Abstract: A handle return position adjustment mechanism for a fishing reel including a handle disposed on the fishing reel and supported by a handle shaft is disclosed. The handle return position adjustment mechanism includes a position adjustment member detachably and non-rotatably fitted to the handle shaft and having a first rotation engagement portion, and a second rotation engagement portion disposed on the handle to be engageable with the first rotation engagement portion. At least one of the first rotation engagement portion and the second rotation engagement portion includes a plurality of portions which are arranged at intervals in a circumferential direction circling around the handle shaft. The second rotation engagement portion is selectively engaged in a relative position in the circumferential direction with respect to the first rotation engagement portion.

Abstract: A brake plate assembly in a drag mechanism of a fishing reel includes a first brake plate and a second brake plate. The first brake plate has a first bonding surface. The second brake plate has a second bonding surface bonded to the first bonding surface, and has greater wear resistance than that of the first brake plate.

Abstract: A double-drag type lever-drag mechanism for a double-bearing trolling reel. The drag mechanism is configured to improve overall reel braking and drag performance by securing the brake release state reliably and by a design that curbs increase in spool inertia and provides for ease of operation and precision in attaching the drag cover. The lever drag mechanism 7 brakes the spool 3 rotation in the line spool-out direction, and is equipped with a brake disk 25 non-rotatably fitted to one end of the spool such to be axially shiftable a predetermined distance. Sandwiching the brake disk 25 between friction disk 26, immobilized against axially outward movement, and axially shiftable friction disk 27 rotates the drag/brake disks 25-27 unitarily with the spool 3. Against the spool 3 a coil spring 28 urges the brake disk 25 away from the spool 3. A shifting mechanism 29 reciprocates the spool 3 and drag/brake disks 25-27 axially.

Abstract: A drag apparatus for a fishing reel capable of automatically compensating for variations of a braking force due to heat generated with a drag mechanism during use. The drag apparatus comprises a spool having a spool shaft, a drive transmitting device for rotating the spool, the drag mechanism, and a braking force compensating device. The drag mechanism includes a first contact member operatively connected to the spool, and a second contact member operatively connected to the drive transmitting device. The first and second contact members are contactable with each other to apply a braking force to the spool. The braking force compensating device is operable to vary a distance between the first and second contact members in proportion to heat generated with the drag mechanism during use, thereby to offset variations of the braking force caused by the heat.

Abstract: A fishing reel 10 includes a casing 12 having a mounting plate 14 for mounting on a fishing rod. A first elongate member 16 extends from the casing 12 in a direction substantially normal to a longitudinal axis of the fishing rod, the first elongate member 16 being rotatably mounted about a shaft which, int urn, is rotatably mounted in the casing 12. A second elongate member projects from the casing 12 in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fishing rod. A spool 20 is releasably mounted on either the first elongate member 16 or the second elongate member. A control means 22 is mounted within the casing 12 for controlling operation of the first elongate member 16. The control means 22 includes a drag mechanism 50, a brake mechanism 62 and a noise-making mechanism.