Abstract: A spool has drag mechanism disposed on the rear, spool body, cover member, first sealing member, and second sealing member. The spool body has tubular bobbin trunk portion, and front/rear flange portions provided on the front/rear of the bobbin trunk portion. The drag mechanism includes: drag-handling unit that screws onto the fore end of the spool shaft; and friction unit disposed so as to contact the rear face of the rear flange. The rearward movement of the first friction unit is restricted by spool shaft. Cover member is installed on spool body to cover first friction unit from rear. First sealing member is fitted in between cover member and rear flange portion. Second sealing member is fitted in between spool shaft and cover member. Spool can control fluctuations in drag force due to liquids that seep into drag mechanism.

Abstract: A mixture comprising 40-80 mass % of expanded graphite, 5-25 mass % of heat-resistant reinforcing fiber and 10-40 mass % of heat-resistant binder is formed into a sheet form and then cured to form a sheet. The sheet is formed into a drag washer by punching, for application to a fishing reel's drag washer.

Abstract: A spool has drag mechanism disposed on the rear, spool body, cover member, first sealing member, and second sealing member. The spool body has tubular bobbin trunk portion, and front/rear flange portions provided on the front/rear of the bobbin trunk portion. The drag mechanism includes: drag-handling unit that screws onto the fore end of the spool shaft; and friction unit disposed so as to contact the rear face of the rear flange. The rearward movement of the first friction unit is restricted by spool shaft. Cover member is installed on spool body to cover first friction unit from rear. First sealing member is fitted in between cover member and rear flange portion. Second sealing member is fitted in between spool shaft and cover member. Spool can control fluctuations in drag force due to liquids that seep into drag mechanism.

Abstract: Spinning reel spool made lightweight overall, while maintaining the strength of its bobbin trunk and skirt. The spinning reel spool body (7) has a tubular bobbin trunk (7a), and a larger diameter skirt (7b) attached to the rear end of the bobbin trunk (7a). The bobbin trunk (7a) chiefly includes a bulkier bobbin portion (16) of synthetic polymer manufacture, and a base portion (17) formed unitarily with and on the inner peripheral side of the bobbin portion (16). The skirt (7b) is of an aluminum alloy manufacture, and is formed at lesser bulk by press-working a tubular portion (7c) and a rear flange portion (7d) unitarily.

Abstract: A spinning reel for fishing includes: a rotor (8) pivotally attached to a reel body (1a); a spool (10) attached to a spool shaft (9) supported by the reel body, capable of rotating with respect to the reel body, round which a fishline is wound by the rotation of the rotor; a drag mechanism for giving resistance to the rotation of the spool; a change-over mechanism for changing over an intensity of the drag force or changing over between a state of operation and a state of non-operation of the drag mechanism; and an operation member (5) for operating the change-over mechanism, wherein the operation member (5) is arranged at a position in a leg portion (1b) of the reel body (1a) attached to a fishing rod in such a manner that the operation member can be operated by a finger of an angler holding the fishing rod.

Abstract: Sealing structure has a friction disk having a spindle-form boss portion, a cover member, and a seal member, in a lever-drag type dual-bearing reel. Cover member has a through-hole situated encompassing the boss portion, and is a component that is rotatable relative to friction disk. The seal member, which is a component made of an elastic substance, is for sealing a clearance between the boss portion and the cover member, and has an cylindrical portion made of an elastic substance and mountable on the boss portion, and a sealing portion formed integrally on the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion and tapering toward the through-hole. A distal edge of the sealing portion is for contacting a contact surface in through-hole. The present invention provides a structure for sealing a spindle-form first member and, disposed about the outer periphery thereof, a second member, to seal while controlling impairment in rotational performance, without having to use components or space for fastening.

Abstract: A spinning reel has a drag assembly in its spool on one end of the reel body, and an adjustment knob for the drag assembly on another end of the reel body, where it is conveniently accessed during use of the reel. The reel has a handle arm with two slidably disposed handle arm portions, which are releasably secured together at selected positions to provide a variable length handle arm.

