Abstract: An adjustable fishing rod butt includes a first elongate member hingeably attached to a second elongate member. The first elongate member includes an opening on a bottom surface thereof extending at least into an interior thereof, and an alignment locking member secured about the opening on the bottom surface thereof. The alignment locking member includes an opening coaxially aligned with the opening in the first elongate member. The second elongate member includes an adjustable reel seat portion on an upper surface, and an angle positioning arm extending from a bottom surface and oriented to be received by the openings in the first elongate member and the alignment locking member. A locking pin locks the angle positioning arm to provide the butt with a specific angular relationship.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt is provided with a first segment and a second segment and a hinge assembly coupled between the first segment and the second segment. The hinge assembly includes a first joint portion and a protrusion extending perpendicularly from the first joint portion. The protrusion includes a second joint portion forming a right angle between the first joint portion and the second joint portion. An angle-selector grip extends from the second joint portion of the protrusion into a cavity formed within a bottom side of the second segment. The angle selector-grip includes a locking pin pinhole in coaxial alignment with pinholes disposed on each side of the second segment. The first segment pivotally attaches to the second segment and the angle selector grip lockably repositions the first segment to the second segment via a locking pin.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a rigid frame that has a plurality of integrally connected support sections with multiple features of transportable fishing rod holder combined with a collapsible sand-spike, all of which can be easily attached to a bike's handlebar for transportation. The assembly provides an inexpensive method of producing the fishing rod holder of the invention from readily available materials, is sustainable and provides effectiveness over longer period of time.

Abstract: A tubular reel seat for fishing rod includes a tubular movable hood and a trigger. The tubular movable hood is disposed on a front side of the reel seat, and includes a hood portion configured to cover a front-end portion of a reel foot of the fishing rod. The trigger is disposed in part of a circumference of an outer circumferential surface of the movable hood on an opposite side of the hood portion, the trigger is configured to be hooked by a finger from the front side.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes a rod blank which is configured to be attached to a fishing reel on a lower side. The rod blank includes a main portion and a rear grip portion which is continuous to a rod end side of the main portion. An end surface of the rod blank on the rod end side is inclined such that the lower side extends farther in a direction of the rod end side than the upper side.

Abstract: A fishing rod includes a grip tube 2 on a rear side of a reel seat 1 having a cylindrical shape, and the grip tube 2 is hard. The grip tube 2 includes a first grip portion 20 having a large diameter and forming at a front part of the grip tube 2, a second grip portion 22 having a large diameter and forming at a rear part of the grip tube 2, and a small-diameter portion 21 forming at between the first grip portion 20 and the second grip portion 22. A corner portion 23 is formed at between the first grip portion 20 and the small-diameter portion 21. The small-diameter portion 21 has a concave curved shape decreasing in diameter rearward at the front part of the small-diameter portion 21 which adjacent to the corner portion 23.

Abstract: A fishing rod accessory that attaches to the external structure of a fishing rod between the fishing rod tip and the fishing rod handle that will help stabilize the fishing rod spine and will improve targeted casting, distance, and accuracy.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt and reel seat assembly for use with a fishing reel and a rod blank. The fishing rod butt and reel seat assembly generally includes a cylindrical shaped rod having a first open end, a second open end, and a main length extending between the first and second open ends. The main length includes a handle section and a real seat section, wherein the handle section has a first outer diameter and the reel seat section has a second outer diameter, wherein the first outer diameter is greater than the second outer diameter thereby forming a shoulder at a transition between the handle section and reel seat section. The handle section includes a plurality of grooves longitudinally extending and equally spaced about a circumference of at least a portion of the handle section. The reel seat section includes retaining means for securing a fishing reel therein.

Abstract: A fishing system may have at least a fishing assembly with a handle axially aligned with a reel and a rod. The handle can have a hollow portion and a dexterity portion. The reel may be oriented relative to the handle to position a center of gravity of the fishing assembly in the handle. A fishing line may continuously extend from the reel through the hollow portion, atop the dexterity portion, and along the rod.

