Fly fishing reel with drag system
US9038934B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K89/016
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fly reel comprises a housing having a back plate, a spindle extending from the back plate, a spool rotatably mounted on the spindle, an adjustable drag assembly fixed to the spool and rotatably mounted with the spool, the adjustable drag assembly is adapted to provide controlled friction against the spool during rotation of the spool, a crank member for rotating the spool in a first direction, and a one way clutch operatively associated with the spindle for permitting rotation of the crank member in the first direction only whereby the spool is adapted to rotate independent of the crank in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. In addition, the drag adjustment knob of the reel is disposed on the same side as the reel crank handle and the drag components may be sealed within a cartridge.
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