Patent ID: 6109555
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A fishing reel for retaining a fishing line comprising:a. a reel-frame having a first axis;b. a spool mounted in the reel-frame for rotation about the first axis and receiving the fishing line thereon,c. a brake member coupled to the spool;d. a brake mechanism acting upon the brake member for slowing rotation of the spool, the brake mechanism including a first brake for engaging the brake member and pre-braking the spool after initial slack occurs in the fishing line, and a second brake for engaging the brake member and abruptly stopping the spool after a predetermined amount of slack beyond the initial slack occurs in the fishing line; ande. a line tension sensor mounted in the reel frame for determining the tension of the fishing line and coupled to the brake mechanism for engaging the first and second brakes with the brake member after slack is sensed in the fishing line.