Patent ID: 6336605
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A spool braking system for a fishing reel comprising:an adjustable brake assembly comprising: an adjustable brake; and an interacting structure for adjustment of said brake; a brake dial having a plurality of predetermined positions, and including: at least one cam lobe; and at least one cam ramp for interaction with said interacting structure, said cam ramp having a plurality of flats thereon, each of said flats corresponding to a particular predetermined position of said plurality of predetermined positions; a V-spring operably positioned in the fishing reel for interaction with said cam lobe such that, when said V-spring is positioned against a portion of said cam lobe and said brake dial is not located in one of said predetermined positions, said V-spring will apply a force to said portion of said cam lobe urging said brake dial to rotate to one of said predetermined positions.