The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a roller-back?

Yes

No
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Does it have a BP line guard?

Yes; 7950-T5 or 7981-T1

No
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Is it finished in a 'dead black' colour?

Yes

No
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Is the rear flange a solid drum plate or a spoked ring?

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Drum plate

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Spoked ring
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Is the drum width (from front flange to rear flange) 1¼” or 1½”?

1¼”

1½
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a BP line guard?

No

Yes; 7950-T9 or 7981-T2
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Is the drum diameter 5", or under 5"?

5"

Under 5"
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Is the line guard set up for left hand wind or right hand wind?

Left hand wind

Right hand wind
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a line guard?

Yes

No
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Is the drum diameter 4" or 4½”?

4"

4½”
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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