fishing rod

Abstract

To provide a fishing rod capable of flexibly coping with various conditions such as a hand size or taste of a fishing person and a type or situation of fishing.SOLUTION: A fishing rod includes: a rod body 1; a grip 4 including a first portion and a second portion shifted in a circumferential direction of the rod body 1 with respect to the first portion, the grip 4 being provided rotatably in the circumferential direction of the rod body 1; and a fixation mechanism that fixes the grip 4 to any position in the circumferential direction of the rod body 1. The first portion has a difference from the second portion at least in any one of a shape and a material. The fixation mechanism includes: a male screw part; a female screw part provided on the grip 4 and screwed with the male screw part; and a fixation nut 5 screwed with the male screw part and provided so as to be able to contact with and separate from the grip 4.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a fishing rod provided with a grip. Background Art

[0002] The present applicant has already proposed a fishing rod as described in Patent Document 1 below. In this fishing rod, a grip is provided on the butt end side of the reel seat. For this grip, the grip body having a bulging portion is pulled out from the core member toward the butt end side, the grip body is rotated 180 degrees in this state, and is again fitted onto the core member toward the tip end side. Then, the grip body is pressed toward the tip end side by a fixing nut to be pressed against the rear end surface of the reel seat, and the grip body is axially clamped between the fixing nut and the reel seat to fix the grip body. In this fishing rod, the orientation of the grip body can be changed by 180 degrees. When holding the reel seat and the reel with the left hand, the bulging portion of the grip body is directed to the left side so that the left hand abuts against the bulging portion. On the other hand, when holding the reel seat and the reel with the right hand, the grip body is rotated 180 degrees to direct the bulging portion to the right side so that the bulging portion abuts against the right hand. However, further improvement is required. Prior Art Documents Patent Documents

[0003] Patent Document 1 Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2014-117209 Summary of the Invention Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a fishing rod that can flexibly respond to various conditions such as the size and preference of an angler's hand, and the type and situation of fishing. Means for Solving the Problem

[0005] A fishing rod according to a first aspect of the present invention comprises a rod body, a grip, and a fixing mechanism. The grip has a first part and a second part. The second part is offset from the first part in the circumferential direction of the rod body. The grip is rotatably mounted in the circumferential direction of the rod body. The fixing mechanism fixes the grip at any position in the circumferential direction of the rod body. The first part differs from the second part in at least one of its shape and material.

[0006] This configuration allows the grip to rotate circumferentially around the rod body, enabling the first and second parts of the grip to be moved to any position circumferentially around the rod body. The fixing mechanism then allows the grip to be fixed in that arbitrary position. Therefore, the circumferential positions of the first and second parts of the grip can be set according to various conditions such as the angler's preference and fishing conditions. Furthermore, the second part differs from the first part in shape and material. Therefore, by, for example, placing the palm of the hand on the first part or the palm of the second part, the feel in contact with the hand can be varied.

[0007] In a fishing rod according to a second aspect of the first aspect of the present invention, the fixing mechanism comprises a male screw portion, a female screw portion, and a fixing nut. The female screw portion is provided on the grip. The female screw portion is screwed onto the male screw portion. The fixing nut is screwed onto the male screw portion. The fixing nut is provided so as to be able to move toward and away from the grip. With this configuration, since the grip is screwed onto the male screw portion, the grip can be easily rotated around the axis of the rod body, and the first and second portions can be easily positioned at any position in the circumferential direction of the rod body. Furthermore, by rotating the grip around the axis of the rod body, the grip can be moved in the axial direction of the rod body. In other words, by rotating the grip around the axis of the rod body, the orientation and axial position of the grip can be arbitrarily adjusted. The grip can be fixed by tightening the fixing nut toward the grip and pressing the fixing nut against the grip. The fixed state of the grip can be released by moving the fixing nut away from the grip.

[0008] In a fishing rod with a third aspect according to the first or second aspect of the present invention, the first portion has a first radial dimension. The second portion has a second radial dimension, which is different from the first dimension. With this configuration, the amount of radial protrusion from the outer surface of the rod body differs between the first portion and the second portion. Therefore, when, for example, the palm of the hand is placed on the first portion or the palm of the hand on the second portion, the way the palm touches the rod will differ.

