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Reel Anatomy
The basic terminology used with fishing reels:
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- Pillar
- Raised Pillar
- Head Plate (hard rubber in this case)
- Crank Knob
- Crank or Handle
- End Cap, Oil Cap, Bearing Cap
- Crank Nut or Crank Screw
- Counterbalance Weight
- Foot Plate or foot
- Spool Flanges
- Tail Plate
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Notes |
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reel parts have names that collectors should learn. Some names are
used interchangeably, and you should familiarize yourself with these
names.
This picture shows a raised
pillar multiplier with a hard rubber gear housing on the head
plate.
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