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Momentum brake

Patent drawing of a fishing reel mounted on a pole, showing the circular reel case with internal gears, a pivoted brake shoe and trip lever, plus several detail views of the brake and gear-shifting mechanism.

FISHING-REEL.Harrison H. Heskett · May 2, 1893

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