Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of fishing drag scales. More specifically, the present invention relates to a fishing reel drag set device that is comprised of a body, an upper and lower housing, two eyelets and a power supply. The device may be adjustable or non-adjustable (i.e., static), wherein the adjustable version allots the user multiple tension settings for the line and the static version has only one tension setting. Other visual and audible elements such as colored LEDs, a speaker relay and visual and audio indicators are provided to help identify if the drag in the fishing line is too heavy or too light. Accordingly, the device can be applied to any fishing rod and fishing line to aid a fisherman in using a desired drag setting when attempting to catch a fish.

Abstract: Systems and methods for inductance compensation in a welding-type system include a reel configured to wind a welding-type cable to reduce a first portion of the welding-type cable extending from the reel, and to unwind to increase the first portion of the welding-type cable extending from the reel, wherein a second portion of the welding-type cable is at least partially wound around the reel when stored. A controller determines a first length of the first portion of the welding-type cable, calculates a first inductance of the first portion of welding-type cable extending from the reel based on the first length, determines a second length of the second portion of the welding-type cable, calculates a second inductance of the second portion of welding-type cable wound around the reel based on the second length, and calculates a cable inductance of the welding-type cable based on the first inductance and the second inductance.

Abstract: A fishing reel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to include a spool capable of winding a fishing line, an operation portion that winds the fishing line, a fishing line unwinding commencement detector that detects the commencement of the unwinding of the fishing line by the fishing reel, and an unwinding interval measuring portion that measures a time interval between the commencement of the unwinding of the fishing line and the commencement of the next unwinding of the fishing line.

Abstract: A fly-fishing reel having with a modular weight system for customizing the weight of the fly-fishing reel in order for an angler to use the fly-fishing reel with a variety of fly rods and still maintain a desired balance point and an integrated incremental meter device. The modular weight system allows the balance point of the rod and fly-fishing reel to be adjusted. The incremental metering device is adapted for keeping a tally of selected data, such as, though not limited to, the number of fish caught or released.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel for casting a fishing line in a forward direction includes a first side plate on a first side, a second side plate on a second side, a rod mounting portion, a front cover and a handle. The second side plate is apart from the first side plate in a lateral direction so as to form a space therebetween. The rod mounting portion is disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate. The front cover has a distal end portion, and covers the space between the first side plate and the second side plate from a front. The handle disposed on the first side. The center of the distal end portion of the front cover in the lateral direction is positioned toward the first side relative to a center of the rod mounting portion in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a reel body and a sensor unit. The reel body has a handle configured to be rotated about a handle axis. The sensor unit is attached to the reel body. The sensor unit includes a unit body disposed coaxially with the handle axis, a behavior sensor disposed within the unit body and configured to detect behavior when the reel body is used, and a communicator disposed within the unit body and configured to transmit behavior data to the outside based on the behavior detected by the behavior sensor.

Abstract: A fishing reel designed to retain rotational functionality under load. The reel has a spool and spinner head assembly. A first pin arm is pivotally mounted to a plate portion of the spinner head assembly. A plate facing surface of the first pin arm has at least a portion that defines a planar surface from the first pivot end to the first pin arm for providing deflection resistance. A first pick-up pin selectively extends the first pin arm through a first pick-up pin orifice in a wall portion of the spinner head assembly. A first pick-up sleeve is rotationally mounted on the first pick-up pin for engaging fishing line when fishing line is wound onto said spool.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a spool, a handle, and a spool shaft. The reel body has a first side plate having a first opening that opens in an axial direction of the spool shaft and through which the spool can pass, a second side plate that faces the first side plate, and a second side cover that is mounted on the second side plate. The spool has a bobbin trunk and a second flange. The handle is rotatably provided on the first side plate side of the reel body. The second side plate has a second opening that opens in the axial direction and a fixing portion for mounting a second side cover member, the fixing portion being provided on a peripheral edge of the second opening and at a position overlapping the second flange as viewed in the axial direction.

