Patent ID: 6543178
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A method of producing an intra-line fishing rod having a rod tube which comprises a resin as a matrix, and is reinforced by reinforced fibers, said rod tube being formed to receive a fishline to be passed therethrough, said method comprising the steps of:winding a winding member on a surface of a mandrel in such a manner that a that a recess for receiving a fishline guide member is formed along said winding member; covering said recess with a thin soft member; providing said fishline guide member in and along said recess adjacent said thin soft member; winding a fiber-reinforced prepreg, impregnated with or containing said resin, on said mandrel over said fishline guide member; applying heat and pressure to said prepreg to form the rod tube; and subsequently withdrawing said mandrel, and removing said winding member and said thin soft member.