Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body and an attachment/detachment mechanism. The attachment/detachment mechanism includes an attachment/detachment operation portion, a first locking member and a second locking member. The first locking member is located on a side plate of the reel body. The second locking member is swingable relative to the first locking member. The attachment/detachment mechanism is configured to permit or restrict rotation of the attachment/detachment operation portion relative to the side plate by using the first locking member and the second locking member. When the attachment/detachment operation portion is operated to rotate while the second locking member is at a rotation-restricting position, an engagement portion presses an engaged portion such that swinging of the second locking member from the rotation-restricting position to a rotation-permitting position is restricted.

Abstract: A fishing reel having a lock lever for opening and closing a palm-side first side cover on a side of a frame opposite to a handle. The first side cover is easily and quickly opened with one hand without risk of losing the cover, and the lock lever is automatically locked because the lock lever is recovered automatically by an elastic body. The fishing reel includes: a stop bar projecting from a palm-side mount of a frame; and a lock lever which includes a body shafted to an inner-side surface of the first side cover to be rotatable, a locking projection connected to the body to be turned together with the body when the body is rotated and blocked by the stop bar when the first side cover is closed, and an opening portion projecting from the body to be exposed outside the first side cover and rotating the body.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a spool, a spool shaft, a spool supporting portion, a reel body, and a rotating member. The rotating member is disposed to be capable of rotating between a first position in which the spool supporting portion can be removed from the reel body and a second position in which the spool supporting portion cannot be removed from the reel body. In the first position the radially outside portion of the rotating member is disposed spaced apart from the reel body in at least one of a radial direction and an axial direction. In the second position the radially outside portion is disposed on the inside of the outer surface of the body portion in the radial direction, when viewing the rotating member from the outside in the axial direction.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a spool, a spool shaft, a spool supporting portion, a reel body, a rotating member, and a retaining member. The spool supporting portion is configured to support an end side of the spool shaft. The rotating member is disposed between the reel body and the spool supporting portion. The rotating member is rotatably arranged with respect to the spool supporting portion to detachably attach the spool supporting portion to the reel body. The retaining member is disposed between the spool supporting portion and the spool axis. The retaining member is configured to engage the spool supporting portion and the rotating member and prevent the rotating member from detaching from the spool supporting portion.

Abstract: One object is to provide a double bearing reel capable of visually and accurately determining a releasable state of an opening/closing mechanism for releasing a frame by cover plates, the opening/closing mechanism being prevented from causing tangling of a fishing line. The double bearing reel has an opening/closing mechanism for enabling a cover plate on an opposite side to a handle to be opened/closed with respect to a frame. Said opening/closing mechanism includes an operation member for switching between a releasable state where the frame is releasable by the cover plate and a closed locked state where the frame is closed by the cover plate and an indication portion for indicating the releasable state. In tandem with a switching operation, the indication portion is exposed outside of a side plate in the releasable state and retracted inside of the side plate in the closed locked state.

Abstract: Provided is a drag release system of a reel, that system adjusting drag by rotation of a spool on the reel, more particularly, a drag release system that immediately adjusts drag of a spool to prevent cutting of a fishing line by immediately decreasing the drag of the spool when strong tension is applied to the spool during fishing, by forming a fitting hole perpendicular to the axis of a cylindrical driving shaft and forming slits at a sleeve fitted on the driving shaft to have a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the driving shaft and to correspond to the fitting hole so that a fixing pin fitted in the fitting hole through the slits prevents the sleeve from idling on the driving shaft and guides the sleeve when the drag is adjusted.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a saddle with an axle that is mountable to a fishing pole. A spool is mounted on the axle and a handle is in mechanical communication with the spool. The handle has an axis of rotation oriented parallel to and offset from an axis of rotation of the spool. The spool is rotated when the handle is rotated so that the spool rotates greater than 1.5 times around the axle for every 1.0 rotations of the handle.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel unit, a spool, a handle, a rotary member, and first and second rotary restricting units. The rotary member includes an engaging portion and is configured to be attachable to a first side plate when being rotated in an engagement direction for causing the engaging portion to be engaged to with the engaged portion. The rotary member is configured to be detachable from the first side plate when being rotated in a disengagement direction opposite to the engagement direction for causing the engaging portion to be disengaged from the engaged portion. The first rotary restricting unit is configured to restrict rotation of the rotary member in the engagement direction. The second rotary restricting unit is configured to restrict rotation of the rotary member in the disengagement direction while the first rotary restriction unit restricts rotation of the rotary member in the engagement direction.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel for forwardly releasing a fishing line includes a reel unit, a handle, a spool shaft, a spool, and a rotary operation knob. The reel unit includes a frame, a first cover, a second cover, and a shaft support part. The first cover has a recess and a circular opening formed in the recess. The shaft support part is mounted to the first cover, and is relatively rotatable to the first cover. The shaft support part is pivotable between an attachment position and a detachment position. The shaft support part has a knob portion disposed astride the opening. The spool is mounted to the spool shaft to be rotated in conjunction with rotation of the handle. The rotary operation knob is disposed concentrically to the spool shaft in a position where the knob portion is disposed axially outside and astride the rotary operation knob.

