A 12-spoke, all-metal construction Aerial with a leaded finish, polished rims and with bronze / nickel-silver fitments.
A little under four inches in diameter and with a fully-riveted, one inch wide drum, made specifically for 'Wallis' casting.
This is the first time that I have attempted to make a reel with a full calliper check from aluminium bronze which has been hardened to make it 'springy'. The pawl is made from gauge-plate and has also been hardened. Line lays are stainless steel.
...Might do this one again with a narrower, 3/4" drum..It looks right on a 'Wallis' rod!
