Ambidex no 6 fixed spool reel part required

[Foss Fisher]

Chaps and ladies . Do any of you have spares for the above reel , it's the rather art deco looking blue swan necked model .In particular I am after the nut that fastens the bail arm on to bail arm return mechanism . My nut currently resides at the bottom of the Yorkshire Ouse ! Any help or suggestions where I can find a replacement would be gratefully received . I don't really want to lash out on another reel just for one nut .

[TemeLAD]

Try Garry Mills of Mill Tackle - if anyone can help Garry can

[Nobby]

Could you describe the missing nut in another way? To my mind the bail arm doesn't have a return mechanism...it is returned by a spring hidden under a large dome-headed screw with the other end of the bail arm held in place by another, smaller, screw. I do have some bits here, but I'm unsure just what you need.

[Foss Fisher]

Thanks for your replies chaps . Perhaps nut is the wrong word its a little slotted thingy that screws on to the threaded end of the bail arm itself its on the end of the bail arm where the line would go . Hope this is clearer . Thanks .

[SeanM]

You could try Gary Mills, but I would guess that you might have to buy a cheap reel to cannibalise. The Sealy Flocast has the same nut, but the "slope back" Mark Six has a different way of holding on the line roller. An easier solution would be to use a 6BA (I think) nut and washer. If I get time this week I'll check the thread size, but it might get to be after Christmas as I'm away over the holiday period.

[Nobby]

Ah, yes... this is the ....I dunno?....slotted screw that needs a screwdriver with two prongs to set the tension of the line roller. In truth a turning roller creates line twist so you just do it up enough to stop it turning. pretty unique bit of kit, I think you will indeed need a donor reel. I have a few bits here, but not that......Ambidex 6 onwards should have it, as does the Match and the Delmatic, but most Ambidex 7 reels don't.

[Foss Fisher]

Excellent chaps , your comments / suggestions are much appreciated