Abstract: The reel unit has a first side plate made of a magnesium alloy and a first side cover made of an aluminum alloy mounted to a side of the first side plate. The first side plate has an opening and a plurality of plate-like members made of an aluminum alloy mounted to the first side plate around the opening. The first side cover has an opening, and a brake case made of an aluminum alloy turnably mounted in the opening. Aluminum alloy protrusions are formed on an outer peripheral side of the brake case. The first side cover is secured to the first side plat by causing the protrusions formed on the brake case to engage in a bayonet fashion with the plate-like members separately attached to the first side plate.

Abstract: Provided a side cover detachable apparatus of a dual bearing reel for fishing. The apparatus includes a boss, a rod, and a spring. The boss is provided within a side cover, has a stop hole at a center, and has a slope surface around a front end. The rod moves to the left/right with passing through a reel frame and the side cover, and is selectively inserted into the stop hole of the boss. The spring is fitted around the rod and elastically supports left/right movement of the rod.

Abstract: The reel unit of a dual-bearing reel includes a frame, first and second side covers, an operating lever, and guard members. The frame has first and second side plates and a connection member. The first side cover, to which the handle is mounted, is mounted to the first side plate. The second side cover is mounted to the second side plate in an inclined manner such that a fore end of the second side cover is closer to the second side plate. The operating lever is provided on the second side plate protruding inward from the second side plate. The second side cover is locked in a closed state when the operation portion assumes a second position, while the operation portion allows the second side cover to be opened and closed relative to the second side plate when the operation portion assumes a first position.

Abstract: A fishing reel, having a spool and a drag mechanism having a drag washer therein, is provided with a drag cover means to cover said drag mechanism; and locking means engaging said drag cover means and said drag washer to lock said drag washer in position within said reel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dual-bearing reel for fishing including a detachable side cover. The dual-bearing reel comprises a side cover having a disengaging groove and a number of engaging slits; a spool cover engaged to an inner portion of the side cover, the spool cover having a plurality of wedged cam bosses formed radially, a hole for receiving a stopper, a groove for receiving a stopper spring, and a plurality of holes for receiving a screw; a lever engaged to an outer portion of the side cover, the lever having a hole for receiving a stopper, a hole for receiving a screw, a rectangular boss formed on a center thereof, and a stopping boss on an outer periphery; a stopper engaged to the hole of the spool cover, the stopper having a latching boss and a slanted surface; and a push plate engaged to an outer portion of the lever, the plate having an extended hole for receiving a boss of the lever, a plurality of protruded arms threaded with a screw, and a pushing boss pushing a slanted surface of the stopper.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fly fishing reel including a reel frame, a spool disposed into the reel frame, and a spool shaft supporting plate detachably mounted on one open end of the reel frame, the reel frame comprising a radial guide channel in an inner circumference of the open end, a plurality of recesses formed around the glide channel at predetermined intervals to interrupt the guide channel, and snap portions formed around the guide channel in radial and outward directions between the recesses. The spool shaft supporting plate includes a plurality of plate springs in one side contacting the open end of the reel frame, and each of the plate springs includes a circular head, a fixed portion for preventing a lateral movement of the plate spring, and a resilient neck portion connecting the head to the fixed portion, the head being moved radially and inwardly by an external force, and being returned to on original position as soon as the external force is removed.

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: The present invention provides an improved spinning reel having a reel body of unitary sidewall construction. More specifically, the present invention provides a spinning reel having a reel body of unitary sidewall construction with a front or a back opening and an associated plate that removably attaches to the reel body opening to thereby enclose and hold the internal mechanisms and parts of the spinning reel. The use of the present invention allows a fisherman to substantially assemble and/or disassemble the spinning reel of the invention without the aid of tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and the like.

