Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 7' Very good working condition

Very good working condition

Includes what appears to be a newer replacement bag and the original labeled tube

The rod weighs 4 3/8 oz

the spacer is a few shades lighter

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

Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 7' Very good working conditionAn 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