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Clock-spring drive

Patent drawing showing a cylindrical fishing reel with a winding spool mounted on a fishing rod, plus internal gear and brake mechanism views labeled with reference letters.

AUTOMATIC FISHING-REEL.Fayette J. Boyle · February 15, 1898

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