Abstract: The reel according to the invention comprises a spool support shaft that is held in a reel housing by its rear section and supports a front hub that comprises a front cylindrical coaxial barrel connected by means of a shoulder to a coaxial rear skirt. A line supply extends onto the front cylindrical coaxial barrel of the front hub and locks by means of an axial hole. The line supply comprises a solid front wall, blocking the axial hole toward the front.

Abstract: A bait cast fishing reel includes a frame, a first side assembly disclosed on a first side of the frame and a second side assembly disclosed on a second side of the frame. The first side assembly includes a drive train. The second side assembly rotatably supports a spool shaft extending from the second side assembly to the first side of the frame and into releasable engagement with the drive train of the first side assembly. The second side assembly is separable from the frame to disengage an end of the spool shaft from the first side assembly so as to expose the end. The fishing reel further includes a spool having a center bore receiving the shaft, whereby the spool may be mounted onto the shaft or demounted from the shaft over the exposed end of the shaft.

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: In a spool brake device for a double-bearing type fishing reel, a plurality of removal preventive flange portions provided at regular intervals in the outer peripheral portion of an annular brake member including a brake part for the present spool brake device are disposed opposed to portions existing midway between a plurality of engaging portions which are respectively formed in a side plate, and the removal preventive flange portions are rotated by an operation part and are thus engaged with the engaging portions in a removal preventive manner to thereby mount the annular brake member into the side plate.

Abstract: A structure for retaining the line spool and elements of a line spool drag mechanism, if employed, upon the hub of a spin cast type fishing reel, wherein the hub has a plurality of axial grooves and radial slots in the surface and the retainer comprises a flange adjacent the line spool, a first cylindrical member extending axially of the flange for disposition over the hub between the hub and the line spool. The first cylindrical member having a plurality of lugs extending radially inwardly thereof into engagement with the axial grooves and radial slots in the hub, whereby the retainer is locked on the hub with the flange adjacent to the outer face of the line spool. A second cylindrical member coaxial with the first extends from the other side of the flange and comprises a cam surface for actuating the line retrieving mechanism and a bearing surface for supporting the line retrieving mechanism in the line retrieving position.

Abstract: A cover locking device for a bait cast reel for easily detaching the cover which is assembled at one side of the reel body so as to rotatably receive one end of the spool shaft of a spool on which a fishing line is wound. The cover locking device comprises a first spring located in a first recess formed in the reel body, a locking member received in the first recess and biassed by the first spring to protrude outwardly from the first recess, and a button received in a second recess formed in an outer surface of the cover. A pressing member projects from the button and is inserted in a guide hole to contact the locking member which extends into a third recess in the cover. The guide hole connects the second and third recesses. A stopper on the pressing member prevents the pressing member from escaping from the third recess. When the button is pressed, the locking member is displaced from the third recess to unblock rotation of the cover and enable its unlatching from the reel body.

Abstract: A fishing reel is provided having a frame with first and second laterally spaced parts between which a line storage space is defined, a spool upon which a supply of line can be wrapped, first structure cooperating between the spool and frame to allow the spool to be moved laterally through one of the first and second frame parts selectively between a) an operative position wherein the spool is supported for rotation about a first laterally extending axis and b) a separated position, a side cover assembly, and second structure cooperating between the side cover assembly and frame for mounting the side cover assembly to the frame for movement relative to the frame between a) a first position and b) a second position. The side cover assembly in a first position maintains the spool in an operative position and the second position allows the spool to be moved from the operative position to the separated position.

Abstract: An apparatus for removably securing a cover on a fishing reel frame. The inventive apparatus comprises a locking member having a locking pin. The inventive apparatus also comprises an opening, provided by the frame, for receiving the locking pin to thereby secure the cover on the frame. The locking member is retained in the cover for reciprocating movement along a line of reciprocation. The apparatus further comprises an actuator, operable from outside of the cover, for moving the locking member along its line of reciprocation to thereby remove the locking pin from the frame opening.

