Patent ID: 6027058
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A spinning reel comprising:(a) a reel body;(b) a spool mounted on said reel body;(c) a rotor attached to said reel body, said rotor having an axis of rotation, said rotor comprising(i) a base end portion, and(ii) opposed arm portions;(d) balancer means affixed to said rotor, said balancer means comprising a plurality of weights each having a mass, each of said weights being affixed to said rotor at a distinct location,wherein said rotor in combination with said balancer means has a rotational imbalance less than 60 g-mm;(e) a balanced handle for rotating said rotor, said handle being attached to said reel body; and(f) means for transmitting force from said handle to said rotor.