Miniature lightweight fishing reel

Abstract

The disclosure relates to an improvement in closed face type spinning reels, in particular the design and construction of such reels to provide for a high degree of miniaturization and lightness in weight, without sacrifice of operational features. A reel is disclosed which includes a generally cylindrical reel housing containing the working mechanism. A central frame, of generally cylindrical form, mounts substantially all of the working parts, and cylindrically shaped front and back reel casings are removably mounted on the central frame to completely enclose the mechanism. The rear casing mounts a thumb lever for actuating the reel mechanism during casting. An offset, hypoid type gearing arrangement is provided for the winding handle, enabling the main drive gear to be offset within the reel housing, in order to accommodate the presence, in a convenient position, of an adjustable drag control element of conventional but advantageous form. The central housing member includes an arrangement of inwardly projecting ribs, which effectively close the space between the housing wall and the line spool, while maintaining the weight of the housing at a relative minimum. The reel also includes, among other features, improved lightweight, economical arrangements for mounting of a line pickup pin in the spinner head and for securing a mounting tang to the central housing member. With minor modifications, the reel can be adopted for mounting above or below the fishing rod.

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