle body to the grip. Additionally, the transition collar provides a means of offsetting the grip relative to the rod blank.

Abstract: A contoured reel seat segment for a spinning type fishing rod which is formed to comfortably fit against the fisherman's hand grip thumb and finger positions where they grasp the reel seat segment forward of the spinning reel's main attachment stem. Force resistant inclined surfaces are formed on the reel crank side of the reel seat segment and on the bottom of the reel seat segment to advantageously increase the surface contact from the user's thumb and fingers to the reel seat segment of the spinning rod handle. The force resistant inclined surfaces can be concave surfaces, can be formed on a portion of the reel seat segment which protrudes laterally and outwardly towards the reel's crank, and can also be in the form of angularly disposed concave indents for the user's thumb and large finger. The force resistant inclined surfaces provide mechanical advantage for the user's thumb and fingers to resist and engage upward and downward rod forces which exert on a spinning rod reel seat in the act of fishing.

Abstract: A fishing rod comprising a hollow rod body and a grip coupling with the bottom rod at the rod body, the grip being provided with a short first grip portion and a long second grip portion, and with an insertion control positioned between the first and second grip portions and setting the insertion position into the rod body, so that the grip is turned over to be inserted into the rod body to be changed in length, thereby making the fishing rod adjustable of its entire length.

Abstract: A fishing rod provided at one circumferential side of a bottom rod at a rod body with a reel mounting portion through which a fishing reel is mounted onto the rod body, and behind the reel mounting portion with a grip, so that a sliding member of a hard and wear resistant material and of a predetermined length is mounted on at least one of the surface of the grip at a side of the reel mounting portion and the surface of the same reverse to the reel mounting portion.

Abstract: A fishing rod having a reel mounted on one end thereof and a handle rotatable about the reel to facilitate winding and unwinding of a line on the reel. The line being disengageable from the handle to facilitate surfcasting of the line from the reel.

Abstract: A fishing rod is provided which includes a rod body, a reel mounting device mounted at a root portion of the rod body at one radial side thereof, and a flexible grip disposed between reel mounting device and a rod-up portion of the rod. The grip includes surface formed of a harder material than the rest of the grip and having a predetermined width. The finger bearing surface is provided at a surface of the grip positioned at the one radical side of the rod body at which the reel mounting device is mounted.

Abstract: The invention provides a stainless steel fillet knife and a sharpening rod encased removable in the handle of a fishing rod similar to a typical rod and reel fishing rod. The middle section or reel seat of the handle is hollow forming a chamber which encases the blade of a fillet knife. The butt grip of the rod is the handle of the fillet knife and attaches removable to the reel seat by external threads in a neck fitting internal threads in a captive attachment ring. An O-ring between the two sections water seals the knife compartment. The interior of the butt grip is also hollow and a silicon padded chamber houses a diamond steel sharpening rod. The sharpening rod has a plug-like handle arranged inserted removable through an aperture into the butt end of the butt grip. The sharpening rod can be withdrawn for use by pulling the handle which is accessible on the back surface of the butt cap. The sharpening rod handle is structured of luminescent material and glows in the dark.

Abstract: A reel fixture is provided which includes a base cylinder, a fixed holder fixed to the base cylinder, a movable pusher movably supported to the base cylinder, and an annular ring. The base cylinder is formed of a material including a prepreg of carbon fiber impregnated with synthetic resin and a thin scrim sheet of high strength fiber impregnated with synthetic resin. The prepreg is lined at its rear surface with the scrim sheet. The material forming the base cylinder is cylindrically wound a plurality of times such that the carbon fiber is circumferentially oriented. The base cylinder is provided at the outer periphery of one of its axial ends with a screw thread screwable with a threaded ring.

Abstract: A fishing rod of compact size and improved feel and control is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment the rod includes a C or U-shaped handle portion, a reel support mounted to said C or U-shaped section, and a rod passing through the two ends of said C or U-shaped section. By attaching the aforementioned reel to a handle entirely separate from said rod, all breakage forces are carried by the handle, allowing for a smaller, more flexible rod. Additionally, due to the nature of the design, the rod may be held in two different positions by the fisher, enabling change of grip for greatest comfort.

Abstract: The invention comprises an improved handgrip for attachment to either a winter or summer fishing rod that includes a handle with a pivotable knife blade and knife blade guard located in a handle that can be comfortable grasped by the user from a number of different orientations to permit the user to use the handgrip as either a handgrip for a fillet knife or as a handgrip for either a summertime fishing rod or a wintertime fishing rod.

