Abstract: A fishing reel apparatus having a line spool and spool shaft mounted on a casing and having one or more bearings supporting the spool to the casing. Improvements in the bearings and spool brake include a bearing having a polymer bushing encased in metal except for a small protruding portion which sets against a ledge on the spool shaft and a brake member made of a solid lubricant polymer and working with the bearing to vary the tension on the line spool.

Abstract: A heavy duty fishing reel apparatus having a line-receiving reel rotatably attached to a frame. An extending member is pivotally attached to the frame, and an elastic restraining device, which is attached between the distended portion of the extending member and the frame provides an adjustable restoring force in response to the rotation of the extending member about its pivot axis. A sealed bearing pulley device having a simplified line-guiding wheel and rotational bearing assembly is pivotally attached to the distended portion of the extending member.