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Slater 4" Wood & Brass Centrepin Reel
Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:40 pm
by Mark
Here are some pictures of my 4” Slater reel in wood and brass. The inscription on the back of brass plate states XXX II, this might be the service history, so I think the reel may be older than 1932. I was informed that it was possibly made by Smith and Wall.
Re: Slater 4" Wood & Brass Centrepin Reel
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:49 am
by Snape
A lovely reel and fantastic looking condition but do you use it?
Re: Slater 4" Wood & Brass Centrepin Reel
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:07 am
by Mark
There has been many a chub that has succumbed to the charm of this reel and even the odd carp. I have not used it for some seasons but you have now rekindled its place from my bookshelf to my creel, next weekend it will be laced with 100 yards of fresh line. It may even take a journey to see old Izaak on the 5th.
Re: Slater 4" Wood & Brass Centrepin Reel
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 1:12 am
by Snape
Look forward to seeing it. :thumb:
Re: Slater 4" Wood & Brass Centrepin Reel
Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:58 pm
by Champ
A lovely looking reel Mark.Glad to hear it will be having an outing soon!.
Re: Slater 4" Wood & Brass Centrepin Reel
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 6:37 am
by J.T
Very nice indeed, bet it's a pleasure to fish with.
Re: Slater 4" Wood & Brass Centrepin Reel
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:34 am
by Mark
A bit heavy but it is nice to fish with.
Re: Slater 4" Wood & Brass Centrepin Reel
Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:08 am
by J.T
I like heavy, My F.T Williams "The Dorset" rod is pretty heavy and I love it.
Would love to use one of these reels on that rod. :D