System and Method for Attaching Fishing Reel to Fishing Rod and Selectively Positioning the Reel Along the Axis of the Fishing Rod

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed herein for providing a fishing rod and reel assembly with a single-hand adjustable rod balance point. The system includes a fishing rod having a handle section supporting a reel seat frame and spool. The reel seat frame and spool are positionable along the handle section to achieve the desired rod balance. The various components are then held in place by a friction fit and a locking nut. Also, the system and method include securely mounting and holding a reel to the rod at any position along the reel seat body to achieve any desired balance point location. Thus, a fisherperson may change reels, spools, line weights, bait, lures, or the like and quickly rebalance the rod and reel assembly for an optimal fishing experience singlehandedly.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular fishing reel assembly, comprising:
 a longitudinal body having an outer surface with at least one longitudinal scallop section formed in the outer surface, the at least one longitudinal scallop section extending substantially the length of the longitudinal body;   a reel having a spool section configured to control a volume of fishing line;   a means for controlling the position of the reel on the longitudinal body; and,   a means for selectively locking/unlocking the position of the reel to the longitudinal body.   
     
     
         2 . A modular fishing rod and reel assembly, comprising:
 a fishing rod section;   a handle section connected with the rod section;   a longitudinal body connected with the handle section, the longitudinal body defining an axial bore at least partially therethrough, the longitudinal body having an outer surface with at least one longitudinal scallop section formed in the outer surface the at least one longitudinal scallop section extending substantially the length of the longitudinal body;   a reel having a spool section configured to control a volume of fishing line;   a means for controlling the position of the reel on the longitudinal body; and,   a means for selectively locking/unlocking the position of the reel to the longitudinal body.   
     
     
         3 . A method for varying the balance point on a fishing rod, the method comprising:
 providing a fishing rod having a handle formed as a longitudinal body having an outer surface with at least one longitudinal scallop section formed in the outer surface, the at least one longitudinal scallop section extending substantially the length of the longitudinal body;   providing a reel having a spool section configured to control a volume of fishing line;   providing a means for controlling the position of the reel along a length of the longitudinal body; and,   providing a means for selectively locking unlocking the position of the reel to the longitudinal body.