fishing rod

Abstract

To provide a cost-effective fishing rod having a rod tip part which is easily visible even at night.SOLUTION: A fishing rod 10 includes: a base rod 12, a tip rod 11, and an upper plug 21 attached to the base rod 12. The upper plug 21 includes a light emission part 22. In a storage state of the fishing rod 10, the tip rod 11 is stored in the base rod 12. In a state where the upper plug 21 is attached to the base rod 12, the light emission part 22 emits light at the tip rod part 11. Inner peripheral face of the base rod 12 is chrome-plated. The light emission part 22 includes a diffusion lens that diffuses the emitted light. The upper plug 12 includes an elastic plug body 31, and the light emission part 22 is inserted into the plug body 31.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] This invention relates to the structure of a fishing rod.

Background Art

[0002] In fishing where the fishing rod is fixed at the fishing spot and waiting for a fish to take the bait with the rig put into the water, it is important for the angler to be able to visually recognize the tip part of the rod. However, in night fishing, it is difficult to visually recognize the fishing rod, so it is difficult to time the so-called hook setting. For this reason, proposals have been made to improve the visibility of the fishing rod at night (for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2).

[0003] The fishing rod disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a light source part provided inside the tip rod, and a light emitting part that receives light from the light source part and emits light is provided at the tip of the tip rod. Since the light emitting part emits light by the light emitted from the light source part, the angler can visually recognize the tip part of the rod even at night.

[0004] The fishing rod disclosed in Patent Document 2 has a light source provided at the rear end part of the main rod, and a light emitting part that receives the light emitted from the light source and emits light is provided at the tip part of the tip rod, and the inner surface of this fishing rod is chrome-plated. The light emitted from the light source is reflected by the inner surface of the fishing rod and reaches the light emitting part. The tip part of the tip rod emits light by this light emitting part, and the angler can visually recognize the tip part of the rod even at night.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] In the fishing rod disclosed in Patent Document 1, the rigidity of the tip section of the rod where the light source is located becomes extremely high, resulting in reduced displacement of the tip section due to changes in the tension of the fishing line. As a result, it becomes difficult for the angler to time the hookset. Moreover, the tip section requires a power source to keep the light source constantly running, complicating the structure of the tip section, increasing its weight, and worsening the operability of the fishing rod.

[0007] The fishing rod disclosed in Patent Document 2 has the advantage of minimizing the weight increase of the tip section, but it requires chrome plating on the entire rod in order to transmit light from the light source to the tip section, which increases the manufacturing cost of the fishing rod.

[0008] Therefore, the objective of the present invention is to provide a fishing rod that is inexpensive, easy to operate, and whose tip can be easily seen even at night. [Means for solving the problem]

[0009] (1) A fishing rod according to the first aspect of the present invention comprises a butt section, a housed section housed within the butt section and having a phosphorescent portion on its surface, and an upper plug detachably provided at the tip of the butt section and having a light-emitting portion that emits light toward the butt section.

[0010] In the stored state of this fishing rod, the rod to be stored is housed in the butt section, and the top cap is provided on the butt section. In this state, the light emitted from the light-emitting part shines on the surface of the rod to be stored. Since the rod to be stored has a phosphorescent part on its surface, the light is stored in the phosphorescent part. Since the rod to be stored receives the light within the butt section, the light is efficiently stored in the phosphorescent part.

[0011] (2) In a fishing rod according to a second aspect of the first aspect of the present invention, the butt section has a mirrored portion on its inner circumferential surface that specularly reflects the light.

[0012] In this configuration, the light emitted by the light-emitting part is reflected within the main rod and efficiently irradiated onto the surface of the rod to be housed. As a result, the light is more efficiently stored in the phosphorescent part.

[0013] (3) In a fishing rod according to a third aspect of the second aspect of the present invention, the mirrored portion has a first surface that is not parallel to the rod axis direction, and the light is reflected by the first surface and illuminates at least a part of the rod to be housed.

[0014] In this configuration, the first surface is inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to the shaft axis. Therefore, the light emitted by the light-emitting part is reflected within the base shaft and efficiently irradiates at least a portion of the surface of the housing shaft.

[0015] (4) In a fishing rod relating to a fourth aspect according to the second or third aspect of the present invention, the mirrored portion includes chrome plating.

[0016] In this configuration, the light emitted by the light-emitting part is reflected with extremely high reflectivity within the main rod and irradiated onto the surface of the rod to be housed. As a result, the light is stored in the phosphorescent part even more efficiently.

