A level wind mechanism includes a spiral shaft, a fishing line guide portion,
and
a guide member. The spiral shaft extends parallel to a rotational axis of a spool.
The fishing line guide portion includes a main member, an engagement member that
is provided on the main member and engages with the spiral shaft, and a tubular
member that includes a line guide hole. The line guide hole tapers toward the side
from which fishing line is paid out.
