My best Ambidex

The J. W. Young and Allcocks Reels forum.
User avatar
Caneforme
Perch
Posts: 464
Joined: Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:19 pm
2
Location: Kidderminster

My best Ambidex

Post by Caneforme »

I have several of these fine reels, this one is my best condition one. It is frequently used and I have had some very good fish on it.

When I bought the reel it was a little clunky but a service and some statically placed lubricant (plus a little less well placed oil that managed to get on one of Sue's bestest tea towels :oops: ) and the reel was wonderful and smooth.

John :)

Image
Image
Image
Image
This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.

User avatar
Mr B
Arctic Char
Posts: 1887
Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:54 pm
7
Location: London south east.

Re: My best Ambidex

Post by Mr B »

I have one like that but not as shiny!
Thats a nice looking reel and well looked after!

I have a few Ambidex reels now, I like them.
I picked one up ( same as your one) second hand a few weeks ago..
The reel was running a little stiff and sticky so I stripped it down for a spring clean...
On close examination (with a magnifying glass) I noticed a hair line crack in the body casting, feel a bit un eady using it now.
I think Ambidex reels do look good on split cane rods. Just my opinion.

Yes, nice reel.

Mr B
The close season is an important and interesting time for the Angler who set out to catch big fish. It is a timely opportunity for him to make new tackle or renovate old. There are no end of jobs to do, apart from those horrible things called Gardens!

User avatar
Caneforme
Perch
Posts: 464
Joined: Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:19 pm
2
Location: Kidderminster

Re: My best Ambidex

Post by Caneforme »

Mr B wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:50 pm I have one like that but not as shiny!
Thats a nice looking reel and well looked after!

I have a few Ambidex reels now, I like them.
I picked one up ( same as your one) second hand a few weeks ago..
The reel was running a little stiff and sticky so I stripped it down for a spring clean...
On close examination (with a magnifying glass) I noticed a hair line crack in the body casting, feel a bit un eady using it now.
I think Ambidex reels do look good on split cane rods. Just my opinion.

Yes, nice reel.

Mr B
Hi Mr B,

Thank you, I was amazed how good it was when it arrived.

I have an Ambidex body (plus the other bits) you can have for free if you would like it. I reckon you could make a great reel with it and your cracked one.
If you would like it PM me your address.

John :)
This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.

User avatar
Mr B
Arctic Char
Posts: 1887
Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:54 pm
7
Location: London south east.

Re: My best Ambidex

Post by Mr B »

Caneforme wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:41 pm
Mr B wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:50 pm I have one like that but not as shiny!
Thats a nice looking reel and well looked after!

I have a few Ambidex reels now, I like them.
I picked one up ( same as your one) second hand a few weeks ago..
The reel was running a little stiff and sticky so I stripped it down for a spring clean...
On close examination (with a magnifying glass) I noticed a hair line crack in the body casting, feel a bit un eady using it now.
I think Ambidex reels do look good on split cane rods. Just my opinion.

Yes, nice reel.

Mr B
Hi Mr B,

Thank you, I was amazed how good it was when it arrived.

I have an Ambidex body (plus the other bits) you can have for free if you would like it. I reckon you could make a great reel with it and your cracked one.
If you would like it PM me your address.

John :)
That will be great if its the same one... it looks it but I know there are differences and can sometimes look the same but made a different year... I am no expert... but if it looks the same it could worth it..
My reels bellow..
What do you think???
I will cover the cost of post and packing if it is the same model... Thanks John.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
The close season is an important and interesting time for the Angler who set out to catch big fish. It is a timely opportunity for him to make new tackle or renovate old. There are no end of jobs to do, apart from those horrible things called Gardens!

User avatar
Caneforme
Perch
Posts: 464
Joined: Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:19 pm
2
Location: Kidderminster

Re: My best Ambidex

Post by Caneforme »

Mr B wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 9:45 pm
Caneforme wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:41 pm
Mr B wrote: Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:50 pm I have one like that but not as shiny!
Thats a nice looking reel and well looked after!

I have a few Ambidex reels now, I like them.
I picked one up ( same as your one) second hand a few weeks ago..
The reel was running a little stiff and sticky so I stripped it down for a spring clean...
On close examination (with a magnifying glass) I noticed a hair line crack in the body casting, feel a bit un eady using it now.
I think Ambidex reels do look good on split cane rods. Just my opinion.

Yes, nice reel.

Mr B
Hi Mr B,

Thank you, I was amazed how good it was when it arrived.

I have an Ambidex body (plus the other bits) you can have for free if you would like it. I reckon you could make a great reel with it and your cracked one.
If you would like it PM me your address.

John :)
That will be great if its the same one... it looks it but I know there are differences and can sometimes look the same but made a different year... I am no expert... but if it looks the same it could worth it..
My reels bellow..
What do you think???
I will cover the cost of post and packing if it is the same model... Thanks John.
I will check it all out later on, measure the spool etc :)

John :)
This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.

User avatar
Caneforme
Perch
Posts: 464
Joined: Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:19 pm
2
Location: Kidderminster

Re: My best Ambidex

Post by Caneforme »

Here is the reel, it comes with two spools.

I have taken photo's next to a tape measure so you can compare it to yours.

John :)

Image
Image
Image
Image
Image
This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.

User avatar
Mr B
Arctic Char
Posts: 1887
Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:54 pm
7
Location: London south east.

Re: My best Ambidex

Post by Mr B »

Ok my friend I will check em out and get back to you...
Thank you.
The close season is an important and interesting time for the Angler who set out to catch big fish. It is a timely opportunity for him to make new tackle or renovate old. There are no end of jobs to do, apart from those horrible things called Gardens!

User avatar
Mr B
Arctic Char
Posts: 1887
Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:54 pm
7
Location: London south east.

Re: My best Ambidex

Post by Mr B »

Same reel pm sent.
Thanks John.
The close season is an important and interesting time for the Angler who set out to catch big fish. It is a timely opportunity for him to make new tackle or renovate old. There are no end of jobs to do, apart from those horrible things called Gardens!

User avatar
Caneforme
Perch
Posts: 464
Joined: Sat Jul 24, 2021 4:19 pm
2
Location: Kidderminster

Re: My best Ambidex

Post by Caneforme »

Mr B wrote: Sat Oct 16, 2021 4:29 pm Same reel pm sent.
Thanks John.
Splendid :) :) :)

Pm not arrived yet.

I will get it boxed up and posted to you.

John :)
This royal throne of kings, this sceptered isle,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England.

User avatar
Mr B
Arctic Char
Posts: 1887
Joined: Mon Mar 27, 2017 3:54 pm
7
Location: London south east.

Re: My best Ambidex

Post by Mr B »

Should have it now......
Thanks mate....👍👍👍
The close season is an important and interesting time for the Angler who set out to catch big fish. It is a timely opportunity for him to make new tackle or renovate old. There are no end of jobs to do, apart from those horrible things called Gardens!

Post Reply

Return to “J. W. Young and Allcocks Reels”