Abstract: A fishing reel has a frame adapted for mounting fishing reel to a rod, and a spindle is mounted in anti-reverse mechanism received in the frame for one way rotation with respect to the frame. An axle tube is mounted on the spindle by a drag assembly for adjustably permitting rotation of the axle tube against the anti-reverse mechanism, and a spool is removably received and secured in interlocking engagement on the axle tube. Therefore, the spool may be removed and replaced on the axle tube independent of the anti-reverse mechanism and drag assembly, and the anti-reverse mechanism may be reversed for opposite rotation of the spool. A drag assembly mounts the axle tube to the spindle by two ball bearings assemblies and a clutch pack of washers. An adjustment mechanism compresses the clutch pack of washers through the inner races of the bearing assemblies, so that the spool rotates with the axle tube with a minimum of friction.

Abstract: In a drag assembly for a spinning reel, the drag assembly including a line spool and a drag dial rotatably positioned in a distal end portion of the line spool, the line spool having an interior wall and the drag dial having an outer wall, the improvement comprising a sealing element sealing between the interior wall and the outer wall. The improvement preferably also comprises a groove provided in one of the interior wall and the outer wall. Additionally, the sealing element preferably comprises a first portion positioned in the groove.

Abstract: A fly fishing reel comprises a large diameter spool having a broad width and a shallow line storage depth. The reel may have an arm-like body and a unique mounting member which, when attached to a fishing rod, positions the perimeter of the spool across a longitudinal axis of the rod. In an additional aspect, a drag mechanism is provided in a center hub of the spool. The drag mechanism is a unidirectional dual cone drag mechanism. The drag mechanism comprises a pair of opposing frictional conical race members, an inner race member inserted into an outer race member. The race members are biased into contact to create drag on the rotating spool. A roller clutch is utilized to produce a unidirectional drag mechanism. The roller clutch is configured to lock thereby causing relative rotation of the race members creating frictional drag only when the spool is rotated in the “reeling out direction.

Abstract: A spinning reel spool made lightweight while maintaining the strength of the bobbin trunk. The spinning reel spool (4) includes a spool main section (7), a front flange section (8), and a front-flange fixing member (9). The spool main section (7) has a bobbin trunk (7a), a tubular skirt portion (7b) with a larger diameter that is formed unitarily with the rear end of the bobbin trunk (7a), and an inner barrel member (7c) made of a synthetic resin polymer, which is fitted to the inner circumference of the bobbin trunk (7a). The front flange section (8) has a larger diameter and is attached to the front end of the bobbin trunk (7a). The front-flange fixing member (9) fastens the front flange section (8) to the spool main section (7). The bobbin trunk (7a) and the skirt portion (7b) constitute dual larger-smaller stage tubular element that is formed unitarily by press-working a sheet of an aluminum alloy. The inner barrel member (7c) is made of a synthetic resin polymer and is fitted into the bobbin trunk (7a).

Abstract: A fishing spinning reel includes: a drag braking knob imparting a drag braking force to a spool, an opposite member opposite to the drag braking knob, a sliding contact section for waterproof arranged in one of the drag braking knob and the opposite member, and a sliding contact member for waterproof arranged in the other of the drag braking knob and the opposite member. The sliding contact member for waterproof includes a contact portion being elastically deformable and slidably contactable with a sliding surface of the sliding contact section for waterproof.

Abstract: A fishing reel is constructed with a drag mechanism disposed between a first end of a spool shaft and a spool limiting relative rotation between the spool and the spool shaft. A rotor disposed around the spool is rotated in response to rotation of a handle on the housing for reeling in a fishing line. The handle is connected to a face gear disposed within the housing. A pinion gear contacts the face gear transmitting torque there from to a rotor shaft and then to the rotor. A sub-drag mechanism is mounted within a housing proximate a second end of the spool shaft which selectively limits relative rotation between the spool shaft and the housing. A sub-drag mechanism actuation mechanism is disposed on the same side of the face gear as the pinion gear for locking and unlocking the spool shaft against rotation within the housing, thus enabling and dis-enabling the sub-drag mechanism.

