Abstract: Provided is a fishing reel. The fishing reel includes a frame having a nut mounting part, a tension nut screwed to the nut mounting part to adjust a distance in an axial direction of a spool shaft and having a tension adjusting part therein to press a first end of the spool shaft and thereby adjust rotating force of the spool, a first adjustment means configured to make a moving distance per rotation of the tension nut larger or smaller than a predetermined distance, and a second adjustment means configured to make the moving distance per rotation of the tension nut smaller or larger than the predetermined distance, in opposition to the moving distance per rotation of the tension nut by the first adjustment means.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel unit, a handle, a spool, and a spool brake. The handle is rotatably mounted to the reel unit. The spool is in the reel unit, and rotates in conjunction with a rotation of the handle. The spool includes a bobbin trunk, a first flange, and a second flange. The first flange is on a first end of the bobbin trunk, and the second flange is on a second end of the bobbin trunk. The bobbin trunk includes a bored tubular part and a non-bored tubular part. The bored tubular part includes at least one hole, and the non-bored tubular part is integrated with the bored tubular part. The spool brake is in the reel unit, and can apply a braking force to the spool by applying a magnetic force to at least the non-bored tubular part.

Abstract: A fishing reel drag indicator system for numerical quantification of tension applied to fishing line on fishing reels equipped with a drag system features a drag indicator cap having a notch located on a side of an anterior end. A round indicator window is centrally located on a second flat notch side. A cylindrical recess is centrally located on a planar posterior end and an annular channel is centrally located on a recess floor. A gauge spring is located in the annular channel. A top edge of the tension indicator is located against the gauge spring in the annular channel. A main spring is located in the cylindrical recess against a bottom surface of the tension indicator. A bottom plate is located on the posterior end against the main spring. The threaded channel is adapted to screw onto a threaded rod located on the fishing reel anterior end.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fishing reel. A brake dial is provided in the side of an outer cover outside of a spool cover. An externally controllable brake device is provided between the brake dial and the spool cover such that the brake device is operated according to adjustment of the brake dial. A brush-type brake unit is fixed to the externally controllable brake device in the side of an inner surface of the spool cover so as to control the rotary force of the spool while laterally moving in response to actuation of the externally controllable brake device.

Abstract: A lever drag mechanism includes a friction disc, a drag disc, and a moving mechanism. The moving mechanism includes an urging member. The urging member urges a bearing by pressing an inner periphery thereof to allow an outer periphery of the bearing to make constant contact with a housing recess. When a drag lever is pivoted, the moving mechanism axially reciprocates the spool shaft to allow a second brake member to make contact with or to separate away from a first brake member.

Abstract: Fishing reel control apparatus, comprising a pulley carried for rotation in opposite directions; a ratchet wheel carried for rotation; a spring wire wrapped about a portion of the pulley and having a projecting end; a pivoted dog connected to the wire end so that endwise displacement of the wire effected by pulley rotation operates to release the dog from the ratchet wheel when the pulley is rotated in one direction, whereby a fishing line spool attached to the ratchet wheel is free to rotate, as the line pays out from the spool; and whereby when the pulley is rotated in opposite direction the wire is displaced to pivot the dog into engagement with the ratchet wheel, and the spool is rotated by the ratchet wheel to wrap the line as the pulley is rotated relative to the wire.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes an adjustable dynamic drag mechanism and a static drag mechanism connected to a brake mechanism. The static drag mechanism allows a user to select a predetermined amount of static drag whereas the manually adjustable dynamic drag mechanism allows the user to instantly add more drag. The fishing reel also allows a user to set a maximum total drag (i.e., the combination of the static and the maximum dynamic drag) such that the user cannot accidentally add too much dynamic drag that could result in the total drag exceeding the strength of the fishing line. The fishing reel preferably includes an adjustable leverage mechanism that allows the user to select the desired amount of mechanical advantage. In the preferred embodiment, the brake mechanism includes a ratchet plate, a yoke, and a friction ring disposed between the plate and the yoke.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a spool disk, a handle disk mounted coaxially and in juxtaposition with the spool disk, a winding handle or crank affixed to the handle disk, and a brake mechanism, including an actuator incorporated in the handle, for applying a drag braking torque between the spool disk and the handle disk. The braking torque is controllable by a user by squeezing the handle while holding the handle for cranking. Accordingly, the user does not have to let go of the winding handle in order to apply or vary the drag.

Abstract: The double-bearing type reel has a spool for winding up a fishing line and a drag mechanism 5 slipping to rotate the spool when a predetermined tension acts on the line wound round the spool. The drag mechanism comprises an outer ring, an inner shaft, a plurality of rollers arranged between the outer ring and the inner shaft so as to roll, and a torque adjusting section for moving the outer ring and the inner shaft relatively in an axial direction. The rollers are arranged between tapered roll surfaces which are an inner circumferential surface of the outer ring and an outer circumferential surface of the inner shaft and have center axes inclined against center axes of the outer ring and the inner shaft.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a bearing arrangement for reels, primarily fly fishing reels. The device comprises a drum (11) having a bearing ring (13) which forms a side edge of the drum and which at its peripheral, outer surface has a track (16) to receive the bearing balls (5) which are held together by a ring (6), the drum being enclosed by a cage (8) having a first, inner bearing ring (7) which has a contact surface for the balls and which by a thread is connected to a second, outer bearing ring (4) which also has a contact surface or the balls. A free volume (15) is formed between the first bearing ring (7) and the second bearing ring (4). The free volume (15) may be varied by adaptation of the setting of the outer bearing ring (4).

