Patent ID: 7089700
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. In a fishing rod having a handle portion, a rod portion, and a tip on the rod portion distal the handle portion and a line having a secure end and a free end that is inserted through at least one eyelet mounted on the rod portion, the improvement comprising a shock suppression system comprising: a cartridge mountable to the handle portion of the fishing rod and having a longitudinal axis substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the fishing rod when mounted thereto; a piston having a first end positioned within the cartridge and a second end connectable to the secure end of the fishing line wherein the piston is in a retracted position with respect to the cartridge before a force is applied to the line or the rod, and the piston is attached in sliding engagement with the cartridge for movement parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cartridge toward the rod tip when a force is applied to the free end of the line or to the rod; and, means, positioned within the cartridge and connected to the first end of the piston, for dampening the movement of the piston toward the tip of the rod.