I should be grateful if anyone can offer any information about the alterations to my 4½". It has had the handles removed and the rim of the front flange has been crenellated/castellated.
The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
"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
“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
It has been changed to a 'batting' reel. Leeds style.
The edge of the spool being cut enabling a 'no-slip situation' when retrieving or when playing a good sized fish.
Or for ripping fingers when trying to stop a barbel/carp!
The 6 holes in the centre being used only to retrieve or lock the spool.
I have several but not Aerials!
The edge of the spool being cut enabling a 'no-slip situation' when retrieving or when playing a good sized fish.
Or for ripping fingers when trying to stop a barbel/carp!
The 6 holes in the centre being used only to retrieve or lock the spool.
I have several but not Aerials!
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I know, I mean who did it.
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
Possibly an idiot!
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Well they've done quite a neat job of it, I've seen much worse reel modifications.
"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
“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
Not for me - I will use my purpose built ones!
Much cheaper and possibly more efficient with a 5+ spool! And the fingerholes larger.
Much cheaper and possibly more efficient with a 5+ spool! And the fingerholes larger.
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
My latest acquisition
One of only two Brass backplate Sea Aerials made
By the Allcocks factory.
Doesn’t work with the identification tool
Martin
One of only two Brass backplate Sea Aerials made
By the Allcocks factory.
Doesn’t work with the identification tool
Martin
When I grow up I want to be ME
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool
Very nice Martin. I picked up a T3 and a Slater "Ideal" from the same seller/collection.
"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
“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