[0009] In a fishing rod having a fourth aspect that conforms to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the grip further has a third portion that is circumferentially offset from the first and second portions. With this configuration, the presence of the third portion in the grip allows for more precise adjustment of how the grip feels when, for example, the palm of the hand is placed on it.

[0010] In the fifth aspect of the fishing rod according to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the third portion has a third radial dimension. The third dimension is different from the first and second dimensions. With this configuration, three different types of contact can be obtained by, for example, placing the palm of one's hand on the first portion, the second portion, or the third portion.

[0011] In a fishing rod with a sixth aspect that follows any one of the third to fifth aspects of the present invention, the first dimension is smaller than the second dimension. With this configuration, if, for example, the palm of the hand is placed on the first part, the palm will be closer to the rod body than if it were placed on the second part.

[0012] In the seventh aspect of the fishing rod according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the first dimension is smaller than the second dimension. The second dimension is smaller than the third dimension. With this configuration, for example, when the palm of the hand is placed on the grip, the palm approaches the rod body in the order of the third part, the second part, and the first part.

[0013] In the eighth aspect of the fishing rod according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the axial length of the grip is shorter than twice the first dimension. With this configuration, because the axial length of the grip is short, the palm of the hand can be easily placed on the first and second parts of the grip, as well as on the tip end face and the butt end face of the grip at the same time.

[0014] In a fishing rod of the ninth aspect according to any one of the fourth to seventh aspects of the present invention, the first part, the second part, and the third part are arranged in the circumferential direction in the order of the first part, the second part, and the third part. With this configuration, by rotating the grip on the rod body, the first part, the second part, and the third part can be applied to the palm of the hand in that order.

[0015] In a fishing rod according to a tenth aspect of the present invention, which follows any one of the first to ninth aspects, a reel seat is further provided on the rod body for attaching a fishing reel. The grip is positioned towards the butt end of the rod body, relative to the reel seat. With this configuration, the grip can be rotated and used, for example, depending on the size of the reel being used. For example, when using a first reel, the first portion can be placed against the palm of the hand gripping the first reel and reel seat. Also, when using a second reel different from the first reel, the second portion can be placed against the palm of the hand gripping the second reel and reel seat. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] As described above, by rotating the grip in the circumferential direction of the rod body, the first and second parts of the grip can be moved to any position in the circumferential direction of the rod body, and the grip can be fixed in that arbitrary position by the fixing mechanism. Therefore, it can flexibly accommodate various conditions such as the size and preference of the angler's hands, the type and situation of fishing, etc., and the feel of handling the fishing rod is improved. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] A front view showing the main components of a fishing rod in one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2]A perspective view showing the essential parts of the same fishing rod. [Figure 3] An enlarged front view showing the essential parts of the same fishing rod. [Figure 4] An enlarged view of the essential parts of the same fishing rod, in which (a) shows a state where the grip is positioned closest to the rod tip side and fixed at that position, (b) shows a state where the fixation by the fixing nut is released from the state of (a), and (c) shows a state where the grip is positioned closest to the rod butt side and fixed at that position. [Figure 5] A cross-sectional view of the same grip viewed from the rod butt side. [Figure 6] A cross-sectional view of the same grip viewed from the rod butt side, in which (a) shows a first state with the first part facing left, (b) shows a second state with the second part facing left, and (c) shows a third state with the third part facing left. [Figure 7] A plan view showing a first usage state where a small first reel is attached to the same fishing rod. [Figure 8] A view of the first usage state viewed from the rod butt side. [Figure 9] A plan view showing a second usage state where a medium-sized second reel is attached to the same fishing rod. [Figure 10] A view of the second usage state viewed from the rod butt side. [Figure 11] A plan view showing a third usage state where a large third reel is attached to the same fishing rod. [Figure 12] A view of the third usage state viewed from the rod butt side. [Figure 13] A cross-sectional view showing a grip of a fishing rod according to another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14] An enlarged view of the essential parts of a fishing rod according to another embodiment of the present invention. MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0018] The following description of a fishing rod according to one embodiment of the present invention will be made with reference to Figures 1 to 12. The fishing rod is used with a fishing reel attached. The type of fishing rod is arbitrary and may be a telescopic rod, a rod with two sections together, or a so-called one-piece rod consisting of a single rod body 1. It may be an external guide type fishing rod or an internal guide type rod. It is suitable for boat fishing and is suitable for fishing for large fish, such as jigging. As for the fishing reel, a double-bearing reel is particularly preferred, but a spinning reel may also be used. In this embodiment, the fishing rod is suitable for a double-bearing reel. The double-bearing reel is located on the upper side of the fishing rod when in use. Hereinafter, the vertical direction will be defined based on the state in which the double-bearing reel is in use. The axial direction of the rod body 1 will be defined as the front-rear direction, with the tip side being the front and the butt side being the rear. The left-right direction will be defined based on a plan view (Figure 7, etc.) of the fishing rod viewed from above with the butt side facing the viewer. Therefore, Figure 1 is a view from the left side.

