Abstract: A fishing reel includes a support member, a bail assembly, an input shaft, and a gear box, according to an exemplary embodiment. The bail assembly is coupled with the support member. The bail assembly is configured to retrieve or let out a fishing line. The input shaft is configured to receive an input torque. The gear box is configured to be driven by the input shaft and drive the bail assembly to retrieve the fishing line. The input shaft is configured to receive the input torque in a clockwise direction and drive the bail assembly to operate in a counter-clockwise direction to retrieve the fishing line.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a handle, a spool, a spool shaft, a clutch mechanism, a pinion gear, and an elastic member. The spool shaft is connected to the spool to be integrally rotatable and has a first abutting portion. The pinion gear has a second abutting portion to abut the first abutting portion in the axial direction in the inner circumferential portion thereof, and can move in the axial direction between a coupled position, in which the pinion gear is connected to the spool shaft so as to be integrally rotatable, and a decoupled position, in which the connection is disconnected. When the pinion gear is in the coupled position, the elastic member contacts the distal end of the pinion gear and biases the first abutting portion and the second abutting portion in directions away from each other.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a spinning reel includes a handle, a handle shaft, and a tubular member. The handle is configured to be rotated by a user. The handle shaft includes a distal-end portion screwed to a tubular gear shaft disposed in a gear that is built into a reel body, and a base-end portion onto which the handle is attached. The tubular member covers the handle shaft, the handle shaft has a flange between the distal-end portion and the base-end portion and at a position spaced apart from the base-end portion, and the tubular member has a first portion abutting the flange and a second portion abutting a shaft bearing of the gear shaft.

Abstract: A spinning reel that forwardly releases a fishing line includes a reel unit, a handle, a drive shaft, a joint structure, and a rotation transmission mechanism. The handle includes a handle shaft and a handle arm, the handle shaft is rotatably supported by the reel unit at a first position, and the handle arm is mounted to the handle shaft and is unitarily rotatable with the handle shaft. The handle arm extends in a radial direction from a rotational axis of the handle shaft. The drive shaft includes a first end and a second end disposed opposite to the first end, and is rotatably supported by the reel unit at a second position different from the first position. The joint structure joins the handle shaft and the drive shaft, and the handle shaft is unitarily rotatable with the drive shaft.

Abstract: The present reel unit is a reel unit for a dual-bearing reel supporting a spool in a rotatable state. The reel unit includes a frame, a fishing rod attachment leg and a thinned part. The frame includes a first side plate, a second side plate disposed in opposition to the first side plate to enable the spool to be disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate, and a plurality of coupling members integrally formed with the first side plate and the second side plate to couple the first side plate and the second side plate. The fishing rod attachment leg is fixed to an outer surface of one of the plurality of coupling members. The thinned part has a box-like recessed shape and is formed on an inner surface, faced to the spool, of the coupling member to which the fishing rod attachment leg is fixed.

Abstract: One object is to provide an electric fishing reel wherein it is possible to prevent fingers of a user from contacting with an electric motor and improve heat releasing performance of the electric motor. In accordance with one aspect, an electric fishing reel of the present invention includes: a reel body; a spool provided on the reel body and configured to have a fishing line wound thereon; an electric motor provided in a front portion of the reel body and configured to rotationally drive the spool; and a cover member mounted on the reel body so as to surround the electric motor, wherein the cover member includes a front portion in front of the electric motor and a side portion on a side of the electric motor, and at least one of the front portion and the side portion of the cover member has an opening formed therein.

Abstract: A washer for a fishing reel can be attached to a rotary shaft so as to be unitarily rotated therewith. The washer includes a washer body and a first cut-and-raised part. The washer body includes a through hole in a middle part thereof. The through hole is defined by an inner wall surface including a first flat surface. The first cut-and-raised part includes the first flat surface.

Abstract: A lengthy article take-up apparatus includes a housing, a winding core member, a bearing portion and a driving gear is provided. The winding core member is configured to take up the lengthy article. The winding core member includes a shaft member, a cylindrical winding body, a driven gear, and a lock member. The shaft member is configured to be detachably fitted to the bearing portion. The cylindrical winding body is disposed rotatably on an outer periphery of the shaft member and configured to wind the lengthy article on an outer peripheral side. The driven gear is fixed to the winding body and configured to be meshed with the driving gear when the winding core member is attached to the housing. The lock member is configured to fix the shaft member to the bearing portion when the winding core member is attached to the housing.