[0017] (5) In a fishing rod relating to a fifth aspect which is any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the butt section has a diffuser on its inner circumferential surface that diffusely reflects the light.

[0018] In this configuration, the light emitted by the light-emitting part is diffused within the main rod by the diffuser. As a result, the light is efficiently irradiated onto the surface of the rod to be housed, and the phosphorescent part stores light more efficiently.

[0019] (6) In the invention relating to a sixth aspect which is any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, the light-emitting part has a diffusion lens that diffuses the light.

[0020] In this configuration, the light emitted by the light-emitting part diffuses over a wide area within the main rod. As a result, the entire phosphorescent part is evenly charged with light.

[0021] (7) In a fishing rod relating to a seventh aspect which is any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, the light-emitting part has a light-gathering lens that focuses the light.

[0022] In this configuration, the light emitted by the light emitting portion is concentrated in a predetermined region within the original rod. Therefore, the intended portion of the surface of the housed rod is efficiently stored with light.

[0023] (8) In the fishing rod according to the eighth aspect that follows any one of the first to seventh aspects of the present invention, the upper plug has a cylindrical body including an elastic body fitted into the tip of the original rod, and the light emitting portion is inserted into the cylindrical body.

[0024] In this configuration, the upper plug is easily attached to the original rod while being elastically deformed, and is securely attached to the original rod by the elastic force accompanying this elastic deformation. The light emitted by the light emitting portion is irradiated onto the surface of the housed rod and stored in the light storage portion.

[0025] (9) In the fishing rod according to the ninth aspect that follows any one of the first to eighth aspects of the present invention, the light includes ultraviolet rays.

[0026] In this configuration, since the light emitting portion emits ultraviolet rays, the light storage portion is efficiently stored with light at low cost in a short time.

[0027] (10) In the fishing rod according to the tenth aspect that follows any one of the first to ninth aspects of the present invention, the light includes visible light.

[0028] In this configuration, since the light emitting portion emits visible light, irradiation with light and visual observation of the operation are possible.

[0029] (11) In the fishing rod according to the eleventh aspect that follows any one of the first to tenth aspects of the present invention, the light emitting portion has a light source, and the light source includes an electroluminescent element.

[0030] In this configuration, LED (Light Emitting Diode) elements, organic EL (Organic-Electro-Luminescence) elements, and inorganic EL (Inorganic-Electro-Luminescence) elements are used as light sources. As a result, the light-emitting unit is constructed to be lightweight and inexpensive.

[0031] (12) In a fishing rod according to a twelfth aspect which follows any one of the first to eleventh aspects of the present invention, it is preferable that the fishing rod further includes a power supply control unit which supplies power to the light-emitting part.

[0032] (13) In a fishing rod according to the 13th aspect of the 12th aspect of the present invention, the power control unit preferably has a battery.

[0033] (14) In a fishing rod relating to a 14th aspect that follows any one of the first to 13th aspects of the present invention, the rod to be housed includes a tip section.

[0034] In this configuration, the light is stored in the tip portion of the fishing rod, and the tip glows particularly brightly during nighttime fishing, making it easier for the angler to operate the fishing rod.

[0035] (15) In a fishing rod according to the 15th aspect of the 14th aspect of the present invention, the tip section has a top guide, and the top guide includes the phosphorescent portion.

[0036] In this configuration, the light is stored in the top guide, so the tip of the rod glows especially brightly during nighttime fishing, making it easier for the angler to operate the fishing rod. [Effects of the Invention]

[0037] According to this invention, when the fishing rod is not in use, the surface of the rod to be stored is charged with light. Therefore, when the top cap is removed and the rod to be stored is connected to the butt section during actual fishing at night, the surface of the rod to be stored immediately glows. Thus, since this invention charges the surface of the rod to be stored using the time the fishing rod is stored, there is no need for a device to actively and continuously emit light from the fishing rod. Consequently, the visibility of the rod to be stored at night is improved at low cost, and a fishing rod with excellent operability is provided. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0038] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is an external perspective view of a fishing rod 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the main parts of the fishing rod 10. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the tip of the main rod 12. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the installation procedure for the upper plug 21. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the installation procedure for the upper plug 21. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the upper plug 21. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the main shaft 12 in its retracted state. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the main shaft 42 according to a modified example of one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is an enlarged view of the main part of the main shaft 42. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0039] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings as appropriate. It should be noted that these embodiments represent only one aspect of the fishing rod according to the present invention, and the embodiments may be modified without altering the essence of the invention.

