| Type of Document |
Master's Thesis |
| Author |
Williams, Roby S.
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| Author's Email Address |
roby_s_w@yahoo.com |
| URN |
etd-02192006-205516 |
| Title |
Fly reel, a study in integrated system design |
| Degree |
Master of Science |
| Department |
Industrial Design |
| Advisory Committee |
| Advisor Name |
Title |
| Green, William R. |
Committee Chair |
| Cortes, Mario C. |
Committee Member |
| Schubert, Robert P. |
Committee Member |
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| Keywords |
- fly reel
- Industrial design
- fishing
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| Date of Defense |
2006-02-03 |
| Availability |
unrestricted |
Abstract
While enjoying a passion for outdoor related sports, I had taken an interest in the equipment I used while hunting and fishing. I was fascinated by the precision of the instruments I used to optimize my time spent in the field. This curiosity led to some preliminary designs to further enhance my outings. The joy I received from these projects led me to pursue industrial design as a profession.
As a student, I chose to design a product that related to the fishing industry. I selected to design a fly reel for its links to other fishing reels and man’s interaction with water. This required a critical analysis of current fly reels and how to enhance its current design. To accomplish this I modified select mechanical elements of the reel. This involved, in some instances, new materials and incorporating different processes to achieve my goal. The innovations I incorporated allowed the reel to be used while fishing for a wider spectrum of fish than the typical fly reel. This flexibility reduces the need to purchase additional reels to pursue different size fish. This has the potential to provide a savings to the consumer and encourage them to fish for a species of fish they would otherwise neglect. In addition to my primary objective, I want to contribute a product that will be an asset to the fishing industry with attention to aesthetics, affordability and ease of use.
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