Christmas present for me. A Watermole production.

[Robbi]

Holy Shamoly !!

[CrayCane]

Wow! One Christmas present you won't forget.

[Watermole+]

Many thanks to everyone for the kind words, but I should point out that this was not a 'free' present, but in fact a requested reel and has been paid for in full..Many thanks John! This one carries Serial No.2 and is the first of the twelve to be made, No.1 being reserved.

Another point is that as I am not so good with leatherwork, all these Aerial-Match reels will be supplied with special, sheepskin-lined, soft blue leather draw cord pouches and are being especially made for me by no less a person than Andy Batchelor, whose work standards are above any criticism.

The only part I did was to polish the leather soft and make the little pips for the ends of the cord!

Thank you Andy for your excellent work-and to all for all your comments.

With best wishes,

wm+

[Fredline]

I did not mean to cause any confusion and in particular embarrassment to Watermole, it was all meant tongue in cheek. The gem pictured was a pressie to me and paid for with good old sterling. I am still hoping for a set of guns and a dozen boxes of caps, fingers crossed.

[ReelMaker]

Seems to me you've taken over from Richard Carter ,don't stop now it will become an obcession, making different models.Retired Reelmaker.

[Liphook]

You can't beat a well chosen 'present to self'

[Keston]

Worth every penny , the reel and the whole package is fabulous and still gets a Wow !

[Paul F]

very nice John

[LuckyLuca]

A beautiful reel John and having dabbled with the prototype I'm sure you will soon be besotted!

[Jeremy Croxall]

They just don't come any better!