Abstract: A wireless coded communication (WCC) device is provided. The WCC device includes a user manipulated control, and a power storage cell coupled to the user manipulated control. A wireless chip coupled to a memory and the control is provided. The wireless chip configured for harvesting RF energy of an emission source that is broadcast on a first frequency, decoding commands in the RF emission source, reading the state of the control and controllably synthesizing a packet on a second frequency representing a payload. The user manipulation of the control assists in a transformation of mechanical movement to produce additional energy which is harvested to fuel additional operations of the WCC device.

Abstract: Provided is a universal fishing reel in which an intermediate frame body is configured such that a third mounting portion for a spool of the frame body has a body surrounder covering the outer sides of both large-diameter portions having different sizes of spool bodies for winding a line to universally receive all different kinds of spools and the body surrounder has an inner diameter corresponding to the minimum large-diameter portions of different kinds of spools, or a first intermediate or second intermediate cover is configured such that a cover surrounder has an inner diameter corresponding to the minimum large-diameter portions of different kinds of spools when a gear-side first side cover or a palm-side second side cover has the cover surrounder covering the outer side of both large-diameter portions of a spool body.

Abstract: A tape rule having a housing, a hub, a reel, a tape, a spring, and a motor. The hub and reel are rotatably mounted within the housing. The tape is wound around the reel. The spring is wound around the hub and is attached to at least one of the reel and the tape. The motor is disposed adjacent to the hub and is configured, when activated, to rotate the hub to adjust an amount by which the spring is wound around the hub.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a cover and a dial disc including an engagement groove having a first radius centered on the central shaft, and capable of adjusting a braking force of the spool is formed. A projection is fixed to a first side plate, and engages the engagement groove when the cover covers the first side plate. A guide groove is formed on the dial disc, which extends in a direction that is different from that of the arc of the engagement groove and is in communication with the engagement groove, and through which the projection is capable of passing and being detached from the dial disc. The projection is configured to be detached from the dial disc through the guide groove when the intersection point between the engagement groove and the guide groove is aligned with the projection and when the cover covers the first side plate.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and method are provided for wireless coded communication (WCC) devices, which are configured for wireless communication with other devices, e.g., over a network. A WCC device is a type of internet of things (IOT) device that can sense data, process data, send data, respond to data requests and exchange data with other WCC device, a network device, a user device, and/or systems over the internet. In some configurations, a WCC device may include a power source that enables usage of low power, e.g., to send data that is sensed, request data and/or communicate data wirelessly. WCC devices maybe function as standalone devices or may be integrated into other devices. In some configurations, a WCC device may include power harvesting circuitry, including power harvesting user controls. A WCC device may be pre-configured or coded to report occurrence of an event, log an event, log state, cause an action, send a message or request data from one or more end nodes.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel comprises a reel unit, a spool, a rotation detector, a moving member, a spool actuator, a cooperative actuating mechanism, and a spool controller. The spool is for winding the fishing line, and is rotatably mounted to the reel unit. The rotation detector detects a rotational position about an axis. The moving member is rotatable about the axis, and the rotational position is a position of the moving member. The spool actuator is electrically controllable and performs an action with respect to the spool. An operating member is movably mounted to the reel unit, and adjusts a state of the spool actuator. The cooperative actuating mechanism rotates the moving member in accordance with a movement of the operating member. The spool controller controls the spool actuator based on the rotational position.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body and a spool. The reel body includes a first side plate, a second side plate, and a connecting portion connecting the first and second side plates. The spool includes a bobbin trunk, a first flange portion, and a second flange portion. The first flange portion is disposed on a first side plate side of the bobbin trunk, and has a diameter larger than the diameter of the bobbin trunk and a first cylindrical surface disposed face to an inner perimeter portion of the first side plate and extends toward the first side plate side. The second flange portion is disposed on a second side plate side of the bobbin trunk and has a diameter larger than the diameter of the bobbin trunk. The first side plate has a groove portion recessed radially outwardly in at least a portion of an inner perimeter portion.

