Abstract: A spinning reel includes a reel body, a spool shaft moveably supported to the reel body in a front-rear direction with a reciprocal stroke distance (S), and a spool including a bobbin trunk, the bobbin trunk including an outer circumference around which a fishing line is capable of being wound, and a front flange extending radially outward from a front end of the bobbin trunk, and connected to the spool shaft. An outer diameter of the front flange is less than 60 mm, and a first value obtained by dividing a stroke distance of the spool shaft by a winding pitch of the fishing line is greater than or equal to 20.

Abstract: A baitcaster for retrieving a fishing line includes a housing, a spool, and a compound gear set. The spool is positioned at least partially within the housing, defining an inner volume, and includes a spindle. The compound gear set is positioned at least partially within the inner volume of the spool. The compound gear set is configured to receive input mechanical energy from a first shaft and transfer output mechanical energy through a second shaft to drive the spool and thereby retrieve the fishing line.

Abstract: A present handle assembly is mounted to a handle shaft of a fishing reel. The handle assembly includes a handle arm and a handle knob. The handle arm is mounted to the handle shaft. The handle knob is mounted to the handle arm. The handle arm herein includes an arm body made of metal and a resin portion. The metallic arm body has a mount part and an arm part. The mount part is mounted to the handle shaft. The arm part is integrally formed with the mount part. The resin portion covers the mount part and at least a part of the arm part.

Abstract: An interchangeable fishing reel assembly has a reel housing with opposing top and bottom surfaces and a laterally extending cranking handle. Screw attachments connect the fishing rod supporting foot member to the top surface of the reel housing to permit the handle to be simply and effectively utilized by a right-handed fisherman, The foot member is detachable from the top surface and configured to be secured to the bottom surface of the reel housing, in order to allow the reel assembly to be effectively used by a left-handed fisherman, The laterally, extending handle at all times remains in the same location, extending from the reel housing, thus reducing the number of openings in the housing and preserving the waterproof integrity of the housing.

Abstract: A fishing reel housing for attachment to a rod along a longitudinal rod axis. The housing has a shaft for accepting a central bore of a line dispensing spool and an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the shaft in position transversely away from the rod axis while maintaining its position along the rod axis. A fishing reel comprises the reel housing with a spool with a central bore mounted thereon. A fishing apparatus comprises at least one rod having a mount to support a fishing reel thereon with the reel mounted on thereon. A kit comprises the reel housing and at least one line dispensing spool having a central bore for mounting on the shaft of the fishing reel housing and may comprise one or more rods, lines and/or lures.

Abstract: A fishing reel including a spool shaft extending through a reel frame with a handle crank attached thereto with a non-rotating spool collar and spool positioned about the spool shaft, and a rod mount connected to the reel frame pivotable 90 degrees from a first position with respect to the reel frame to a second position. When the rod mount is in the first position, and the handle crank is rotated, the spool oscillates in and out with respect to the reel frame and the spool rotates about the spool collar in a manner such that fishing line positioned on the line guide is spooled onto the spool when being reeled in, and when the rod mount is in the second position, the spool is generally parallel to the rod mount to allow line to be cast out from the spool.

Abstract: This invention is a method for manufacturing a spinning reel from an extrusion and in particular the frame or housing of a spinning reel, the method comprises the steps of providing a single long bar single extrusion, the extrusion includes two regions, a first region comprises a hollow, tube-like portion and a second region comprises a filled portion, the filled portion extending exterior of the hollow portion and transverse to the longitudinal axis of the second region, cutting a blank from the end of the extrusion to form a blank and machining the blank to provide a frame or housing of a spinning reel. The invention is also directed to a spinning reel frame formed by an extrusion.

Abstract: A rod and reel, wherein the reel has a body portion and a foot portion, is described herein. The foot portion defines an orifice. A reel seat has a first end and a second end. The reel seat defines a receptacle for receiving the foot portion of the reel on a top side of the reel seat. The reel seat defines at least one orifice on a lower side. A rod has a base end that is received within the first end of the reel seat. A handle portion is affixed to the second end of the reel seat. A zip tie surrounds the real seat and passes secures the foot portion of the reel to the real seat, e.g., the zip tie may pass through the orifice on the foot portion and through the orifice on the lower side of the reel seat.