[0040] 1. Structure of a fishing rod

[0041] Figure 1 is an external perspective view of a fishing rod 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the main part in Figure 1, showing the external appearance of the tip of the fishing rod 10. Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the main part of the fishing rod 10.

[0042] As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the fishing rod 10 comprises multiple rod sections and an upper stopper 21. Each rod section is joined longitudinally using a known joint type such as a butt joint to assemble a fishing rod 10 of a predetermined length. The rod section with the largest outer diameter is called the "butt section," and the one with the smallest diameter is called the "tip section." In the same figure, the rod section joined to the butt section 12 is called the "upper butt section" (not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, the fishing rod 10 has five rod sections, the rod section to which the tip section 11 is joined is called the "second section," and the rod section to which this second section is joined is called the "third section." The rod sections are generally formed in a cylindrical shape, but in this embodiment, the tip section 11 may have a solid structure. When the fishing rod 10 is not in use, the other rod sections (smaller in diameter than the butt section 12 and upper butt section) are housed inside the butt section 12 or upper butt section. The rod sections housed inside the butt section 12 and the upper section are also called "housed rod sections." The number of rod sections that make up the fishing rod 10 is not particularly limited.

[0043] In Figure 1, only the butt section 12 is shown, while in Figure 3, the tip section 11 is shown extended from the butt section 12. In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 3, the tip section 11 is housed in the third section (not shown), and this third section is housed in the butt section 12. The second section is housed in the upper butt section.

[0044] The tip section 11, the butt section 12, and the other sections of the rod are constructed in a known manner. For example, a sheet of carbon fiber impregnated with resin (prepreg) is cut into a predetermined shape and wound around a mandrel. A predetermined heat treatment is then applied to this, and the mandrel is removed, thereby firing the cylindrical butt section 12. The same procedure is followed for the other sections of the rod.

[0045] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the tip 18 of the main rod 12.

[0046] In this embodiment, a mirror-finished portion 22 is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the tip portion 18 of the main rod 12. This mirror-finished portion 22 is formed by, for example, chrome plating on the inner circumferential surface of the main rod 12. Specifically, when the main rod 12 is formed, a so-called chrome tape (a tape in which transfer chrome is laminated onto a base tape) is wrapped around a mandrel, and prepreg is wrapped over it. After a predetermined heat treatment, when the base tape is removed, the transfer chrome is transferred to the inner circumferential surface of the main rod 12, and the mirror-finished portion 22 is formed. In this embodiment, the mirror-finished portion 22 is provided in a predetermined area from the tip portion 23 of the main rod 12. The length L1 of the mirror-finished portion 22 along the rod axis direction 50 is set to 800 mm, but can be set in the range of 100 mm to 1000 mm. Also, in this embodiment, the mirror-finished portion 22 is formed from the tip portion 23 of the main rod 12, but is not limited to this, and the mirror-finished portion 22 does not have to reach the tip portion 23.

[0047] As shown in Figure 3, a phosphorescent portion 24 is provided on the surface of the tip rod 11. Specifically, the phosphorescent portion 24 is formed in a predetermined area from the tip of the tip rod 11. In this embodiment, the length L2 of the phosphorescent portion 24 is set to 500 mm, but it can be set in the range of 100 mm to 1200 mm. In this embodiment, the phosphorescent portion 24 is provided only on the tip rod 11, but it may also be provided on the second rod or other rods to be housed. In this embodiment, the phosphorescent portion 24 is formed by applying phosphorescent paint to the surface of the tip rod 11. Known phosphorescent paints are used, but in this embodiment, pigments containing zinc sulfide, strontium aluminate, etc. are used.

[0048] As shown in Figure 1, a butt cap 13 is provided at the rear end of the butt cap 12, and a fixing ring 14 is provided near this butt cap 13. The structure of these butt caps 13 and fixing rings 14 is known, so a detailed explanation is omitted. The butt cap 12 is equipped with a reel seat 15, and a fixed hood 16 and a movable hood 17 clamp and secure the legs of the fishing reel. The structure of the reel seat 15 is also known, so a detailed explanation is omitted.

[0049] A fishing line guide 19 is provided at the tip 18 of the butt section 12, and fishing line guides 20 are also provided on the tip section 11 and other rod bodies (see Figure 3). As shown in Figure 3, the fishing line guide provided at the tip of the tip section 11 is specifically called the top guide 25. In this embodiment, the phosphorescent paint is also applied to this top guide 25. However, the phosphorescent paint does not have to be applied to the top guide 25. The structures of the fishing line guides 19, 20 and the top guide 25 are known, so a detailed explanation thereof is omitted.

