Patent ID: 6296200
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A fly fishing reel comprising:a fishing-rod connecting member having a central hole formed therethrough;a main shaft extending rotatably through said central hole in said fishing-rod connecting member, and having a left end, a right end, and an outward flange that extends radially and outwardly from said main shaft near said left end;a spool, which is sleeved on said main shaft so as to rotate synchronously therewith and which is provided with a handle;a retaining member mounted removably on said right end of said main shaft and disposed adjacent to said handle for retaining said fishing-rod connecting member and said spool between said outward flange of said main shaft and said retaining member, said retaining member being capable of being removed from said main shaft for replacement of said spool;a brake device disposed between said left end of said main shaft and said fishing-rod connecting member for stopping rotation of said main shaft within said fishing-rod connecting member when a force applied to said handle is released; anda drag adjustment device including a rotary knob, which engages threadedly said fishing-rod connecting member near said left end of said main shaft so as to rotate relative to said fishing-rod connecting member for adjusting drag resisting rotation of said main shaft within said fishing-rod connecting member.