Abstract: A spinning-reel reel unit includes a rod-attachment leg and a reel body having a main piece and a lid member. The lid member is integrally formed with the rod-attachment leg and is attachably/detachably fitted to the main piece. The main piece and the lid member are shaped so that a joint forms a curved seam on the rod-attachment leg side. The joint is formed so as to bulge downward on a side of the main piece away from the rod-attachment leg. The joint is formed so as to be tilted upward on the rod-attachment leg aside toward the front. In the spinning-reel reel unit, the overall size of the reel is reduced while the strength of the reel unit is kept high.

Abstract: A spinning reel rotor is rotatively mounted onto a reel unit of a spinning reel and winds fishing line onto a spool. The rotor is provided with a cylindrical portion, a bail arm, and first and second rotor arms having first and second cover members. The cylindrical portion is rotatively mounted to an end of the reel unit. The first and second rotor arms extend in the direction away from the reel unit from diametrically opposing positions of the reel unit side end portion of the cylindrical portion. The second cover member covers the outside of the second rotor arm and has a plurality of through holes formed in its outside surface. In a spinning reel rotor to which cover members are mounted, it is possible to inexpensively prevent the rotor from being scratched such that its appearance can be maintained without losing the classic look of the reel.

Abstract: A reel body of a spinning reel includes: a body member having an opening on a side portion thereof; a lid member screwed to the body member so as to close the opening of the side portion of the body member; a cover member attached along the outer shape of the rear of the body member and the lid member; a nut member; and a screw member. The body member has a recessed portion and a bore portion formed such that surfaces defining the recessed portion and the bore portion open out. The recessed portion and the bore portion are connected. The nut member is non-rotatably coupled to the recessed portion. The screw member is coupled to the bore portion to be inserted into the nut member. The present invention provides a simple and inexpensive fastening structure.

Abstract: A hand held fishing reel with an outer reel assembly with a wound line that is releasable when the reel's plane is turned substantially perpendicular to the line and it is locked when its plane is aligned with the line. A ratchet mechanism permits a user to take in the line, when the plane of the reel is aligned with the line. An internal cylinder is rotatably mounted in the central space with an ergonometric grip and ratchet for cooperatively receiving a mating body to releasably holding the reel in place. The hand held fishing reel is releasably mounted to a fixed structure to free a user's hand.

Abstract: Spinning reel spool made lightweight overall, while maintaining the strength of its bobbin trunk and skirt. The spinning reel spool body (7) has a tubular bobbin trunk (7a), and a larger diameter skirt (7b) attached to the rear end of the bobbin trunk (7a). The bobbin trunk (7a) chiefly includes a bulkier bobbin portion (16) of synthetic polymer manufacture, and a base portion (17) formed unitarily with and on the inner peripheral side of the bobbin portion (16). The skirt (7b) is of an aluminum alloy manufacture, and is formed at lesser bulk by press-working a tubular portion (7c) and a rear flange portion (7d) unitarily.

Abstract: Spinning reel spool in which fishing line is unlikely to get jammed in between the bobbin trunk and the flange. The spinning reel spool 4 includes a spool main 7 and a front flange 8 as its chief components. The spool main 7 includes a bobbin trunk 7a around which fishing line is wound, and a larger diameter tubular skirt 7b, formed unitarily with the rear end of the bobbin trunk 7a. The front flange 8 has a larger diameter than, and is attached to the front end of, the bobbin trunk 7a. The bobbin trunk 7a includes a tubular section 7c and an inner barrel 7d made of synthetic resin, attached inner circumferentially to the tubular section 7c. Fitted between the front end of the inner barrel 7d and the front flange 8A is a reinforcement 70 made of metal. The reinforcement 70 is for example an annular, plate-form ring element made of metal, such as a washer.

Abstract: Dual-bearing reel body configured to improve style and decorativeness in the outward appearance of a dual-bearing reel unit having a protruding portion. The dual-bearing reel body (1), having a handle disposed on one side surface and a spool disposed inside the dual-bearing reel unit, includes a frame (5), a pair of side-covers (6) and (7) covering both sides of the frame, and a rod-mounting leg (4) for mounting the fishing rod. The frame (5) includes a pair of side-plates (8) and (9) between which the spool is disposed and connection members (10a) and (10b) for connecting the side-plates (8) and (9). On the side of the reel body (1) on which the handle is mounted, the proximal side-cover (7) and the proximal side-plate (9) form a first cylindrical portion (11a) and a second cylindrical portion (11b) staggered so that it intersects with an outer rim of the first cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A fishing reel having a frame and an operating mechanism on the frame. The operating mechanism includes a line carrying spool, an element that is rotatable relative to the frame around a first axis to cause line to be directed onto the spool, and a crank handle that is rotatable relative to the frame around a second axis to thereby cause the first element to be rotated around the first axis. The crank handle has a body with a first portion projecting radially in one direction from the second axis, a graspable element on the first body portion, and a counterbalance assembly. The counterbalance assembly includes a second portion of the body which projects radially from the second axis oppositely to the one direction and a first weight element attached to the second portion of the body.

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: A fishing reel having an elastic seal member for preventing liquid from entering provided between opposed members of the fishing reel, the elastic seal member includes: a first elastic working portion which comes in contact with one of the opposed members; an attachment portion attached to the other opposed member; and a second elastic working portion between the first elastic working portion and the attachment portion. The second elastic working portion permits deformation thereof during the contact.

Abstract: Spinning reel spool in which fishing line is unlikely to get jammed in between the bobbin trunk and the flange. The spinning reel spool 4 includes a spool main 7 and a front flange 8 as its chief components. The spool main 7 includes a bobbin trunk 7a around which fishing line is wound, and a larger diameter tubular skirt 7b, formed unitarily with the rear end of the bobbin trunk 7a. The front flange 8 has a larger diameter than, and is attached to the front end of, the bobbin trunk 7a. The bobbin trunk 7a includes a tubular section 7c and an inner barrel 7d made of synthetic resin, attached inner circumferentially to the tubular section 7c. Fitted between the front end of the inner barrel 7d and the front flange 8A is a reinforcement 70 made of metal. The reinforcement 70 is for example an annular, plate-form ring element made of metal, such as a washer.