[0050] As shown in Figure 2, the upper plug 21 is detachably attached to the tip 18 of the main rod 12. Figures 5 and 6 are perspective views showing how to attach this upper plug 21.

[0051] As shown in Figure 5, the tip section 11 and the third section are inserted into the butt section 12, and the top plug 21 is pushed into the inside of the tip 18 of the butt section 12 so as to cover the butt section 12 (see Figures 6 and 2).

[0052] Figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the upper plug 21.

[0053] The upper plug 21 has a plug body 31 (corresponding to the "cylindrical body" described in the claims) and a light-emitting part 32.

[0054] The stopper body 31 is formed in a cylindrical shape. The stopper body 31 is made of silicone rubber or other rubber or resin (corresponding to the "elastic body" described in the claims) and is elastic. As shown in the same figure and Figure 6, the outer diameter of the stopper body 31 corresponds to the inner diameter of the tip portion 18 of the main shaft 12. The outer diameter of the tip portion 33 of the stopper body 31 gradually increases towards the tip, and the maximum outer diameter of this tip portion 33 is larger than the inner diameter of the tip portion 18 of the main shaft 12. As shown in Figure 6, the length L3 of the stopper body 31 is set to 110 mm, but can be set in the range of 20 mm to 150 mm. As shown in Figure 7, a wall surface 34 is formed at the rear end of the stopper body 31. A through hole 35 is provided in this wall surface 34, and the inner diameter of this through hole 35 is smaller than the inner diameter of the stopper body 31.

[0055] The light-emitting unit 32 has a light source 36 and a lens 37, and incorporates a power supply unit (not shown) that shares power with the light source 36. In this embodiment, the light-emitting unit 32 may be a commercially available general-purpose portable light. In this embodiment, the light source 36 has an electroluminescent element, and the light source 36 emits ultraviolet light or other black light. As the electroluminescent element, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) element, an organic EL (Organic-Electro-Luminescence) element, or an inorganic EL (Inorganic-Electro-Luminescence) element can be used. By using these elements, the light-emitting unit 32 including the light source 36 becomes lightweight and inexpensive. However, the light source 36 may also emit visible light.

[0056] In this embodiment, the light-emitting part 32 is formed in a cylindrical shape. This is because the external shape of the light-emitting part 32 corresponds to the internal wall shape of the plug body 31. The light-emitting part 32 is inserted into the tip portion 33 of the plug body 31 from the side where the light source 36 is provided. The outer diameter of the light-emitting part 32 corresponds to the inner diameter of the plug body 31, and the light-emitting part 32 is fitted and held in place by the plug body 31. In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the central portion of the light-emitting part 32 is smaller, which makes it easier to insert and remove the light-emitting part 32 from the plug body 31. However, the outer diameter of the light-emitting part 32 may be uniform.

[0057] In this embodiment, the power supply unit is equipped with a battery and a control circuit that safely and stably illuminates the light source 36. This control circuit is equipped with a switch 38 (see Figures 2 and 6), and the power supply to the light source 36 is turned ON / OFF by manually operating this switch 38. In other words, the light source 36 lights up and turns off. The control circuit may be configured to turn off after a predetermined time has elapsed since the switch 38 was operated and the light source 36 lit up. Alternatively, the control circuit may be configured to turn off the light source 36 when the upper plug 21 is detached from the base rod 12, even if the light source 36 is lit. Furthermore, the control circuit may incorporate a predetermined communication circuit and be configured to allow the light source 36 to be turned on and off remotely.

[0058] The lens 37 is positioned in front of the light source 36. In this embodiment, the lens 37 is a diffusion lens. Therefore, the light emitted from the light source 36 is diffused. However, the lens 37 may also be a focusing lens.

[0059] As shown in Figure 7, when the light-emitting part 32 is inserted into the plug body 31, it comes into contact with the wall surface 34 of the plug body 31. As a result, the light source 36 faces the outside through the through hole 35 of the plug body 31, with the lens 37 in between. In this state, as shown in Figures 6 and 2, the upper plug 21 is fitted onto the tip 18 of the base rod 12. As mentioned above, the outer diameter of the tip 33 of the plug body 31 gradually increases, so as shown in Figure 2, when the upper plug 21 is fitted onto the base rod 12, the tip 33 elastically deforms and becomes press-fitted onto the tip 18 of the base rod 12. As a result, the upper plug 21 is fixed to the base rod 12 with a certain holding force. If the upper plug 21 is pulled away from the base rod 12 against this holding force, the upper plug 21 will come out of the base rod 12.

