Patent ID: 6328240
Filing Date: 2001-12-11
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A fishing reel having an adjusting mechanism for a brake mechanism, the fishing reel comprising:a reel body;a spool supported in said reel body for rotation;a brake mechanism connected to said spool, said brake mechanism including a plurality of brake weights, each of said brake weights formed with a protrusion;a cam collar formed with at least one convoluted groove, said convoluted groove defining cam surfaces, said protrusion on each of said brake weights extending into said convoluted groove such that in response to rotation of said cam collar with respect to said spool said brake weight is adjusted between an engagement position and a retracted position for producing braking force against rotation of said spool;a dial supported in said reel body and configured for selective engagement with said cam collar, wherein said dial extends at least partially out an opening in said reel body for easy adjustment.