[0019] The fishing rod comprises a rod body 1, a reel seat 3, a variable grip 4, a fixing nut 5, a screw tube 6, and an end grip 7 fixed to the butt end of the rod body 1. The reel seat 3 is fixed to a predetermined position on the rod body 1. The reel seat 3 is cylindrical and is a so-called pipe seat. The reel seat 3 is bonded to the outer surface of the rod body 1. The reel seat 3 comprises a reel seat body 10, a movable hood 11, and a hood nut 12. The reel seat body 10 is cylindrical and fixed to the outer surface of the rod body 1. The reel seat body 10 is made of, for example, a hard synthetic resin or metal. The reel seat body 10 has a leg mounting surface 20 on its upper surface on which the legs of the reel are placed, and a fixing hood 21 on the rear side of the leg mounting surface 20. The rear end of the legs of the reel are inserted into and held in the fixing hood 21. The reel seat body 10 has a trigger 22 on its lower surface. The trigger 22 protrudes downward. A finger can be hooked onto the trigger 22. Alternatively, instead of the trigger 22, there may be a palming grip portion that bulges downward. The reel seat body 10 has a male screw portion for a hood (not shown) on its front outer circumference.

[0020] A hood nut 12 is screwed onto the male threaded portion for the hood. The movable hood 11 is cylindrical and is located directly behind the hood nut 12. The front end of the reel's leg is inserted into and held in the movable hood 11. The movable hood 11 moves back and forth together with the hood nut 12, but relative rotation is prevented. Thus, the reel seat 3 is configured with the hood nut 12 located on the front side. The rear end of the outer circumferential surface of the reel seat body 10 is circular and coaxial with the rod body 1. A decorative ring 13 is provided directly behind the reel seat body 10. The outer diameter of the decorative ring 13 is the same as the radius 10b (outer diameter) of the outer circumferential surface 10a of the rear end of the reel seat body 10.

[0021] The screw tube 6 is located on the rear side of the reel seat 3. The rod body 1 passes through the inside of the screw tube 6 from front to back. The screw tube 6 is bonded to the outer surface of the rod body 1. The screw tube 6 may be fixed to the reel seat 3 (reel seat body 10) instead of the rod body 1. The screw tube 6 may be separate from the reel seat 3 (reel seat body 10) or integrated with it. If the screw tube 6 is separate from the reel seat 3, for example, as shown in Figure 14, the screw tube 6 may be provided separately from the reel seat body 10 on the rear side. The screw tube 6 has a male screw portion 6a for gripping on its outer surface. The male screw portion 6a for gripping may be formed along the entire length of the screw tube 6 or only along a portion of its entire length.

[0022] The variable grip 4 is positioned behind the reel seat 3. The variable grip 4 is cylindrical, and the rod body 1 passes through its interior from front to back. A female threaded portion 30 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the variable grip 4, which screws into the male threaded portion 6a for the grip. The variable grip 4 is screwed into the male threaded portion 6a for the grip and can move back and forth while rotating around the axis of the rod body 1. The variable grip 4 moves closer to and away from the reel seat 3. Figures 1 to 3 show the variable grip 4 in its foremost position, with the front end surface of the variable grip 4 in contact with the decorative ring 13.

[0023] The fixing nut 5 is located on the rear side of the variable grip 4. The fixing nut 5 is screwed into the male threaded portion 6a for the grip. As shown in Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 4(a), when the variable grip 4 is in contact with the decorative ring 13, the variable grip 4 can be fixed in the position in contact with the decorative ring 13 by tightening the fixing nut 5 to the front. As shown in Figure 4(b), by loosening the fixing nut 5 and moving it to the rear, separating the fixing nut 5 from the variable grip 4, the variable grip 4 can be moved in the front-rear direction while rotating. Figure 4(c) shows the variable grip 4 in its rearmost position. In this state, when the fixing nut 5 is tightened to the front, the variable grip 4 can be fixed in this position by the frictional force between the rear end surface 4a of the variable grip 4 and the front end surface of the fixing nut 5.

