Fishing line guide tube, fishing rod system, reel with fishing line guide tube, and fishing rod with fishing line guide tube

Abstract

To provide a fishing line guide tube capable of improving operability and strength, a fishing rod system, a reel with the fishing line guide tube and a fishing rod with the fishing line guide tube.SOLUTION: The fishing rod includes a plurality of hard cylindrical members 50 through which a fishing line 18 is inserted and which are continuously arranged in the axial direction, and a cover member 60 covering the plurality of cylindrical members 50, wherein the adjacent cylindrical members 50 are arranged so as to be tiltable. It is preferable that the tubular member 50 includes the insertion portion 52 formed on one side and the accommodation portion 53 which is formed on the other side and into which the insertion portion 52 of the adjacent tubular member 50 is tiltably inserted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing line guide tube, a fishing rod system, a reel with a fishing line guide tube, and a fishing rod with a fishing line guide tube. [Background technology]

[0002] A fishing rod system is known in which a reel is installed on the outside of the fishing rod, making fishing possible with a lightweight fishing rod (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The invention in Patent Document 1 discloses a fishing line guide tube through which the fishing line pulled out from the reel is passed and guided into the fishing rod. Conventional fishing line guide tubes are made up of a single tubular member. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 07-298814 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional fishing line guide tubes made of a single tubular member have poor flexibility, making them unable to follow the movement of the fishing rod and reducing operability, while increasing flexibility also reduces the strength of the fishing line guide tube.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a fishing line guide tube, a fishing rod system, a reel with a fishing line guide tube, and a fishing rod with a fishing line guide tube that can improve operability and strength. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is characterized by comprising a plurality of hard tubular members arranged in succession in the axial direction, through which a fishing line is inserted, and a cover member that covers the plurality of tubular members, and the tubular members are arranged so that they can tilt relative to adjacent tubular members.

[0007] The present invention also features a fishing line guide tube, a fishing rod, and a reel spaced apart from the fishing rod, wherein the fishing line guide tube is positioned between the fishing rod and the reel, and the fishing line is passed through the inside of the fishing line guide tube to guide the fishing line from the reel to the fishing rod. The present invention is also characterized by comprising a fishing line guide tube and a reel. The present invention is also characterized by comprising a fishing line guide tube and a fishing rod.

[0008] According to the present invention, since multiple rigid tubular members are arranged consecutively in the axial direction, buckling can be prevented when a large tension is applied to the fishing line. In other words, the strength of the fishing line guide tube can be increased. Furthermore, since adjacent tubular members are tiltable relative to each other, the tubular members can tilt freely in accordance with the direction of operation of the fishing rod. This increases flexibility and operability. Furthermore, since the multiple tubular members are covered by a cover member, the multiple tubular members can be stored together as a single unit, increasing the degree of freedom in designing the tubular members.

[0009] Furthermore, it is preferable that the tubular member has an insertion portion formed on one end side and having a convex shape, and a storage portion formed on the other end side and having a concave shape, and that between adjacent tubular members, the insertion portion of one tubular member is inserted into the storage portion of the other tubular member in a tiltable manner.

[0010] According to the present invention, since the insertion portion of a tubular member is inserted into the accommodation portion of another adjacent tubular member, the tubular members can be tilted appropriately without being misaligned with each other. Furthermore, since it is only necessary to produce tubular members of the same shape, the yield can be increased.

[0011] It is also preferable that a first tubular member having a convex insertion portion formed at both ends and a second tubular member having a concave storage portion formed at both ends are arranged alternately, and that the insertion portion of the first tubular member is inserted into the storage portion of the second tubular member in a tiltable manner.

[0012] According to the present invention, by inserting the insertion portion of the first tubular member into the accommodation portion of the second tubular member, the tubular members can be tilted appropriately without being misaligned with each other. Furthermore, since it is only necessary to produce two types of tubular members, yield can be increased.

[0013] The cover member is preferably made of a mesh member. The cover member is preferably formed of a braided resin sleeve.

