Fishing rod

Abstract

Provided is a fishing rod having an offset reel seat having a high degree of freedom in sensitivity and design. The fishing rod comprises: a reel seat 3 that includes a reel seat body 10, a fixed hood 13 which is provided on the reel seat body 10 and into which one end of a reel leg part R1 of a reel R is inserted, and a floating hood 7 which is movably provided on the reel seat body 10 and into which the other end of the reel leg part R1 is inserted; a rod body 2 inserted from the front side to the rear side inside the reel seat 3; and a gauged part 18 in which an upper part of the reel seat body 10 and an upper part of the rod body 2 are gauged and on which the reel leg part R1 is placed, wherein the height position of the gauged part 18 is offset in the direction approaching an axial center C of the rod body 2.

Description

fishing rod

[0001] CROSS REFERENCE This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2024-052440 (filed March 27, 2024), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. The present invention relates to a fishing rod.

[0002] For example, a reel seat (also called an offset reel seat) is known in which the position of the reel leg mounting portion of the reel seat is offset in a direction closer to the axis of the fishing rod body.

[0003] In the fishing rod of Patent Document 1, the front part of the rod body is connected to the front side of the offset reel seat, and the rear part of the rod body is connected to the rear side of the offset reel seat. In other words, the rod body is divided into the front and rear parts of the offset reel seat. In addition, the fishing rod of Patent Document 2 has an offset reel seat provided inside the rod body.

[0004] JP 2022-55420 A JP 2001-136871 A

[0005] The fishing rod of Patent Document 1 has a problem in that the rod body is divided into sections in front of and behind the offset reel seat, making it difficult for vibrations to be transmitted directly to the hand, resulting in reduced sensitivity.

[0006] The fishing rod of Patent Document 2 has an offset reel seat provided inside the rod body, which increases the outer diameter of the grip portion, resulting in a problem of a thicker fishing rod and reduced design freedom.

[0007] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and provides a fishing rod equipped with an offset reel seat that has high sensitivity and a high degree of freedom in design.

[0008] The present invention is characterized in that it comprises a reel seat comprising a reel seat body, a fixed hood attached to the reel seat body and into which one end of the reel leg of the reel is inserted, and a floating hood attached to the reel seat body so as to be movable, and into which the other end of the reel leg is inserted; and a rod body inserted inside the reel seat from the front to the rear, wherein the upper part of the reel seat body and the upper part of the rod body are hollowed out and have hollowed-out portions on which the reel leg is placed, and the height position of the hollowed-out portion is offset in a direction approaching the axis of the rod body.

[0009] According to the present invention, since the rod body is inserted from the front to the rear of the reel seat, vibrations are more easily transmitted to the hand, increasing sensitivity. Also, since the rod body is inserted inside the reel seat, the fishing rod does not become thicker, and the degree of freedom in design is increased.

[0010] It is also preferable that the recessed portion be formed by providing a long hole in the upper part of the reel seat body and the upper part of the rod body, respectively.It is also preferable that the recessed portion be formed by providing a long hole in the upper part of the reel seat body and providing an end face in the upper part of the rod body.

[0011] According to the present invention, the recessed portion can be easily formed.

[0012] It is also preferable that a reinforcing member be inserted into the interior of the rod body at a position corresponding to the hollowed portion, and that a reinforcing member be fitted onto the exterior of the rod body at a position corresponding to the hollowed portion.

[0013] According to the present invention, since reinforcement can be provided by the reinforcing member, even if a recessed portion is formed, a decrease in rigidity can be prevented.

[0014] Preferably, the reinforcing member is formed to be longer than the recessed portion.

[0015] According to the present invention, the rigidity can be further increased.

[0016] It is also preferable that a lid portion be provided to cover the long hole portion.

[0017] According to the present invention, even if a long hole portion is provided, it can be closed with the lid portion, so that foreign matter can be prevented from entering the inside of the rod body.

