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Patent drawing of an automatic spring-wound fishing reel showing a side elevation mounted on a rod section with numbered pillars, screws, and a brake lever, plus cross-sectional views revealing internal gearing, ratchet wheels, and a coiled mainspring.

FISHING-REEL.Philip H. Yawman · August 1, 1899

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