A question on the Monach 66

[Rockape]

I also live by the coast (Portland, Dorset).

My advice regarding Surfcasts, is not to get the later Gladding version.

I got two as new old stock and both had disintgrated gears (compare to the original Morritts part).

[AntiqueAngler]

I purchased contents of an old tackle shop several years ago amongst which were a couple of boxes of intrepid spares along with some leaflets/schematics.I will try and find them and see if anything may be helpful.

[Rockape]

Thank you AntiqueAngler, much appreceated.

[AntiqueAngler]

lHad a quick look yesterday,found a full box of spares including half a reel body,off what I am unsure.There were also several bail arms and spool tensions and hundreds if not a thousand or more of bits and pieces,alas could not find the paperwork.Will have a more detailed look when weather warms up so I can get everything out of my shed.
Cheers,
Steve

[Rockape]

Thank you Steve for taking the time out to look for it.

Are they all intrepid spares or from various manufacturers?

I would be very interested if you have any Intrepid or Mitchell items you would be willing to let go of, particularly bail springs and the like?

Cheers,

Paul

[Rockape]

On the earlier discussion regarding the black Monarch 66 I own, I have just seen two of them in that colour on ebay. One is in pretty shocking condition, but I definitely see clear patches of black paint in amongst the dirt, so I think I can confidentily add that color option to the others now (somewhat relieved too).

[Stingray]

On the earlier discussion regarding the black Monarch 66 I own, I have just seen two of them in that colour on ebay. One is in pretty shocking condition, but I definitely see clear patches of black paint in amongst the dirt, so I think I can confidentily add that color option to the others now (somewhat relieved too).

That's good. I think Morritt started lines off with a preferred colour then got around to whatever paint was available. It does give we collectors a bunch of different colour variations to collect though.