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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 10, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 26, 2001
Robert C. Baenziger, Payson, AZ (US);
Casey J. Childre, Foley, AL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A fishing reel with side walls and a level wind, with a spool shaft rotatably supported therebetween. The spool shaft supports the spool that holds the fishing line. A handle shaft is provided that includes a driving gear that engages a pinion on the spool shaft for winding in the fishing line upon the spool. The level wind comprises a generally transverse shaft rotatably secured between the side walls in front of the spool. The transverse shaft is adapted to be rotated by the driving gear, and is formed with a central portion that is at an oblique angle with respect to the shaft. The obliquely-oriented portion of the shaft is rotatably captured by a member having an eyelet associated therewith through which the fishing line is threaded.