Help Please

[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

[covlad1987]

hi have you a photo of the reel

[geogth]

Hi Covlad
I dont have a photo but will try to upload one if i can.Not the most computer literate guy.

[geogth]

Hope this helps.

[geogth]

[geogth]

[BoldBear]

After talking to Mark Wintle, Chavender and Rusty on another Forum, Mark Wintle said :

Quote: "Phil Waller's 'Fishing Reels - Collecting for All' page 139 has a 6" version and mentions the 5" version of the Allcock Bell Sea Reel. It's heavy duty and doesn't need the fine adjustment of spinning or trotting reels.'"

hope this answers your question geogth

Keith (BoldBear)

[geogth]

Hi Bold bear
Thanks for your time.Have looked at the reel you mention and it looks similar but the one i have is definately marked:

Made in England by
J W YOUNG & SONS
REDDITCH

Fishing Reel
J W Young & Sons
Specialists

Its turning out to be a mystery.

[BoldBear]

Geogth,
I have passed this back to the guys on the other forum to see if they can help identify the model

Keith (BoldBear)

[geogth]

Originally Posted by BoldBear

Geogth,
I have passed this back to the guys on the other forum to see if they can help identify the model

Keith (BoldBear)

Thanks mate.Any help appreciated.