[0060] 2. Effects

[0061] This fishing rod 10 exhibits the following effects, especially when used for night fishing.

[0062] When the fishing rod 10 is in its stored position, the third section and the tip section 11 are housed in the butt section 12, and the second section is housed in the upper butt section. The upper cap 21 is fitted into the tip 18 of the butt section 12, as shown in Figures 1 and 2.

[0063] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the main shaft 12 in its retracted state.

[0064] While the angler is waiting to arrive at the fishing spot, the angler operates the switch 38 on the top cap 21 (see Figure 2) to turn on the light source 36 (see Figure 7). As shown in Figure 8, the light 51 emitted from the light source 36 shines on the surface of the tip rod 11 and is stored in the phosphorescent part 24. In this way, because the top cap 21 is equipped with a light-emitting part 32, the phosphorescent part 24 is efficiently stored in the stored state of the fishing rod 10.

[0065] When an angler arrives at the fishing spot and prepares the fishing rod 10, the phosphorescent section 24 is already sufficiently charged with light. Therefore, as soon as the upper cap 21 is removed from the butt section 12 and the upper butt section and other rods to be housed are connected to the butt section 12, the surface of the tip section 11 immediately lights up (see Figure 3). In other words, there is no need for a device to actively and continuously emit light on the fishing rod, as in the past. As a result, the visibility of the fishing rod 10, especially the tip section 11, at night is improved at low cost, and the fishing rod 10 becomes easier to operate.

[0066] However, the phosphorescent part 24 may also be provided on the rod to be housed other than the tip section 11. In that case as well, the visibility of the fishing rod 10 at night will be improved at low cost, and the fishing rod 10 will have excellent operability.

[0067] In this embodiment, phosphorescent paint is applied to the top guide 25 (see Figures 3 and 5) located at the tip of the rod tip 11. As shown in Figure 8, the light 51 emitted from the light source 36 is stored in the top guide 25. In other words, during nighttime fishing, the tip of the fishing rod 10 glows, making it easier for the angler to operate the fishing rod 10.

[0068] As shown in Figures 4 and 8, in this embodiment, a mirrored surface 22 is provided on the inner circumferential surface of the butt section 12. Therefore, the light 51 emitted from the light source 36 is reflected specularly inside the butt section 12 and efficiently irradiated onto the surface of the tip section 11. Consequently, the phosphorescent section 24 can store light more efficiently, and the tip section 11 glows continuously and stably at night.

[0069] In particular, since the mirrored portion 22 consists of a chrome-plated area, the light emitted from the light source 36 is reflected with extremely high reflectivity inside the base rod 12. As a result, the phosphorescent portion 24 is charged with light even more efficiently.

[0070] In this embodiment, the light-emitting unit 32 is equipped with a lens 37 (see Figure 7), and this lens 37 is a diffusion lens. Therefore, the light emitted from the light source 36 is diffused over a wide area inside the main rod 12. As a result, the entire phosphorescent part 24 is evenly charged with light, and the tip rod 11 glows evenly. However, the lens 37 may be a condensing lens. In this case, the light emitted from the light source 36 is concentrated in a predetermined area inside the main rod 12. By appropriately designing the lens 37, light is efficiently charged to a specific part (the part intended by the lens designer) of the phosphorescent part 24 of the tip rod 11.

[0071] In this embodiment, the light source 36 emits ultraviolet light or other black light. Therefore, the phosphorescent part 24 is efficiently charged with light in a short time. Furthermore, if the light source 36 emits visible light, there is the advantage that the irradiation of the phosphorescent part 24 with light can be visually confirmed.

[0072] 3. Variant

[0073] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the inside of the main shaft 42 according to a modified example of this embodiment. Figure 10 is an enlarged view of the main part of the main shaft 42.

[0074] The difference between the butt rod 42 in this modified example and the butt rod 12 is that while the inner circumferential surface of the butt rod 12 had a flat mirror surface portion 22 (see Figure 8), the inner circumferential surface of the butt rod 42 in this modified example has a mirror surface portion 44 having an inclined surface 43 (corresponding to the "first surface" described in the claims). The other configurations of the butt rod 42 are the same as those of the butt rod 12.

