Pridex Salmon Reel

[Mr B]

I have just picked up this reel second hand and would like to know a little more about this model.
I wondered if there is a catalog on the TTF describing this reel, I haven’t seen one?
It is 4 inches across with a drum about an inch wide.
I got because it was a great price, made in England and I have other reels by the same manufacturer that have been faultless despite there age.
It was advertised as a Salmon reel dated 1945.
I know they are not an up market reels but after cleaning it up I can see that it has had hardly any weir and is in first class condition.
I was going to use it for Salmon fishing.
Be interested to know your thoughts, all you JW Young & Sons aficionados.

Mr B
Ps the cap is for prospective.

[Barbelseeker]

Well, I knew my J W Young book, Christmas present to me from me, would come in useful.



Tight lines
Peter

Tried to find relevant pages.

[Mr B]

What a great book!!!
Will return PM

Thank you
Mr B

[Olly]

Also in the Allcocks Guides for 1966 & '67.

Two 4in versions in '66 Guide - C238 MW (medium width) - possibly 7/8th in. Cost 72/- + p/tax of 12/-. Weight 8.75oz
------------------------------------C240 4in W (extra wide) - (according to the '67Guide 1.1/4 in) Cost 82/6 + P/tax 13/9. Weight 9.25oz

Only 1 version in 1967 - C240 - details above - but cost inc. p/tax 97/1. Line cap 30yds 10FT + 75yds backing.

The 6 Pridex models in 1966 were reduced to 4 in 1967.

[Mr B]

Now that’s interesting too!
Thanks for that... the book above looks really good... I have read all the pages in the photos above.
I wonder how much we would pay now for a Reel like that made in Britain.
Mr B

[Barbelseeker]

Yes, what surprised me most, was the number of firms who re-badged Young's reels as their own.

[Olly]

Those in the 2 Allcocks Guides above credit "J W Young" for their reels - both in the fly section and centrepins in the coarse section - - not forgetting the Ambidex reels in 'Spinning'!

[Ambidexman]

As the author of the JW Young book shown above, it is good to know it is of use

[Mr B]

As the author of the JW Young book shown above, it is good to know it is of use

It looks a great book!
You must be very proud... some time and energy must have gone into that for sure.

Mr B

[Barbelseeker]

As the author of the JW Young book shown above, it is good to know it is of use

Congratulations on a very interesting and thoughtful book.