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(On reserve) Hardy’s Altex No 2. Very early. Like Chris Yates’ in a Passion for Angling.
Appears to be an export model, with what might be Hungarian engraving on the
spool. With its full bail arm, this reel is a very usable classic. Superb
quality, as you would expect. £120 (
Link to photograph) Hardy’s Super Silex 3¾”
Centrepin Circa 1938 In really
excellent condition. This is the best size of Silex. All checkwork as new.
Silent retrieve check. Originally designed as a top-class spinning reel, but
also makes a very fine centre-pin for all big fish. Perhaps, a very up-market
barbel reel.
PHOTO £450 Tokas (CZ) Post war Tokas crosswind, with desirable button anti-reverse.
Michell-size reel; ideal for barbel/tench/traditional carping, etc. £115 (
Photograph) Tlustos TAP (CZ) #1 One of the rarest fixed spool reels in the country, and
the subject of many articles in the angling press. Original pre-war shape
Tlustos body. Magnificent engineering. Crosswind spooling. Full geared bale.
Late (Mitchell-type) press-button spool removal. There are probably less than
10 Tlustos reels in the country. This is the first ever seen for sale. £350.(
Link to photograph) TAP 451 Crosswind (CZ) Late (1969 maybe) carp/barbel size crosswind, with rear
control anti-reverse. This is an inexpensive way in to crosswind spooling and
the famous TAP brand. £75 (
Photograph) Youngs Ambidex Match. Black. This is by far the best of all the Ambidex
reels. It benefits from a much longer spool throw than all other models, and
an excellent levelling of the line. This reel has three spools. A deep cast
metal spool for heavier lines, a shallow plastic spool for light lines, and
an unused, purpose-made aluminium spool turned from bar stock. An excellent
all-round vintage reel. £90 CLOTHING SOLD Swain Adeney and Briggs (Piccadilly – London) Just the poshest dark tan oiled cotton
three quarter coat you can buy, from the swankiest fieldwear shop in the
world. 40” chest. Oiled leather at collar and shoulders. Original maker’s
sewn-in label. Probably about 1970. Little used, and good for a lifetime. Not
just for show – this is perfect for the field, or lording it in Harrods. £175 (What cost now?) SOLD Musto
(Full fishing suit. Three quarter jacket and overtrousers) 40” Dark sage. The
latest generation of breathable lightweight fieldwear, from a prestigious
maker. New, and unused. Packs up very compactly. Including hood. £150 for the
complete suit. (Now over £400 for this top quality Musto rainwear) Masterline Fly fishing waistcoat. High quality multi-pocketed vest. Excellent
condition. £30 ALL GOODS OFFERED SUBJECT TO
BEING UNSOLD. SOME MAY BE IN THE PROCESS OF
RESTORATION, AND AVAILABLE SHORTLY. The provenance, age, and
suitability of all items are described in good faith, however we cannot
always guarantee their absolute accuracy. The very nature of the natural
materials used in the construction of vintage tackle mean that no guarantee
of any kind is offered or implied. All goods are sold as seen and approved. RODS, REELS AND ACCESSORIES SOLD PREVIOUSLY SOLD Allcocks
1960c Leander. 10’3” /2 plus handle.
All through action Mk IV Avon type rod. In really excellent, near new,
unrestored condition. Agate butt and tip, FOB inters. Closely whipped. This
is a good all round rod suitable for everything from chub to carp. £290 SOLD Allcocks 1939c The
Sapper 10’6” /3 All split cane. The Sapper is a lovely through action
trotting rod, quite similar to the Lucky Strike. Originally available as a fly-rod, or as a
longer handled roach trotting rod. This is the trotter. Proper reinforced
splint-ended ferrules, found only on Allcocks best rods. Beautifully
re-furbished with new shive corks and fine alloy fittings, agate butt and
tip, fine green silks with close intermediates, and gold oval label. Very
light. The perfect stream or grayling trotting rod. £325 SOLD Allcocks
1960c Record Breaker. 10’6” /3. All
split cane. Much sought after model. The tapers of the R/B varied a lot, and
this one is particularly nicely tapered. Beautifully restored. Agate butt and
tip, and new s/s inters. Long shive cork handle. Alloy fittings. £375 SOLD Allcocks
Wizard c 1960 11’0” /3 WITH BLACK OVAL.
Possibly in answer to B. James’
updating of the basic Wizard (the Avocet) Allcocks made a late attempt to
improve the appeal of their own product. This late model had whole cane all
through a longer handle, and proper shive corks (now finished to approx 22”
overall handle length). Most of them suffered from too small a whole cane
section, and such rods tend to feel rather loose in action. This particular
rod was made by Allcocks with an exceptionally large diameter whole cane
butt. £735 SOLD Allcocks 1950 c The Wizard 11’0” /3. Obtained in virtually
unused condition, but nevertheless re-furbished to better than new standard.
Agate butt and tip, HBL inters. Dark green Elephant silk whipped. Original
alloy handle fittings. A ‘new’ Wizard, nearly 50 years old. £360 SOLD W.A.
Allcock 1960c Adonis 11’0” /3 All
split cane. An excellent example of this well-respected barbel taper.
Restored to better than new. Agate butt and tip, FOB inters. Fine red
silk. £375 SOLD Allcocks Wizard c 1948 11’0” /3 WITH BLACK OVAL This is an outstanding rod: probably the |