Abstract: A spinning reel for fishing 10 comprises a spool shaft 17 reciprocal in an axial direction during rotation of a handle shaft and a being provided at a first axial end of the spool shaft. The reel includes an adjustable drag mechanism 23 including a core block fixed to the spool shaft, provided at a second axial end of the shaft, opposite to the first axial end of the spool, a rotor for winding line onto the spool and a switch means for selectively engaging between a first "normal" drag state in which the spool shaft is inhibited from rotating a free spool state in which the spool shaft may be free to rotate subject to the adjustable drag mechanism. A switch mechanism associated with the switch means comprises a plate adapted to move parallel to the axis 17A of the spool shaft, between a first and a second stable positions. The plate defines a protrusion at one end.

Abstract: A fishing reel has a spool for fishing line rotatably mounted about a shaft operable by a crank. A drag assembly mounts the spool to the shaft with two ball bearing assemblies and a clutch pack of washers consisting of drag washers keyed to the spool, drag washers keyed to the shaft and friction washers between the spool-keyed and shaft-keyed washers. An adjustment mechanism compresses the clutch pack of washers through the inner races of the bearing assemblies.

Abstract: In a spinning reel used for fishing, a spool has a front flange member (2) separately formed from a spool body (1), and integrally secured to the spool body through a fixing member, (3). A recessed portion (1f) is formed in a front and circumferentially inner portion of the spool body. The front flange member contacts a front end of the spool body so as to close a front opening of the recessed portion. The front flange member is secured by means of the fixing member screwed to a cylindrical portion (1e) of the spool body located inside of the recessed portion. A space (A) is defined by the recessed portion and located inside a fishing line winding portion (1a) of the spool body, around which a fishing line is to be wound. No gap is formed between the separate front flange member and the fishing line winding body portion, and the spool is lightened lighter than conventional ones.

Abstract: In a spinning reel for fishing, a brake member is attached to a rotor, which, when a bail support member is operated or reversed from its fishing line retrieving state to its fishing line casting state, is pressed against a spool to thereby brake the rotation of the rotor. The bail support member can be returned from the fishing line casting state to the fishing line retrieving state through a reversing mechanism if the rotor is rotated with a handle in the fishing line retrieving direction. The spinning reel for fishing can prevent the inadvertent operation of a bail in a fishing line casting operation and thereby improve the fishing operation of the spinning reel.

Abstract: A spinning reel for fishing 10 comprises a spool shaft 17 reciprocal in an axial direction during rotation of a handle shaft and a being provided at a first axial end of the spool shaft. The reel includes an adjustable drag mechanism 23 including a core block fixed to the spool shaft, provided at a second axial end of the shaft, opposite to the first axial end of the spool, a rotor for winding line onto the spool and a switch means for selectively engaging between a first "normal" drag state in which the spool shaft is inhibited from rotating and a free spool state in which the spool shaft may be free to rotate subject to the adjustable drag mechanism. A switch mechanism associated with the switch means comprises a plate adapted to move parallel to the axis 17A of the spool shaft, between a first and a second stable positions.

Abstract: An arrangement for a spinning reel, which enables the reel body to be made compact without decreasing the length of a spool stroke and facilitate assembling work by simplifying a switch mechanism is provided. The switching mechanism is used to switch the drag actuating mode of a spool to its free rotational mode. A transmission gear (7) which rotates in combination with a spool shaft (1) which reciprocates back and forth is provided. A linking shaft (9) incorporating a driven gear (6) meshing with the transmission gear (7) is supported in the rear part of a reel body (2). A brake cylinder (11) having a friction brake member (10) is fitted in the rear part of the linking shaft (9) and a mating cylinder (12) provided in the front part of the brake cylinder (11) is made releasable by an operating lever (14) to set the spool to the drag actuating mode while it is mated therewith and to the free rotation mode while it is released therefrom.

Abstract: A line spool assembly for mounting on a spindle in an open-face fishing reel of the fixed-spool type comprises a hollow shaft non-rotatably mountable on the spindle and having a front portion, a rear portion and an externally threaded intermediate portion, and a line spool rotatably mounted on the shaft. A line spool drag for adjustable braking of the rotation of the line spool around the shaft has at least two drag washers, one of which is non-rotatably connected to the shaft and the other is non-rotatably connected to the line spool and which are in rotation-impeding frictional engagement with each other. An adjusting knob for adjusting the braking effect of the line spool drag is rotatably mounted on the rear portion of the shaft behind the line spool.

