CPC A01K 89/01902 (2015.05) [A01K 89/01087 (2015.05)] | 20 Claims |
1. A baitcaster for retrieving a fishing line, the baitcaster comprising:
a first frame member comprising a first slot;
a second frame member positioned apart from the first frame member and comprising a second slot;
a spool positioned between the first frame member and the second frame member, the spool configured to be rotated about a spool axis to take up the fishing line; and
a guide member extending between the first slot of the first frame member and the second slot of the second frame member, the guide member selectably transitionable between a first position and a second position along the first slot and the second slot, wherein the guide member is configured to rotate about an axis extending centrally therethrough;
a line guide mechanism comprising a plurality of linkages coupled with each other, the line guide mechanism configured to transition the guide member between the first position and the second position;
wherein the guide member is configured to engage the fishing line when in the second position and disengage the fishing line when transitioned into the first position.
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