ELO Bakelite Reels History.

[Mr B]

I'm not sure why but I do have a soft spot for Bakelight reels ( Perhaps a Bakelite Bash On The Bank Beano?!)
I have been looking at these reels and have just got myself one, but don't know anything about the Company.. were, when and who etc. I couldn't see thread about that on TFF?
I was also thinking of "The Bakelite pecking order" of British reels?

Mr B

[Duckett]

I’m a bit of a fan of the Art Deco look of the ELO but finding a complete one took me 2 years! I’ve trawled everywhere and the only background I found was from SeanM in this thread.

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I have a Marco and an Allcocks Bakelite winch but the ELO is the only one I fish with as it looks good and is lighter and less clunky than the others.

Phil

[Stingray]

I must admit that the ELOs always look very good whereas the Allcocks are distinctly plain by comparison. Here's a curly ball to throw into the bakelite discussion: Penn multipliers, No.85 et al.

[Mr B]

I’m a bit of a fan of the Art Deco look of the ELO but finding a complete one took me 2 years! I’ve trawled everywhere and the only background I found was from SeanM in this thread.

viewtopic.php?p=167505#p167505

I have a Marco and an Allcocks Bakelite winch but the ELO is the only one I fish with as it looks good and is lighter and less clunky than the others.

Phil

Thats great Phill,
I have just read that post... very interesting!

Thank you.

Mr B


Ps interesting about Marco too. I have a couple of Allcocks Bakelites think I have already said that? I like them.. The ELO definitely looks more Art Deco.

[Mr B]

I must admit that the ELOs always look very good whereas the Allcocks are distinctly plain by comparison. Here's a curly ball to throw into the bakelite discussion: Penn multipliers, No.85 et al.

Penn Seaboy! i have two and plenty of others.. I collect Penn Reels and Alvey too!

My poor wife!

Mr B

[Stingray]

I must admit that the ELOs always look very good whereas the Allcocks are distinctly plain by comparison. Here's a curly ball to throw into the bakelite discussion: Penn multipliers, No.85 et al.

Penn Seaboy! i have two and plenty of others.. I collect Penn Reels and Alvey too!

My poor wife!

Mr B

That must be why they call them multipliers my collection grew like tribbles as well.

[Keston]

Not sure of the history or pecking order , but you don't see much about the Gyrex and it looks very much from its time.

[Duckett]

Not sure of the history or pecking order , but you don't see much about the Gyrex and it looks very much from its time.

The Gyrex (made by Millwards I think) is also a fIne looking design. Thing is, I’ve yet to see one that isn’t damaged or looks as if it’s damaged. Mind you, it took me ages to find a complete and undamaged ELO.

Phil

[Mr B]

I have looked them up and they look very nice!

I did try to add a photo of one but the picture quality was to high and it couldn't be adjusted...
They look vey nice.
And... I must agree with the above comment...
Look nice on a rod with brass reel fittings..

I have just the rod.

Mr B

[Keston]

I think my Gyrex is undamaged but needs a good clean , I will try and pop some pics up , this one is 4inch and the report images around seem to be the 3.5inch.

Edit to add.
I just read the Gyrex Bakelite was reinforced with fabric , this might explain the patterns showing in the bakelite.