Abstract: A fishing reel with a deco trim and a drain includes: a frame; a shaft mounted on the frame; a spool fitted on the shaft to wind a fishing line; a first side cover disposed on a side of the frame; and a second side cover disposed on the opposite side to the first side cover, coupled to the frame, and capable of opening to separate the spool. The fishing reel further includes a mounting portion formed at one or both of the first side and second side covers, a deco trim coupled to the mounting portion, and a drain formed on the first side cover, the second side cover, the deco trim, or the frame to discharge water between the deco trim and the first side cover or the second side cover.

Abstract: A spool access mechanism of a dual-bearing reel includes a frame, a spool support portion, a first side cover and a cover opening/closing portion. The frame includes an opening portion. The frame is formed in a substantially circular shape. The spool support portion is mounted to an interior of the frame. The spool support portion supports a spool in a rotatable state. The first side cover is allowed to be disposed in the opening portion of the frame. The cover opening and closing portion is disposed between the spool and the first side cover in the interior of the frame. The cover opening and closing portion is engaged with the spool support portion and the first side cover, and opens and closes the first side cover.

Abstract: A cover open mechanism of a dual-bearing reel includes a frame, a first side cover, a spool support portion and a cover opening and closing portion. The cover opening and closing portion includes a cover opening and closing structure and an urging member. The cover opening and closing structure is engaged with the spool support portion and the first side cover, and sets an opened/closed state of the first side cover. The urging member is disposed between the first side cover and the cover opening and closing structure, and urges the first side cover in an openable state. The first side cover is configured to be prevented from rotating when any one of the first side cover and the spool support portion is engaged with the other of the first side cover and the spool support portion.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel unit, a spool and a handle. The reel unit includes a frame having an opening portion and a first side cover capable of being disposed in the opening potion. The spool is rotatably attached to the frame. The handle is configured to rotate the spool. The first side cover includes a cover body having an aperture and a blocking member blocking intrusion of a foreign object through the aperture. The blocking member is configured to be attached to the cover body on a side of the cover body facing the interior of the frame by elastic deformation. Further, the blocking member is retained on the cover body by a resilient force of the blocking member.

Abstract: A method of deriving a path of contact of a face gear with a pinion gear includes positioning the pinion gear, shifting the pinion gear from either towards or away from the face gear along a rotational axis, deriving a first relationship between a rotational angle of the pinion gear and a fluctuation error angle, deriving second and third relationship by shifting the first relationship in either way for 360 degree divided by the number of the gear teeth, deriving a first point which the first and second relationships share and a second point which the first and third relationships share, deriving a third point, at which the fluctuation error is the same as the first and second points, between the first and second points, and determining a curve line on tooth flanks of the gear teeth on the basis of the first, second, and third points.

Abstract: A fishing reel having a reel housing comprising a ring gear with a rod mount directly or indirectly attached to the ring gear and a spool positioned within the ring gear, a reel crank adapted to impart rotational movement to the spool, a line guide positioned radially outwardly from the spool, a flange hingedly attached to the spool, wherein the spool may be positioned in a first casting position wherein the axis of the spool is generally parallel to a fishing rod when the rod mount is mounted to the fishing rod; and wherein the spool is movable 90 degrees with respect to the flange to be positioned in a second reeling position, wherein the axis of the spool is generally perpendicular to a fishing line being retrieved upon line retrieval; and wherein as the reel crank is rotated the spool orbitally rotates within the ring gear.

Abstract: A fishing reel drive gear is used for a fishing reel. The fishing reel drive gear is arranged to be meshed with a pinion gear. The fishing reel drive gear includes a gear tooth portion and a disc portion. The gear tooth portion has first and second gear teeth. The first gear tooth includes a first tooth surface. The second gear tooth includes a second tooth surface. The first tooth surface includes a first groove thereon. The second tooth surface includes a second groove thereon. The first and second grooves intersect with a mesh directional. The disc portion has an outer peripheral surface and a radially outer portion of a lateral face. The gear tooth portion is configured on the outer peripheral surface or the radially outer portion.

Abstract: A fishing reel with a gear assembly disposed on the side of the reel opposite the crank handle which has an easy opening housing and an interchangeable gear assembly to easily and quickly change gear ratios to thereby change retrieval speeds.

Abstract: A spinning reel master gear assembly is rotatably attachable to a reel unit of a spinning reel. The spinning reel master gear assemble includes a master gear shaft being rotatably attachable to the reel unit, and a master gear fixed to the master gear shaft in an integrally rotatable state. The master gear shaft includes an attachment portion. The attachment portion has a male threaded portion at least partially on an outer peripheral surface thereof. The master gear includes a female threaded portion screwed onto the male threaded portion, and a centered portion including an axis appropriately aligned by the attachment portion.

