Patent ID: 6339896
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
An inter-line fishing rod in which a fishline is introduced into an inside of the rod and laid therein in the longitudinal direction of the rod, said inter-line fishing rod including at least one tubular member molded from a prepeg made of high-strength reinforcing fibers impregnated with synthetic resins, wherein:a film layer is provided on and substantially covers an inner circumferential surface of said tubular member to form a radially innermost layer; said film layer is made of a water-repelling substance low in coefficient of friction; and said water-repelling substance low in coefficient of friction includes at least one of fluoroplastics, silicone resins, high density polyethylene resins and synthetic waxes and said film layer has a varied thickness to define a plurality of projections each extending circumferentially with respect to said tubular member to reduce contact area between said film layer and said fishline.