Patent ID: 6668481
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A case for a fishing rod and reel assembly, comprising:a generally tubular rearward rod handle cover having an open rod handle insertion end and a closed rod butt end opposite said rod handle insertion end; a generally tubular forward rod shaft cover having an open rod insertion end and a closed rod tip end opposite said rod insertion end; said forward rod shaft cover including a rearward rod cover insertion channel extending from said rod insertion end thereof; said rod cover insertion channel of said forward rod shaft cover having an outer dimension closely fitting within said open rod handle insertion end of said rearward rod handle cover; said rod cover insertion channel having opposed first and second channel edges defining an open reel clearance relief area, for clearing the reel of the fishing rod; first and second retaining tracks disposed within said rearward rod handle cover, for capturing said first and second channel edges of said rod cover insertion channel therein, for providing a close sliding fit between said rod cover insertion channel and said rearward rod handle cover; and a separate reel cover having a first side and a second side secured together by a laterally disposed hinge, for removably securing laterally about said rod cover insertion channel and the reel of the fishing rod.