[0018] According to the present invention, a fishing rod equipped with an offset reel seat that has high sensitivity and a high degree of freedom in design can be provided.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a side view showing a fishing rod according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along II-II in FIG. 2. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a first modified example of a fishing rod according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a second modified example of a fishing rod according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a third modified example of a fishing rod according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a fourth modified example of a fishing rod according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a fifth modified example of a fishing rod according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along IX-IX in FIG. 8. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along X-X in FIG. 8. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a first modified example of a fishing rod according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a second modified example of a fishing rod according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a side view showing a fishing rod according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along XIV-XIV in FIG. 13. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along XV-XV in FIG. 13. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a first modified example of a fishing rod according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a second modified example of a fishing rod according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] <First embodiment> A first embodiment of a fishing rod according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings as appropriate. Each embodiment is merely an example, and each embodiment can be configured by appropriately combining them. In the description of the drawings, the same elements are given the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be omitted as appropriate.

[0021] As shown in Figure 1, the fishing rod 1 according to this embodiment includes a rod body 2, a reel seat 3, a grip 4, and an end cap 5. The fishing rod 1 has the rod body 2 inserted inside the reel seat 3 and the grip 4. The rod body 2 is made of a single member at least in the range of the reel seat 3, and is inserted continuously from the front to the rear of the reel seat 3.

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the fishing rod body 2 is made of, for example, fiber-reinforced plastics (FRP) and includes a front section 21, a center section 22, and a rear section 23. The front section 21 and the rear section 23 are cylindrical. On the other hand, the center section 22 is semi-cylindrical in shape only on the lower side. The center section 22 is formed by providing a rectangular elongated hole 24 in a plan view at the top of the fishing rod body 2 (cylindrical member). The length of the elongated hole 24 is approximately the same as or slightly longer than the length of the reel leg R1. The center section 22 has end faces 22 a, 22 a and a semicircular hollow section 22 b. The elongated hole 24 may be formed by cutting or during the molding stage of the fishing rod body 2. While the elongated hole 24 is rectangular in a plan view in the illustrated example, it may have other shapes, such as a rounded rectangle or an oval.

[0023] The reel seat 3 is a member to which the reel leg R1 of the reel R is detachably fixed. The reel seat 3 is an offset reel seat in which the mounting position of the reel R is close to the axis C. The fishing rod body 2 is inserted into the reel seat 3 and fixed by adhesive. The reel seat 3 comprises a reel seat body 10, a floating hood 7, and an operation knob 8.

[0024] The reel seat body 10 is cylindrical and has a hollow portion through which the fishing rod body 2 is inserted. The reel seat body 10 has a center portion 11, a front portion 12, a fixed hood 13, and a trigger 14. There are no particular restrictions on the material of the reel seat body 10, but in this embodiment, it is made of resin in consideration of reducing weight.

[0025] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , the central portion 11 is a portion that constitutes the axial center of the reel seat 3. The central portion 11 has a semi-cylindrical shape only on the lower side. The central portion 11 is formed by providing an elongated hole 15 that is rectangular in plan view in the upper part of the reel seat body 10. The length of the elongated hole 15 is approximately the same as or slightly longer than the length of the reel leg portion R1. The elongated hole 15 communicates with the elongated hole 24 of the fishing rod body 2. The central portion 11 has end faces 11a, 11a that are flush with the end faces 22a, 22a of the fishing rod body 2. The elongated hole 15 may be formed by cutting or during the molding stage of the reel seat body 10. Although the elongated hole 15 is rectangular in plan view in the illustrated example, it may have other shapes, such as a rounded rectangle or an oval.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1 , the elongated holes 15 and 24 define a recess 18 on which the reel leg R1 is placed. In this embodiment, the bottom surface of the recess 18 is formed by end faces 11 a, 11 a, 22 a, and 22 a. The end faces 11 a, 11 a, 22 a, and 22 a are the positions on which (opposing) the reel leg R1 is placed. The height position of the bottom surface of the recess 18 is offset in a direction approaching the axis C and is also offset downward with respect to the upper end of the rear grip 4.

