Fishing line control device
US4451012A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1982 |
| Grant date | May 29, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K89/0111
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
This invention comprehends a spin casting style fishing reel that can sit on top a fishing rod or be suspended thereunder. The reel has a line spool with a flange that is positioned inside the spinner head. In order to prevent untensioned fishing line from getting caught underneath the spinner head, a rim on the edge of the flange has a plurality of flocked fibers thereon. The invention also comprehends a method of coating the flange rim with fibers.
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