Abstract: A brake mechanism of a fishing reel is provided. The fishing reel has a shaft and a gear. The brake mechanism includes a washer set, a tubular member, a brake adjusting device, a first stair portion and a spring member. The washer set includes a first driving washer sleeved at non-circular section of the shaft, and a first brake washer located between the first driving washer and the gear. The tubular member is movably disposed at non-circular section of the shaft and abutted against the washer set. The brake adjusting device is sleeved to the shaft, abutted against the tubular member, and includes a control member screwingly engaged to thread section of the shaft. The spring member is sleeved to the shaft and abutted against the first driving washer and first stair portion, respectively. Accordingly, the fishing reel not only brakes reliably, but also releases a brake status properly.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and method are provided for wireless coded communication (WCC) devices, which are configured for wireless communication with other devices, e.g., over a network. A WCC device is a type of internet of things (IOT) device that can sense data, process data, send data, respond to data requests and exchange data with other WCC device, a network device, a user device, and/or systems over the internet. In some configurations, a WCC device may include a power source that enables usage of low power, e.g., to send data that is sensed, request data and/or communicate data wirelessly. WCC devices maybe function as standalone devices or may be integrated into other devices. In some configurations, a WCC device may include power harvesting circuitry, including power harvesting user controls. A WCC device may be pre-configured or coded to report occurrence of an event, log an event, log state, cause an action, send a message or request data from one or more end nodes.

Abstract: A torque limiting device includes a shaft member that is rotatable by torque, a first cam portion, a second cam portion and an urging member. The first cam portion is rotatably mounted to the shaft member. The second cam portion is mounted to the shaft member so as to be unitarily rotatable therewith and be movable along an axial direction of the shaft member. The second cam portion is configured to enable torque transmission between the first cam portion and the second cam portion when engaged with the first cam portion so as to be unitarily rotatable therewith. Additionally, the second cam portion is configured to disable torque transmission between the first cam portion and the second cam portion when disengaged and separated away from the first cam portion along the axial direction. The urging member urges the second cam portion toward the first cam portion.

Abstract: The waterproof structure includes a reel body, a spool, a first abutting member, and a second abutting member. The first abutting member includes a first body portion and at least one first annular protrusion. The first body portion abuts with the reel body. The first annular protrusion protrudes from the first body portion. The second abutting member includes a second body portion and at least one second annular protrusion. The second body portion abuts with the spool and is adjacently disposed at a predetermined first waterproof gap from the first annular protrusion. The second annular protrusion protrudes from the second body portion and is adjacently disposed at a predetermined second gap from the first body portion. The first annular protrusion and the second annular protrusion are adjacently disposed with a predetermined second waterproof gap therebetween.

Abstract: One object is to provide a fishing spinning reel which ensures the concentricity of the spool shaft with respect to the pinion gear and enables the spool shaft to be smoothly and accurately reciprocated back and forth without rattling during rotational operation of the handle. The fishing spinning reel includes a support member supporting the front end of the spool shaft and having a concentric fitting portion for achieving concentricity with respect to the pinion gear. The spool shaft is supported at two points, one at the support member positioned in front of a front end of the pinion gear, and the other is a slide member of an oscillation device, whereby an outer circumferential surface of the spool shaft does not contact the inner circumferential surface of the pinion gear and the gap is maintained.