[0024] In this embodiment, a fixing mechanism is configured to fix the variable grip 4 to any position in the circumferential and axial directions of the rod body 1, using the male screw portion 6a for the grip, the female screw portion 30 of the variable grip 4, and the fixing nut 5. This fixing mechanism allows the variable grip 4 to be fixed to any position within a predetermined length range in the front-rear direction. As shown in Figure 4(a), the variable grip 4 can be fixed in a close position close to the reel seat 3 without leaving a gap in the front-rear direction, and as shown in Figure 4(c), the variable grip 4 can also be fixed in a spaced position further back from the reel seat 3. Furthermore, the spaced position can be adjusted in the front-rear direction.

[0025] Figures 5 and 6 show the variable grip 4. The variable grip 4 has an outer surface that is divided into multiple regions in the circumferential direction. In this embodiment, the outer surface is divided into three regions. The three regions have equal circumferential lengths, but they may be different. The three regions, namely the first region 31 (first part), the second region 32 (second part), and the third region 33 (third part), each have a central angle of 120 degrees. In this way, the outer surface of the variable grip 4 is equally divided into three regions of 120 degrees each in the circumferential direction.

[0026] The second region 32 is adjacent to the first region 31 in the first circumferential direction. In Figure 5, the first circumferential direction is indicated by the symbol R1, and the second direction, which is opposite to the first direction, is indicated by the symbol R2. The third region 33 is adjacent to the second region 32 in the first circumferential direction. The first region 31 is adjacent to the third region 33 in the first circumferential direction. In other words, the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33 are arranged in the first circumferential direction. As shown in Figure 5, when viewing the variable grip 4 from the rear in the axial direction, the first circumferential direction is clockwise. The variable grip 4 is a right-hand thread. Therefore, the first circumferential direction is the direction in which the variable grip 4 rotates when it moves forward and approaches the reel seat 3. Conversely, the second circumferential direction is the direction in which the variable grip 4 rotates when it moves backward and moves away from the reel seat 3. In other words, when the variable grip 4 is rotated in the second circumferential direction and moved away from the reel seat 3 towards the rear, the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33 will each face a specific direction, for example, to the left.

[0027] The second region 32 and the third region 33 are located on either side of the first region 31 in the circumferential direction. Therefore, using the case where the first region 31 is facing a predetermined direction as a reference, rotating the variable grip 4 by 120 degrees in the first circumferential direction will cause the third region 33 to face that predetermined direction, and conversely, rotating the variable grip 4 by 120 degrees in the second circumferential direction will cause the second region 32 to face that predetermined direction.

[0028] The first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33 have different radial dimensions (radii) from each other. The first region 31 has a constant diameter over its entire circumferential length, the second region 32 has a constant diameter over its entire circumferential length, and the third region 33 has a constant diameter over its entire circumferential length. The radial dimension is the radial distance from the center of the variable grip 4 (center 1a of the rod body 1) to the outer circumferential surface. The first region 31 has a first radial dimension 41 (first dimension), the second region 32 has a second radial dimension 42 (second dimension), and the third region 33 has a third radial dimension 43 (third dimension). The first radial dimension 41, the second radial dimension 42, and the third radial dimension 43 increase in this order. That is, the second radial dimension 42 is larger than the first radial dimension 41, and the third radial dimension 43 is larger than the second radial dimension 42. The first radial dimension 41 is the smallest, and the third radial dimension 43 is the largest. The first radial dimension 41 is the minimum radius on the outer circumferential surface of the variable grip 4, and the third radial dimension 43 is the maximum radius on the outer circumferential surface of the variable grip 4. The first radial dimension 41 is larger than the radius 10b of the outer circumferential surface 10a of the rear end of the reel seat body 10. That is, the variable grip 4 has a larger diameter than the outer circumferential surface 10a of the rear end of the reel seat body 10.

[0029] The axial length of the variable grip 4 is less than twice the first radial dimension 41. The outer diameter of the fixing nut 5 is less than twice the first radial dimension 41. That is, the fixing nut 5 has a smaller diameter than the variable grip 4. Also, the fixing nut 5 has a smaller diameter than the outer circumferential surface 10a of the rear end of the reel seat body 10.

