The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a roller-back?

Yes

No
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Does it have a tension regulator? (a knurled adjustable drag wheel on the spoke facing the release mechanism)

Yes

No
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a tension regulator? (a knurled adjustable drag wheel on the spoke facing the release mechanism)

Yes

No
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Is the rear flange made from aluminium or ebonite?

Aluminium

Ebonite
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a roller-back?

Yes

No
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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How many spokes does it have on the front flange?

6

4
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a tension regulator? (a knurled adjustable drag wheel on the spoke facing the release mechanism)

No

Yes
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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What material is the front flange made from?

Ebonite

Aluminium
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a lacquered finish?

Yes

No
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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Re: The Allcock Aerial Identification Tool

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Does it have a calliper check or a 'V'-check?

Calliper check

V-check
"Keep out of sight. Trout has no eyebrows and can see up." - Forest and Stream 1904.

“A man may read books and get the best advice possible, but he will profit little by one or the other without practice.” - William Bailey
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