Allcocks Aerialite
- Bargee
- Bleak
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Allcocks Aerialite
I've just bought one of these cheaply (on a whim) thinking it would make a smart reel for still water use. I've just read (somewhere, can't remember where though) that the drums can crush with line pressure when using them with mono...
Can anybody confirm or refute this? I was thinking of using mine with 3lb - 5lb mono for light carp/tench/bream etc.
Can anybody confirm or refute this? I was thinking of using mine with 3lb - 5lb mono for light carp/tench/bream etc.
- Aitch
- Pike
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Re: Allcocks Aerialite
I have two and I've never had a problem using mine with Mono
Just one more cast love, and I'll be on me way home
Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
- Reedling
- Catfish
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Re: Allcocks Aerialite
Good little reel for margin Carp fishing, tough as old boots.
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Re: Allcocks Aerialite
Good to hear fellas...I'll just use mine happily then!
- PershoreHarrier
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Re: Allcocks Aerialite
Never had a problem with my Allcocks Aerialite which has seen many a bream and a few tench in the 3lb bracket and I have had the reel since 1963. Never used it for carp mind you as I generally pair the reel with an Allcocks Viking.
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Re: Allcocks Aerialite
I've taken carp to about 10lb on mine. No problems. They don't spin well but for short distance still water fishing pretty bomb proof
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Re: Allcocks Aerialite
I too use mine with a Allcocks Viking, very underrated reels, had my pb perch using it, I was more concerned about the greenheart tip rather than the reel, I'm going to look for another to use on my lucky strike.
- Bargee
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Re: Allcocks Aerialite
Now that's a perch, that is!! Sounds positive regarding the reel too...thanks all.
- Aitch
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Re: Allcocks Aerialite
The Carp in my avatar was landed on my aerielite... use with confidence...!
Just one more cast love, and I'll be on me way home
Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
Leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures and memories
- Storm in a Teacup
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Re: Allcocks Aerialite
I was given one in the early 90s it was my pride and joy together with my Mitchell 300. Unfortunately my tackle was stolen a few years later and it never got replaced.