Abstract: An automatic gravity controlled fishing line brake which is automatically activated when the fishing line goes slack. The fishing line is fed through an opening in an arm of the brake assembly. When the line is taught, such as when it is being cast or when a fish strikes, the tension on the line is used to elevate the arm and disengage the brake. When the fishing line tension is relieved, such as when the line hits the water or when a fish changes direction, gravity automatically lowers the arm and engages the brake on the fishing reel line spool. The brake pads prevent the fishing line spool from rotating and thus prevent the unraveling of fishing line.

Abstract: A double bearing type fishing reel has a reel body including a frame with a rod attachment portion, and a pair of side plates disposed to face the frame. The reel also has a spool supported rotatably between the side plates, and a winding drive mechanism for rotating the spool. A removal prevention member is engaged with a peripheral portion of a projecting portion projecting from a surface of that side plate, which is provided on the side where the winding drive mechanism is provided. Thereby, this side plate is prevented from being removed from the frame.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel comprises a spool which is rotatably supported between a pair of frame plates of a reel frame body or a pair of side plates respectively secured to the frame plates and is connected to a handle through a driving force transmission means, and a clutch mechanism provided in the driving force transmission means, for selectively keeping the spool in any one of a retrieving condition and a casting condition. Both ends of the spool are supported on the frame plates or the side plates through bearings, respectively. The driving force transmission means is connected with the end of the spool through the clutch mechanism.

Abstract: A drag mechanism for a fishing reel having a spool shaft supported at both the ends thereof. The drag mechanism employs rolling members as drag members so that the durability of the mechanism is enhanced, and the dragging function thereof is kept stable and good for a long time even under severe conditions under which sea water, sand or the like is likely to cling to the mechanism. One of drag member holders is secured to the spool of the reel so as to be rotated together with the spool. The other of the holders is secured to the spool shaft so as to be rotated together therewith. The tapered outside circumferential surface of one of the holders faces the tapered inside circumferential surface of the other of them. The rolling members are fitted in between the tapered surfaces. The drag mechanism can be used to drag the reverse rotation of the spool by frictional resistances to the rolling and sliding of the rolling members.

Abstract: A fishing reel capable of generating click sound with rotational operation of an adjustment member for applying resistance to a spool shaft in adjustment of casting or drag resistance. The reel includes a click spring retained within a spring receiver barrel and engageable with teeth formed in an inner peripheral face of the adjustment member for maintaining a rotational position of the adjustment member. The click spring has an approximately inverse letter `V` shaped configuration including a top portion engageable with the teeth and a pair of leg portions extending respectively in opposite, outward directions from the top portion. The spring receiver barrel is attached to a reel body or to a handle shaft to be unrotatable relative thereto and has one axial open end to retain the spring therein. An anti-slipoff element is provided in the open end for preventing the click spring from slipping off the spring retainer opening.

Abstract: A two-bearing reel having an anti-slack mechanism, mounted between a drag adjustment control member and a pressing member, which allows the drag adjustment control member to be operated only when an operational force exceeding a predetermined value is applied to the drag adjustment control member and which otherwise maintains the drag adjustment control member in an adjusted position.

Abstract: A fishing reel capable of generating click sound with rotational operation of an adjustment member for applying resistance to a spool shaft in adjustment of casting or drag resistance. The reel includes a click spring retained within a spring receiver barrel and engageable with teeth formed in an innner peripheral face of the adjustment member for maintaining a rotational position of the adjustment member. The click spring has an approximately inverse letter `V` shaped configuration including a top portion engageable with the teeth and a pair of leg portions extending respectively in opposite, outward directions from the top portion. The spring receiver barrel is attached to a reel body or to a handle shaft to be unrotatable relative thereto and has one axial open end to retain the spring therein. An anti-slipoff element is provided in the open end for preventing the click spring from slipping off the spring retainer opening.

Abstract: A fishing reel of the multiplier type has a frame with a first and a second side plate. A shaft extends through the frame and its ends are carried in support bearings on the side plates. A line spool is rotatably mounted on the shaft by a first and a second ball bearing and has a first and a second inner shoulder facing the first and the second side plate, respectively, the outer ring of the first and of the second ball bearing engaging the first and the second shoulder, respectively. A handle for rotating the line spool is mounted outside the first side plate. A retaining shoulder engages the inner ring of the first ball bearing to maintain its outer ring in engagement against the first shoulder. The second support bearing consists of a sleeve and a bearing body which is axially displaceable in the sleeve and has a bore in which one end of the line spool shaft is mounted.

Abstract: In a double bearing fishing reel, one end portion of the spool shaft rotatably supported between the right and left side frames of the reel body in such a manner as to be rotated with the handle is extended through a bearing hole formed in a male-threaded protrusion which is provided on one of the side frames, and a protrusion is formed on the cylindrical wall of a brake adjusting screw member which is threadably engaged with the male-threaded protrusion to abut against the spool shaft in the axial direction, while a retaining member is provided on the one side frame in such a manner that the protrusion and the retaining member are engageable with each other in the axial direction, whereby the brake adjusting screw member is restrained form loosening or coming off.

Abstract: A fishing reel of the multiplier type has a frame with two side plates. A shaft extends through the frame and is supported by support bearing elements provided on the side plates. A line spool is rotatably mounted on the shaft, and friction brake element is arranged to brake the rotation of the spool. A shifting element is provided at one end of the shaft for axially shifting the shaft in one direction. A driver member is arranged, upon axial shifting of the shaft, to urge the spool towards the friction brake element to increase its braking effect. A resilient member having a through opening in which the shaft is inserted, is arranged both to retain the shaft against rotation and to ensure the return of the shaft after axial shifting thereof. The shaft has a circumferential groove which extends throughout at least a portion of the circumference of the shaft and in which is resilient member engages when the shaft is inserted in the opening of the resilient member.