Abstract: A tension measurement assembly, for measuring and monitoring a tension force in a cable being deployed from a spooling device on which the cable is spooled, comprises at least one force sensor disposed adjacent the spooling device for sensing a force applied to the spooling device and generating a force signal representing the sensed force, and a processor responsive to the force signal for calculating and monitoring a tension force present in the cable. A cable sensor engages the deployed cable for sensing a spooling/unspooling rate and a length of the cable moving past the cable sensor in a pre-determined time period and generating a spooling signal representing the sensed rate and length to the processor for use in the calculating and monitoring of the tension force.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a fishing reel wherein a bearing rotatably supporting a drive shaft securely shuts out water from its interior so as to maintain stable sealing and thus smooth rotation for a long period wherein such a bearing can be readily built in. In accordance with one aspect, the fishing reel of the present invention includes a drive shaft to be rotationally driven for winding a fishing line around a spool. The drive shaft is rotationally supported by a magnetic fluid sealed bearing having an inner ring magnetic fluid retained between an inner ring and a polar plate retaining a magnet and/or between the inner ring and the magnet, and an outer ring magnetic fluid retained between an outer ring and the polar plate retaining the magnet and/or between the outer ring and the magnet.

Abstract: A spool brake device for a dual-bearing reel according to a first aspect of the present invention is a device configured to electrically brake a spool rotatably mounted to a reel unit of the dual-bearing reel for allowing a fishing line to be wound thereabout. The spool brake device includes a spool brake unit including a magnet configured to rotate in conjunction with rotation of the spool, and a coil configured opposite to the magnet to generate electric current with rotation of the magnet, a tension detecting unit configured to detect and measure tension on the fishing line, and a spool control unit configured to control the spool brake unit by analog-controlling electric current flowing through the coil on the basis of how large the tension is.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a fishing reel includes a reel frame for supporting a line spool with a spool rotation axis, the line spool rotatably mounted one the reel frame. A reel foot is adapted for mounting to a fishing rod, wherein the reel foot is attached to the frame. A force measurement device is configured to produce a response indicative of a line tension force.

Abstract: A drag/free spool controller incorporated into a fishing reel that has a signal generator mechanically attached to the reel. When the spool spins the signal generator produces a voltage signal, and after a pre-determined number of rotations, the generated signal is compared to a pre-determined value to determine if the spooling corresponds to a fish strike. When the generated voltage signal exceeds the pre-determined value, indicating a fish strike, a solenoid attached to the reel is actuated to disengage the drag mechanism, placing the reel into a free spool position. This action allows the fish to run with the bait while the angler repositions himself to manually engage the drag to set the hook. If after a pre-determined interval the angler fails to manually engage the drag, the solenoid will do so automatically.

Abstract: A fishing line monitoring apparatus includes a base support to adjustably span an ice fishing hole, a tip-up rig frame rotatably mounted to the base support, a visual and an audible alarm, and a radio transmitter assembly. The tip-up rig includes a support arm having a fishing line and reel. The visual and audible alarms provide both visual and audible indication when the fishing line is tugged. The rotating tip-up rig allows the tip-up rig frame and support arm to rotate for simple positioning and use. The transmitter includes a transmitter and a power source. The audible alarm is actuated by contacts located on a support arm and the reel, such that the audible alarm emits a series of audible beeps over when the reel spins, such as from a fish moving on the line. The transmitter transmits the audible beeps over a wireless RF signal to a remote receiver.

Abstract: A wirelessly controlled apparatus for pulling a free end of wire into the mouth of a conduit and out of the destination end of the conduit. The apparatus includes a wireless spooling controller having an RF transceiver in cooperating communication with a spooling machine having an RF transceiver, for transmitting signaling activating or deactivating the motor-drive of the spooling machine, and for receiving wire-pull completion signaling from the spooling machine. The spooling machine includes a chock pivot-mounted at a mounted end to a frame anchoring the spooling machine near the destination end of the conduit, the chock engageable with a motor-driven gear-wheel engageable with a cogged spool-wheel driven by the motor-drive. Pivotal movement of the chock to the gear-wheel facilitates the fulcrumatic disengagement of the gear-wheel from the spool-wheel cogs, to ready the spooling machine in a starting configuration; activation of the motor-driven gear-wheel essentially causes unchocking of the gear-wheel.

