Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 11'6" and the action is medium

and the action is medium fast with a slightly parabolic feel

while the pillars on earliest reels did not have bolstered pillars

Reverse half wells grip with a squared nose to match the quadrate construction of the rod

The reel is a direct drive (SA - single action)

The leaded finish sports a stunning bronze effect

Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 11'6" and the action is mediumAn early example (1915 25) of Allcocks of Redditch famed Aerial reel. This is the model 7950 T3. A 12 spoke spool with caliper check, ventilated spool, hollow spindles and brass foot. Solid aluminium back plate with optional check. Xylonite handles may be replacements but they are in fine condition. The reel spins like a dream (over a minute without polishing and with basic gun oil) The most perfect spinning and casting reel ever invented John Holt