This is a simple fly fishing reel I designed for myself a few years ago but am posting it by request.
I've used a few versions of it for everything from bass to panfish and I actually used one to catch my first trout (on a fly) with it. (see picture)
The reel does use a few bits of non printed hardware.
***Hardware Required***
+ (1) 10-32 x 1" Socket Head Screw and Nylon Lock Nut
+ (1) 4-40 x 1/2" Flat Head Screw
+ (3) 1/4" X 1" Fender Washers (Lowes - Item # 136616 Model # 880342)
+ (1) Spring & Ball (optional - but highly recommended over using the printer clickers)
*** See exploded diagrams for assembly.... I don't have time to do a full write up right now but here's some misc. info I remember. ***
The spool halves get super glued together.
The fender washers act like a bearing and make it the reel spin more freely. (I tried a thrust bearing but it really wasn't worth it.)
This is a Click and Pawl design reel - The spring and ball for the clicker can be a Pen Spring and a BB but they will rust over time. I used a .186" chrome ball (Honda Motorcycle Part# 96211-06000) I also used a cut down stainless steel spring I found locally. Use a small Allen wrench to press the spring and ball into the hole while pressing the spool down. It's a little tricky but not impossible. :)
*** IF YOU CAN"T FIND A BALL AND SPRING THAT WORKS YOU CAN TRY THE OPTIONAL PRINTED CLICKER ***
*** You can use (ONE) of four printed clickers (not show in the pictures) it clips right…
