| #1  03-14-2006, 07:56 PM | ||||
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 The Cob Centrepin Reel. I thought I would show you all an example of a Centrepin Reel, The Cob, made by a retired engineer friend of mine, Patrick Flynn, during the early 1990s. It is made from black annodised barstock aluminum & only 65 were ever made. This is No.65 given to me by Pat.      It was tested by angling times & recieved an excellent review, however it was never a commercial success. This was primarily due to the development, design & marketing costs (Over £20,000)  The reels that have been sold to date have fetched around £300 each. It is unusual in that it is fitted with a finger operated brake lever, (visable in the photos). The internals are machined from Stainless Steel & Bronze & it is fitted with 2 Stainless Bearings which means it runs as smooth as silk. A true thing of beauty. The photos do not do it justice. While these would probably only be of interest to a collector, Pat still has a few available. If anyone is interested in owning one, send me a PM. __________________ One man's fish is another man's poissons http://www.deepsea.co.uk http://www.wildtrout.org     |
| #2 03-15-2006, 08:56 AM | |||
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| Re: The Cob Centrepin Reel. they look excellent i like the idea of the brake baitmaster  |
| #3 03-17-2006, 01:38 PM | ||||
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| Re: The Cob Centrepin Reel. look a lovely bit of kit was thinking about getting a cheaper make one to use on river trying to temp missus for birthday;-) __________________ 24 beers in a case and 24 hours in a day , Game on www.exmouthsaa.co.uk I have the body of a God, Pity its Buddha :-0 |
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