Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 8’5” Serial number 80142 indicates the

Serial number 80142 indicates the rod was made in 1980

Size 11/64 and 17/64 ferrules with a great ferrule fit

Internally adjustable pawl drag

For sale here is a very rare first model Edward Vom Hofe Model 423 fly reel (before it was called the Restigouche model

Allcock’s Aerial 4 ½” Reel 8’5” Serial number 80142 indicates theAn 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