Patent ID: 6016982
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A reel for fishing comprising:a reel body having a spool on which a fishline is wound and a handle for driving the spool to rotate, the reel body having mounting means, provided at a leading end thereof in a fishing line play-out direction, for mounting a fishing rod thereon;a grip portion adapted to be gripped and held by a hand together with the reel body during fishing, the grip portion being provided on the reel body at a location substantially opposite from the mounting means with respect to the reel body;wherein an opening for permitting a thumbing operation to the spool by a thumb of the hand gripping and holding the grip portion and reel body is provided;wherein a cover member is movably supported on the reel body for receiving the thumb thereon and at least partially defining the opening when it is closed.