I have just become the proud owner of a Silex No 2 and a Silex Major.
I would like to be able to actively use the reels . However could I get some advice please ?
The reels appear to be set up as right hand wind ( ie to be used with the left hand holding the rod ) . This would mean the " brake" would be behind the reel . Was this the way they were designed ?
If so are they possible to to change round to right hand wind ? If so does this mean just a change of the pawl or is it more complicated ?
I will post a couple of photos of the workings if that would help .
Also does anyone have any copies of the original Hardy catalogies or articles about casting and usage of the reels please ? I have noticed a photo of such a reel in The Pike and the Pike Angler by Fred Buller and that reel is set up for right hand wind , he seems to highly rate them too .
Thanks !
Hardy Silex - Advice please
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Re: Hardy Silex - Advice please
Sorry that should read Advice !
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Re: Hardy Silex - Advive please
From the 1939 "Hardy Angler's Guide." Hope this helps.
"Beside the water I discovered (or maybe rediscovered) the quiet. The sort of quiet that allows one to be woven into the tapestry of nature instead of merely standing next to it." Estaban.
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Re: Hardy Silex - Advice please
Dear sir,that looks like a very complicated design and in my experience I think it is not possible to change the operation from left to right hand ,hope this helps.Reelmaker.