Patent ID: 6098333
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
In combination with a fishing rod of the type including handle connected at one end to said rod, said rod adapted to mount a reel just forward of said handle on the top of said rod, the improvement comprising:a leverage feature projecting from one side of said handle and extending from a bottom portion to a top portion of said elongated handle, said leverage feature located a predetermined closely spaced distance to the rear of said reel mounted on said top of said rod so as to be engaged by the side of the hand of a user gripping said rod handle with a palm grip, with the thumb extending atop said reel and with the little, ring, and middle fingers encircling said handle just forward of said leverage feature, whereby improved leverage to resist downward tipping of said rod by the hand of the user is provided by said leverage feature engaging the side of the hand.