Help with reel identification

[Nobby]

For a long time I thought this was an early Hardy Conquest, the one without the 'wheel in the hole' drag. But I'm now convinced it is indeed the Richard Carter Dragonfly. There's bu**er all images of them around....I know, I've looked.


Here's a still though: ..same reel, same owner, but on a different rod....

yates' tackle.jpg

I was lucky enough to fish the very same peg this Summer...my best day this season!

A team point to whomever can name the rod in that image above?

[Chavender]

i've got some good ones ,I've uploaded them all to the centrepin database

Richard Carter : Dragonfly


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! Be Aware ! they swap hands for silly money :hide: ,upwards of £1000 ,well they're very desirable reels

[Mark]

Thanks Nobby and Chavender, looks like I will be not be able to purchase one then.

[Chavender]

when new it cost £160 in 1997 ,now thats inflation !!

[Mark]

Yes I saw that Chav.

[Nobby]

Not a true 'pin' then?


That was a surprise!


And out of my league anyway....so's a Conquest for that matter.


Ta for the images Steve.

[GazTheAngler]

Ouch! expemsive reel, nice though.

Nobby nice Crucian pic, also like the net.

The fish wasn't from PR's Crucian ponds was it?

Gaz

[ReelMaker]

Dear Sir, I reckon it's a Carter Dragonfly.I be leave Chris was the man who designed these reels.There was a damselfly at 3.5inches and the Dragonfly 4.0inches I hope this might help you Best of luck,Reelmaker.

[Dave Burr]

It was certainly made for CY and to his specifications which I suppose is the attraction now, I bought a Merlin back in 96 and thought the Dragonfly looked a little dull and boring by comparison to it and the beautiful Aerial Gem which I've regretted not buying since.

[Mark]

Just found this article written by Richard Carter.

http://www.tonbridge-angling.co.uk/Reels.html