Superelastisk, lettvekts bøyle for haspelsnelle

摘要

The present invention provides a super-elastic, lightweight bail wire in combination with a bail assembly for use in connection with spinning-type fishing reels. In one preferred aspect, the bail wire has a modulus of elasticity (E) and a moment of inertia (I) whose product (ExI) is equal to or less than 45 lbs.-in.2. In another preferred aspect, the bail wire has a weight per unit length equal to or less than 1.0x10-3 lbs./in. Both aspects of the invention are achieved in an austenitic nickel-titanium alloy bail wire.