[0014] According to the present invention, the cover member has high stretchability, which allows for greater flexibility and operability. In addition, the tubular member can be easily inserted into the cover member, which makes it easier to manufacture the fishing line guide tube.

[0015] The present invention also provides a rigid tubular member through which a fishing line is inserted and which is connected in succession in the axial direction, the tubular member having a convex insertion portion formed at one end and a concave storage portion formed at the other end, and between adjacent tubular members, the insertion portion of one tubular member is tiltably inserted into the storage portion of the other tubular member, and the adjacent tubular members are connected to each other in a tiltable manner.

[0016] According to the present invention, since the fishing line guide tube is constructed by connecting multiple rigid tubular members, it is possible to prevent buckling when a large tension is applied to the fishing line. In other words, the strength of the fishing line guide tube can be increased. Furthermore, since adjacent tubular members are connected to each other so as to be able to tilt, the tubular members can tilt freely in accordance with the direction of operation of the fishing rod. This increases flexibility and operability.

[0017] It is also preferable that a ring member be provided inside the cylindrical member, with which the fishing line comes into contact. It is also preferable that the insertion portion is provided with a ring member with which the fishing line comes into contact. It is also preferable that a ring member with which the fishing line comes into contact is provided in the storage section.

[0018] In addition, the reel is preferably an electrically operated reel. According to the present invention, since the reel can be electrically controlled, the operational burden on the user can be reduced.

[0019] It is also preferable that an operating unit for controlling the electric reel is provided in a location separate from the reel. According to the present invention, the electric reel can be controlled by the operating unit.

[0020] Furthermore, it is preferable that the end of the fishing line guide tube is connected to a position spaced apart from the reel. According to the present invention, the fishing line guide tube can be arranged regardless of the shape and size of the reel.

[0021] Furthermore, it is preferable that the reel has a level wind that guides the fishing line to the line winding section, and that the end of the fishing line guide tube is connected to the level wind. According to the present invention, the fishing line guide tube can be applied even to a reel that has a level wind. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] The fishing line guide tube, fishing rod system, reel with fishing line guide tube, and fishing rod with fishing line guide tube according to the present invention can improve operability and strength. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] 1 is a side view showing a fishing rod system according to the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a fishing line guide tube according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3]1 is a cross-sectional view showing a bent state of a fishing line guide tube according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a fishing line guide tube according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a fishing line guide tube according to a third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] First Embodiment A first embodiment of a fishing rod according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted as appropriate.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 1, the fishing rod system 1 according to this embodiment includes a fishing rod 10, a reel 20, a battery 30, and a fishing line guide tube 40.

[0026] In this embodiment, the fishing rod 10 is a through-hole fishing rod in which the fishing line 18 passes through the inside of the rod body 10A. The fishing rod 10 is supported and fixed to a fishing rod support 22 attached to, for example, the side of a boat Z. The fishing rod 10 is equipped with a grip 12 and an operating unit 28. The grip 12 is the part that is held by the user. The operating unit 28 is equipped with, for example, an operating lever and is the part that controls the reel 20 by wire or wirelessly. The operating unit 28 is detachably provided near the grip 12. The operating unit 28 may also be configured to be located at the user's feet and operated with the feet. Furthermore, the fishing rod 10 is not limited to a through-hole fishing rod, and any type of fishing rod may be used.

[0027] The reel 20 of this embodiment is an electric reel and includes an electric motor (not shown) that drives the electric reel, a line winding unit 25 such as a spool, and a level wind 26 that guides the fishing line 18 evenly around the line winding unit 25. The reel 20 is detachably fixed to a holder 24 provided on a vertical member 23 of the fishing rod support 22. The fishing line 18 is passed through the line winding unit 25 and the level wind 26 and into the fishing line guide tube 40. Note that the reel 20 may be a manual reel instead of an electric reel.

[0028] The battery 30 is a power supply device that supplies power to the reel 20 via the power cord 31. If the reel 20 is not an electric reel, the battery 30 and the power cord 31 may be omitted.

