Patent ID: 7178751
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A fishing reel comprising: a spool adapted to rotate and discharge a line, said spool further adapted to oscillate substantially along a rotational axis of said spool; a bail adapted to pivot between an engaged position and a disengaged position; a drive gear adapted to induce rotation of said spool, said drive gear further adapted to induce oscillatory movement of said spool substantially along said rotational axis of said spool; and a set of inner and outer coaxial shafts in association with said drive gear and said spool; wherein said bail is adapted to remain stationary during rotation of said spool; and wherein said inner shaft is adapted to facilitate oscillation of said spool substantially along said rotational axis of said spool and said outer shaft is adapted to facilitate rotation of said spool.