Abstract: A mobile, wearable haptic device (the Wolverine) designed for simulating the grasping of objects in a virtual reality interface is disclosed. The Wolverine renders a force directly between the thumb and at least one finger to simulate opposition type grasps of the objects. Mechanical design, control strategy, and performance analysis of the Wolverine system are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is an excessive length absorbing apparatus which absorbs the excess length of a primary resonant coil that is one of a pair of resonant coils which performs non-contact power supply via magnetic field resonance. A secondary hook in the excessive length absorbing apparatus hooks an excessive length portion of the primary resonant coil so as to hold the excess length portion of the primary resonant coil in a U-shape, and a holding member holds the secondary hook in a slidable manner.

Abstract: This exercise assisting device (1) is provided with a grip member (3) that can be gripped by a hand and that extends in a tubular shape or in a columnar shape. The grip member (3) has a recessed part (31) configured so that, when the device is gripped by the hand, only a portion at which the middle finger is placed is recessed.

Abstract: A beverage container useful for fishing includes a recessed channel for receiving and dispensing fishing line. The container with a fishing line spool is configured such that a hand-line-fishing device is provided without the need for a fishing pole. Optionally, the spool is removable from the beverage container body and may be rotatably mounted with respect thereto.

Abstract: A grip device is disposed on a handle of a piece of equipment. The grip device includes a lower concave surface contacting the handle and a lower concave surface oriented away from the handle. An adhesive tape is wrapped around the handle and grip device in one embodiment. In another embodiment, an adhesive layer is disposed between the handle and grip device. The lower concave surface includes a first taper at an end of the grip device oriented toward a knob of the handle. The upper convex surface includes a second taper at an end of the grip device oriented away from the knob of the handle. The grip device bends to follow a curvature of the handle.

Abstract: An aircraft locating device for locating an aircraft that has crashed into a body of water. The aircraft locating device includes a housing having a base, one or more sidewalls, an upper wall, defining an interior volume, wherein at least one wall can be secured to an aircraft. The housing includes one or more openings removably covered by one or more gates that open when the housing is submerged in liquid. A plurality of buoyant objects are disposed in the interior volume of the housing, wherein the buoyant objects can be released therefrom when the gates are open, thereby leaving a visual trail in a body of water in order to allow emergency responders to identify where an aircraft may be located.

Abstract: A floatation device for an archery bow is disclosed. The floatation device has a buoyant member defined by a top, a bottom, and one or more sides wherein the bottom is arranged to meet an arch of an archery bow limb. A securing mechanism arranged to secure the buoyant member on the bow limb is provided in such a way that the buoyant member is in contact with the bow limb. An aquatic archery bow having a floatation device thereon is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fishing rod foundation and methods for constructing and adjusting a fishing rig. The fishing rod foundation may include a cylindrical element inserted in a tubular, the tubular having at least three portions. The first portion and second portions may be configured to receive a rod blank. The third portion may be configured to provide a stop for fishing rod parts to be added to the fishing rod foundation exterior. The third portion may include a threaded section that engages a locking nut for locking and unlocking the position of the cylindrical element relative to the tubular. The method may include construction of a fishing rod by adding a rod blank and other parts to the fishing rod foundation. Another method may include adjusting the fishing rig using the locking/unlocking feature of the fishing rod foundation.

Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles. The grip preferably includes an ethylene vinyl acetate sleeve member and a gripping member having an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer of the gripping member is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate and is preferably bonded or adhered to the sleeve member.