Abstract: A spinning reel for fishing, with which switch-over operation can be performed simply, quickly and positively in setting a condition where a spool shaft or rotor can be rotated reversely to play out a fishline. A switch-over mechanism (B) is provided for a spool (2) to switch over a spool shaft (4) between the secured and freely rotatable states. A linking mechanism (C) is provided between a reversal preventive device (16) provided for a rotor (13) and the switch-over mechanism (B) so that when the reversal preventive device (16) prevents the reverse rotation of the rotor (13), the switch-over mechanism (B) switches over the spool shaft (4) into the freely rotatable state and, when the reversal preventive device (16) removes the prevention of the reverse rotation of the rotor (13), the switch-over mechanism (B) switches over the spool shaft (4) into the secured state.

Abstract: A drag device which does not require a large number of parts, is easy to assemble, is highly corrosion resistant and can keep its commercial value. Brake plates and a friction plate provided in the drag device are inserted into a central recessed portion formed in a spool. A pressure member is non-rotatably fitted to the outer periphery of a rotation preventive portion of a leading end small diameter portion formed in a spool shaft, while a nut mounted to an operation member is threadingly engaged with a threaded portion formed in the leading end portion of the small diameter portion. After the pressure member and operation member are assembled together, a removal preventive member is superimposingly assembled to a stepped portion provided in the operation member and an engaging portion is secured by means of the elastic deformation of a securing portion, so that the pressure member is secured to the operation member rotatably but unremovably.

Abstract: In a brake device for use in a fishing reel which is used to apply a brake force to a spool and is also adjustable, a spring member used not only to maintain the moderation of the rotational direction of an adjust member but also to prevent the adjust member from being loosened is made up of a closed circular frame which is elastically deformable and fitted into a short cylindrical portion of a braking force adjust member. The spring member is further formed with an engaging projected portion and a securing portion both formed in the frame and respectively engaged with an engaging uneven portion and a lower engaging recessed portion of the adjust member. When the adjust member is rotated, moderation is given to the rotation of the adjust member by the action of the elastically deformation of the frame with the aid of the engaging projected portion and the engaging projected uneven portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a drag control mechanism for spinning type fishing reels. An operating body for regulating brake force is provided, as in a conventional rear drag system, at the rear of a reel body, whereas a brake member is provided at a front portion of a spool. A support shaft and an operating shaft link manipulation of the operating body with the braking member to control the drag force produced by the braking member on the spool.

Abstract: A drag mechanism for a fishing reel having a spool shaft supported at both the ends thereof. The drag mechanism employs rolling members as drag members so that the durability of the mechanism is enhanced, and the dragging function thereof is kept stable and good for a long time even under severe conditions under which sea water, sand or the like is likely to cling to the mechanism. One of drag member holders is secured to the spool of the reel so as to be rotated together with the spool. The other of the holders is secured to the spool shaft so as to be rotated together therewith. The tapered outside circumferential surface of one of the holders faces the tapered inside circumferential surface of the other of them. The rolling members are fitted in between the tapered surfaces. The drag mechanism can be used to drag the reverse rotation of the spool by frictional resistances to the rolling and sliding of the rolling members.

Abstract: A drag mechanism for a spinning reel, in which a depressing member non-rotatably mounted on a front portion of a spool shaft and allowed to be moved in an axial direction relative thereto, is urged by a coiled spring against braking plates provided in a spool, and a drag force adjusting member rotatably mounted on the depressing member and prevented from falling off therefrom, is threadingly engaged with the spool shaft. Scales are provided on a surface of the depressing member facing the adjusting member, and a window hole through which the scales can be seen is provided on the adjusting member, thereby indicating the magnitude of the drag force set by rotating the adjusting member.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, a spinning reel having non-snagging bailing characteristics, is described. Such spinning reel together: accommodates ultra-long casts and subsequent winding of associated fishing line without tangling the line. In one aspect, the invention includes a lockable, rotatable rotor having a pair of diametrical positioned ear assemblies extending from its base, a central cylindrical housing and at its interior, a hollow pinion gear in rotational contact with the central cylindrical housing. The ear assemblies are slotted to receive a U-shaped bail wire while broad walls provide non-snag surfaces to the fishing line.

