Abstract: This invention comprehends a mechanism that automatically moves a fishing reel bail from the open casting position to the closed retrieving position. Mounted in the rotor is a trip lever arm that cooperates with a cam mounted on the face of the fishing reel housing. A trip lever arm also mates with a second cam mounted on the bail arm pivot means.

Abstract: A closed face spinning reel has a housing with an opening affording access to the reel mechanism. The opening is closed by a removable cap. The cap is seated on a radial flange in the opening and has legs on its inner surface which engage cap locking surfaces on the inner face of the flange. Means are further provided to warp the cap to exert an inward force upon the flange to hold said cap within the opening.

Abstract: An actuator (150) for an anti-reverse device which is extended through a sleeve in a reel housing and snap-fit thereto. An elongate body (412) with a head (432) and a bifurcated end defines first (415) and second (416) portions which are assembled in the reel from the exterior of the housing. The first portion engages the anti-reverse device. The second portion is fabricated from a resilient material and includes a lip (420) depending from adjacent its inward edge. The second portion is urged toward the first portion as the body is captured within the opening in the reel housing. With the actuator fully seated the lip engages the inside wall (450) and in conjunction with the head (432) captures the wall so as to retain the actuator. A protrusion 428 on the radial outer face of the second portion engages the wall of the opening to resiliently load the respective first and second portions in the opening and engages in one of two detents to position the actuator in one of two setting positions.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a small drag assembly that is conveniently mounted in the rear part of the housing of the spinning style fishing reel. The drag assembly includes a knob mounted at the rear of the housing. A pocket is provided in the housing to accommodate the small and simple drag system.

Abstract: This invention comprehends an improved means for providing a reciprocating motion for the spool of the spinning style fishing reel. In the normal rewind mode of operation, the spool oscillates back and forth relative to the line winding means. In this reel, the oscillating motion is produced by a cam-yoke arrangement mounted within the housing and unique in the fishing reel art.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a spinning style fishing reel wherein an anti-reverse and a self-centering bail mechanism are jointly incorporated in the housing of the reel. This mechanism provides that the bail of the fishing reel may be located in the same optimum position for casting time after time.

Abstract: This invention comprehends a spinning style fishing reel wherein an anti-reverse and a self-centering bail mechanism are jointly incorporated in the housing of the reel. This mechanism provides that the bail of the fishing reel may be located in the same optimum position for casting time after time.