[0029] (Fishing line guide tube 40) The fishing line guide tube 40 is a member that is disposed between the fishing rod 10 and the reel 20 and through which the fishing line 18 is inserted. One end of the fishing line guide tube 40 is connected (fixed) to the rear of the grip 12 of the fishing rod 10. The other end of the fishing line guide tube 40 is connected to the level wind 26 of the reel 20. In other words, the other end of the fishing line guide tube 40 is adapted to move in accordance with the movement of the level wind 26 in the width direction.

[0030] The other end of the fishing line guide tube 40 may be connected at a position separated from the reel 20. For example, a separate cylindrical member through which the fishing line 18 coming out of the reel 20 is passed may be provided, and the other end of the fishing line guide tube 40 may be connected to this cylindrical member to pass the fishing line through. In this configuration, the other end of the fishing line guide tube 40 can be easily attached to the cylindrical member. Furthermore, the other end of the fishing line guide tube 40 does not move in response to the movement of the reel 20.

[0031] Next, the detailed structure of the fishing line guide tube 40 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the fishing line guide tube 40 comprises multiple tubular members 50, a cover member 60, and multiple ring members 70. The multiple tubular members 50 are arranged consecutively in the axial direction inside the cover member 60. The tubular members 50 are cylindrical and made of a hard material (e.g., resin, fiber-reinforced resin, ceramic, lightweight metal, etc.). The tubular members 50 are formed so that they will not buckle when a large tension is applied to the fishing line. The tubular members 50 are preferably cylindrical, but may also be rectangular. The multiple tubular members 50 are arranged consecutively in the axial direction inside the cover member 60, and adjacent tubular members 50 may be in contact with each other or may have a gap between them. The overall length of the cover member 60 and the combined overall length of the multiple tubular members 50 may be set as appropriate, but in this embodiment, they are approximately the same size. The dimensions of one cylindrical member 50 may be set appropriately, but may be, for example, a length of about 5 to 50 mm, an outer diameter of about 1 to 5 mm, and an inner diameter of 0.5 to 3 mm. The cylindrical member 50 includes a main body portion 51, an insertion portion 52, and a storage portion 53.

[0032] The main body 51 is cylindrical, and has an insertion section 52 and a storage section 53 formed at both ends. An inner hole 51a is formed inside the main body 51, penetrating from the insertion section 52 to the storage section 53. The inner hole 51a is a hole through which the fishing line 18 is inserted, and its diameter decreases slightly from the storage section 53 to the insertion section 52. In other words, the inner diameter of the inner hole 51a is larger closer to the storage section 53 and smaller closer to the insertion section 52. The inner diameter of the inner hole 51a may be constant along the axial direction.

[0033] The insertion portion 52 is formed at one end of the main body portion 51 and has a convex shape. The insertion portion 52 includes a convex surface 52a and a ring member arrangement portion 52b. The convex surface 52a is formed around the circumferential direction at one end of the main body portion 51 and decreases in diameter toward the tip. The convex surface 52a may be a flat surface (inclined surface) or a curved surface in cross section. The ring member arrangement portion 52b is a stepped portion (groove portion) provided at one end of the main body portion 51. The ring member arrangement portion 52b is provided around the circumferential direction of the inner hole 51a and is a portion where the ring member 70 is arranged. The inner diameter of the ring member arrangement portion 52b is larger than the inner diameter of one end of the inner hole 51a.

[0034] The accommodation portion 53 is formed at the other end of the main body portion 51 and has a concave shape. The accommodation portion 53 has a concave surface 53a. The concave surface 53a is formed around the other end of the main body portion 51 in the circumferential direction, and the diameter increases toward the base end. The concave surface 53a may be a flat surface (inclined surface) or a curved surface when viewed in cross section.

[0035] The cover member 60 is a cylindrical member that covers the outer surfaces of the multiple cylindrical members 50. The cover member 60 is made of a soft material that can bend in response to the tilting of the cylindrical members 50. Examples of soft materials that can be used include a mesh member and a braided resin sleeve (e.g., a polyester braided sleeve). The cover member 60 also shrinks in the radial direction, allowing the multiple cylindrical members 50 to be stored together as a single unit. Furthermore, the radial shrinkage of the cover member 60 prevents the cylindrical members 50 from leaking out. The cylindrical members 50, 50 located at both ends of the multiple cylindrical members 50 and the cover member 60 may be glued together or fastened together with a cable tie or the like. If the multiple cylindrical members 50 are connected by another method, the cover member 60 may be omitted.

