J.W. Young

[Silfield]

As trivial it may seem, I have a question that I cant seem to find an answer to by sporadic bouts of frustrating googling. I would of asked here sooner but it became a bit of a personal quest to find the answer, but I failed miserably
Why do all JW Young centrepins, spinning and
bait casters, built between certain dates, have a name ending in 'DEX'?
Was this in the mid 50's or earlier?
Can someone please enlighten me.

[Ambidexman]

Hi,
When researching my first book on JW Young & Sons I spoke with Ted Young (son of JW Young) who designed the Ambidex. I asked that same question. Teds reply with a wry smile was 'a makers whim'.
I suspect there was a bit of rivalry though as Hardy's also had named a few 'EX' reels (Altex, Hardex etc) in the same era.
I hope that helps.

[Silfield]

Thank you
I love the simplicity of it, just 'a makers whim' brilliant!

[Andyman]

Always thought that Ambidex (trous) referred to the handle being transferable left and right.
Or is that just coincidence.

[Ambidexman]

Perhaps I should have said Ted Young designed the Pridex, Freedex, Condex, Valdex, Beaudex etc. The ambidex is ambidextrous so was an obvious choice of name.

[Fred]

You can see this in other reel manufactures of a similar era Strike Right pins ended in FOL