Abstract: The invention concerns a durable and good-operability fishing rod which is highly strong and is improved in specific rigidity by preventing excessive resin, reinforced fibers from leaning to one side, and resin pools. The fishing rod has a main layer (12) formed by winding a first prepreg provided by impregnating highly strong fibers with resin so that weight percentage becomes 25% or less so that the fibers are oriented in an axial length direction and a reinforcement layer (14, 16) formed by winding a second prepreg provided by impregnating highly strong fibers with resin so that the fibers are oriented in a direction crossing the fiber orientation of the main layer (12) on at least one side of the inside and outside of the main layer (12). The reinforcement layer (14, 16) is formed thinner than the main layer (12), and resin impregnation percentage of the second prepreg is set to substantially the same as that of the first prepreg.

Abstract: An interline fishing rod which not only prevents stress centralization but also includes a fishing line guide and is high in strength. A rod pipe (12) includes a joining portion (12T) in the leading end portion thereof, a forwardly narrowed taper portion (12S) located just in the rear of the joining portion (12T), and a straight or forwardly narrowed and gently tapered rod pipe main body portion (12H) located in the rear of the taper portion (12S). A fishing line guide (RG2) is provided on and protected from the inside wall of the rod pipe main body portion (12H), while the inside diameter (d2) of the fishing line guide (RG2) is set larger than the inside diameters (d0) and (d4). Reinforcing layers (H1, H2) for reinforcing a main body layer are provided in such a manner that it extends from the joining portion (12T) to at least the front-most position of the fishing line guide (RG2).

Abstract: An interline fishing rod which not only prevents stress centralization but also includes a fishing line guide and is high in strength. A rod pipe (12) includes a joining portion (12T) in the leading end portion thereof, a forwardly narrowed taper portion (12S) located just in the rear of the joining portion (12T), and a straight or forwardly narrowed and gently tapered rod pipe main body portion (12H) located in the rear of the taper portion (12S). A fishing line guide (RG2) is provided on and projected from the inside wall of the rod pipe main body portion (12H), while the inside diameter (d2) of the fishing line guide (RG2) is set larger than the inside diameters (d0) and (d4). Reinforcing layers (H1, H2) for reinforcing a main body layer are provided in such a manner that it extends from the joining portion (12T) to at least the front-most position of the fishing line guide (RG2).

Abstract: In order to provide a member for a fishing or sport tool with light weight property and excellent exterior, the member is constructed by a body; a film formed directly on the body of the member or through an intermediate layer; and a single-color forming coating film formed on the outside of the film and capable of transmitting or reflecting only components in a wavelength region included in a specific range among incident light beams.

Abstract: A main body of a hollow cylindrical member is formed of a wound preimpregnation sheet made of reinforcing fibers impregnated with synthetic resins. A synthetic resins layer with a metallic member is provided onto an outer periphery of the main body for reinforcing and/or decorative property. The metallic member is in the form of a thin film bonded to an outer periphery of the synthetic resins layer or a net-like metallic member embedded in the layer.

Abstract: A main body of a hollow cylindrical member is formed of a wound preimpregnation sheet made of reinforcing fibers impregnated with synthetic resins. A synthetic resins layer with a metallic member is provided onto an outer periphery of the main body for reinforcing and/or decorative property. The metallic member is in the form of a thin film bonded to an outer periphery of the synthetic resins layer or a net-like metallic member embedded in the layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tubular body such as a fishing rod or a golf club shaft. According to the present invention, a tubular body is made of reinforcing fibers impregnated with synthetic resin, having a reinforcing layer made of thermoplastic amorphous polymer fibers thereon. Therefore, the thermoplastic amorphous polymer fibers absorb the impact and keep the body proper free from being destroyed or damaged when the tubular body is shocked. In the case of a fishing rod, said fibers absorb and lessen noise so that only a bite of a fish can easily be noticed. In the case of a golf club shaft, the fibers lessen the impact vibration when the sweet spot of the club hits the ball so that it is possible to know whether the club head has hit the ball without fail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing rod having a rod tube formed from synthetic resin-impregnated high strength fiber and to a production method thereof. The rod tube of the present fishing rod is filled with resin containing microglobules in a dispersed state. This makes a lighter and stronger fishing rod which withstands extreme deflection. The production method according to the present invention can adjust the ratio of the filled resin and the dispersed microglobules at the tip and butt portions of the rod. Accordingly, the weight, strength, and condition for each portion of the rod can be controlled as required.