Apparatus and Methods for a Fishing Roller Guide System
OwnerJames Stirlinginventor
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Abstract
A three-piece flexible roller guide system that includes an integrated frame and a pair of feet having a unique combination of bushings and a through bolt system of connection mechanism. The roller guide system mounts to a fishing rod and assists in easy adaptation to stress related conditions during the fishing process, mainly brought about by the flexible connection mechanism between the frame and the pair of feet.
Claims15
In a fishing roller guide system having a frame, associated with which are two feet for associating the frame to a fishing rod, the improvement comprising
- a provision, intermediate the connection of the frame to the at least one feet thereof, a bushing and through bolt connection to accommodate a stress associated with the fishing rod during fishing.
A flexible three-piece guide for a fishing rod, the guide comprising:
- a frame;
- a pair of feet;
- the pair of feet for associating the frame to the fishing rod;
- and wherein at least one of the feet is flexibly connected by a flexible connection to one end of the frame to accommodate a stress associated with the fishing rod during fishing.
A method of preparing a fishing rod for fishing comprising:
- placing a flexible guide on the fishing rod a desired position;
- securing the feet of the flexible guide on to the fishing rod with nylon thread windings;
- applying an epoxy coating to further secure the feet of the flexible guide on to the fishing rod;
- placing two or more flexible guides on the fishing rod;
- threading a line through the flexible guide;
- and
- flexing the fishing rod to check the flexible rotatory motion of the flexible guide.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.