Abstract: A grip for all spinning fishing reels is disclosed which has a resiliently flexible rubber hollow tubular shape (interior) with the ability to employ a variety of exterior surface textures, including knurls, waves, ribs, etc. The grip is shaped so that it provides a uniform fit over the spinning reel support arm on spinning reels, the opening regardless of its shape provides a uniform fit on the spinning reel arm once the grip is employed and in position. The rubber conforms to any shape and size of spinning reel arm and compresses uniformly to provide a custom fit. The radial thickness of the grip is smaller in comparison to the grip, yet generally mirrors the overall shape of the exterior of the grip with the exception of the chosen external surface texture which can vary. The grip itself, during use compresses and conforms to the individual user's hands and fingers.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt for use with a fishing reel and a rod blank and process for operating the butt generally includes depressing a spring-loaded button of a hinge assembly coupling a link end of a first elongate member and a U-shaped end of a second elongate member configured to receive the link end of the first elongate member. The first elongate member includes an open end configured to receive a rod blank and an adjustable reel seat for receiving a fishing rod reel. The spring-loaded button includes an elongate body and at least one transverse member extending from a long axis thereof, wherein depressing the spring-loaded button compresses a biased spring and disengages the at least one transverse member from a first notch within the hinge assembly. An angular relationship between the elongate members can be changed by engaging the at least one transverse member with another notch.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt for use with a fishing reel and a rod blank and process for operating the butt generally includes depressing a spring loaded button of a hinge assembly coupling a link end of a first elongate member and a U-shaped end of a second elongate member configured to receive the link end of the first elongate member. The first elongate member including an open end configured to receive a rod blank and an adjustable reel seat for receiving a fishing rod reel. The spring loaded button includes an elongate body and at least one transverse member extending from a long axis thereof, wherein depressing the spring loaded button compresses a biased spring and disengages the at least one transverse member from a first notch within the hinge assembly.

Abstract: A fishing rod handle with line type and strength indicator.

Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles. The grip preferably includes an ethylene vinyl acetate sleeve member and a gripping member having an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer of the gripping member is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate and is preferably bonded or adhered to the sleeve member.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for handles configured to selectively engage with an article and methods for using such handles. Some of the handles are configured for use with a fishing pole and include a connector configured to couple to a portion of a fishing pole. The handle may include a multiple layers and can be selectively removed from the article. Methods are also provided for selectively coupling exchangeable handles to articles including fishing poles.

Abstract: A handle for a fishing rod is provided. The handle is of multi-piece construction and comprises a reel seat for securely receiving a fishing reel of various types. Portions of the handle are secured together to selectively form a secure connection between a rod and a reel.

Abstract: The Floating Fishing Handle Assembly invention enables a rod to float with the reel attached. The making of the handle assembly includes use of a urethane foam, flocked rubber grip heat shrink tubing, two part epoxy and EVA foam.

Abstract: A fishing rod assembly that has a handle with a first decorative design and a shaft having eyelets that have a second decorative design that is related to the first decorative design. In addition the fishing rod has a reel and accompanying decorative bobber that also present decorative designs that are related to the first and second decorative design.

Abstract: The grip of certain embodiments includes a flexible mounting tube that can engage a rod and a sheet that including a polymer outside layer and inside layer and is attached to the tube. The sheet includes a friction enhancing feature and can have a seam joining edges of the sheet in either a substantially vertical or a substantially helical fashion.

Abstract: In a specific example, the present invention provides a fishing rod apparatus configured with low profile guides and a tip top, which are prone to fewer or almost no line tangles.

Abstract: An elastic cushion for enveloping the butt-end of a fishing rod. The cushion includes a unitary body having a cylindrical section at one end and a bulbous section at the opposite end. A central bore extends through the cushion. The central bore tapers from a large adjacent the one end to a second diameter located within the bulbous section to removably retain the rod in the central bore. An exterior surface of the bulbous section has a plurality of separate flutes for enhancing a frictional gripping of the bulbous section of the cushion body with the fisher-person's body and at least one of the flutes transitioning onto an exterior surface of the cylindrical section to enhance the frictional gripping of at least one hand of the fisher-person with the exterior surface of the cylindrical section.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable mountable fishing rod support system. The system may support a rod having a handle and a finger support above a fixed structure. The system may include a grip base, a vertical support, and a rod cradle. The base may include an L-shaped bracket, a vertical wall, fasteners securing the L-shaped bracket to the vertical wall, and a plunger for removably securing the base to the fixed structure. The vertical support may include a hollowed cylinder, a bolt, and a pin for adjustably securing the hollowed cylinder to the L-shaped bracket. The rod cradle may include a central opening to accept the handle and may have a finger notch to accept the finger support when the handle is inserted into the opening. The rod cradle may be secured in positions around the vertical support by loosening and then securing the vertical support to the L-shaped bracket.

