Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 8’5” The grip shows the slightest

The grip shows the slightest of soiling

For sale here is an amazing Hardy Palakona "Gladstone" bamboo rod

Serial number 80142 indicates the rod was made in 1980

Internally adjustable pawl drag

Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 8’5” The grip shows the slightestAn early example (1915 25) of Allcocks of Redditch famed Aerial reel. This is the model 7950 T3. A 12 spoke spool with caliper check, ventilated spool, hollow spindles and brass foot. Solid aluminium back plate with optional check. Xylonite handles may be replacements but they are in fine condition. The reel spins like a dream (over a minute without polishing and with basic gun oil) The most perfect spinning and casting reel ever invented John Holt