Abstract: A method and a device for computer-aided regulation of rotational speed of a reel spool, when paying out (and reeling in) an on-wound line. The line surface is surveyed by digital imaging and/or an electronic distance measuring device; and incidents of line rising from the spool are captured and reported to an on-board computer which, proportionally to such input, orders variable engaging/releasing of braking force to the brake(s) of the reel to avert backlash.

Abstract: A reel unit for a fishing reel includes a cover member, a first member, and a second member. The cover member is made of a metal plate. The first member is made of metal. The first member is welded to an inner side of the cover member, and is configured to protrude from the cover member. The second member is made of synthetic resin. The second member is integrally formed with the cover member and the first member to at least partially cover the first member.

Abstract: A fishing reel for winding a fishing line includes a reel unit, a spool, a handle, a tension detection section, a temperature detection section, a detected tension correction section, and a corrected tension output section. The spool is rotatably attached to the reel unit and configured to wind the fishing line thereon. The handle is mounted to the reel unit, and configured to rotate the spool. The tension detection section is configured to detect tension applied on the fishing line by converting the tension into an electric signal. The temperature detection section is disposed to detect temperature of the tension detection section. The detected tension correction section is configured to correct the tension after being detected on the basis of the temperature of the tension detection section after being detected. The corrected tension output section is configured to output the tension after being corrected by the detected tension correction section.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment of the invention is a translation stage including a receiving portion adapted to receive a fishing reel, a mounting portion adapted for mounting to a fishing pole, wherein the receiving portion is movably affixed to said mounting portion along a first direction; and a force measurement device configured to produce a response indicative of the force between the base portion and the mounting portion along the first direction. Another embodiment is a fishing reel including a frame for supporting a line spool, a base portion, a line spool rotatably mounted within the frame, a mounting portion adapted for mounting to a fishing pole, the base portion is movably affixed to the mounting portion along a first direction; and a force measurement device.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a fishing reel having a light-weight, compact and easy-to-assemble magnetic seal mechanism which allows greater freedom in material selection of the rotating member. A fishing reel according to one embodiment comprises a rotating body rotatably supported via a ball bearing and a magnetic seal mechanism for sealing the ball bearing. In one aspect, the magnetic seal mechanism comprises a magnet disposed in parallel with either a magnetic inner or outer ring of the ball bearing, and magnetic fluid disposed between the magnet and said inner or outer ring, magnetic fluid being retained by a magnetic circuit formed therebetween to seal space defined between the magnet and said inner or outer ring.

Abstract: A fishing reel 100 includes a data communication unit 44 capable of wirelessly transmitting terminal tackle water depth data to a data communication unit 66 of a fishing data display device 60, which is arranged outside of a fishing reel 100. The fishing data display device 60 includes a display unit 65 that displays the terminal tackle water depth data obtained from the data communication unit 44 and fish depth data obtained from a data communication unit 91 of a fish finder 90. The fisherman is capable of easily performing jigging with a fishing reel, as well as ascertaining the water depth of terminal tackle.

Abstract: A fishing reel has a reel unit that is mounted on the fishing rod, a spool that is rotatably attached to the reel unit, a tension detector that detects tension applied to the said fishing line, and a communication portion that transmits to a fishing information display apparatus data of the tension applied to the fishing line detected by the tension detector. The fishing information display apparatus is provided externally of a fishing reel, and receives data communicated from the fishing reel. The fishing information display apparatus includes a body member, a display portion provided in the body member, a communication portion that receives from the fishing reel data of the tension applied to the fishing line, and a controller that is displays on the display portion the data of tension received from the fishing reel. A navigator away from an angler can certainly have information of the fishing situation.

Abstract: A fishing reel that employs a non-contact line sensor to capture images of the backlash zone of a baitcast fishing reel, together with image analysis and feedback to a direct contact spool brake, with the result of gradual to near-instantaneously halting spool rotation, thereby decreasing or preventing backlash under all fishing conditions while maximizing cast distance.

