Patent ID: 6012666
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A baitcasting reel comprising a spool which is rotatably supported between a pair of frame plates of a reel frame body or a pair of side plates secured to the frame plates and is connected to a handle through a driving force transmission means, and a clutch mechanism provided in the driving force transmission means, for selectively keeping the spool in any one of a retrieving condition and a casting condition, wherein:said spool has a hollow cylindrical portion formed around a central axis of said spool, said spool being supported at both its ends located in opposite ends of said hollow cylindrical portion on the frame plates or the side plates, said spool having at least one partition wall formed in said hollow cylindrical portion, said spool being held at said at least one partition wall between securing members provided on said side plates so as to impart a braking force to said spool.