Patent ID: 6293484
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A bait casting reel for fishing including a reel frame having an opening, a spool rotatably mounted in the opening of the reel frame, and a spool cover, detachably engaged with the frame, for rotatably supporting the spool, the bait casting reel comprising:the reel frame provided on an inner periphery of the opening with a first engaging protrusion having a predetermined number of cutouts, a second engaging protrusion, and an engaging groove formed between the first and second protrusions and extended along the entire length of the inner periphery of the opening;a locking member, provided adjacent to the opening of the reel frame, for contacting a portion of the spool supporting cover to prevent the cover from rotating; andthe spool supporting cover including a circular engaging edge engaged with the reel frame, and inserted into the cutout of the first engaging protrusion to guide the cover along the engaging groove.