[0027] The front portion 12 is disposed inside the operating knob 8 and constitutes the front end of the reel seat body 10. A guide groove (not shown) is formed in the front portion 12, and a floating hood 7 is attached to the guide groove so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. The floating hood 7 is cylindrical and is a member that secures the front end of the reel leg R1 of the reel R. The reel leg R1 can be secured or released by moving the floating hood 7 in the front-rear direction.

[0028] The operation knob 8 is connected to the front side of the floating hood 7 and has a cylindrical shape. The operation knob 8 is connected to be rotatable relative to the floating hood 7. The operation knob 8 is a member that moves the floating hood 7 along the axial direction.

[0029] The fixed hood 13 is a portion that constitutes the rear end of the reel seat 3. The fixed hood 13 has a hole that opens forward, into which the rear end of the reel leg R1 is inserted.

[0030] The trigger 14 is a part that protrudes downward from the bottom of the reel seat body 10. For example, operability can be improved by holding the trigger 14 between the middle finger and ring finger. The trigger 14 may also be omitted.

[0031] The grip 4 is made of a flexible material and is the part that the user holds. The grip 4 is made of a flexible material such as natural cork, artificial cork, or the foam resin EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer). The grip 4 gradually tapers in diameter toward the base of the rod and assumes a cylindrical shape. A hollow section with a circular cross section is formed inside the grip 4, and the fishing rod body 2 is inserted into this hollow section. The inner circumferential surface of the hollow section of the grip 4 and the outer circumferential surface of the fishing rod body 2 are bonded with adhesive. The end cap 5 is a component that is attached to the rear end of the fishing rod body 2.

[0032] According to the present embodiment described above, since the rod body 2 is inserted continuously in front of and behind the reel seat 3, vibrations are more easily transmitted to the hand, increasing sensitivity. Furthermore, since the rod body 2 is inserted inside the reel seat 3, the fishing rod 1 does not become thicker as in conventional examples, allowing for greater design freedom. Furthermore, the recessed portion 18 is provided by providing elongated holes 15, 24 at the top of the reel seat main body 10 and the top of the rod body 2, respectively. As a result, when the reel leg R1 is placed in the recessed portion 18, the height position of the reel leg R1 can be offset in a direction closer to the axis C of the rod body 2. This makes it easier to palm the reel R, improving operability.

[0033] Furthermore, the recessed portion 18 can be easily formed by providing the long holes 15, 24 at the top of the reel seat body 10 and the top of the fishing rod body 2. The offset distance (the distance from the top end of the cylindrical reel seat body 10 in FIG. 2 to the end faces 11a, 22a) can be set as appropriate depending on the type and use of the fishing rod 1, as long as it lowers the height position of the reel leg R1 even a little.

[0034] 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a first modified example of the fishing rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The fishing rod 1 according to this modified example differs from the first embodiment in that the reel seat body 10 is provided with a cover portion 30 that covers the elongated hole portions 15, 24.

[0035] The lid portion 30 is a plate-like member made of resin and rectangular in plan view. The lid portion 30 is large enough to cover the entire elongated hole portion 15 and is adhered to the end faces 11a and 22a. The reel leg portion R1 is placed on the upper surface of the lid portion 30. By providing the lid portion 30 in this way, the elongated hole portions 15 and 24 can be closed, thereby preventing seawater and other foreign matter from entering the fishing rod 1. Furthermore, by providing the lid portion 30, the reel leg portion R1 can be stably placed and the rigidity of the fishing rod 1 can be increased. Note that the shape of the lid portion 30 is not limited to a rectangular shape; it may be formed appropriately to match the shape of the elongated hole portions 15 and 24.

