7950 t3 1915 aerial reel

[Titus]

I have just become the possessor of a 7950t3 1915 aerial after a 30 year wait this reel is the best of the best what day you regards kevin

[Lea Dweller]

I have just become the possessor of a 7950t3 1915 aerial after a 30 year wait this reel is the best of the best what day you regards kevin

I would not disagree with you, but I once owned a 7950 T1 (with the ebonite rear flange) that Bob Singleton declared was his personal favourite! Sadly it was such a good example that I was reluctant to use it and eventually sold it to a 'proper' collector! Early Ariels, have a magical appeal and you have made a wonderful purchase!

[Rod Fisher]

I have just become the possessor of a 7950t3 1915 aerial after a 30 year wait this reel is the best of the best what day you regards kevin

For me the 7950-T3 is the definitive version, the apotheosis of Aerial design, at least from a visual standpoint. It's the quintessential centrepin.

Let's see a picture of it then Titus.

[Titus]

Wiil post photo later comments appreciated regards titus

[Titus]

Unable to post photos apologies

[Titus]

Do you dought me

[Rod Fisher]

Let's see a picture of it then Titus.

Do you dought me

No Titus I just like to see old tackle.

Here's one of mine:

[StefanDuma]

Nice reel Rod and Titus like many people here I too like to see old tackle.

[Wallys-Cast]

I too love the T3, it is in my mind, the nicest looking and most practical of the early Allcocks Aerials.

Wal.

[Dave F]

I have just become the possessor of a 7950t3 1915 aerial after a 30 year wait this reel is the best of the best what day you regards kevin

Hi Titus, Until I joined this forum, I didn’t know about the different types of Aerial reels. When I was a lot younger, I always wanted a twelve spoked Aerial. They just looked good. A few years ago, I bought what I know as a 7950 T5 (the last type with the calliper check) from a TFF member at 4” it was my “Goldilocks” reel. A short time later, my dream of a twelve spoked Aerial materialised - a 4” 7950 - T6. (the first of the “v” check). Not as old as the T3, but still on a hundred years old. Both reels are beautiful to use (and look at!). The last of my 4” Aerials is a Popular. This too is great to use, as are all Aerials regardless of “type” or size.

Just enjoy them. I’m now spoilt for choice!