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US 5,659,994 AGranted
Braided flyline
AssigneeBerkley, Inc.
InventorsVic Cutter, Danny R. Foote
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Abstract
Composite flylines made with a core line, a polymeric coating over the core line for adjusting the line profile and density, and a braided layer over the polymeric coating. The braided layer provides strength without sacrifice in flexibility and provides a more cost efficient manufacturing process through the reduction or elimination of production scrap. An optional outer coating can be applied to further reduce surface friction, increase abrasion resistance, or provide coloring.
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A composite flyline exhibiting a tip end and a line body, said flyline comprising:
- a core line of uniform diameter;
- a first layer comprising polyvinyl chloride plastisol over said core line, said first layer exhibiting a cross sectional shape useful for flyfishing;
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- an overbraid second layer covering said first layer, said second layer comprising a braid of at least 6 fibers of an abrasion resistant material.
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A composite flyline comprising:
- a monofilament core line of uniform diameter and free of externally applied adhesive;
- a first layer over said core line and comprising polyvinyl chloride and a plasticizer, said first layer exhibiting a tapering cross sectional shape useful for flyfishing;
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- an overbraid second layer covering said first layer, said second layer comprising a braid of 8-64 fibers of either a gel spun polyolefin or nylon .
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