[0036] The ring member 70 is ring-shaped and made of a hard, lightweight material such as ceramic, metal, or resin. The outer diameter of the ring member 70 is shaped to fit the ring member placement portion 52b. The inner diameter of the ring member 70 is formed to be equal to or smaller than the inner diameter of one end of the inner hole 51a. The ring member 70 may be placed in a location other than the ring member placement portion 52b. For example, the ring member 70 may be placed inside the tubular member 50 (inner hole 51a). In this case, the outer diameter of the ring member 70 can be changed appropriately to fit the inner hole 51a.

[0037] As shown in Figure 2, adjacent tubular members 50 are arranged along the axial direction, with the insertion section 52 of one tubular member inserted into the storage section 53 of the other tubular member 50. This makes the entire fishing line guide tube 40 a long, thin tubular member, and allows the tubular members 50 to tilt relative to each other (see Figure 3). In other words, when an external force is applied, the fishing line guide tube 40 can bend and move flexibly.

[0038] Conventional fishing line guide tubes are typically constructed from a single cylindrical member made of resin or rubber, with the fishing line passing through it. This configuration increases friction between the fishing line and the inner surface of the fishing line guide tube, reducing operability. In other words, when the fishing rod is moved significantly, the fishing line guide tube does not (or does not easily) follow the movement, hindering the user's operation. While providing a ring or other member inside the tube is one way to reduce friction, providing a ring is difficult when the fishing line guide tube is constructed from a single member. Furthermore, while rubber tubes offer increased flexibility, they are also weak and prone to breakage. Another problem is that rubber tubes can be easily broken by external force, making it impossible to insert the fishing line through them (the fishing line cannot move relative to the fishing line guide tube).

[0039] That is, in systems using a fishing line guide tube to connect the reel and fishing rod, as in the conventional system and the present invention, the fishing line guide tube has the role of following the movement of the fishing rod when it is moved significantly. It also plays a role in generating a reaction force against the tension when a large amount of tension acts on the inserted fishing line, preventing the fishing rod from being pulled by the reel due to the tension, thereby supporting the fishing rod with the fishing line guide tube. However, when attempting to ensure followability through the elastic deformation of the fishing line guide tube itself, as in the conventional fishing line guide tube, there is a problem in that the fishing line guide tube buckles when a large amount of tension is generated in the inserted fishing line. In other words, there is a problem in that it becomes difficult to achieve both followability and rigidity as the tension that can be handled increases.

[0040] In this regard, the fishing line guide tube 40 (fishing rod system 1 equipped with fishing line guide tube 40) according to this embodiment comprises a plurality of rigid tubular members 50 arranged consecutively in the axial direction, with the fishing line 18 passing through the interior thereof, and a cover member 60 that covers the plurality of tubular members 50, with the tubular members 50 arranged so that adjacent tubular members 50 can tilt relative to each other. In other words, adjacent tubular members 50 can move relative to each other, and the cover member 60 has a multi-joint structure in which multiple tubular members 50 are arranged consecutively in the axial direction. This reduces friction with the fishing line 18 passing through the interior thereof, improving operability.

[0041] Furthermore, because the tubular members 50 can move relative to each other inside the cover member 60, flexibility is improved. Furthermore, because the fishing line guide tube 40 has a multi-joint structure and is covered by the cover member 60, it will not completely bend. This allows the fishing line 18 to always be inserted through the fishing line guide tube 40 (the fishing line 18 can be moved relative to the fishing line guide tube 40). Furthermore, because the fishing line guide tube 40 is made up of multiple tubular members 50, the length of the fishing line guide tube 40 can be easily adjusted by increasing or decreasing the number of tubular members 50. Furthermore, by forming the tubular members 50 from, for example, resin, strength in the buckling direction can be increased. Furthermore, by forming the tubular members 50 from, for example, resin, the overall strength of the fishing line guide tube 40 can be ensured while reducing its weight. Furthermore, because the multiple tubular members 50 are covered by the cover member 60, the multiple tubular members 50 can be stored together as a single unit. Therefore, there is no need to connect adjacent cylindrical members 50 together, and the degree of freedom in designing the cylindrical members 50 can be increased.

