Patent ID: 7883043
Filing Date: 2011-02-08
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A fishing reel comprising: a body assembly; drive mechanism including a shaft; a rotating component mounted on said shaft; a clutch assembly mounted on said shaft adjacent to said rotating component, said clutch assembly for frictional engagement with said rotating component, said clutch assembly having a first protuberance and a second protuberance; a bite alert contact adjacent said clutch assembly for engagement with said first protuberance; a calibration member adjacent said clutch assembly for engagement with said second protuberance; wherein said calibration member provides a selectable amount of resistance to rotation of said clutch assembly, thereby regulating an amount of rotational force required to activate said bite alert contact; said calibration member has a first end for engaging said second protuberance of said clutch assembly, said calibration member has a second end upon which is mounted a sensitivity spring; and further comprising a sensitivity switch accessible by a user for selectively engaging said sensitivity spring for altering a resistance to rotation of said clutch assembly by said calibration member.