The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

I know it's a cheap pin but would like to know what it is please?
Mike

Whatever it is, it doesn't look that cheap!

Have you taken the spool off? There may be manufacturers markings inside. Looks a reasonable quality reel as there are a good number of line lays and the ratchet button is metal.

Nothing on the inside and I have added a photo with the spool off

Someone has had serious thoughts about putting lays nearest to the spool rim - so perhaps an adaption of a reel? Definitely for trotting. Someone capable with a drill & lathe?

I am assuming it is metal not a plastic type material.

It's all metal. It doesn't look adapted. It has bearings.
Mike

Not one I've seen before. It certainly is a shallow spool! A touch of the Lewtham style about it in stem, foot, bearings etc?

Two reel makers come to mind, one is Auger, the other is Dam.
Just a guess of course.
Wal.

Isn’t that spring and pawl design reminiscent of both Dowling and S.E. Cooke?

Phil

I have what appears to be an identical reel that I picked very cheaply at an auction. It has bearings and is very smooth, but the retaining nut has a tendancy to become loose.

I think it is what is called a Leeds reel.