Abstract: A fly fishing rod and reel system in which the reel is positioned rearward from the proximal end of the rod so that load bearing point is repositioned to the reel and the user's forearm and not the user's wrist when casting and fish fighting. In three embodiments, the reel is attached to a positioning member that positions the reel so that its transverse axis is longitudinally aligned with the rod's longitudinal axis and the reel extends beyond the proximal end of the rod thereby creating a new fulcrum point under the user's forearm when casting and fish fighting. By positioning the reel rearward, the user's wrist can lock when casting and press the reel against the forearm to ensure proper casting technique is used. The fly line is within reach of the user's fingers and the reel may be pressed against the abdomen to create drag on the reel.

Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles. The grip preferably includes an ethylene vinyl acetate sleeve member and a gripping member having an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer of the gripping member is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate and is preferably bonded or adhered to the sleeve member.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt for use with a rod blank and a fishing reel includes a first elongate member hingeably attached to a second elongate member. In this manner, the butt can be configured to have a curvilinear shape or a linear shape depending on the intended fishing application. Also disclosed is an adjustable reel seat assembly.

Abstract: A tubular line guide ring apparatus that is mountable to a line guide support and line guide ring of a fishing rod and that is capable of flexing to accommodate a range of line angles during casting, retrieval and fish fighting operations.

Abstract: A rod and reel assembly for deep water fishing. The rod employs a structure that eliminates the need for line guides along the length of the structure by use of a swivel guide that maintains the line between two rod members. The swivel roller is placed at the distal end of the structure allowing fishing line deployed from a mounted reel to the swivel roller to pass unobstructed through the structure. Also disclosed is an electric reel that includes a cantilever spool having an enlarged interior allowing hand control of free spooling. A two stage drag system employs a first set of springs to allow hands free spooling with minimal drag and a second set of springs for proper setting for the fish hauling.

Abstract: The grip of certain embodiments includes a flexible mounting tube that can engage a rod and a sheet that including a polymer outside layer and inside layer and is attached to the tube. The sheet includes a friction enhancing feature and can have a seam joining edges of the sheet in either a substantially vertical or a substantially helical fashion.

Abstract: An elastic cushion for enveloping the butt-end of a fishing rod. The cushion includes a unitary body having a cylindrical section at one end and a bulbous section at the opposite end. A central bore extends through the cushion. The central bore tapers from a large adjacent the one end to a second diameter located within the bulbous section to removably retain the rod in the central bore. An exterior surface of the bulbous section has a plurality of separate flutes for enhancing a frictional gripping of the bulbous section of the cushion body with the fisher-person's body and at least one of the flutes transitioning onto an exterior surface of the cylindrical section to enhance the frictional gripping of at least one hand of the fisher-person with the exterior surface of the cylindrical section.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a fishing pole includes a rod having a proximal end and a distal end, where the proximal end receives a grip and the distal end includes at least one line guide for receiving a fishing line. The grip of certain embodiments includes a flexible mounting tube that engages the proximal end of the rod and a sheet including a polymer outside layer and a fibrous inside layer. In some embodiments, the sheet has a configuration corresponding to the exterior shape of the flexible mounting tube, being wrapped about and adhered to the mounting tube, with the side edges of the sheet abutting one another to define a substantially longitudinal seam extending from the interior surface of the sheet to the exterior surface of the polymer layer. In some embodiments, the grip includes a tube and a strip that is spirally wrapped around the tube to form a substantially helical seam.

Abstract: A fishing rod with automatic casting mechanism includes an elongated fishing rod, a reel and a length of fishing line stored on the reel with one end of the line fixed to the reel and a plurality of line guides along the rod with a single line guide at the distal end thereof. The fishing line extends from the reel and through the line guides including the final line guide at the end of the rod. A weighted fishing lure is attached to an opposite end of the fishing line and includes the hook. In addition, a tubular member includes a front and rear position and spring biased mechanism including a coil spring contained within the tubular member for automatically casting the fishing lure over a body of water for a distance of 100 meters or more.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a fishing pole includes a rod having a proximal end and a distal end, where the proximal end receives a grip and the distal end includes at least one line guide for receiving a fishing line. The grip of certain embodiments includes a flexible mounting tube that engages the proximal end of the rod and a sheet including a polymer outside layer and a fibrous inside layer. In some embodiments, the sheet has a configuration corresponding to the exterior shape of the flexible mounting tube, being wrapped about and adhered to the mounting tube, with the side edges of the sheet abutting one another to define a substantially longitudinal seam extending from the interior surface of the sheet to the exterior surface of the polymer layer. In some embodiments, the grip includes a tube and a strip that is spirally wrapped around the tube to form a substantially helical seam.

