Reel Specifications for The Rapidex.
Reel Type: centrepin.
Reel Size: 4" {101mm}.
Reel Weight: 193.4g {6.82oz}.
Bearings Type: None.
Drum dia: 3 " {75mm}.
Drum circumference: 9.42" {235.6mm}.
Drum Depth: 3/8" {9mm}.
Spool Width: 1/2" {12mm}.
Spool Weight: 91.4g {3.22oz}.
Type/Length of Foot: 2-3/8" {60mm}.
Handles Fitted: yes.
Handle Distance: 2-3/8” {60mm}.
Line-guard: Cage type construction.
Ratchet Type: rear lever operated.
Drag: Yes.
Special Features: N/A.
Colour/Finish: Black.
Stamp/Logo: Circular riveted badge, marked “Rapidex”.
D.O.M: Late version?
Rapidex
- Nobby
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Re: Rapidex
Very tidy. That's a late Rapidex with 'bobble' cast reel body, plastic ratchet lever, embossed aluminium badge and tall centre-boss.
Tricky to date as the otherwise useful Allcocks Guides used the same image for years and other literature is rare.
Tricky to date as the otherwise useful Allcocks Guides used the same image for years and other literature is rare.
- Michael
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Re: Rapidex
For good reference to the JW Young range, one has to look no further than Mr Elwyn Attwood book - JW Young & Sons A century of the art of making fishing reels (Medlar press) It shows good examples of the early/later Rapidex range.....
Ps.. the later range also have "Ltd" on the ID badge on the back and no company details embossed on the centre hub...
Ps.. the later range also have "Ltd" on the ID badge on the back and no company details embossed on the centre hub...