Abstract: A method of deriving a path of contact of a face gear with a pinion gear includes positioning the pinion gear, shifting the pinion gear from either towards or away from the face gear along a rotational axis, deriving a first relationship between a rotational angle of the pinion gear and a fluctuation error angle, deriving second and third relationship by shifting the first relationship in either way for 360 degree divided by the number of the gear teeth, deriving a first point which the first and second relationships share and a second point which the first and third relationships share, deriving a third point, at which the fluctuation error is the same as the first and second points, between the first and second points, and determining a curve line on tooth flanks of the gear teeth on the basis of the first, second, and third points.

Abstract: A double-gear driving mechanism for a reel unit comprises a reel chamber in which a rotor drive shaft is disposed longitudinally and a master gear shaft is disposed laterally. A main gear is formed around a periphery of the drive shaft, and a first master gear is fixed on one end of the master gear shaft. A crank handle is connected to a male thread portion of the master gear shaft. The inner teeth around a periphery of the first master gear engage the teeth of the main gear. An idle pinion provided on the other side of the drive shaft in parallel and it engages the main gear. On the other end of the master gear shaft is fixed a second master gear, inner teeth of which engage the teeth of the idle pinion. The present invention provides a double-gear drive mode of the rotor drive shaft by using the idle pinion. This increases the lifting capability of the rotor drive shaft while the original strength of the pinion teeth still remaining unchanged.

Abstract: A spinning reel includes a holder base having two racks, an accommodation space defined between the racks and two axle holes in communication with the accommodation space at two sides, two transmission shafts respectively mounted in the axle holes, slide blocks at two sides of the holder base, a steering mechanism, which comprises two swivel brackets pivotally mounted in the accommodation space and biasable relative to each other, a skirted spool mounted in between the swivel brackets, a driving mechanism coupled to one transmission gear and adapted for rotating the skirted spool by means of a driving gear set and a rotating device coupled to the other transmission shaft and adapted for moving the slide blocks through a drive gear set and a follower gear set to force one transmission shaft into engagement with one end of the skirted spool and to bias one swivel bracket and the skirted spool between a horizontal position and a vertical position.

Abstract: A fishing reel is provided having a pair of opposed sidewalls with a spool holding fishing line rotatably supported between the sidewalls. The spool is freely rotatable in a first direction to release fishing line from the bottom portion of the spool, and is mechanically rotatable in a second direction opposite to the first direction to retrieve the fishing line and to wind the line back onto the spool. A handle crank is provided for imparting rotation to the spool in the second direction by rotation of the crank in the same, second direction.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to mechanically jig a fish lure with a bait casting reel without using the fishing rod to jig the lure. Normally to jig a fish lure one must move the fishing rod either vertically, horizontally, or jerk the fishing line by hand. The jigging action of this bait cast reel (how rapid and how long in distance the jig will travel) will determine the desired intensity and resonance of the rattle used in the lure to attract fish. A jigging action in this fishing reel is accomplished by simply cranking the reel crank 14 on the jig reel.

Abstract: A reverse prevention mechanism is configured to prevent reverse rotation of a drag disk, in a line-releasing direction, when braking a spool. The reverse prevention mechanism includes a rotation member, a pawl member, and an urging member. The rotation member includes an outer periphery portion with a plurality of engaging members. The outer periphery portion is arranged between the second pinion gear and the drag disk, and is capable of rotating integrally with the drag disk. The pawl member is pivotally coupled to the reel unit. The pawl member is arranged in an engagement position and a remote position. In the engagement position, reverse rotation is prevented when the pawl member is engaged with the outer periphery portion of the rotation member. In the remote position, the pawl member is detached from the outer periphery portion. The urging member urges the pawl member toward the engagement position.

Abstract: A bait reel equipped with a turning dial controls the winding of the fishing line by controlling the revolution of the spool during fishing. The bait reel equipped with a turning dial has a dial for spooling connected by the handle axle and the combination of gears. Therefore, it enables the user to manually fine-tune the revolution of the spool, makes the structure of the reel simple even when the turning dial is added by making the guide support add the turning dial to the handle axle so the fishing line can be smoothly and stably wound on or released from the spool, and makes it easy to change and maintain the turning dial by fixing the turning dial to the side cover located, with the possibility of detaching and re-attaching, on the opposite side of the handle.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of fishing reels, and in particular, one type of reel described herein is a “bait cast” reel, specifically one designed for the particular styles of fishing commonly referred to as “flippin' and pitchin'”, wherein several improvements over the art are disclosed, including a highly durable and smooth line retainer element on the spool, a line retainer element, and a drag lock system that can be either adjustable or permanent.