Abstract: A spinning reel has a handle, a drive gear interlocked to the handle and rotatable about an axis extending transversely of a reel body, and a transmission system for transmitting drive from the drive gear to a rotor through a pinion gear rotatable about an axis extending longitudinally of the reel body. An intermediate member is detachably mounted in the reel body for supporting the pinion gear in a plurality of positions spaced apart axially of the pinion gear.

Abstract: A drag mechanism for a spinning reel includes a pressing member mounted on a spool shaft not to be rotatable relative thereto, a frictional section formed on a front surface of a spool, and a control member meshed with a screw portion at a forward end of the spool shaft for applying a pressure to the pressing member to adjust a contact pressure between the pressing member and frictional section. The control member includes a tubular portion adjacent the pressing member and coaxial with the spool shaft, the tubular portion defining a toothed surface and a large diameter portion having a larger diameter than the toothed surface. The pressing member carries a resilient element extending through openings in the pressing member into contact with the toothed surface forwardly of the large diameter portion. The resilient element is engageable with and disengageable from the toothed surface to produce a sound when the control member is turned.

Abstract: A drag structure for a fishing reel comprising a drag assembly, and a drag control element for contacting said drag assembly to produce a drag force. The drag control element is adjustably movable toward and away from said drag assembly and switchable between an operational position in which to vary the drag force and an inoperational position in which not to produce the drag force. The drag control element includes means for informing the angler that the drag control element is switched to the inoperational position.

Abstract: A drag mechanism of a spinning reel includes friction discs disposed at a forward position of a spool for applying a braking force to relative rotation between the spool and a spool shaft, an adjuster member attached to a front end of the spool shaft for adjustment of a pressing force to be applied to the friction discs, a case member including a bottom wall having a hole for inserting the spool shaft and a cylindrical side wall. The case member is disposed at a space formed inside the spool at a position adjacent the spool shaft inside a line-takeup face of the spool. The friction discs are positioned inside the case member. A closing structure is disposed at an opening of the case member for applying a pressing force to the friction discs while maintaining a sealed condition relative to the opening of the case member.

Abstract: A drag assembly for a spinning reel comprising a plurality of drag mechanisms axially arranged inside a spool, a drag control element for controlling the drag assembly, a changeover control element for switching a drag force acting on some of said drag mechanisms to a predetermined drag force different from a drag force determined by the drag control element, and an axially movable link member acting on said drag mechanisms requiring the drag force thereof to be changed to a plurality of stages by operating the changeover control element.

Abstract: A spinning reel has a reel body having a projection portion, a rotary frame, a bail arm and a toggle urge mechanism for switching over, via a drive arm, the bail arm between a fishing-line releasing position to a fishing-line retrieving position. Either a contacted portion of the drive arm to be contacted by the projection portion or this projection portion is projectable and retractable through contact with the other and is urged in a projecting direction by a projection urging mechanism. The projection urging mechanism has a push-out urging force equal to or substantially equal to a push-in force applied thereto by either the contacted portion or the projection portion in association with the rotary movement of the rotary frame in the line retrieving direction.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a drag controller containing, in an inside space thereof, a fixed element mounted on a stationary spool shaft, and an intermediate movable element rotatable and slidable relative to the fixed element. The intermediate movable element includes a first screw portion meshed with the spool shaft, and a second screw portion meshed with the drag controller. The two screw portions have different pitches. A slidable pin connects the intermediate movable element to the fixed element or to the drag controller to select between the two screw portions for a different drag increase rate.

Abstract: A tension responsive fishing apparatus is provided which includes a pole member having an interior. The interior of the pole member is filled with a variable viscosity fluid, such as, electrical rheological fluid, magnetic-powder dispersed fluid, or the like. A controlled potential may be applied to the variable viscosity fluid which causes the variable viscosity fluid to vary in viscosity dependent on the amount of potential applied thereacross. In other words, depending on the amount of potential applied to the variable viscosity fluid disposed in the interior of the pole member, the flexure of the pole member may be selectively varied from extremes of high flexibility to high rigidity. An improved reel member is provided which varies a resistance applied to a bobbin member which is effected to control the release of fishing line. The varying resistance is controlled in response to input signals inputted dependent on tension sensed in the fishing line and/or a value selected by a user.