[0042] That is, by using multiple tubular members 50 that are sufficiently rigid against the tension acting on the fishing line 18, as in the present invention, buckling does not occur even when a large tension acts on the fishing line 18. This prevents the fishing rod 10 from being pulled by the reel 20, which would otherwise cause the fishing rod 10 to have poor maneuverability. Furthermore, because there is a degree of freedom in the relative positions (angles) of the tubular members 50, the fishing rod 10 can ensure compliance when the fishing rod 10 is moved significantly, even if the tubular members 50 themselves do not elastically deform. In other words, by using multiple tubular members 50 that can be approximated as rigid bodies, it becomes easier to achieve both compliance and rigidity, and the maneuverability of the fishing rod 10 can be ensured over a wider range of fishing line tensions.

[0043] Furthermore, although it is not necessary to provide the insertion portions 52 and the accommodation portions 53 in the tubular member 50, according to this embodiment, adjacent insertion portions 52 and accommodation portions 53 can be engaged with each other, thereby allowing for smooth tilting and further improving flexibility. Furthermore, providing the insertion portions 52 and accommodation portions 53 can prevent the tubular members 50 from shifting radially outward. Furthermore, providing the insertion portions 52 and accommodation portions 53 allows for the production of tubular members 50 of the same shape, thereby improving yield.

[0044] Although the ring members 70 are not necessarily provided, this embodiment can reduce friction of the fishing line 18, thereby improving operability. For example, when the fishing line guide tube 40 is straight as shown in FIG. 2 and when the fishing line guide tube 40 is bent as shown in FIG. 3, the fishing line 18 comes into contact with each ring member 70 and barely comes into contact with the inner hole 51a. Thus, providing multiple ring members 70 can improve the smoothness of the fishing line 18. Furthermore, using ceramic ring members 70 can reduce weight while further reducing friction with the fishing line 18. Furthermore, providing ring members 70 at the end of the tubular member 50 can reduce wear on the tubular member 50 at the bent position of the fishing line guide tube 40. Although the ring members 70 are provided at the end of the tubular member 50 in this embodiment, they may be provided at other locations. For example, the ring members 70 may be located inside the tubular member 50 (in the inner hole 51a). Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ring member 70 is disposed in the insertion portion 52, but it may also be disposed in the accommodation portion 53.

[0045] Furthermore, the cover member 60 of this embodiment is formed from a mesh member or a braided resin sleeve. This increases the stretchability of the cover member 60, thereby further improving flexibility and operability. Furthermore, since the tubular member 50 can be easily inserted into the cover member 60, the fishing line guide tube 40 can be easily manufactured. Furthermore, a cover member 60 formed from a mesh member or a braided resin sleeve is easy to clean, preventing clogging and the like.

[0046] Furthermore, the fishing rod system 1 according to this embodiment uses an electric reel as the reel 20 installed at a distance from the fishing rod 10, thereby reducing the operational burden on the user. Furthermore, since the fishing rod system 1 is provided with an operation unit 28 that controls the electric reel, the electric reel can be controlled by the operation unit 28. Furthermore, while the electric reel is installed at a distance from the fishing rod 10, the operation unit 28 is located at the rear of the fishing rod 10 near the grip 12. This allows the fishing rod 10 to be lightweight while still allowing the electric reel to be operated.

[0047] Alternatively, the end of the fishing line guide tube 40 may be connected to the level wind 26. This allows the fishing line guide tube 40 to move in accordance with the movement of the level wind 26, thereby enabling the fishing line 18 to be guided in an optimal manner. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the end of the fishing line guide tube 40 may be located at a position separated from the reel 20. With this configuration, the connection position of the fishing line guide tube 40 does not depend on the position of the reel 20, making it easy to construct the fishing rod system 1.

