Patent ID: 6053445
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A fly fishing reel comprising:a body having a mounting member for attaching the reel to a fishing rod;a spool mounted on a spindle, said spindle rotatable supported by said body, said spoolincluding a line storage channel having a width and a depth in which line is stored; anda drag mechanism, said drag mechanism including an inner race member having an exterior conical bearing surface and an outer race member having an interior conical bearing surface, said inner race member received within said outer race member such that said exterior race surface is in contact with said interior race surface, said outer race member being disposed on said body and said inner race member being unidirectionally coupled to said spool,wherein the ratio of said width to said depth is at least 2.5:1, and said outer race member rides on o-rings on said body.