Abstract: A spool braking/releasing device which applies a braking force to a spool shaft being in a free rotation state and releases the braking force applied to the spool shaft comprising a braking movable member provided at the rear end of the spool shaft and adapted to move longitudinally of the spool shaft and an actuating lever adapted to move the movable member between its braking position and its releasing position. The actuating lever has a finger grip portion disposed just beneath the fishing rod so that the fisherman can manipulate the actuating lever by using his hand gripping the fishing rod. The actuating lever can be operated by the double manipulation thereof, so that a proper frictional resistance can be applied to the rotating spool shaft. Accordingly, it is possible to easily apply an instant braking force to the spool shaft prior to the manipulation of a handle, depending on the fishing condition.

Abstract: A keyed spool bearing for a fishing reel of the type having a reel frame body or deck plate, there being a forwardly projecting cylindrical support or hub with a cylindrical bore therein on the reel frame body. A cylindrical center shaft bushing having an axial center shaft receiving bore is inserted into the bore of the cylindrical hub with a portion of the bushing extending forwardly from the cylindrical hub. The keyed spool bearing is mounted on the extending portion of the bushing. A line spool having a cylindrical bore of a predetermined diameter is mounted on the spool bearing. The keyed spool bearing has an annular body with an axial bore therein for receiving the forwardly protruding portion of the bushing. An integral key or tab extends axially and rearwardly from the annular body, the tab being configured to be received in a slot in the reel frame to secure the spool bearing against rotation relative to the reel frame upon rotation of the line spool.

Abstract: A fishing reel has an apparatus for notifying a braking force of a drag mechanism. This apparatus includes a sensor for electrically measuring a pressure applied to friction surfaces of the drag mechanism, a control unit for converting a result of measurement by the sensor into a critical tension of a fishing line causing slippage of the drag mechanism, and a liquid crystal display for displaying a value of the critical tension.

Abstract: A fishing reel having a drag brake is disclosed which has a line receiving pool which is allowed to run free when the drag brake is disengaged. The drag brake is located at an opposite end of the fishing reel housing from the spool and acts on a spindle of the spool at that point. In the vicinity of the spool, a disengageable connection is provided for connecting the spool to a spindle of the fishing reel. The clutch is engaged by rotation of a driving handle. Further provided is an over-run brake located in the vicinity of the spool which acts between the spool and the spindle only upon relative rotation of the spool with respect to the spindle when the drag brake is disengaged. Further included are push rods which, upon displacement, causes disengagement of the spool from the spindle and pawls, carried by a ring surrounding the spindle, which may engage various spaced teeth formed integral with a bush fixed to a rotor of the fishing reel.

Abstract: A drag mechanism in a spinning reel for fishing, comprising; a reel casing; an actuator member having a lower end portion pivoted on a lower portion of the reel casing and having an upper end portion pulled backward by a spring; a yoke pivoted across the actuator member; a spool shaft; a braking cylinder having a drag mechanism means and engagement holes; a cylindrical shaft fitted in a rear end of the spool shaft so as to be slidable only in the axial direction and rotatably locked in the yoke, the cylindrical shaft having engagement portions axially engageably/disengageably fitted in the engagement holes; and an operation lever pivoted on a rear portion of the reel casing. The operation lever has an actuating portion engaged with the rear side of and upper portion of the actuator member, and is provided with a spring for distribution-urging the lever in the directions opposite to each other.

Abstract: A spinning reel includes a spool rotatably supported by a spool shaft, a drag member for imparting a braking force to rotation of the spool, and an adjusting member for axially pressing the drag member to thereby adjust the braking force. The spool includes a front face and an annular projection projecting from the front face for preventing water from entering the front face to reach the drag member. The adjusting member is provided with an annular groove for receiving the annular projection.

