CLUTCH CONTROL MECHANISM FOR DUAL-BEARING REEL

A clutch control mechanism (20) configured to allow or block a transmission of a rotation of a handle (2) to a spool (4) in response to either a rotating of the handle (2) or an operating of a clutch operating member (17). The clutch control mechanism (20) includes a clutch cam (40), a clutch plate (43), and a positioning structure (60). The clutch cam (40) is rotatably mounted to the reel unit (1), and is rotatable between a first position and a second position. The first position blocks the transmission of the rotation of the handle (2). The second position allows the transmission of the rotation of the handle (2). The clutch plate (43) is coupled to the clutch operating member (17) and to the clutch cam (40), and is unitarily rotatable with the clutch cam. The positioning structure (60) to position the clutch cam (40) from outside in a radial direction about a rotational axis of the clutch cam when the clutch cam is disposed in the first position.