[0036] <Second Modification of the Fishing Rod of the First Embodiment> Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a second modification of the fishing rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The fishing rod 1 according to this modification differs from the first embodiment in that the offset distance is shorter than that of the first embodiment. That is, this modification differs from the first embodiment in that an elongated hole 15 is provided in the upper part of the reel seat body 10, and a recessed portion 18 is formed by providing one end face 22a that is set back downward in the upper part of the fishing rod body 2.

[0037] As shown in Figure 4, in this modified example, the cutting allowance of the fishing rod body 2 is small (shallow). In other words, the hollow portion 2b of the fishing rod body 2 is circular, and one end surface 22a is formed by cutting the upper portion of the fishing rod body 2. Meanwhile, a long hole portion 15 is formed in the central portion 11 of the reel seat main body 10. In this modified example, the height positions of the end surfaces 11a, 11a are higher compared to the first embodiment (see Figure 2). Also, the end surfaces 11a, 11a, 22a on which the reel leg portion R1 is placed (opposing) are flush with each other.

[0038] As in this modified example, the cutting allowances of the fishing rod body 2 and the reel seat body 10 may be appropriately set. According to this modified example, the offset distance is shortened, but the rigidity of the fishing rod 1 can be made greater than that of the first embodiment.

[0039] <Third Modification of the Fishing Rod of the First Embodiment> Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a third modification of the fishing rod of the first embodiment of the present invention. The fishing rod 1 of this modification differs from the second modification of the first embodiment in that it is provided with lid portions 30 on the end faces 11a, 11a and the end face 22a. In other words, the second modification of the first embodiment may be provided with lid portions 30. By providing the lid portions 30, the reel leg portion R1 can be stably placed and the rigidity of the fishing rod 1 can be increased.

[0040] <Fourth Modification of the Fishing Rod of the First Embodiment> Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a fourth modification of the fishing rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This modification differs from the first embodiment in the shape of the fishing rod body 2. As shown in Figure 6, the central portion 11 of the fishing rod body 2 includes an arc-shaped main body portion 22c and a plate-like portion 22d that covers the upper portion of the main body portion 22c. The main body portion 22c is semi-cylindrical, and the hollow portion 2b is semi-circular. The main body portion 22c and the plate-like portion 22d are preferably integrally molded. The (opposing) end surfaces 11a, 11a, and 22a on which the reel leg portion R1 is placed are flush with each other.

[0041] In this modified example, the plate-like portion 22d is provided in the central portion 22 of the rod body 2, which increases the rigidity of the rod body 2 compared to the first embodiment (see FIG. 2). In addition, the rigidity can be increased by simply changing the shape of the rod body 2, without providing an auxiliary member (separate member).

[0042] <Fifth Modification of the Fishing Rod of the First Embodiment> Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a fifth modification of the fishing rod according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This modification differs from the fourth modification of the first embodiment in that the end faces 11a, 11a and the end face 22a are provided with lid portions 30. In other words, the fourth modification of the first embodiment may be provided with lid portions 30. By providing the lid portions 30, the reel leg portion R1 can be stably placed, and in combination with the plate-shaped portion 22d, the rigidity of the fishing rod 1 can be further increased.

[0043] Second Embodiment Next, a fishing rod according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in Figures 8 and 9, this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a reinforcing member 40 is inserted inside the rod body 2. That is, the fishing rod 1A according to this embodiment includes the rod body 2, a reel seat 3, a grip 4, an end cap 5, and the reinforcing member 40.

[0044] The reinforcing member 40 is inserted into the hollow portion 2b of the rod body 2 and is a member that increases the strength and rigidity of the fishing rod 1A. The reinforcing member 40 is preferably made of a lightweight metal or a resin with high strength and rigidity. The reinforcing member 40 is integrated with the rod body 2, for example, by adhesive at a position corresponding to the recessed portion 18. The length of the reinforcing member 40 in the front-to-rear direction is slightly longer than the elongated hole portions 15, 24. In other words, the length of the reinforcing member 40 in the front-to-rear direction is preferably equal to or longer than the reel leg portion R1.

