Multi-Use Fishing Rod Handle and Hand Tool Handle

Abstract

The present invention identifies a multi-use fishing rod handle, as well as a hand tool handle, that provides a new alignment of the functional elements of the rod handle enabling its use for multiple fishing techniques, including bait, lure, spin and fly casting, enhancing the finger, thumb and palm resting and guiding functions while fishing. The rod handle's functional elements include real seat alignment and attachment, rod connection, and handle extensions, as well as fore or fighting, mid and fly or rear grip areas on the handle. The finger, thumb and palm rests and guides are embodiments as modified forms of the design concepts affecting the mid grip portion of the handle. Similarly, the rod attachments are embodiments that represent alternative means to attach the fishing rod to the handle. The multi-use fishing rod handle continues a general linear alignment with the overall fishing rod while placing an increased emphasis on the hand position and orientation. The finger, thumb and palm resting and guiding functions will have applicability to other hand tools, hand held devices and hand operated controls for machinery and equipment.

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