Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 7' measures 6 3/8" and is

measures 6 3/8" and is ridged in places

The varnish finish is flawless

James Hardy was the last member of the Hardy dynasty to work for the company that his grandfather had founded

Please note that the keeper ring has been broken off

Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 7' measures 6 3/8" and isAn early example (1915 25) of Allcocks of Redditch famed Aerial reel. This is the model 7950 T3. A 12 spoke spool with caliper check, ventilated spool, hollow spindles and brass foot. Solid aluminium back plate with optional check. Xylonite handles may be replacements but they are in fine condition. The reel spins like a dream (over a minute without polishing and with basic gun oil) The most perfect spinning and casting reel ever invented John Holt