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Deep water fishing rod and electric reel

US8615919B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 5, 2012
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 27, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K89/033
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rod and reel assembly for deep water fishing. The rod employs a structure that eliminates the need for line guides along the length of the structure by use of a swivel guide that maintains the line between two rod members. The swivel roller is placed at the distal end of the structure allowing fishing line deployed from a mounted reel to the swivel roller to pass unobstructed through the structure. Also disclosed is an electric reel that includes a cantilever spool having an enlarged interior allowing hand control of free spooling. A two stage drag system employs a first set of springs to allow hands free spooling with minimal drag and a second set of springs for proper setting for the fish hauling.

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