[0045] The reinforcing member 40 is a solid member and includes a front portion 41, a central portion 42, and a rear portion 43. The front portion 41 is provided inside the rod body 2 at a position corresponding to the floating hood 7 and the operating knob 8. The front portion 41 has, for example, a circular cross section.

[0046] As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the central portion 42 is provided inside the fishing rod body 2 at a position corresponding to the central portion 22. The central portion 42 has an end face 42a that is offset downward by cutting away the upper portion. In other words, the outer diameter of the central portion 42 is smaller than the outer diameter of the front portion 41. The end face 42a is flush with the end faces 11a and 22a. The end faces 11a, 11a, 22a, 22a, and 42a form the bottom surface of the scooped portion 18, and are the position on which (opposing) the reel leg portion R1 is placed. The end face 42a may be provided by cutting or during the molding stage.

[0047] 8 and 10, the rear portion 43 is provided inside the fishing rod body 2 at a position corresponding to the trigger 14. The rear portion 43 has the same shape as the front portion 41, e.g., a circular cross section. As shown by the dotted line in Fig. 8, the reinforcing member 40 is formed so that the center is recessed when viewed from the side, so as to follow the shape of the recessed portion 18.

[0048] The fishing rod 1A described above can achieve substantially the same effects as the first embodiment. Furthermore, the reinforcing member 40 provided inside the rod body 2 can increase the strength and rigidity of the fishing rod 1A. The reinforcing member 40 has an end surface 42a that is offset downward and is flush with the end surfaces 11a and 22a. This allows the reel leg R1 to be stably placed. Furthermore, providing the reinforcing member 40 at a position corresponding to the reel leg R1 (a position corresponding to the elongated holes 15 and 24) can effectively increase rigidity. The length of the reinforcing member 40 can be set as appropriate, but making it longer than the length of the reel leg R1 (the length of the elongated holes 15 and 24) can more effectively increase rigidity.

[0049] <First Modification of the Fishing Rod of the Second Embodiment> Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a first modification of the fishing rod of the second embodiment of the present invention. The fishing rod 1A of this modification differs from the second embodiment in that the offset distance is shorter than that of the second embodiment. That is, this modification differs from the second embodiment in that an elongated hole 15 is provided in the upper part of the reel seat body 10, and a single end face 22a that is offset downward is provided in the upper part of the fishing rod body 2 to form a recessed portion 18.

[0050] As shown in FIG. 11 , in this modified example, the cutting allowance of the fishing rod body 2 is small (shallow). That is, the hollow portion 2b of the fishing rod body 2 is circular, and one end surface 22a is formed by cutting the upper portion of the fishing rod body 2. Meanwhile, a long hole portion 15 is formed in the central portion 11 of the reel seat body 10. In this modified example, the height positions of the end surfaces 11a, 11a are higher than in the second embodiment (see FIG. 9 ). Also, the end surfaces 11a, 11a, 22a (opposing surfaces) on which the reel leg portion R1 is placed are flush. Also, because the cutting allowance is small, the central portion 42 of the reinforcing member 40 has a circular cross section. That is, the reinforcing member 40 of this modified example differs from the second embodiment in that it has a uniform cross section throughout.

[0051] As in this modified example, it is only necessary to appropriately set the cutting allowance of the fishing rod body 2 and the reel seat body 10. According to this modified example, although the offset distance is shortened, the rigidity of the fishing rod 1A can be made greater than that of the second embodiment.

[0052] <Second Modification of the Fishing Rod of the Second Embodiment> Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a second modification of the fishing rod according to the second embodiment of the present invention. This modification differs from the second embodiment in the shape of the rod body 2. As shown in Figure 12, the central portion 11 of the rod body 2 includes an arc-shaped main body portion 22c and a plate-like portion 22d that covers the upper portion of the main body portion 22c. The main body portion 22c is semicylindrical, and the hollow portion 2b is semicircular. The main body portion 22c and the plate-like portion 22d are preferably integrally molded. The (opposing) end surfaces 11a, 11a, and 22a on which the reel leg portion R1 is placed are flush with each other. The central portion 42 of the reinforcing member 40 is semicircular and is disposed in the hollow portion 2b.