[0030] A stepped portion is provided at the boundary between each region. That is, the outer surface of the variable grip 4 widens in a stepped manner in the circumferential direction. The stepped portion extends along the front-rear direction and is formed along the entire length of the outer surface of the variable grip 4. A first stepped portion 51 is provided between the first region 31 and the second region 32, a second stepped portion 52 is provided between the second region 32 and the third region 33, and a third stepped portion 53 is provided between the third region 33 and the first region 31. Of the first stepped portion 51, the second stepped portion 52, and the third stepped portion 53, the third stepped portion 53 has the largest radial dimension, i.e., the largest step.

[0031] The variable grip 4 is composed of multiple layers in the radial direction (inner-outer direction). In this embodiment, it is composed of a cylindrical inner layer 61 (first layer) and a cylindrical outer layer 62 (second layer). The inner layer 61 has the inner circumferential surface of the variable grip 4. Therefore, a female screw portion 30 is formed on the inner layer 61. The outer layer 62 has the outer circumferential surface of the variable grip 4. Therefore, a first region 31, a second region 32, and a third region 33 are provided on the outer layer 62. The inner layer 61 and the outer layer 62 are composed of different materials. The outer layer 62 is, for example, bonded to the outer circumferential surface of the inner layer 61.

[0032] The inner layer 61 is made of metal or a hard synthetic resin. The outer layer 62 has cushioning properties. The outer layer 62 is made of a softer material than the inner layer 61 and is more easily elastically deformed than the inner layer 61. Furthermore, the outer layer 62 is more easily elastically deformed than the reel seat body 10. The outer layer 62 is made of, for example, foamed resin such as foamed EVA or cork. The inner layer 61 has a constant outer diameter. The outer layer 62 has a thickness (radial dimension) that varies in the circumferential direction, and this change in thickness forms the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33 on the outer surface of the variable grip 4. That is, the outer layer 62 has a first thickness 71 in the first region 31, a second thickness 72 in the second region 32, and a third thickness 73 in the third region 33. The thickness increases in the order of first thickness 71, second thickness 72, and third thickness 73. The difference between the first thickness 71 and the second thickness 72 is the difference between the first radial dimension 41 and the second radial dimension 42, the difference between the second thickness 72 and the third thickness 73 is the difference between the second radial dimension 42 and the third radial dimension 43, and the difference between the first thickness 71 and the third thickness 73 is the difference between the first radial dimension 41 and the third radial dimension 43. The outer diameter of the inner layer 61 is smaller than the radius 10b of the outer peripheral surface 10a of the rear end of the reel seat body 10.

[0033] By rotating the variable grip 4, the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33 can be directed in predetermined directions. For example, as shown in Figure 6(a), the first region 31 can be directed to the left. From this position, by rotating the variable grip 4 counterclockwise when viewed from the rear, the second region 32 can be directed to the left, as shown in Figure 6(b). From this position, by rotating the variable grip 4 counterclockwise when viewed from the rear, the third region 33 can be directed to the left, as shown in Figure 6(c). The variable grip 4 can then be fixed in each position using the fixing nut 5.

[0034] An example of usage is described below. The following explanation describes the use of a right-handed double-bearing reel. When using a right-handed reel, the reel seat 3 and the reel are held with the left hand. Figures 7 and 8 show the first usage state with a small first reel 2a attached to the reel seat 3. The variable grip 4 can be set to any front-to-back position and any circumferential position according to the angler's preference and fishing conditions, but as an example, the variable grip 4 is shown as being closest to the reel seat 3. However, the variable grip 4 may also be in a position further back from the reel seat 3. Also, when using the first reel 2a, it is preferable that the first area 31 faces to the left. Note that when the variable grip 4 is in the closest position to the reel seat 3, the second area 32 and the third area 33 may also face to the left. In that case, the variable grip 4 can be rotated in the second circumferential direction so that the first area 31 faces to the left, and the variable grip 4 can be fixed in that state with the fixing nut 5. When using the small first reel 2a, if the variable grip 4 is moved forward and the first region 31 faces to the left, the palm 100 of the left hand makes smooth contact with the variable grip 4, as shown by the dashed line. In particular, the palm 100 makes contact with the part of the rear end surface 4a of the variable grip 4 that corresponds to the first region 31. Therefore, it provides excellent grip.

