Re: Flick 'em, pre war or post war?
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:12 pm
There was indeed an Albert Smith. There’s one for sale by a dealer at the moment.Keston wrote: ↑Thu Nov 15, 2018 8:57 pmIncredible to think there were so many versions , was there an "Albert Smith " too ?Wallys-Cast wrote: ↑Thu Nov 15, 2018 7:44 pm According to Elwyn Attwoods excellent book on J W Young and Sons, the 3 1/2" dia version of the pattern 12 was first mentioned in their 1938 catalogue, previously only available in 4" dia.. The more modern Rapidex version came out in 1946.
Made under different names for various retailers such as Fosters "Perfection". A Carter & Co as "The Special Sheffield Pattern Roach Reel". George Wilkins "The Perfection Flick-em". W Cummins as the "Homer Roach Reel". H Clayton as "the Fenland". Modern Arms as the "Snapham". Allcocks as the "Flick-em". Helical sold a version as "The Helical Bottom Fishers Aluminium Swimming Reel". There's a mouthful for you.
Wal.
There’s also a Homer 3.5 inch diameter. I have the great pleasure of having one in my care. Proof certain for what Nobby says that there was some sort of agreement or licensing between Young’s and Homer’s.