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 spinning reel includes a body, which has two sliding plates coupled to two opposite lateral sides of the base thereof, a spool holder, which has a U-shaped frame pivotally mounted in the base of the body and a spool pivotally coupled to the U-shaped frame, a spool rotating mechanism, which has two pins axially movable to engage the spool and a gear set mounted on one pin for rotating the spool to take up a fishing line, and a spool biasing mechanism, which has a drive gear set, a operating bar for operation by a person to rotate the drive gear set, a driven gear set coupled to the drive gear set and rotatable to move the sliding plates in moving the pins of the spool rotating mechanism into engagement with spool or away from the spool, and a transmission device coupled between the driven gear set and the spool holder for causing the spool holder to be biased between a horizontal position and a vertical position upon rotation of the drive gear set by the operating bar.

Abstract: Fly fishing reel. The reel comprises a housing (2, 102, 202), a main axis (3, 103, 203), a swivel driving lever (4, 104, 204) preloaded by elastic recovery means (11, 111, 211) and a first pinion (6, 106, 206) driven by driving lever (4, 104, 204). First pinion (6, 106, 206) is coaxial to main axis (3, 103, 203). The reel also comprises a reel (8, 108, 208) for winding up line (34, 134, 234) that is coaxial to main axis (3, 103, 203) and a brake (9, 109, 209) for spool (8, 108, 208). Between first pinion (6, 106, 206) and spool (8, 108, 208) a gearing (7, 107, 207) is provided. Said gearing (7, 107, 207) comprises at least one planetary train made up of a second pinion (18, 118, 218), at least three planet gears (16, 116, 216) and a ring gear (15, 115, 215). Ring gear (15, 115, 215) is linked to first pinion (6, 106, 206) via a one-way clutch (13, 113, 213).

Abstract: A fishing reel end plate may comprise a unitary disk having a generally central opening between a frame facing side and an exterior side thereof, a bridge proximate the frame facing side thereof and a wall joining a fundus and the exterior side thereof defining a first cavity open at the exterior side. The bridge may have a hole spaced apart from a generally central opening for receiving a stud. The unitary disk may have a second cavity open at the frame facing side and separated from the first cavity by a common portion of the wall, and the common wall portion may have an opening between the first and second cavities. The end plate may be mounted to the frame of a fishing reel.

Abstract: An oscillating mechanism includes a first non-circular gear, a rotary cam and a slider. The first non-circular gear is a bi-lobe gear rotatable about an axis of the handle rotation. The rotary cam is rotatably mounted in the reel unit so as to be parallel with the first non-circular gear. The rotary cam includes a cam protrusion, and a multi-lobe second non-circular gear arranged so that a tooth corresponding to the minimum tip diameter of the second non-circular gear meshes with a tooth corresponding to the maximum tip diameter of the first non-circular gear. The number of teeth of the second non-circular gear is greater than that of the first non-circular gear. The slider is axially movably mounted to the spool shaft. The slider includes a cam groove engaging the cam protrusion. The present invention facilitates tight winding of fishing line in a shape closer to a cylindrical shape.

Abstract: A spinning reel includes a hollow reel body having an axle hole, a transverse hole and an opening. The reel body has a connection portion to couple the reel body to a fishing rod. A drive mechanism is mounted inside the reel body and has an input portion running out of the reel body through the transverse hole and an output portion running out of the reel body through the axle hole. The drive mechanism has a portion, such as a portion of a gear or a guiding device, received in the opening. A handle is coupled with the input portion for driving the drive mechanism. A rotor is coupled with the output portion of the drive mechanism for rotation. A spool is coupled with the output portion of the drive mechanism for reciprocation. A cover is mounted on the reel body to shield the opening.

Abstract: The invention is to offer a fishing reel having a power transmission mechanism enabling to remove backlash in a gear row with a simple structure. The fishing reel according to the invention has a power transmission mechanism for transmitting driving force so as to drive a rotor supported to a reel main body owing to rotating operation of a handle rotatably supported to the reel main body, and is characterized in that a driving force transmitting part of the power transmission mechanism is provided with a rotation power transmitting instrument to be effected by friction of an elastic member.