Abstract: Relative line tension indicators and related methods particularly for fishing reels where the indicators include a body; a mechanical distance determining arrangement housed in the body, such as an axially translating probe shaft/actuator pin, or an electronic distance determining arrangement such as an optical distance determining integrated circuit; and a mechanical display arrangement, such as an indicator linked to the probe shaft/actuator pin, or an electronic display coupled to the distance determining arrangement. In select embodiments, the indicator is mounted to or integrated with the handle of a fishing reel, which is directly proximate to a line tension adjustment wheel. By determining and indicating the axial position of the adjustment wheel relative to an axially constant reference such as the reel handle, a user can determine where, along the continuum of relative positions, the adjustment wheel is positioned.

Abstract: A spool braking device and a spool braking method for increasing spool braking capability. The spool braking device includes a reel attached to a fishing rod in a detachable manner. A rotatable spool is arranged in the reel. A fishing line is wound to the spool. A brake mechanism electronically brakes rotation of the spool. An acceleration sensor detects swing acceleration produced when the fishing rod is swung and generates an acceleration signal. A brake control unit determines whether or not the spool needs to be braked based on the acceleration signal and drives the brake mechanism.

Abstract: A fishing reel is provided with an electronic demonstration feature that allows for electronic features of said reel to be activated, but which prevents prospective purchasers from unnecessarily depleting battery life of the device. An on/off switch is provided for selectively closing the circuit. A “try me” switch is also provided for temporarily activating the electronics. The “try me” switch prevents manipulation of the on/off switch into the “on” position but allows for the electronic feature to be temporarily activated. After purchase, the “try me” switch may be is removed to allow the on/off switch to function without interference.

Abstract: An electric reel is furnished with an information communication unit is adapted for transmitting first information concerning the reel to an external fishing information display device. The information communication unit is adapted for receiving second information concerning fishing from a fish finder or a GPS through a fishing information display device and an information coordinating unit. A second display unit of the fishing information display device can display the first information concerning the reel obtained from the reel and the second information concerning fishing with one of the first and second information being superimposed on the other. In this fishing reel, a large amount of information can be displayed while the size of the reel is kept small. Also, information concerning fishing can be obtained quickly.

Abstract: An interlocking groove is formed on the rear upper surface of a chassis part so as to be exposed outside. A mounting hole opened backward is formed in an attachment portion. A first cover member includes a pivot shaft portion pivotably mounted to the mounting hole, and a first interlocking protrusion allowed to be interlocked with the interlocking groove when the pivot shaft portion is mounted to the mounting hole and the first cover body is pivoted with respect to the axis of the mounting hole. A second cover member is configured to cover the surrounding of the first interlocking protrusion interlocked with the interlocking groove in the lower side of the rear part of the first cover member by a retaining portion disposed on the upper part of the second cover member.

Abstract: A fishing reel 100 includes a data communication unit 44 capable of wirelessly transmitting terminal tackle water depth data to a data communication unit 66 of a fishing data display device 60, which is arranged outside of a fishing reel 100. The fishing data display device 60 includes a display unit 65 that displays the terminal tackle water depth data obtained from the data communication unit 44 and fish depth data obtained from a data communication unit 91 of a fish finder 90. The fisherman is capable of easily performing jigging with a fishing reel, as well as ascertaining the water depth of terminal tackle.

Abstract: A fishing reel directly measuring line travel (not velocity or acceleration) past two or more points along the line, with said data being fed back in real time to a comparative control loop which initiates a direct contact spool brake to slow or near-instantaneously halt spool rotation in order to maximize casting distance while eliminating backlash under all casting conditions. During the cast, the line length fed from the spool is prevented from exceeding (to the point of backlash) the line length being pulled out from the spool. During a cast in which the lure is suddenly halted (as in the case of the lure striking a structure or object), the system senses control instability and fully halts the spool rotation so that backlash is prevented.

