Patent ID: 6422499
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A spool for use with a fishing reel, the spool comprising:a peripheral groove extending along and about an axis, wherein the peripheral groove is adapted to receive fishing line; a rear flange on a rear side of the groove; a front flange on a front side of the groove, the front flange including: a first peripheral edge spaced from the axis by a first radial distance; a second peripheral edge extending from the first peripheral edge at an obtuse angle from the first peripheral edge on a first side of the first peripheral edge, the second peripheral edge spaced from the axis by a second radial distance less than the first radial distance; and a third peripheral edge extending from the first peripheral edge at an obtuse angle from the first peripheral edge on a second opposite side of the first peripheral edge, the third peripheral edge spaced from the axis by a third radial distance less than the first radial distance.