A casting device, such as a fishing rod. The present casting device includes a rod, a spool disposed on the rod, a clamp disposed at the distal end of the rod, and a trigger operably connected to the clamp. The rod is configured to support a primary line having a secondary line extending therefrom. The secondary line further includes a stop configured to be gripped by the clamp. When the stop is gripped by the clamp, the primary line is tethered to the distal end of the rod via the secondary line. In one embodiment, the clamp includes a pair of clamp members connected by an articulated, pivotable connection. The casting device allows a user to precisely control the moment at which the primary line is cast because the primary line remains tethered to the rod until the clamp is opened.

A casting device, such as a fishing rod. The present casting device includes a rod, a spool disposed on the rod, a clamp disposed at the distal end of the rod, and a trigger operably connected to the clamp. The rod is configured to support a primary line having a secondary line extending therefrom. The secondary line further includes a stop configured to be gripped by the clamp. When the stop is gripped by the clamp, the primary line is tethered to the distal end of the rod via the secondary line. In one embodiment, the clamp includes a pair of clamp members connected by an articulated, pivotable connection. The casting device allows a user to precisely control the moment at which the primary line is cast because the primary line remains tethered to the rod until the clamp is opened.

Quick drop halyard line roller guides for removable attachment to existing outriggers to allow the user to quickly drop the halyard rigging lines from the outriggers. Quick release roller line guides are provided for removable attachment to the existing eyelet-type circular outrigger line guides. Quick and installation and removal of outrigger halyard lines permits the lines to be safely stored away from harsh environmental conditions when not use thereby extending line life.

Quick drop halyard line roller guides for removable attachment to existing outriggers to allow the user to quickly drop the halyard rigging lines from the outriggers. Quick release roller line guides are provided for removable attachment to the existing eyelet-type circular outrigger line guides. Quick and installation and removal of outrigger halyard lines permits the lines to be safely stored away from harsh environmental conditions when not use thereby extending line life.

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.

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.

A fishing rod according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rod body, and a fitting mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the rod body via a mounting portion of the fitting. A first fixing layer is formed to encircle the mounting portion and the rod body, and a second fixing layer is formed on the outer side of the first fixing layer. A coating layer made of a resin is formed on an outer side of the second fixing layer. In an embodiment, the coating layer is formed of a resin having a tensile elongation of 40% or more and a yield strain of 7% or more, both measured in conformity to JIS K 7161:2014, and the coating layer has a thickness of 1.3 mm or smaller.

A fishing rod according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a rod body, and a fitting mounted on the outer peripheral surface of the rod body via a mounting portion of the fitting. A first fixing layer is formed to encircle the mounting portion and the rod body, and a second fixing layer is formed on the outer side of the first fixing layer. A coating layer made of a resin is formed on an outer side of the second fixing layer. In an embodiment, the coating layer is formed of a resin having a tensile elongation of 40% or more and a yield strain of 7% or more, both measured in conformity to JIS K 7161:2014, and the coating layer has a thickness of 1.3 mm or smaller.

There is provided herein a load-lifting device for personal or mechanical use, a method of operating the load-lifting device and a fishing pole having the load-lifting device.

There is provided herein a load-lifting device for personal or mechanical use, a method of operating the load-lifting device and a fishing pole having the load-lifting device.