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Fishing rods are molded with integral line guides or line guide stanchions for attaching conventional or only slightly modified line guides. The preferred line guides are made of metal or ceramic guide inserts in metal frames with one or two support feet. The molding process facilitates the automate

Fishing rods are molded with integral line guides or line guide stanchions for attaching conventional or only slightly modified line guides. The preferred line guides are made of metal or ceramic guide inserts in metal frames with one or two support feet. The molding process facilitates the automated manufacture of rods with line guides in proper alignment and positioning. The handle section of the blank can be molded to form an integral foregrip and/or reel seat.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A process for making a fishing rod having a tip end and a butt end with integral line guides or line guide stanchions, said process comprising the steps:(a) positioning a preform of reinforcing fibers and a plurality of metal or ceramic insert/metal frame line guides or

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A process for making a fishing rod having a tip end and a butt end with integral line guides or line guide stanchions, said process comprising the steps:(a) positioning a preform of reinforcing fibers and a plurality of metal or ceramic insert/metal frame line guides or metal stanchions in a mold exhibiting a tapered rod shape suitable for a fishing rod; and(b) molding said preform into a fishing rod blank with said line guides or stanchions being integral therewith.