AshbyCut

Many thanks to Chesters1 for the invaluable information. In response to Ken L I'd simply say that one man's tat is another man's treasure, and I get great pleasure from using these reels My first reel when I was 10 in 1961 was an Intrepid Monarch MkII., and this was used with a basic glass rod for everything from small roach in the brickwork pond near my home in the Midlands to spinning for mackerel from south coast beaches on family caravan holidays. Back then I lusted after a split cane rod and a "Match Aerial," both of which I am now fortunate to own and use. Intrepids usable? Not for everyone, perhaps, but for me definitely yes. None of my reels are 'display only,' from my most basic Intrepid to my Greys "Bewick" and Mitchell 300c's. I sometimes use my Intrepid 3 1/2 inch "Match,", my 3 1/2 inch "Fly," and regularly use my pair of "Prince Regents." I will be using the CS100 ... and I will smile all the time I'm using it. After all, to me "fishing is not just about catching fish." Thanks to all the gentlemen who have responded to my post ... I wish you all joy in your angling.

Thanks JohnS ... I was pointed to this forum in the hope that Chester would spot this appeal for help.

Although I have a small but growing collection of Intrepid reels (11 models now), the one which I acquired today is a new on on me. In cream with brown spool and handle, it's obviously an update on the old "Black Prince" with modified internals. The lettering style on the foil label which is stuck around the handle base looks very '70's so it's probably a late Falmouth product. If anyone could help me date this reel, or spot an advert for it, I would be most grateful.

A quick hello from a new member here, and a short introduction. I'm "over 60" and coarse fish predominantly with 'traditional' tackle including cane rods, centrepin reels, and fixed spools like those I first used in my early teens (mainly Intrepids). My 'bucket list' includes catching a 3lb+ roach, setting a new National Record for gudgeon, catching a dace on a fly, and losing my grayling 'virginity' (hopefully in the next 4 months).