Torque limiting device for a fishing reel

A torque limiting device for a fishing reel that limits torque between a first rotating member disposed so as to be rotatable relative to a reel body and a second rotating member disposed so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation of the first rotating member on an outer peripheral side of the first rotating member, the torque limiting device comprising:

• an engagement recess disposed on an inner circumferential surface of the second rotating member;
• an engagement member having a head portion configured to engage the engagement recess and that is disposed on the first rotating member so as to be capable of advancing toward or retreating from the second rotating member;
• and
• a biasing member configured to bias the engagement member toward the second rotating member,
• the head portion of the engagement member having a straight part at a distal end that extends linearly in a direction of the axis of rotation of the first rotating member.