Fly reel

[Ian]

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.

[Paul F]

Yes walker Bampton bought branded reels in, mainly made by Dingley & youngs

[Ian]

Yes walker Bampton bought branded reels in, mainly made by Dingley & youngs

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.

[Ian]

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.

[Paul F]

Yes walker Bampton bought branded reels in, mainly made by Dingley & youngs

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.

Do you have a photo of the front, is it not just a screw, which you have to turn clockwise?

[Ian]

Yes walker Bampton bought branded reels in, mainly made by Dingley & youngs

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.

Do you have a photo of the front, is it not just a screw, which you have to turn clockwise?

Posted above Paul

[Paul F]

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

[Ian]

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

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.

[Iasgair]

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.