Abstract: A fishing rod assembly is described. The assembly includes a butt connector that is formed to connect with and between a fishing rod and a rod butt. The butt connector also includes a reel seat formed thereon that has two posts (e.g., cylindrical extensions) protruding therefrom. Additionally, a reel foot is included for connecting with a fishing reel. Alternatively, the reel foot can be integrally formed with a fishing reel. In either event, two cutouts are formed in the reel foot to engage with the extensions of the butt connector and affix the fishing reel with the butt connector. Thus, using the reel foot and corresponding reel seat, a user can quickly and firmly attach the fishing reel with a fishing rod.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a fishing rod for fly fishing, comprising an oblong, thin and elastic body, equipped with a reel for a fishing line, seated on the rod at the lower part of this, along with a gripping device consisting of a fore handle and/or a butt handle fastened to the fishing rod on the lower end of the rod on a level below the reel. The handle is fastened on an angular lever in relation to the longitudinal axis of the rod, since the handle is situated on the extension of an imagined line, which stretches between the upper tip of the rod and the spin axis of the reel. The gripping device may furthermore comprise a fore handle, fastened to the fishing rod at the rear end of the rod, preferably in the area where a reel seat is fastened to the rod. The handle is configured in such a manner that it allows the thin and elastic body to move relative to the handle.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for handles configured to selectively engage with an article and methods for using such handles. Some of the handles are configured for use with a fishing pole and include a connector configured to couple to a portion of a fishing pole. The handle may include a multiple layers and can be selectively removed from the article. Methods are also provided for selectively coupling exchangeable handles to articles including fishing poles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fishing rod with ergonomic handle. The disclosed fishing rod places the angler's wrist in a more ergonomically correct position while waiting for a fish to strike. To accomplish this the fishing rod includes a flexible rod including a plurality of ferrules extending downward; a handle including a primary handle substantially parallel to and vertically above the flexible rod and a secondary handle extending upwards from the primary handle. The primary handle also includes a reel seat for downward attachment of a fishing reel. A transition structure is joined at one end to the flexible rod and at the opposing end to the upper portion of the secondary handle.

Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles. The grip preferably includes an ethylene vinyl acetate sleeve member and a gripping member having an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer of the gripping member is preferably ethylene vinyl acetate and is preferably bonded or adhered to the sleeve member.

Abstract: Disclosed are grips and methods of making grips for use with the handle of an article, and in particular for use with fishing poles and golf clubs. The grip preferably includes a multi-layered gripping member and an inner sleeve or mounting body. The gripping member can include an outer layer with a fabric layer coated and preferably saturated by polyurethane. The outer layer can be bonded to an inner layer to form the gripping member which is then attached to the sleeve. The sleeve can be ground from a starting block of material or may be injection molded.

Abstract: A handle for a fishing rod is disclosed which provides increased sensitivity to vibration. In particular, the handle is formed from a plurality of cork rings and a plurality of sensor disks having a relatively higher flexural stiffness than cork, such as graphite rings. The principles of the present invention may be used with virtually any type of fishing rod handle, such as a handle with a reel seat for a bait caster reel; a handle with a reel seat for use with a spinning reel and a handle without a reel seat, also known as a Tennessee style handle and assembled to a rod blank to form a fishing rod. Since the handle is formed from both cork rings and sensor disks having a relatively higher flexural stiffness than cork, the handle in accordance with the present invention provides increased sensitivity to vibration relative to a cork handle while at the same time provides the same feel as a handle formed from cork that is not as brittle or susceptible to breakage as an all graphite handle.

Abstract: A fishing rod butt for use with a rod blank and a fishing reel includes a first elongate member hingeably attached to a second elongate member. In this manner, the butt can be configured to have a curvilinear shape or a linear shape depending on the intended fishing application. Also disclosed is an adjustable reel seat assembly.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward a reel seat kit and method of use which allows a particular rod to be modified to accept a plurality of reels, and wherein reproducible and predictable rod action may be achieved via judicious placement of a particular reel in relationship to the rod.