Abstract: A master gear shaft of a spinning reel has a through-hole having a rectangular cross-section formed on the inner periphery of the master gear shaft. A handle shaft has a head that interlocks with the right end of the master gear shaft, a trunk which extends from the head and is non-rotatively inserted into the through-hole, and a first threaded portion having a male screw projecting from the tip of the trunk. A handle arm has a boss for interlocking with the left end of the master gear shaft, a second threaded portion, which is a female screw threaded portion that engages with the first threaded portion and is provided on the boss, and an arm that extends from the boss in a direction interlocking with the master gear shaft. The handle assembly prevents a handle shaft from loosening from a master gear shaft in a spinning reel.

Abstract: A master gear includes a shaft made of an aluminum alloy, a gear portion, and an annular member made of stainless steel alloy. The shaft is screwed onto a handle shaft, a gear portion that is integrally formed on the outer periphery of the shaft. The shaft is supported by the reel unit at rotational support portions via bearings and has female threaded portions on its ends such that the handle is screwed to one of the female threaded portions. The gear portion is arranged on an outer periphery of the shaft portion between the rotational support portions, and meshes with a pinion gear. The annular portion is mounted to the outer periphery of the shaft such that at least part of the annular member is disposed not between the rotational support portions. With this structure, it is easy to remove bearings from a master gear of a spinning reel.

Abstract: A level wind mechanism includes a spiral shaft, a fishing line guide portion, and a guide member. The spiral shaft extends parallel to a rotational axis of a spool. The fishing line guide portion includes a main member, an engagement member that is provided on the main member and engages with the spiral shaft, and a tubular member that includes a line guide hole. The line guide hole tapers toward the side from which fishing line is paid out.

Abstract: The invention is to offer a fishing reel having a power transmission mechanism enabling to remove backlash in a gear row with a simple structure. The fishing reel according to the invention has a power transmission mechanism for transmitting driving force so as to drive a rotor supported to a reel main body owing to rotating operation of a handle rotatably supported to the reel main body, and is characterized in that a driving force transmitting part of the power transmission mechanism is provided with a rotation power transmitting instrument to be effected by friction of an elastic member.

Abstract: A fishing reel has a spool for retaining a line thereon, a transmission assembly for driving the spool reciprocated along an elongated orientation thereof and a crank for driving the transmission assembly to wind the line on the spool, wherein the transmission assembly has at least an elliptical wheel to make the line wound on the spool in a uniform distribution.

Abstract: A power transmission mechanism is for transmitting power from a handle of a spinning reel to an oscillating mechanism, and includes a pinion gear, a dual-stepped gear, and a driven gear. The pinion gear rotates in cooperation with rotation of the handle. The dual-stepped gear has a larger-diameter gear that is a helical-tooth gear and meshes with the pinion gear, and a smaller-diameter gear that is arranged coaxially with the larger-diameter gear and is formed unitarily with the larger-diameter gear. The smaller-diameter gear is a straight-tooth gear or a helical gear whose orientation is substantially the same as an orientation of the larger gear. The driven gear meshes with the smaller-diameter gear to rotate the oscillating mechanism. In a power transmission device in a fishing reel, manufacturing cost is reduced while suppressing noise.

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a face gear (10) for use in transmitting power between two shafts which are perpendicular to each other in an offset state, characterized in that tooth portions of the face gear are formed by a numerically controlled milling machine.

Abstract: The invention is to offer a spinning reel for fishing, in which a handle can be replaced left and right, and an offset amount of a spool shaft and a handle shaft is reduced without lowering strength of these shafts, so that transmitting efficiency of rotating torque from a drive gear to a pinion gear can be heightened and a reel main body can be miniaturized. In the spinning reel for fishing, a part of the handle shaft crossing with the spool shaft is formed as a small diameter portion determined to have a smaller diameter than those of other parts of the handle shaft, and a part of the handle which is connected to the handle shaft is less to extend within the handle shaft to traverse the crossing portion of the spool shaft and the handle shaft.

Abstract: A power transmission mechanism is for transmitting power from a handle of a spinning reel to an oscillating mechanism, and includes a pinion gear, a dual-stepped gear, and a driven gear. The pinion gear rotates in cooperation with rotation of the handle. The dual-stepped gear has a larger-diameter gear that is a helical-tooth gear and meshes with the pinion gear, and a smaller-diameter gear that is arranged coaxially with the larger-diameter gear and is formed unitarily with the larger-diameter gear. The smaller-diameter gear is a straight-tooth gear or a helical gear whose orientation is substantially the same as an orientation of the larger gear. The driven gear meshes with the smaller-diameter gear to rotate the oscillating mechanism. In a power transmission device in a fishing reel, manufacturing cost is reduced while suppressing noise.

