A fishing reel comprises a bobbin and a bracket. The bobbin comprises first and
second ends and an elongate body extending between the first and second ends. The
bobbin has a pair of protrusions at each end and a gathering region between each
pair of protrusions. The bobbin is configured to wrappingly receive fishing line
about the body and between each pair of protrusions. The bracket comprises at least
one support member configured to support the bobbin relative a fishing rod. The
bracket has a pair of flanges configured to be received by hoods on the fishing
rod. The bracket is rigidly attached to the bobbin.