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I picked up the reel recently and it is the first one I have ever seen. The Allcocks Salar 3½" made in 1939 for 1 year only in this size. It has a very simple slipping clutch built around the revolving drum with brake pads positioned under each handle. The centre ring is adjusted to required drag and it works superbly well. It has the usual J W Youngs suspects with the wheel in the hole adjustable drag, spring spool release, a rim mounted optional check lever and black Xylonite (chewing gum) handles. It was designed by Mr W. Stanley who had more than a hand in another of Allcocks reels. The 4½" and 4" versions appeared in 1937 and all models were not a good seller in particular the 3½" which was only available for a couple of months and together with the Aerial match came along at the wrong time.
Can anyone confirm if this reel appears in the 1939 Allcocks catalogue? Or any catalogue.

Cor, that's tasty John! Shame it didn't catch on, more of us would stand a chance of finding one!

That's a lovely find Fred, patent dates to March 1935.
I wonder how many variations of that Young's pattern there are?

Having had the pleasure of handling this reel, I can vouch for the fact that it is an absolute delight! It is in wonderful condition and rare, well done John another great find!

I have the 1939 - 1940 catalogue which lists the 31/2 inch reel at 42 shillings.The 1937 - 1938 catalogue includes the reel but in the 4 and 41/2 inch sizes only.A rare reel and a great find.HJ

That looks fantastic! I want one like that, now.

Nice find!

Lovely looking 'pin that Fredline. The added line guard is very neatly done.

The classic book 'Salar the Salmon' by Henry Williamson (Tarka the Otter) was first published in Oct 1935, did this book give the reel it's name ? Seems likely to me given your splendid reels production date.
Tight lines Dave

Rutland Rod wrote: ↑Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:20 pm The classic book 'Salar the Salmon' by Henry Williamson (Tarka the Otter) was first published in Oct 1935, did this book give the reel it's name ? Seems likely to me given your splendid reels production date.
Tight lines Dave

Just read Harry's earlier post that this model was first patented in March 1935 so I may be wrong !