Abstract: A transmission structure of a fishing reel includes a housing, a gear transmission set, and a slide block. The gear transmission set includes a handle for rotating an actuating gear which rotates an idler which rotates a drive gear. A locking column is secured in the housing to function as a guide member for guiding movement of the slide block. The slide block is juxtaposed to the actuating gear and the drive gear, thereby reducing the volume. The slide block is secured on the distal end of the spindle of the fishing reel, thereby reducing the volume.

Abstract: A transmission structure of a fishing reel includes a housing, a gear transmission set, and a slide block. The gear transmission set includes a handle for rotating an actuating gear which rotates an idler which rotates a drive gear. A locking column is secured in the housing to function as a guide member for guiding movement of the slide block. The slide block is juxtaposed to the actuating gear and the drive gear, thereby reducing the volume. The slide block is secured on the distal end of the spindle of the fishing reel, thereby reducing the volume.

Abstract: A transmission structure of a fishing reel includes a housing, a gear transmission set, and a slide block. The gear transmission set includes a handle for rotating an actuating gear which rotates an idler which rotates a drive gear. A locking column is secured in the housing to function as a guide member for guiding movement of the slide block. The slide block is juxtaposed to the actuating gear and the drive gear, thereby reducing the volume. The slide block is secured on the distal end of the spindle of the fishing reel, thereby reducing the volume.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a convertible fishing reel which has a unique design to allow for a more efficient line casting and line retrieval. To accomplish this, a preferred embodiment of the invention comprises two separate components, a main-body chassis and a spool chassis. The spool chassis is connected to at least one support arm of the main-body chassis. The connection is such that the spool chassis can be rotated 90 degrees within the spool chassis, to be perpendicular to the main-body chassis in line casting position and parallel to the main-body chassis in a line retrieval position.

Abstract: In a fishing reel fishing line release and retrieve mechanism in which projections are affixed to the periphery of a rotor in such a manner that the projections span across the periphery of a spool and its integral flanges and protrude into a aperture between the outer spool flange periphery and the convoluted periphery of a disk, a mode for coiling fishing line onto the spool. Separating spool and disk from rotor to a distance projections no longer protrude into aperture a mode for allowing fishing line to uncoil off of spool. A fishing reel fishing line release and retrieve mechanism having a rotor shaft and a spool shaft that rotate about the same axis and each rotatable in opposite directions simultaneously by a crank determining the fishing line retrieved to crank rotation ratio and having a mechanism to disengage spool shaft rotation during fishing line retrieve operation determining a second fishing line retrieved to crank rotation ratio.

Abstract: In a double bearing type reel, an attaching member to be attached onto the inside or outside of a side plate is fastened by one screw from the inside of a bearing, to thereby enhance the work efficiency and beauty.

Abstract: A belt and pulleys are used as a power transmitting unit in a fishing reel for avoiding uncomfortable vibration or noises while fishing. A spool motor is supported in a motor receiving case provided at front and lower parts between both side frames, and a toothed pulley 21 is urged in the other side of a rotating shaft and is made detent. Another toothed pulley is fitted in a detent portion of a spool shaft by an E-ring, and a toothed belt is expanded between the toothed pulley and the other toothed pulley.

Abstract: A spinning reel with a handle shaft rotatably supported in a reel body. The handle shaft is connected with a handle. A master gear and a driving spiral gear are provided at separated positions on the handle shaft. The master gear is meshingly engaged with a pinion gear provided integrally with a rotor at the front of the reel body so that rotation of the handle rotates the rotor. A spool shaft fixed with a spool extends in a frontward/rearward direction of the reel body and is oscillatingly movably supported on the reel body. A traverse camshaft is rotatably supported by the reel body. The traverse camshaft is fixedly provided with a driven spiral gear and is formed with a cam groove. A slider member is fixed to the spool shaft and has a pawl engaged with the cam groove so that the slider member is driven to move along the length of the traverse camshaft by rotation of the traverse camshaft.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a planetary gear drive assembly where the spool rotates on a fixed shaft. A handle crank is coupled to a ring gear for driving planet gears and a pinion. The pinion rotates on the shaft and slides axially on the shaft to engage and disengage the planetary gear assembly to the spool. A carrier supporting the planet gears is coupled to a drag assembly for limiting rotation of the carrier.