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geogth · #11 09-30-2010, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geogth

I have found a old reel in my loft.It is a J W Young & Sons Redditch.It is about 5 1/2 inches in diameter and 2 1/2 inches wide.Two winding handles and a small lever which engages ratchet and a larger curved lever which seems to put a brake on the reel.In the centre of the side with the two winding handles there is a eight pronged screw which seems to be a locking mechanism.It all seems made of black painted brass. I have looked on J W Youngs web page and can see similiar reels which have holes around it on the sides but this one doesnt. Do any Forum members have any idea what this reel may be called.

Many thanks Geogth

Correction to above.
The body seems black painted aluminium but the levers and guard are brass.

BoldBear · #12 09-30-2010, 12:48 PM

geogth

Someone (Rusty) on the other forum sent the following:

Quote: Keith, try sending the pics to Garry Mills at http://www.milltackle.co.uk/. He's an ex Young employee and a fountain of knowldge, if anybody knows he will.

e-mail address is: garry@milltackle.co.uk

I am away until Tuesday and if I get anymore info I will let you know.

good luck

Keith (BoldBear)

geogth · #13 09-30-2010, 01:15 PM

Hi Keith
Pics are already with Garry Mills forwarded by Youngs themselves.
Waiting for a responce.Will keep you informed.

geogth · #14 10-05-2010, 12:45 PM

Update

I have been told it maybe a
J W Young's Pattern No 17 - Tope & General Sea Reel
but no confirmation yet.I have looked for a picture of this but cant find one.
I am hoping Garry Mills will give me more definate info.

geogth · #15 10-07-2010, 07:26 AM

Hi
I recieved this message

Attached please find a (rather poor) scan from Graham Turners "Fishing Tackle".
The chap to ask is Rupe Atwood
http://www.willowpitch.co.uk/JW_Young_%26_Sons.html who wrote the book you will note that on this page the #17 shown looks slightly different to yours, but has a brake lever.

Looks like this (in Turners) is the one.Many Thanks to all who helped.
As i have no use for the reel i will probably list it on e-bay and see how it goes.

geogth · #16 10-10-2010, 10:47 AM

Listed on e-bay now.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...STRK:MESELX:IT

geogth · #17 10-18-2010, 04:06 PM

Many Thanks to all who helped identify the reel.
Sold yesterday for £111 99.

BoldBear · #18 10-19-2010, 06:36 AM

Glad to have been able to help

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