Abstract: A fishing rod is provided which is formed of a handle having a fishing reel mounting portion, a grip, and a rod body tapered toward its tip. The larger diameter side of the rod body includes a tubular fitting portion having a tapered portion increasing gradually in diameter at a rate of change larger than that of the rod body. The tubular fitting portion is fitted onto the outer periphery of the handle and is coupled integrally therewith. A manufacturing method is also provided for forming the rod body integrally with the tubular fitting portion.

Abstract: A fishing rod foregrip which is slidable on the fishing rod between a first fishing reel installation or removal position and a second fishing reel engagement position is provided. The foregrip is formed from a flexible and resilient material and includes a hollow elongate hood portion which, when the foregrip is in the reel engagement position, engages the fishing rod blank, the reel seat nut assembly, and a portion of the fishing rod handle. A reel stem portion angularly extends from the hood portion to engage a portion of the fishing reel foot and reel stem. The hood portion, on its upper outer surface, is provided with a generally planar portion to serve as a thumb engagement surface.

Abstract: The handle for a fishing rod according to the present invention can improve the sense of fit of the fingers with respect to a reel-attaching portion when said portion is taken hold of. The handle comprises a reel-depositing surface of the reel-attaching portion expanded in both right and left directions to form a bulgy portion which makes the width of said surface larger than that of a reel-foot. In accordance with the reel-depositing surface, the finger-placing surface of the reel-attaching portion is formed to have a large circular surface area which fits well with the dispositions and the bending angle of the fingers. This configulation is very advantageous in giving an improved sense of fit of the fingers with respect to the finger-placing surface of the reel-attaching portion and also a comfortable and safe gripping performance.

Abstract: A fishing rod is provided which includes a rod body which has a tail end portion having a grip and a fishing reel fixture mounted thereon. A cylindrical bend-correcting member is provided at the outer periphery of the rod body in front of the reel fixture. The bend-correcting member is intergral with the rod body and forwardly shifts the position of the base of a bending portion of the rod body. The bend-correcting member is made such that it is easy to hold at its outer periphery by an angler.

Abstract: A fishing rod and handle assembly with a laterally offset foregrip and/or butt grip provided on the handle to enhance palming grip comfort and mechanical advantage in resisting leveraged upward rod forces acting on the handle. An inclined surface on the palming side of the foregrip, butt grip, or both, permits firmer gripping of the handle and reel in a palming grip position. The reel may also be laterally offset with respect to its rod attachment foot and with respect to the rod to further improve palming grip comfort and control.

Abstract: The invention provides a fishing rod with an improved handle that is more secure and easy to hold comprising an elongated ring-shaped handle having an oblong opening adapted to receive at least three fingers and a finger opening ahead of the hand opening. An elongated forwardly projecting rod supporting element extends forwardly from the finger opening and includes a means for fastening a fishing reel to the handle.

Abstract: A bait casting handle is shown having a portion adapted to be grasped by the middle ring and little fingers, enclosing into the palm which is canted at a fifteen degree angle to the line of the bait casting rod, and further, having, in line with the line of the first three fingers, an essentially enclosing finger hole adapted to receive the index finger, positioned so as to hold the same in a slightly open pistol grip position, the line of the first digit of the index finger being substantially parallel to the alignment of the rod.

Abstract: A trigger structure for use in a fishing rod comprises: a mounting portion mounted on a grip portion of the fishing rod; and a trigger portion which perpendicularly projects from the above mounting portion so as to be bendable when such trigger portion is subjected to an outer forcible force. The trigger portion of the trigger structure is an injection molding product made of plastic so as to give an excellent touch feeling, whereby there is no fear that such trigger portion does some damages to the user's finger and hand even when such trigger portion hits the user in his finger and hand strongly at time when he performs his rapid hand changing operation in the fishing rod.

Abstract: A fishing rod may include an integral flashlight having a magnifying lens and an on-off switch. A knife blade is embedded into a V-shaped notch in the rod handle to facilitate the cutting of fishing line. The end of the handle includes a storage compartment for hooks, sinkers, and the like, with access being provided through a removeable cap.

Abstract: A method of assembling a fishing rod including a rod member, a conic enlargement on the rod member, and a foregrip having a generally conic inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface with a part thereof being eccentric with respect to the conic inner circumferential surface. In practicing this method, the conic inner circumferential surface of the foregrip is wedged into engagement with the conic enlargement on the rod member, and the eccentric part of the outer circumferential surface of the foregrip is arranged in a preselected angular position therefor extending generally circumferentially outwardly from the rod member.Other methods of assembling a fishing rod and other fishing rods are also disclosed.