[0048] Second Embodiment Next, a fishing line guide tube according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in Figure 4, the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that both ends of the tubular member 50 have the same shape. This embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment.

[0049] 4, the fishing line guide tube 40A has a first cylindrical member 150 and a second cylindrical member 250 arranged alternately and continuously in the axial direction inside a cover member 60. The first cylindrical member 150 differs from the first embodiment in that both ends of a main body portion 51 serve as insertion portions 52, and the second cylindrical member 250 differs from the first embodiment in that both ends of a main body portion 51 serve as storage portions 53. The shapes of the insertion portions 52 and storage portions 53 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0050] In this embodiment, the inner diameters of the inner hole 51b formed in the main body 51 of the first cylindrical member 150 and the inner hole 51c formed in the main body 51 of the second cylindrical member 250 are both constant. The inner diameter of the inner hole 51b is smaller than the inner diameter of the inner hole 51c. In this embodiment, the first cylindrical member 150 and the second cylindrical member 250 are set to have approximately the same length, but either one may be set to be shorter or longer.

[0051] The fishing line guide tube 40A described above can achieve substantially the same effects as the first embodiment. By inserting the insertion portion 52 of the first tubular member 150 into the housing portion 53 of the second tubular member 250, the first tubular member 150 and the second tubular member 250 can be tilted appropriately without misalignment. Furthermore, since only two types of tubular members need to be produced, yield can be increased. Furthermore, by combining different types of tubular members as in this embodiment, the length, bending position, and other aspects can be finely adjusted depending on the application.

[0052] Third Embodiment Next, a fishing line guide tube according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in Figure 5, in the third embodiment, the shapes of the insertion portion and the storage portion differ from those of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

[0053] 5, the fishing line guide tube 40B is made up of a plurality of identically shaped cylindrical members 350 connected in series in an axially tiltable manner. The cylindrical members 350 each include a main body 351, an insertion portion 352, and a storage portion 353.

[0054] The main body 351 is cylindrical, and is formed at both ends with an insertion section 352 and a storage section 353. An inner hole 351a is formed inside the main body 351, penetrating from the insertion section 352 to the storage section 353. The inner hole 351a is a hole through which the fishing line 18 is inserted, and the diameter of the inner hole 351a decreases slightly from the storage section 353 to the insertion section 352. In other words, the inner diameter of the inner hole 351a increases closer to the storage section 353 and decreases closer to the insertion section 352.

[0055] The insertion portion 352 is provided with a convex spherical surface 352a formed at one end of the main body 351. The shape of the ring member arrangement portion 352b is the same as that of the ring member arrangement portion in the first embodiment.

[0056] The accommodation portion 353 is formed at the other end of the main body portion 351. The accommodation portion 353 is concave and has a concave surface 353a with a spherical inner circumferential surface. The shape of the concave surface 353a is shaped to fit the convex surface 352a of the insertion portion 352. By pushing the insertion portion 352 into the accommodation portion 353 against the elastic deformation of the accommodation portion 353, the insertion portion 352 is joined (universal joint) to the accommodation portion 353 in a tiltable state. By pulling the insertion portion 352 out of the accommodation portion 353 against the elastic deformation of the accommodation portion 353, the joined state is released.

[0057] 5, adjacent cylindrical members 350 are connected to each other along the axial direction. That is, the insertion portion 352 of one cylindrical member is tiltably fitted (connected) to the storage portion 353 of the other cylindrical member 350. This makes the entire fishing line guide tube 40B a long, thin cylindrical member.

[0058] The fishing line guide tube 40B described above can achieve substantially the same effects as the first embodiment. Furthermore, by connecting multiple tubular members 350 that are sufficiently rigid to withstand the tension acting on the fishing line 18, the fishing line 18 will not buckle even when a large tension acts on it. This increases the strength of the fishing line guide tube 40B. Furthermore, because adjacent tubular members 350 are connected to each other so that they can tilt, the tubular members 350 can tilt freely in accordance with the direction of operation of the fishing rod. This increases flexibility and operability.