[0053] In this modification, a plate-like portion 22d is provided in the central portion 22 of the rod body 2, which increases the rigidity of the rod body 2 compared to the second embodiment (see FIG. 9). In addition, a reinforcing member 40 (central portion 42) is disposed in the hollow portion 2b of the rod body 2, which further increases the rigidity.

[0054] <Third Embodiment> Next, a fishing rod according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the third embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a reinforcing member 40B is fitted onto the outside of the fishing rod body 2. That is, the fishing rod 1B according to this embodiment includes the fishing rod body 2, a reel seat 3, a grip 4, an end cap 5, and a reinforcing member 40B.

[0055] The reinforcing member 40B is fitted onto the rod body 2 and is a member that increases the strength and rigidity of the fishing rod 1B. The reinforcing member 40B is preferably made of a lightweight metal or a resin with high strength and rigidity. The reinforcing member 40B is integrated between the rod body 2 and the reel seat body 10 at a position corresponding to the recessed portion 18, for example, by adhesive. The length of the reinforcing member 40B in the front-to-rear direction is slightly longer than the elongated hole portions 15, 24. In other words, the length of the reinforcing member 40B in the front-to-rear direction is preferably equal to or longer than the reel leg portion R1.

[0056] The reinforcing member 40B is a cylindrical member and includes a front portion 41B, a center portion 42B, and a rear portion 43B. The front portion 41B is located between the fishing rod body 2 and the reel seat main body 10, at a position corresponding to the floating hood 7 and the operating knob 8. The center portion 42B has an upper portion cut away to form a rectangular slot 45 in a plan view. The slot 45 communicates with the slots 15 and 24. The slot 45 forms end faces 42Ba and 42Ba. The end faces 11a, 11a, 22a, 22a, 42Ba and 42Ba are flush with each other. The end faces 11a, 11a, 22a, 22a, 42Ba and 42Ba form the bottom surface of the recessed portion 18, which is the position on which (facing) the reel leg R1 is placed. The elongated hole 45 may be formed by cutting or may be formed during the molding stage. Although the elongated hole 45 has a rectangular shape in plan view in the example shown, it may have other shapes such as a rounded rectangle or an oval.

[0057] 13 and 15, the rear portion 43B is provided between the fishing rod body 2 and the reel seat body 10 at a position corresponding to the fixed hood 13. The rear portion 43B is cylindrical and has the same shape as the front portion 41B. As shown by the dotted line in Fig. 13, the reinforcing member 40B is formed so that the center is recessed when viewed from the side, so as to follow the shape of the scooped portion 18.

[0058] The fishing rod 1B described above can achieve substantially the same effects as the first embodiment. Furthermore, since the reinforcing member 40B is provided on the outside of the rod body 2, the strength and rigidity of the fishing rod 1B can be increased. Furthermore, the reinforcing member 40B has a long hole 45, and the end surface 42Ba is flush with the end surfaces 11a and 22a. This allows the reel leg R1 to be stably placed. Furthermore, by providing the reinforcing member 40B at a position corresponding to the reel leg R1 (a position corresponding to the long hole 15 and 24), rigidity can be effectively increased. Furthermore, the length of the reinforcing member 40B can be set appropriately, but rigidity can be more effectively increased by making it longer than the length of the reel leg R1 (the length of the long hole 15 and 24).

[0059] <First Modification of the Fishing Rod of the Third Embodiment> Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a first modification of the fishing rod of the third embodiment of the present invention. The fishing rod 1B of this modification differs from the third embodiment in that the offset distance is shorter than that of the third embodiment. That is, this modification differs from the third embodiment in that an elongated hole 15 is provided in the upper part of the reel seat body 10, an elongated hole 45 is provided in the upper part of the central portion 42B of the reinforcing member 40B, and one end face 22a offset downward is provided in the upper part of the rod body 2 to form a gouged portion 18.

