Patent ID: 9043999
Filing Date: 2015-06-02
Classification: A01K,F41B

Abstract:
1. A bowfishing reel for use with a fishing line, the bowfishing reel comprising: a first wheel rotatable about its axis; a second wheel movable with respect to the first wheel and rotatable about its axis, wherein said second wheel is constructed and arranged to be moved into contact with said first wheel to pinch the fishing line between said first and second wheels; a biasing mechanism constructed and arranged to bias said second wheel toward said first wheel with a biasing force sufficient to grip the fishing line when the fishing line is pinched between said first and second wheels; an actuator mechanically coupled to said second wheel constructed and arranged to move said second wheel away from said first wheel against the biasing force of said biasing mechanism; a latch constructed and arranged to independently hold and retain said second wheel away from said first wheel against the biasing force of said biasing mechanism; and a trigger mechanism constructed and arranged to controllably release said latch from holding said second wheel away from said first wheel; thereby allowing said biasing mechanism to bias said second wheel into contact with said first wheel to pinch the fishing line between said first and second wheels.