OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION
OT-2026-000000151

Fishing reel drag set apparatus, system, and method

Published: 2026-09-15T19:02:32.799990Z
Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000151
Categories: Sensors, Controls & Machine Vision > Force and Pressure Sensing

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ABSTRACT

A hand-held fishing reel drag set device includes a strain gauge configured to
convert applied strain to a voltage output, a microprocessor configured to
receive strain gauge voltage output and convert it to a calibrated digital
value, a display configured to present real-time visual feedback of the
calibrated digital value to the user based on the measured strain, a
menu-driven user interface enabling user selection of operational parameters,
a self-contained power source enabling portable operation, and a real-time,
color-coded feedback system visually indicating whether the applied strain is
below, within, or above a preset threshold to aid a fisherman in achieving a
desired drag setting before attempting to catch a fish.

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OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000000151
Published 2026-09-15T19:02:32.799990Z
https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000151