I found a fishing reel at work and I wondered if anyone has heard of the company. Personally I’ve never heard of them myself.
The company name is Jss walker bampton & co and the reel name is “the aln”. The reel is a bit dirty and needing a clean up, but I will post a photo of it once I do so.
Fly reel
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Re: Fly reel
Yes walker Bampton bought branded reels in, mainly made by Dingley & youngs
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Thanks Paul. I can’t find anything on the google about this particular reel,but it’s a nice item for the fly tying desk. Seems to be in perfect working order, which is great cause I haven’t a clue how to remove the spool.
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Thanks mark.
Turned out the spool was easy to remove.
Simply push the brass bar up to release.
A weird and wonderful mechanism inside.
Even the line looks good.
Turned out the spool was easy to remove.
Simply push the brass bar up to release.
A weird and wonderful mechanism inside.
Even the line looks good.
Last edited by Ian on Sat Nov 18, 2023 8:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Do you have a photo of the front, is it not just a screw, which you have to turn clockwise?
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Posted above PaulPaul F wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2023 8:30 pmDo you have a photo of the front, is it not just a screw, which you have to turn clockwise?
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Re: Fly reel
Looks like a dingley made reel, not weird workings, typical.
This is a dingley made, Hardy branded 1st model silex reel circa 1899, stunning workings
This is a dingley made, Hardy branded 1st model silex reel circa 1899, stunning workings
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The reel in your photo paul looks more intricate, nice to look at and well made. This reel too is very sturdy and smooth running, but with simple inner workings. I don’t see any markings to say who designed it.
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Re: Fly reel
Ian, it's a beautiful old reel and you were blessed that it came your way. A collectors item I'm sure and will look good on your tying desk.
I like the simple design of it too.
I like the simple design of it too.
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