Patent ID: 6857590
Filing Date: 2005-02-22
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A spool for a fixed-spool fishing reel or spinning reel, comprising: a) an annular spool body section having attached thereto a first and a second spool end, the first spool end forming a first flange, and the second spool end forming a second flange; b) said spool being able to be separated into two parts at a connection position generally in between the flanges; c) each of said parts having a first and a second end; d) each of said parts having one of said flanges attached thereto when separated from each other; f) a cavity inside the spool having a line attachment for attaching thereto a length of line to be wound on said spool body; g) an opening in at least one of the body parts that communicates with said cavity; h) said opening enabling an end of fishing line to pass into said cavity; and i) said cavity having means to spatially separate said end of fishing line from any parts of said spinning reel upon which said spool is mounted, thereby enabling said spool to engage in rotational movements in relation to said spinning reel without interference by said end of fishing line.