[0075] Figure 10 shows the structure of the mirror-finished portion 44 in detail. In the figure, reference numeral 52 indicates the central axis of the base rod 42. The mirror-finished portion 44 formed on the inner circumferential surface of the base rod 42 is formed by chrome plating the inner circumferential surface of the base rod 12, similar to the mirror-finished portion 22 of the base rod 12. Specifically, when forming the base rod 42, a so-called chrome tape is wrapped around the mandrel, and prepreg is wrapped over it. After heat treatment, when the base material tape is removed, transfer chrome is transferred to the inner circumferential surface of the base rod 42, and the mirror-finished portion 44 is formed. In this modified example as well, the mirror-finished portion 44 is provided in a predetermined area from the tip 45 of the base rod 42. The length L1 of the mirror-finished portion 44 along the rod axis direction 50 is set to 800 mm, but can be set in the range of 100 mm to 1000 mm. Similar to the base rod 12, the mirror-finished portion 44 is formed from the tip 45 of the base rod 42, but is not limited to this, and the mirror-finished portion 44 does not have to reach the tip 45.

[0076] The mirror-like surface 44 has multiple inclined surfaces 43 arranged along the shaft axis direction 50 of the main shaft 42. A step 46 is formed between adjacent inclined surfaces 43. The dimension 47 of the step 46 is determined by adjusting the tensile force, i.e., the tightening force, when the chrome tape is wound around it. The length 48 of the inclined surface 43 corresponds to the width dimension of the chrome tape. Once the dimension 47 is determined, the inclination angle θ of the inclined surface 43 is determined. In this modified example, the inclination angle θ is set to 0.5° (degree), but it can be set in the range of 0.1° to 2.0°.

[0077] In the modified butt section 42, the inclined surface 43 is not parallel to the rod axis direction 50. Therefore, the light 51 emitted from the light-emitting section 32 is reflected within the butt section 42 as shown in Figure 9 and efficiently illuminates a portion of the surface of the tip section 11. When the inclination angle θ is changed, the light 51 is efficiently illuminated onto another portion of the surface of the tip section 11. As a result, at least a portion of the tip section 11 glows more brightly.

[0078] In this modified example, the inclined surface 43 is flat, but it may be formed as a curved surface. In this case, the inclined surface 43 may be convex or concave. The curved inclined surface 43 (corresponding to the "diffusing portion" described in the claims) can diffuse the light 51. Therefore, the light 51 is diffused within the main rod 42, efficiently irradiated onto the surface of the tip rod 11, and efficiently stored. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0079] 10...fishing rod 11... Tip section 12...Butt section 18...Tip 20... Fishing line guide 21... Top plug 22...Mirror surface part 23... Tip 24...Luminous part 31... Stopper body 32.. Light-emitting part 33...Tip 36...Light source 37... Lens 38...switch 42... butt section 43...Slope surface 44...Mirror surface part 45...tip 46 steps 47... Step height 48... Length of the inclined surface 50...Rod axis direction 51...light

Claims

1. The main rod and, A housed rod, which is housed within the aforementioned base rod and has a phosphorescent portion on its surface, A top plug is detachably provided at the tip of the main shaft and has a light-emitting part that emits light toward the inside of the main shaft, A fishing rod equipped with a rod.

2. The fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein the butt section has a mirrored portion on its inner circumference that reflects the light in a specular manner.

3. The mirror surface portion has a first surface that is not parallel to the rod axis direction, The fishing rod according to claim 2, wherein the light is reflected from the first surface and illuminates at least a portion of the rod to be housed.

4. The fishing rod according to claim 2, wherein the mirrored portion includes chrome plating.

5. The fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein the butt section has a diffusing portion on its inner circumference that diffusely reflects the light.

6. The fishing rod according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light-emitting part has a diffusion lens that diffuses the light.

7. The fishing rod according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light-emitting part has a focusing lens for concentrating the light.

8. The upper stopper has a cylindrical body containing an elastic body that is fitted into the tip of the main shaft, The fishing rod according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light-emitting part is inserted inside the cylindrical body.

9. The fishing rod according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light includes ultraviolet light.

10. The fishing rod according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light includes visible light.

11. The light-emitting unit has a light source, The fishing rod according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the light source includes an electroluminescent element.

12. The fishing rod according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a power supply control unit that supplies power to the light-emitting part.

13. The fishing rod according to claim 12, wherein the power control unit has a battery.

14. The rod to be housed includes a tip section, as described in any one of claims 1 to 5.

15. The aforementioned tip rod has a top guide, The fishing rod according to claim 14, wherein the top guide includes the phosphorescent portion.

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