[0059] Furthermore, the fishing line guide tube 40B is configured so that the insertion portion 352 of one cylindrical member 350 is tiltably connected to the storage portion 353 of the other cylindrical member, thereby forming an elongated cylindrical member as a whole. Therefore, multiple cylindrical members 350 can be integrated without covering the outer surfaces of the cylindrical members 350 with another member, and therefore a cover member can be omitted.

[0060] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, appropriate design modifications are possible within the scope of the invention. The fishing rod and reel may be fixed in different locations, or may be held by the user at all times. A fishing line guide tube 40 may be connected to a portion of the reel 20 to create a reel with a fishing line guide tube. A fishing line guide tube 40 may be connected to a portion of the fishing rod 10 to create a fishing rod with a fishing line guide tube. [Explanation of symbols]

[0061] 10 fishing rod 18 Fishing Line 20 reels 22 Fishing rod support 28 Control section 30 Battery 40 Fishing line guide tube 50 Cylindrical member 51 Main body 52 Insertion section 53 Storage unit 60 Cover member

Claims

1. a plurality of rigid cylindrical members arranged successively in the axial direction, through which a fishing line is inserted; a cover member that covers the plurality of cylindrical members, A fishing line guide tube characterized in that adjacent cylindrical members are arranged so as to be tiltable relative to each other.

2. The cylindrical member is The device has an insertion portion formed on one end side and having a convex shape, and a storage portion formed on the other end side and having a concave shape, 2. The fishing line guide tube according to claim 1, wherein the insertion portion of one of the adjacent cylindrical members is tiltably inserted into the accommodating portion of the other cylindrical member.

3. a first cylindrical member having protruding insertion portions formed at both ends; and a second cylindrical member having a concave storage portion formed at both ends thereof, and 2. The fishing line guide tube according to claim 1, wherein the insertion portion of the first cylindrical member is tiltably inserted into the housing portion of the second cylindrical member.

4. 2. The fishing line guide tube according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is made of a mesh material.

5. 2. The fishing line guide tube according to claim 1, wherein the cover member is formed of a braided resin sleeve.

6. The fishing line is inserted into a rigid cylindrical member, and a plurality of the rigid cylindrical members are connected in series in the axial direction. The cylindrical member is The device has an insertion portion formed on one end side and having a convex shape, and a storage portion formed on the other end side and having a concave shape, A fishing line guide tube characterized in that, between adjacent tubular members, the insertion portion of one tubular member is tiltably inserted into the storage portion of the other tubular member, and the adjacent tubular members are connected to each other in a tiltable manner.

7. 7. The fishing line guide tube according to claim 1, wherein a ring member with which the fishing line comes into contact is provided inside the cylindrical member.

8. 7. The fishing line guide tube according to claim 2, 3 or 6, wherein a ring member with which the fishing line comes into contact is provided in the insertion portion.

9. 7. The fishing line guide tube according to claim 2, 3 or 6, wherein a ring member with which the fishing line comes into contact is provided in the accommodation portion.

10. The fishing line guide tube according to any one of claims 1 to 6, Fishing rods and a reel provided at a distance from the fishing rod, The fishing line guide tube is disposed between the fishing rod and the reel, and the fishing line is passed through the fishing line guide tube to guide the fishing line from the reel to the fishing rod.

11. 11. The fishing rod system according to claim 10, wherein the reel is an electric reel.

12. 12. The fishing rod system according to claim 11, further comprising an operating unit for controlling the electric reel, which is located in a location separate from the reel.

13. 11. The fishing rod system of claim 10, wherein an end of the fishing line guide tube is connected to a location spaced from the reel.

14. The reel is provided with a level wind that guides the fishing line to the spool, 11. The fishing rod system of claim 10, wherein an end of the fishing line guide tube is connected to the level wind.

15. The fishing line guide tube according to any one of claims 1 to 6, A reel with a fishing line guide tube.

16. The fishing line guide tube according to any one of claims 1 to 6, A fishing rod with a fishing line guide tube.

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