Fishing apparatus
 Fishing apparatus, including a relatively short tubular cylinder around which fishing line is wound, the cylinder having a diametric crossbar adapted to be held by one of the hands of the user. The cylinder may have a raised rib or flange around each of its ends to assist in retaining the line thereon. At one side of the cylinder, an inwardly flared recess is provided adjacent the end of the crossbar, whereby the crossbar may be grasped by the fingers of one hand while the thumb of that hand is disposed in the flared recess in a position to be useful in controlling the line. Mirror image flared recesses may be provided, one at each end of the crossbar, in positions whereby one may be used when the drum is held in one hand and the other may be used when the drum is held in the opposite hand. The apparatus is, therefore, adapted for use by either righthanded or lefthanded persons. Casting of the line is accomplished by swinging the free end of the line in a circle and then releasing it at a rapid velocity. Withdrawal of line from the cylinder during casting and drag on the line may be controlled by adjusting the angle of the cylinder to the cast direction. In one embodiment, a transverse bar is provided which permits rotation of the cylinder and provides additional means for controlling drag on the line. The free hand is used in rewinding of the line about the cylinder, by drawing in lengths of line and manipulating the cylinder and line to accomplish the rewinding. 
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James R.
Collins