Abstract: Fishing tackle is coated with nanostructured material to modify and improve the performance. The fishing tackle includes a fishing rod which is coated adjacent a first end section, in a middle section, adjacent a second end section, or over an entire surface to improve the action, power or any performance characteristic and/or decrease weight. The fishing tackle includes a fishing reel which is coated in whole or part with a nanostructured material to improve strength, corrosion resistance or performance and/or decrease weight. The fishing tackle includes a fishing rod guide which is coated with a nanostructured material to improve performance and/or decrease weight. The area of coverage and thickness of the material coated on each component of the fishing tackle can be changed, as stipulated by design criterion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new type of reel unit for a fishing line for use on a fishing rod, made up of a housing, a spool rotatably mounted on the housing that can be rotated via a gear unit by means of a hand crank for reeling in and reeling out the line, and a holder for mounting the reel unit to the fishing rod.

Abstract: A fishing reel has a body, a spool, a handle and a warning device. The body has a spool axle rotatably mounted in the body. The spool is rotatably and coaxially mounted around the spool axle of the body. The handle is rotatably mounted on the body and is connected to the spool. The warning device is mounted between the spool and the spool axle and has at least one illuminating element, an annular coil and an annular permanent magnet. Each illuminating element is mounted through the spool. The annular coil is coaxially mounted in the spool and is electrically connected to each illuminating element. The annular permanent magnet is coaxially mounted around the spool axle, corresponds to the coil and is separated from the coil by a gap.

Abstract: A fishing apparatus that allows an individual to catch fish, while at the same, not be encumbered with a traditional fishing rod and reel. The fishing apparatus includes a reel that has an indentation where a length of fishing line or monofilament is wound around. To one side of the reel is attached a centrally-mounted plastic grip, while an offset handle is attached to the other side of the reel. The fishing line, as it exits the reel, passes through a loop attached to a line guide which is mounted on the reel. A tensioner bolt, which is centrally mounted on the opposite side as that of the centrally-mounted grip, passes through the reel and provides tension against the fishing apparatus, thereby giving a more authentic feel to the fishing apparatus in comparison to a standard fishing rod and reel.

Abstract: Fish strike indicators are disclosed herein. Fish strike indicators can include a fishing reel having a rotatable fishing line spool and housing a power source operably connected to an electrical circuit, wherein the electrical circuit includes means for closing the electrical circuit in operable connection with the rotation of the fishing line spool and means for signaling a fish strike to a user.

Abstract: A spool control unit includes a circuit board, a plurality of electric components, an external device connector, and an insulating film. The circuit board includes a printed circuit on a surface thereof. The plurality of electric components include a microcomputer that controls the fishing equipment through a control program, and are disposed on the circuit board such that they are electrically connected to the printed circuit. The external device connector is mounted on the circuit board such that it is electronically connected to the printed circuit, and serves to connect to an external device. The insulating film covers at least a portion of the circuit board as well as the electric components but does not cover the regions of the circuit board on which the external device connector is mounted.

Abstract: A decorative member for outdoors use is adapted to be coupled to a main functional member and has a surface that is externally exposed. The decorative member includes an outer member made of a metal, the outer member having inner and outer surfaces; and at least one inner member made of a synthetic resin and being fixedly attached to the inner surface of the outer member. The decorative member is adapted to be coupled to the main function member via the inner member.

Abstract: An electric reel is furnished with an information communication unit is adapted for transmitting first information concerning the reel to an external fishing information display device. The information communication unit is adapted for receiving second information concerning fishing from a fish finder or a GPS through a fishing information display device and an information coordinating unit. A second display unit of the fishing information display device can display the first information concerning the reel obtained from the reel and the second information concerning fishing with one of the first and second information being superimposed on the other. In this fishing reel, a large amount of information can be displayed while the size of the reel is kept small. Also, information concerning fishing can be obtained quickly.