Fly Fishing Reel Design for DDH
Kingfisher Product Design, Berkeley, CA 2008
Kingfisher Product Design, Berkeley, CA 2008
As lead designer on this project, I worked directly with the client to design and prototype this high-end fly fishing reel.
Based on existing fly reel models in our target market, we designed and manufactured a working prototype for pre-market testing.
The reel body is machined out of solid aluminum. Bearing tolerances are tightly controlled. Material thickness and spacing between lightening holes are optimized to reduce weight. We used the Solidworks material analysis tools to ensure symmetrical weight for balance along all axes. Springs, ball nose plungers, and cork have been carefully selected to provide the correct "feel" of the brake resistance and ratchet systems.
Based on existing fly reel models in our target market, we designed and manufactured a working prototype for pre-market testing.
The reel body is machined out of solid aluminum. Bearing tolerances are tightly controlled. Material thickness and spacing between lightening holes are optimized to reduce weight. We used the Solidworks material analysis tools to ensure symmetrical weight for balance along all axes. Springs, ball nose plungers, and cork have been carefully selected to provide the correct "feel" of the brake resistance and ratchet systems.