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 large arbor anti-reverse fly fishing reel provides by its handle a convenient variable drug control up to a present drag force. The drag knob is preferably designed as a four-vane propeller knob being arranged within a handle depression extending inside the spool. By means of a bayonet coupling, which also serves as a variable drag control device, the handle can be securely attached to the reel thereby locking the spool. The spool can be provided with omega-like perforations for a maximum stability, lightness and ventilation, said ventilation being optionally enhanced by an air turbine formed by said perforation and a portion of the frame and/or a portion of the handle extending inside the spool.

Abstract: A modified reel and mounting assembly for attaching a fishing reel to a fishing rod. The assembly includes a cutout in the reel which conforms to the surface of the reel seat and an arcuate slot on both ends of the cutout. The cutout in the reel mates with surface of the reel seat, and the seat mounts are received by the arcuate slots. The arcuate slots create a lip which is clamped into place by the clamps of the rod seat. In the preferred embodiment, a clamp bar is also provided for increased stability.

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: An object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily fix a cover member to a reel unit of a spinning reel while exposure of a fixing member to a rear portion of the reel unit is reduced. A reel unit includes a reel body, a lid member, a reel unit protection member, and an intermediate member. The reel body includes an accommodation space that opens to a lateral side, a first insertion hole that is communicated with the accommodation space, and a second insertion hole that is disposed on the opposite side of the first insertion hole and is communicated with the accommodation space. The lid member is detachably/reattachably mounted to the reel body so as to cover the accommodation space. The reel unit protection member is mounted from backward so as to cover the reel body and the lid member, and includes a boss that passes through the first insertion hole from a rear portion of the reel body and protrudes toward the accommodation space.

Abstract: A modified reel and mounting assembly for attaching a fishing reel to a fishing rod. The assembly includes a cutout in the reel which conforms to the surface of the reel seat and an arcuate slot on both ends of the cutout. The cutout in the reel mates with surface of the reel seat, and the seat mounts are received by the arcuate slots. The arcuate slots create a lip which is clamped into place by the clamps of the rod seat. In the preferred embodiment, a clamp bar is also provided for increased stability.

Abstract: A spinning reel includes a reel unit mounted to a fishing rod, and a rotor rotatably mounted to the reel unit on a front side, and guard members. The guard members include plate-shaped embedded portions and protruding portions. The embedded portion of one guard member is embedded in the reel unit from the rod attachment leg to the rear end portion and the lower and portion. The embedded portions of other guard members are embedded in the rotor on an outer portion of a cylindrical portion, and on an outer portion of a second rotor arm. The protruding portions protrude from the outer surface of the reel unit or the rotor. The guard members can come into contact with the ground when the spinning reel is placed thereon, such that scratching on the reel unit or the rotor can be prevented.

Abstract: The reel unit includes a reel body that accommodates a variety of mechanisms therein and a T-shaped rod attachment leg that extends diagonally frontward and formed integrally with the reel body. The reel body includes a body member having an accommodation space in the interior thereof that opens to a side, and a lid member detachably mounted on the body member to cover the opening of the body member. A reduced thickness portion is formed in an upper rear portion of the reel body, where the rod attachment leg connects the reel body. The reduced thickness portion has a peripheral rim portion and a recessed portion that is further recessed from the peripheral rim portion. The cover member is mounted to cover the rear lower portion of the reel body in order to cover at least the peripheral rim portion of the reduced thickness portion.

Abstract: The reel unit includes a reel body that accommodates a variety of mechanisms therein and a T-shaped rod attachment leg that extends diagonally frontward and formed integrally with the reel body. The reel body includes a body member having an accommodation space in the interior thereof that opens to a side, and a lid member detachably mounted on the body member to cover the opening of the body member. A reduced thickness portion is formed in an upper rear portion of the reel body, where the rod attachment leg connects the reel body. The reduced thickness portion has a peripheral rim poriton and a recessed portion that is further recessed from the peripheral rim portion. The cover member is mounted to cover the rear lower portion of the reel body in order to cover at least the peripheral rim portion of the reduced thickness portion.

Abstract: A reel unit for a spinning reel includes a reel body, a rod attachment leg that is formed integrally with the reel body, and a reinforcing member that is coupled to the reel body by being mounted opening. The rod attachment leg has an accommodation space that opens longitudinally along the length thereof, and the reinforcing member is mounted in this accommodation space. The reinforcing member is a metal member. A portion of the reinforcing member protrudes from the outer peripheral surfaces of the rod attachment leg. A through hole is formed in the lower portion of the reinforcing member, and a screw is inserted into the through hole to be screwed fast to the reel body. In this manner, the strength of a rod attachment leg on a reel unit of a spinning reel can be increased with an inexpensive structure.

