Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tubular member includes stacking a plurality of materials on a rolling table and rolling the plurality of materials around a mandrel to form the tubular member. The plurality of materials include one or more bottom layers and an upper layer stacked on top of the one or more bottom layers. The upper layer comprises a fibrous material including (a) a first plurality of fibers that extend in a positive direction relative to a lengthwise direction of the upper layer and (b) a second plurality of fibers that extend in a negative direction relative to the lengthwise direction of the upper layer. The first plurality of fibers and the second plurality of fibers form an X-pattern.

Abstract: A hiking and fishing system is described. The hiking and fishing system generally comprises a staff including a staff handle into which at least a portion of a fishing rod may be inserted into a staff cavity. When the fishing rod is inserted into and enclosed by the staff cavity, the hiking and fishing system may function as a hiking staff or stick. Further, the fishing rod is substantially protected by the staff and staff handle. When the fishing rod is removed from the staff cavity and attached to the staff end, and a fishing reel is detachably engaged to the reel mount, the hiking and fishing system may function as a fishing rod.