The Traditional Fisherman's Forum

Hi MA, well the pill type i "Think" is on the wrong body as it appears to be exactly the same body as the later black one, it has the raised embossed logo " WR at top of triangle, then under that the words "Speedia fishing tackle", and at the bottom of triangle the word "Products", but the pin is longer than the black which allows the pill type spool to latch on.

The Black one is great apart from missing one screw in the end float assembly, and the thread on the fine adjustment thumb piece appears to be thread stripped, but it spins nicely and is perfectly usable. Also it seems to be original paintwork and retains around 90% of it, maybe more.

Jim

Oh well at least you have one good user from the deal. Just thought I would ask as I was going to have a go myself.
I suppose its always a gamble on ebay M8

MA

yes looking at the silver one its a older model on a improved models back ,the pin look right from the angle of the photo.so long as its on its original spindle (pin) then it should be ok ,unless there's a clearance problem between the bottom of the spool fowling on the ratchet lever arm etc.

the older models have a shorter fatter pin at the end of the spindle shaft ,and a wider grub screw to match

the later improved model has a longer thinner pin at the end of the spindle shaft that extends up inside the brass turret

the improved model takes a 6ba grub screw I recall .

Thanks guys, so i can look out for a pill body then and maybe sell the one that the pill spool is attached to.

Jim

your more likely to find a nakered later model with say a broken or cut down foot or other damage .the older models you don't see many damaged ones ,they're I guess lying on the bottom of a river or landfill someware by now . you do see a few bad newer models though .

So, i am also on the lookout for a later model spool lol, thats ok, i can wait, i still have the user of the pair, still useful as a trotting reel.