I've had one of these for a while and remember seeing them in the very dim and distant past - without ever knowing what they were called.
Such things bug me, so I thought I'd share this picture I came across that solves the little mystery!
The 'Harlow' Bite Indicator
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The 'Harlow' Bite Indicator
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Re: The 'Harlow' Bite Indicator
I've got one myself, but I've not used it for years.
They do work.....
Just noticed that they were made in Sheffield.
I had no idea.
They do work.....
Just noticed that they were made in Sheffield.
I had no idea.
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Re: The 'Harlow' Bite Indicator
I wonder why the indicator is placed so far up the rod in the diagram?
And also why it is called "Harlow"?
And also why it is called "Harlow"?
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Re: The 'Harlow' Bite Indicator
Possibly by the same makers as the large diameter Leeds type reels. I have one but never knew anything about it.
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Re: The 'Harlow' Bite Indicator
I always thought the Harlow reel came from near Harlow in Essex! It appears access to the spindle/bearings is quite awkward hence my liking the design for trotting but preferring the old Leeds 5in.
I too remember the bite indicator - or one very similar - back in the late '60s. The lower part was like an inverted V rod rest with the top section being & working similar to a lift float! But much closer to the reel in order to able to set the indicator.
I too remember the bite indicator - or one very similar - back in the late '60s. The lower part was like an inverted V rod rest with the top section being & working similar to a lift float! But much closer to the reel in order to able to set the indicator.
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Re: The 'Harlow' Bite Indicator
My old fella used one of those as he preferred it to a swing tip! Question is, is it buried in one of my boxes or one my brother has!
Phil
Phil
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