[0060] As shown in Figure 16, in this modified example, the cutting allowance of the fishing rod body 2 is small (shallow). In other words, the fishing rod body 2 has a circular hollow portion 2b, and one end surface 22a is formed by cutting the upper portion of the fishing rod body 2. Meanwhile, a long hole portion 15 is formed in the upper portion of the central portion 11 of the reel seat body 10. Also, a long hole portion 45 is formed in the upper portion of the central portion 42B of the reinforcing member 40B. In this modified example, the height positions of the end surfaces 11a, 11a are higher than in the third embodiment (Figure 14). Also, the (opposing) end surfaces 11a, 11a, 22a, 42Ba, 42Ba on which the reel leg portion R1 is placed are flush.

[0061] As in this modified example, it is only necessary to appropriately set the cutting allowance of the fishing rod body 2 and the reel seat body 10. According to this modified example, although the offset distance is shortened, the rigidity of the fishing rod 1B can be made greater than that of the third embodiment.

[0062] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a second modified example of the fishing rod according to the third embodiment of the present invention. This modified example differs from the third embodiment in the shape of the rod body 2. As shown in FIG. 17, the central portion 11 of the rod body 2 includes an arc-shaped main body portion 22c and a plate-like portion 22d covering the upper portion of the main body portion 22c. The main body portion 22c is semi-cylindrical, and the hollow portion 2b is semi-circular. The main body portion 22c and the plate-like portion 22d are preferably integrally molded. The (opposing) end surfaces 11a, 11a, 22a, 42Ba, 42Ba on which the reel leg portion R1 is placed are flush with each other. The central portion 42B of the reinforcing member 40B is semi-cylindrical and is disposed between the rod body 2 and the reel seat body 10.

[0063] In this modification, since the plate-like portion 22d is provided in the central portion 22 of the rod body 2, the rigidity of the rod body 2 can be increased compared to the third embodiment (see FIG. 14).

[0064] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, appropriate design changes are possible within the scope of the invention. For example, although a down-locking reel seat is exemplified in this embodiment, an up-locking reel seat may also be used.

[0065] REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 fishing rod 2 rod body 3 reel seat 4 grip 5 end cap 7 floating hood 10 reel seat body 11 center portion 12 front portion 13 fixed hood 15 elongated hole portion 21 front portion 22 center portion 23 rear portion 24 elongated hole portion R reel 30 lid portion 40 reinforcing member 40B reinforcing member

Claims

1. A fishing rod comprising: a reel seat body, a fixed hood attached to the reel seat body and into which one end of a reel leg of a reel is inserted, and a floating hood attached to the reel seat body so as to be movable, into which the other end of the reel leg is inserted; and a fishing rod body inserted inside the reel seat from the front to the rear, wherein the upper part of the reel seat body and the upper part of the fishing rod body are hollowed out and have hollowed-out portions on which the reel legs are placed, and the height position of the hollowed-out portions is offset in a direction approaching the axis of the fishing rod body.

2. The fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein the recessed portion is formed by providing a long hole in the upper portion of the reel seat body and the upper portion of the rod body.

3. A fishing rod according to claim 1, characterized in that the recess is formed by providing a long hole in the upper part of the reel seat body and providing an end face in the upper part of the rod body.

4. A fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein a reinforcing member is inserted inside the rod body at a position corresponding to the recess.

5. A fishing rod according to claim 1, wherein a reinforcing member is fitted onto the outside of said rod body at a position corresponding to said recessed portion.

6. A fishing rod according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the reinforcing member is formed longer than the recessed portion.

7. A fishing rod as claimed in claim 2 or claim 3, characterized in that a lid is provided to cover the long hole.

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