A spool includes a spindle (8a) perpendicularly extending from a major surface (4a) of a base plate (4). A bobbin (16a) is fitted over the spindle (8a). The bobbin (16a) includes a short cylindrical member (18a) and a flange (20a) contacting the major surface (4a) of the base plate (4). A coil of fishing line (22a) is fitted over the bobbin (16a). A short cylindrical member (10a) of a flange member is fitted into the spindle (8a). A flange (12a) is formed along the peripheral edge of the cylindrical member (10a).