Abstract: A drag mechanism for a spinning reel for fishing, in which a pressure member is provided to push brake plates provided in a spool and is fitted on a spool shaft so that the member can be moved in the axial direction of the shaft; a drag control knob is screw-engaged with the shaft; the front of the pressure member is fitted on the knob so that the knob can be turned relative to the member and the space between the knob and the member is nearly sealed; and an annular spring is fitted to one of the member and the knob in the space so that the bent projecting portion of the spring is engaged with the engaged undulated part of the inside circumferential surface of the other of the member and the knob in the space. According to the above construction, the drag mechanism, especially the drag control knob can be improved in a water-proof property and reduced in size.

Abstract: A fishing reel with disengageable spool is disclosed comprising a first groove and a second groove formed in the vicinity of the front end of the spool support shaft. The spool comprises a resilient key engageable in one or other of the first and second grooves. When the spool is engaged in the first groove, a key of the shaft is engaged in a passage in a rear wall of the spool, preventing relative rotation of the spool on the shaft. When the resilient key is engaged in the second groove, the transverse key swivels freely in a space of the spool, allowing the spool to rotate on the shaft. Disengagement of the spool is obtained by axial translation of the spool on the shaft.

Abstract: A spinning reel which is for fishing and includes a drag mechanism and a shift mechanism which is for shifting a spool between a drag state and a release state. The reel has a shift mechanism provided between a spool and a spool shaft so that a rotor turning mechanism, a spool sliding mechanism and so forth, which are provided in a casing of the reel, are not restricted. The reel may be provided with a return mechanism by which the shift mechanism can be engaged so that the spool can be shifted from a freely rotating state to a state in which the drag mechanism is engaged.

Abstract: A drag mechanism or a spinning reel which is provided at one of a stationary said member stationary with respect to a spool with a reference portion for the optimum braking force and at the other with a position setting portion corresponding to said reference portion, thereby indicating the position of an adjuster corresponding to the optimum braking force.

Abstract: A spinning reel is provided with a drag mechanism which includes an adjuster and a braking force measuring mechanism for measuring the braking force set by the drag mechanism. The reel also includes a reference position setting mechanism which specifies the position of the adjuster corresponding to the reference position at which an optimum force is set by the drag mechanism is obtained.

Abstract: A spinning-type fishing reel is provided with a rear-actuated front drag. Concentric shafts are provided with a spool freely rotatable on one shaft. Drag members operate on the spool to provide drag to the spool. A drag knob on the rear of the reel operates on one of the shafts to shift the one shaft axially relative to the other, thereby applying pressure to the drag members and to the spool to increase the drag on the spool. In one form, the spool may be freely rotatable on a spool carrier which is keyed to one of the shafts. A spool cap attached to one of the shafts operates through the drag members to apply drag to the spool. The spool is urged against an abutment carried by the other shaft such that moving one shaft relative to the other by turning the rear-mounted drag knob either increases or decreases the drag on the spool.

Abstract: A click mechanism in a fishing reel is adapted to produce a click sound on relative rotation between a shaft having a first member non-rotatably connected thereto, and a second member which is rotatably mounted on the shaft. The click mechanism comprises a snap-action click ring which is provided between the first member and the second member. First teeth are formed on the side of the first member facing the snap-action click ring. Second teeth are formed on the side of the second member facing the snap-action click ring. The snap-action click ring comprises a first resilient tongue and a second resilient tongue which extend in the same direction in the circumferential direction of the snap-action click ring but are outwardly bent in opposite directions in the axial direction thereof. The first resilient tongue engages the first teeth, and the second resilient tongue engages the second teeth.

Abstract: An improved drag mechanism for a spinning reel with a spool shaft that may be secured to the body of the reel, a spool having an outer fishline winding surface, a recessed rear portion supported for rotation on the spool shaft by a bearing, and a plurality of drag members disposed within the recessed rear portion between the bearing and a flange portion of the spool shaft. The drag members have an outer diameter that is greater than the outer diameter of the fishline winding surface of the spool, which provides a smooth, even braking effect.

Abstract: A spinning reel is provided with a drag mechanism which includes an adjuster and a braking force measuring mechanism for measuring the braking force set by the drag mechanism. The reel also includes a reference position setting mechanism which specifies the position of the adjuster corresponding to the reference position at which an optimum force set by the drag mechanism is obtained.