Abstract: A fishing reel comprises a bobbin and a bracket. The bobbin comprises first and second ends and an elongate body extending between the first and second ends. The bobbin has a pair of protrusions at each end and a gathering region between each pair of protrusions. The bobbin is configured to wrappingly receive fishing line about the body and between each pair of protrusions. The bracket comprises at least one support member configured to support the bobbin relative a fishing rod. The bracket has a pair of flanges configured to be received by hoods on the fishing rod. The bracket is rigidly attached to the bobbin.

Abstract: A reel unit for a spinning reel has a casing and a lid portion. The casing has an opening formed in its side portion, a mechanism accommodating space formed inside, and a rotation support portion for supporting a rotation shaft (pinion gear) of the rotor. The lid portion has a cover portion and a mounting leg portion. The cover portion is mounted detachably to the casing to cover the opening of the casing. The cover portion is formed unitarily with a second flange portion so as to define a space in the interior thereof. The mounting leg portion extends from the cover portion and to the front end of which a fishing rod can be mounted. In this reel unit, the weight of the lid portion is reduced at low cost while precision and relative strength are maintained.

Abstract: Dual-bearing reel, onto which a harness for tying to an angler is attachable, is equipped with a reel body, a rod mount, harness clips, a spool, and a handle. The reel body is coupled to a fishing rod from below such that the reel body is disposed beneath the fishing rod during use. The reel body is furnished with a mounting pod on top that is coupled to the fishing rod. The harness clips are furnished on the rod mount side of the reel body 1, and engage the harness removably and reattachably. The spool is rotatively carried in the reel body. The handle cranks the spool. For dual-bearing reels attachable to a harness for tying to an angler, relieving the burden on the angler when using the harness.

Abstract: A reel unit for a spinning reel includes a reel body, a rod attachment leg that is formed integrally with the reel body, and a reinforcing member that is coupled to the reel body by being mounted opening. The rod attachment leg has an accommodation space that opens longitudinally along the length thereof, and the reinforcing member is mounted in this accommodation space. The reinforcing member is a metal member. A portion of the reinforcing member protrudes from the outer peripheral surfaces of the rod attachment leg. A through hole is formed in the lower portion of the reinforcing member, and a screw is inserted into the through hole to be screwed fast to the reel body. In this manner, the strength of a rod attachment leg on a reel unit of a spinning reel can be increased with an inexpensive structure.

Abstract: A fishing reel which includes a body with a circular spool receiving cavity having a peripheral sidewall, an annular spool supporting surface which defines a central opening, and at least one line feed channel through the peripheral sidewall. An annular spool is positioned within the spool receiving cavity and is supported by the spool supporting surface. The spool has a circumferential line receiving cavity. The line receiving cavity is closed by the peripheral sidewall of the spool receiving cavity. The spool is rotated manually. A brake is provided for braking the rotation of the spool.

Abstract: The invention is to offer a fishing reel having a leg portion effecting little load for a long time, enabling to grasp and hold stably, and being easy to grip with good fitness under the condition of holding together with the fishing rod. The fishing reel has a leg portion which is formed at an upper part thereof with a rod holding portion detachable with a fishing rod, and the leg portion has an exterior shape asymmetrical in cross section in a longitudinal direction of the fishing rod. The leg portion has a bulge portion expended toward a rod tip of the fishing rod so as to form the asymmetrical exterior shape.

Abstract: A reel body (1) of a double bearing reel includes a pair of side plates (10) and (11), two connecting members (12a and 12b), and a fishing rod installation portion (4). The pair of side plates define a cylindrically shaped space there between and have respective circumferential outer surfaces formed by lathe cutting work with a radius (R1) about a first centering axis (01) so as have a circular shape. The upper connecting member (12a) connects the pair of side plates and a portion (12C) of a radially outer surface of the upper connecting member is provided with an arcuate shape formed by lathe cutting work having a radius (R2) about a second centering axis (02). The fishing rod installation portion 4 extends in the longitudinal direction of the fishing rod and is integrally formed with a portion of a lower connecting member (12b).