[0035] Figures 9 and 10 show a second usage state in which a medium-sized second reel 2b, larger than the first reel 2a, is attached to the reel seat 3. In this case, it is preferable to move the variable grip 4 further back than its position when the first reel 2a was in place, away from the reel seat 3, and so that the second region 32 faces to the left. As a result, the palm 100 of the left hand makes smooth contact with the variable grip 4, as shown by the dashed line. In particular, the palm 100 makes contact with the part of the rear end surface 4a of the variable grip 4 that corresponds to the second region 32. Therefore, it provides a superior grip.

[0036] Figures 11 and 12 show a third usage state in which a larger third reel 2c, which is larger than the second reel 2b, is attached to the reel seat 3. In this case, it is preferable to move the variable grip 4 further rearward than its position when the second reel 2b is in place, further away from the reel seat 3, and so that the third region 33 faces to the left. In Figure 11, the variable grip 4 is positioned at its furthest rearward position, but it may also be positioned further forward. As shown by the dashed line, the palm 100 of the left hand makes smooth contact with the variable grip 4. In particular, the palm 100 makes contact with the part of the rear end surface 4a of the variable grip 4 that corresponds to the third region 33. Therefore, it provides excellent grip.

[0037] In this way, the variable grip 4 can be rotated around its axis to match the size of the reel, allowing the orientation of the variable grip 4 to be adjusted as desired. Since the outer surface of the variable grip 4 has three regions with different radii, when the palm 100 is placed on the outer surface of the variable grip 4, the radial distance of the palm 100 from the rod body 1 can be easily changed, allowing the palm 100 to be brought closer to or further away from the rod body 1. Furthermore, since there are stepped portions at the boundaries between the regions, the range of each region can be easily grasped by touch.

[0038] Furthermore, by rotating the variable grip 4 around its axis, the variable grip 4 can be moved closer to or further away from the reel seat 3. In particular, since the variable grip 4 can be fixed at a position away from the rear of the reel seat 3, even if the axial length of the variable grip 4 is short, the outer surface or rear end surface of the variable grip 4 can be easily brought into contact with the palm 100 of the hand that grips the reel, and the palm 100 can be supported by the variable grip 4. In particular, since the axial length of the variable grip 4 is short, less than twice the first radial dimension 41, the palm 100 can be easily brought into contact with the rear end surface 4a of the variable grip 4. When the palm 100 can be brought into contact with the rear end surface 4a of the variable grip 4, the palm 100 is also stabilized in the front-to-back direction, and the reel can be easily held in the front-to-back, left-to-right, and right directions.

[0039] As described above, as the size of the reel increases, the palm 100 is often placed in the area with a larger radius, such as the second area 32 rather than the first area 31, and the third area 33 rather than the second area 32. At the same time, the variable grip 4 is often positioned further back from the reel seat 3. When the variable grip 4 is rotated counterclockwise when viewed from the rear, that is, rotated to the left, the variable grip 4 moves to the rear and turns to the left in the order of the first area 31, the second area 32, and the third area 33. Therefore, as the size of the reel increases, it becomes intuitively easier to rotate the variable grip 4 to the left. Conversely, as the size of the reel decreases, it becomes intuitively easier to rotate the variable grip 4 to the right.

[0040] Furthermore, the outer surface of the variable grip 4 may be divided into four or more regions. If four regions are provided on the outer surface of the variable grip 4, a fourth region different from the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33 may be provided. Similarly, if five regions are provided on the outer surface of the variable grip 4, a fifth region different from the first to fourth regions may be provided. Thus, if four or more regions are provided on the outer surface of the variable grip 4, they may be divided into four or more regions, including a fourth region different from the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33. Also, the outer surface of the variable grip 4 may be divided into two regions. That is, only the first region 31 and the second region 32 may be provided on the outer surface. Furthermore, the circumferential lengths of each region may be different from each other. Also, the outer surface of the variable grip 4 may change continuously in the circumferential direction rather than changing in a stepped manner in the circumferential direction.

