Patent ID: 6929204

Claim:
A method of manufacturing a spinning reel rotor, comprising steps of: providing a cylindrical portion, first and second rotor arms that are connected to the cylindrical portion, and a bail; attaching the bail to front ends of the first and second rotor arms; providing a first cover and attaching the first cover to the front end the first rotor arm, where the bail is attached; providing a plurality of second covers each having a mass adjustment portion formed thereon such that a difference in weight between any two of the plurality of second covers is less than 1 g, the mass adjustment portion of each of the plurality of second covers differing in shape; attaching one of the plurality of second covers to the front end of the second rotor arm, where the bail is attached, the plurality of second covers being formed such that the second cover that is attached to the front end of the second rotor arm is replaceable with any other one of the plurality of second covers.