Abstract: A fishing reel comprises a rigid housing, made from the assembly of several parts, and covered with a waterproof flexible casing, except for the openings for access for mechanical parts and the foot. A cover pinches the casing around the front opening for access for the main reel shaft. The foot pinches the casing around a fastening tenon for the foot. Some plugs ensure waterproofing by pinching the casing around the openings for access for the crank shaft. Therefore, the housing provides effective waterproofing by protecting the gear mechanism in the cavity of the housing.

Abstract: A fly-fishing reel which has succeeded in overcoming such disadvantages of conventional ones that because a reel is attached to a rod through a rod connector having a constant thickness in the longitudinal direction, the center of gravity of the reel at which the reel weight is applied to the rod coincides with the center of the rod connector and is relatively away from a grip portion of the rod rearward, and hence the weight balance is not satisfactory in operation of swinging the rod to fly a fishing line. The inventive reel comprises a holder provided with a pair of flanges for guiding a rotating member, at least one line guide provided between the pair of flanges, a joint base provided between the pair of flanges and located below the line guide, and a rod connector having a joining flat portion which is inclined and joined to a recessed flat portion of the joint base. The center of gravity of the reel is shifted toward the side of a grip portion.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a spool rotatably mounted in a reel body and having two end portions each formed with a disk-shaped wheel. A supporting bracket is fixedly mounted on the reel body and includes an inner wall. A braking device is pivotally mounted in the supporting bracket and includes a first end portion formed with two braking arms each detachably abutting on the wheel of the spool and a second end portion extending outwardly from the supporting bracket. A torsional spring includes a first end urged on the inner wall of the supporting bracket and a second end urged on the second end portion of the braking device.

Abstract: A baitcasting reel includes right and left cases constituting a reel body, and a level wind mechanism and a spool disposed between the right and left cases. The reel body has a substantially circular configuration as seen in a direction along an axis of the spool. The axis of the spool is offset from a center of the reel body away from a fishing rod when the reel is attached to the fishing rod. The level wind mechanism is disposed on or adjacent a horizontal plane extending through the center of the reel body.

Abstract: A fishing reel has a main body and a mounting assembly for connecting the fishing reel to a fishing rod. At least one cushion member is provided on the mounting assembly that has an exposed, compressible surface that is engageable by a user grasping the fishing reel with the fishing reel in an operative position on a fishing rod.

Abstract: A spinning reel frame structure for a spinning reel having a spool, a rotor and a handle coupled to the rotor for rotating the rotor includes a frame assembly and a cover. The frame assembly rotatably supports the handle and rotor, and supports the spool, and has a side in which an opening is defined. The cover includes a cover member that is detachably affixed to the frame assembly and that covers the opening in the frame assembly, and a mounting leg member which projects from the cover member and which has a distal end provided with a rod mounting member.

Abstract: A two-bearing reel comprising a reel body formed of a synthetic resin, the reel body including a pair of cylindrical side frames opposed to and spaced from each other, and connecting rods rigidly interconnecting at least lower positions of the side frames, a spool rotatably supported between the side frames and including a pair of flanges opposed to and slightly spaced from inside walls of the side frames, and a pair of engaging members for engaging a suspender strap, the engaging members being arranged at upper positions of the reel body and spaced from each other in the direction in which the side frames are spaced from each other. The reel further comprises an upper connecting rod for rigidly interconnecting upper positions of the side frames, and a bridging member formed of a highly rigid material for covering the upper connecting rod and interconnecting the upper positions of the side frames.

Abstract: A fishing reel with a reel body, spool handle, and front and rear attaching portions mounted on the reel body and separated from each other by a distance in the longitudinal direction of the rod. The portions may be integral with or attached to the reel body. Further, the distance between the longitudinal axis of the fishing reel and each of the tops of the attaching portions, is longer in length than the distance between the longitudinal axis of the fishing reel and the periphery of a spool flange.

Abstract: A fishing line reel operable in both the right-hand and left-hand modes is isclosed. The reel comprises a handle component for connecting the reel to a fishing rod, a housing having a crank and crankshaft to wind fishing line on the reel and anti-reversing lock means to prevent unwinding of the fishing line when actuated. The housing and anti-reversing lock means are rotatable relative to the handle component into two positions approximately 180.degree. apart, corresponding to the right- and left-hand mode positions.