[0041] The outer surface of the variable grip 4 may have a constant diameter, and for example, the hardness of the outer surface of the variable grip 4 may vary in the circumferential direction. For example, as shown in Figure 13(a), the outer surface of the variable grip 4 may be divided into multiple regions in the circumferential direction, specifically into three regions: a first region 31, a second region 32, and a third region 33, with different hardness in each region. For example, the hardness may increase in the order of the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33. The higher the hardness, the less elastically deformable it becomes, and conversely, the lower the hardness, the easier it is to elastically deform. Also, as shown in Figure 13(b), the outer surface of the variable grip 4 may have a constant diameter, and the diameter of the outer surface of the inner layer 61 may vary in the circumferential direction, so that the thickness of the outer layer 62 differs in three regions (first region 31, second region 32, and third region 33). For example, the thickness of the outer layer 62 may increase in the order of the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33. Furthermore, the surface roughness may be different in the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33. For example, the surface roughness may be increased in the order of the first region 31, the second region 32, and the third region 33.

[0042] Furthermore, the decorative ring 13 may be omitted, and the front end surface of the variable grip 4 may come into contact with the reel seat body 10.

[0043] Furthermore, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 3, a soft member 80 may be provided on the lower surface of the reel seat body 10. The soft member 80 is a material that is softer than the reel seat body 10. The lower surface 80a of the soft member 80 can be, for example, flat. The trigger 22 is covered by the soft member 80. It is preferable that the lower surface 80a of the soft member 80 is located below the trigger 22. In this configuration with the soft member 80 provided, when the reel seat 3 is gripped with light force, the soft member 80 can support the palm 100, etc., and when gripped with strong force, the soft member 80 deforms so as to indent, allowing the hard reel seat body 10, such as the trigger 22, to support the palm 100, etc. The fourth radial dimension 80b, which is the radial distance from the center 1a of the rod body 1 to the lower surface 80a of the soft member 80, is larger than the third radial dimension, which is the maximum dimension of the variable grip 4. Therefore, the gap between the variable grip 4 and the reel seat 10 is filled, making it easier to grip. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1. Rod body 1a center 2a First reel 2b Reel 2 2c Third reel 3 Reel Seats 4. Adjustable Grip (Grip) 4a Rear end surface 5. Fixing nut 6 Screw tube 6a Male threaded part for grip (male threaded part) 7 End Grip 10 Reel seat body 10a Rear end outer circumferential surface 10b Radius (radial dimension) 11 Mobile Food 12 Hood nuts 13 Cosmetic Rings 20 Leg placement surface 21 Fixed Hood 22 Triggers 30 Female thread section 31 1st area (1st part) 32 Second area (second part) 33 Third area (third part) 41. First radial dimension (first dimension) 42. Second radial dimension (second dimension) 43 Third radial dimension (third dimension) 51 First step section 52 Second step section 53 Third step section 61 Inner Layer 62 Outer layer 71 First thickness 72 Second thickness 73 Third thickness 80 Soft material 80a bottom side 80b Fourth radial dimension 100 palms

Claims

1. The rod body and, A grip having a first portion and a second portion that is offset circumferentially from the first portion of the rod body, and which is rotatably mounted circumferentially to the rod body, A fixing mechanism for fixing the grip to any position in the circumferential direction of the rod body, A reel seat fixed to the rod body for attaching a fishing reel, Equipped with, The first part differs from the second part in at least one of its shape and material. The aforementioned fixing mechanism is A male screw portion is provided to fix the position of the rod body, The grip is provided with a female screw portion that screws into the male screw portion, A fixing nut that is screwed onto the male threaded portion and is provided to be movable toward and away from the grip, It has, The grip is positioned between the reel seat and the fixing nut of the fishing rod.

2. The grip further comprises a third portion that is offset in the circumferential direction with respect to the first portion and the second portion, The first part, the second part, and the third part are arranged in the circumferential direction in the order of the first part, the second part, and the third part. The first portion has a first radial dimension, The second portion has a second radial dimension that is larger than the first dimension. The third portion has a third radial dimension that is larger than the second dimension. The fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein when the grip rotates away from the reel seat, the first part, the second part, and the third part face in a specific direction in that order.

3. The second part is adjacent to the first part, and the third part is adjacent to the second part. The fishing rod according to claim 2, wherein the grip has stepped portions at the boundary between the first portion and the second portion, and at the boundary between the second portion and the third portion.

4. The fishing rod according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the grip is positioned closer to the butt end than the reel seat.

5. The fishing rod according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the axial length of the grip is shorter than twice the first dimension.

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