Abstract: A dual bearing type reel formed so that a spool (16), which is supported for rotation between left and right side plates (12, 13) of the reel body, can be removed by removing the side plate that is opposite the handle side of the reel. The spool is removed from the frame (10) of the reel body by passing the spool through a hole in the frame. The profile of the side plate opposite the handle coincides with that of the frame, except for at the front portion of the reel body. The periphery of the frame in the front portion extends farther in the forward direction. The dual bearing type reel provides a good feel of gripping. It also is compact, protects its side plate from frontal impacts, and has a configuration preventing dirt from entering between the frame and the side plate, so that the facility of removal and attachment of the side plate is maintained.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel has a spool rotatably supported on a spool shaft between side bodies for taking up a fishing line. One of the side bodies includes an outer case pivotable to expose an opening through which the spool and spool shaft are removable. A restricting device, such as a spring, is provided for engaging a small diameter portion of the spool shaft to prevent movement thereof toward the opening. The spool and spool shaft are manually removable through the opening against a retaining force of the restricting device.

Abstract: A spinning reel has a detachable cover for closing a side of a reel body. The reel body includes engaging pieces, while the cover includes engageable elements.The cover is movable between a first position for tight contact with the reel body to close an interior of the reel body, and a second position rotated a predetermined angle from the first position about a lateral axis of the reel body. The engaging pieces are engaged with the engageable elements when the cover is in the first position, to realize the cramping of the cover with the reel body, to assure the closed condition of the reel body, and disengaged from the engageable elements when the cover is in said second position, to allow the cover to separate from the reel body. And the reel have a locking system to maintain the cover in the first position.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel has a reel body containing a spool and defining a lateral opening through which the spool is removable. This opening is closed by a detachable member. The detachable member is locked to the reel body through engagement between a pair of screws projecting from the reel body and a pair of nuts supported by the detachable member. The nuts define gears meshed with a ring gear rotatable by a dial. The detachable member is unlocked for detachment by turning the dial.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel has a spool rotatably supported on a spool shaft between side bodies for taking up a fishing line. One of the side bodies includes an outer case pivotable to expose an opening through which the spool and spool shaft are removable. A restricting device, such as a spring, is provided for engaging a small diameter portion of the spool shaft to prevent movement thereof toward the opening. The spool and spool shaft are manually removable through the opening against a retaining force of the restricting device.

Abstract: A baitcasing reel comprising a rotary member for taking up a fishing line thereto, right and left side bodies arranged in opposite sides of the rotary member, an opening defined in one of the right and left side bodies for allowing the rotary member to be removed therethrough, an openable and closable lid for exposing and closing the opening, a lock mechanism including engaging means and engaged means. The engaging means serves to lock the lock mechanism in a closed position thereof, while the engaged means being engageable with and disengageable from the engaging means. The baitcasting reel further comprises an unlock control member operable to act on the engaging means to disengage said engaging means from said engaged member, thereby to move the lock mechanism to an unlocking position. The unlock control member is moved from a contained position corresponding to a locking position to the unlocking position to be operable to open and close said lid.

Abstract: A centrifugal brake for a baitcasting reel has contact pieces in the form of collars slidably mounted on rods extending radially of a spool axis to be revolvable with rotation of a spool, and an annular braking member disposed outwardly of a locus of revolution of the collars. The braking member is attached to an inner periphery of a case or cover detachably attached to a reel frame. The collars are movable under a centrifugal force into contact with the braking member. The braking member has an inclined surface formed on an inner periphery thereof. The inclined surface is opposed to the spool and shaped to diverge toward the spool. In the course of attaching the case or cover to the reel frame, the inclined surface pushes the collars down toward the spool axis to facilitate a case attaching operation.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel comprising a reel body including right and left side frames disposed across a spool, a side case for covering an opening defined in one side face of one of the side frames, and a centrifugal brake mechanism including a brake shoe fixed to either one of the side frames and brake blocks mounted on a rotational drive line of the spool to act upon the brake shoe with rotation of the spool. The brake blocks are opposed to the brake shoe and movable between an operative position to contact the brake shoe and a rest position retracted from the brake shoe.

Abstract: The fishing reel is constructed in such a manner that a support member for supporting a spool is detachably attached to an opening portion formed on one of side plates so as to perform the exchange of the spool. Further, the opening portion is provided with engaging projections and the engaging pin, and the support member is provided with a flange having notches and with recess portions, so as to detachably attach the support member to the opening portion by the easy rotating operation of the support member. Therefore, a fisherman can easily and rapidly perform the exchange operation of the spool by only his one hand.