Don't forget the 'pin porn, we can use them again soon.

[tincatinca]

 

I think this is more of a Witcher replica than the Lythe 1915. The only difference I can see is that the drum retaining fork is at the front of the reel and not the back, other than that everything else is the same, calliper ratchet spring, riveted line bearers and handles, reel foot mounting integral with the backplate, fake patina etc. Even the reel foot dimensions look the same.

I saw this and was going to have a punt, not worried about the no-name branding, if it works as good as it looks it could be a very nice centrepin.

 

 

 

Chris, when I mentioned the Lythe 1915 I was referring to the Claro Precision engineering one and not the one by Casting in Wood. The Casting in Wood is indeed a pretty reel to look at and looks great in a cabinet but the materials used eg not nickel silver for the spokes and line lays coupled with the method of construction for pin retention and check assembly does not in my opinion make it a good user reel. If on the other hand you reversed the front plate of the Claro reel and replaced the lever check with a button check ypu would have a near identical reel to the Lythe 1915 which makes me think it was an early prototype and as such would be rare as the proverbial rocking horse pooh. The other thing of course is how many other manufactures use screws for the line lays as opposed to rivets. The only one I know who used this method of construction on Aeriel type reels was the guy who used to make the Trotting Specials for Specialist Tackle in Romford.

Edited April 15, 2014 by tincatinca

[Tigger]

I think this is more of a Witcher replica than the Lythe 1915. The only difference I can see is that the drum retaining fork is at the front of the reel and not the back, other than that everything else is the same, calliper ratchet spring, riveted line bearers and handles, reel foot mounting integral with the backplate, fake patina etc. Even the reel foot dimensions look the same.

 

 

 

I saw this and was going to have a punt, not worried about the no-name branding, if it works as good as it looks it could be a very nice centrepin.

 

 

I must addmitt I did think it was a Witcher Aerial (like yours Chris) at first (it looks better finnished off than a Witcher lol) and I also thought about having a dabble for it. Only snag is without handling it first, it might feel a bit naff when it arrives. I put myself off it to be truthfull, but I would imagine it'll bring a few more pennies than it's current price.

Is it just me or does the foot look quite long ? At first glance the reel looked like a 3 1/2 inch drum to me because of the size of the foot.

[chavender]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Allcock-Aerial-style-centrepin-fishing-reel-split-cane-rod/281307684189?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20890%26meid%3D6205615013729002310%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9312%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D251501073189#ht_44wt_961

 

i don't think its a casting in wood reel as they usually have the reels foot bracket riveted to the back ,not a integral moulding ,its like a allcocks 7950 style back ,doesn't look too old .it looks a very nicley made reel ,i really like it but i'm saving every penny at the moment to save up the deposit/advanced payment for my next car ,i cant justify spending any of the money or i would have a go at this one . don't have a clue who made it

[tincatinca]

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Allcock-Aerial-style-centrepin-fishing-reel-split-cane-rod/281307684189?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222006%26algo%3DSIC.FITP%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20890%26meid%3D6205615013729002310%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D9312%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D251501073189#ht_44wt_961

 

i don't think its a casting in wood reel as they usually have the reels foot bracket riveted to the back ,not a integral moulding ,its like a allcocks 7950 style back ,doesn't look too old .it looks a very nicley made reel ,i really like it but i'm saving every penny at the moment to save up the deposit/advanced payment for my next car ,i cant justify spending any of the money or i would have a go at this one . don't have a clue who made it

 

 

Good and valid point about the foot bracket although I do wonder about the strength of the reel foot joint

Edited April 16, 2014 by tincatinca

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Good and valid point about the foot bracket although I do wonder about the strength of the reel foot joint

 

 

I've just looked at that Paul (well spotted !) and your right, it does look a bit dodgy. I wonder why the maker did that ?

[chavender]

well ,well this reel sold for £300+ ,i wonder how much this one will sell for

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Allcock-Aerial-style-centrepin-fishing-reel-split-cane-rod/281312771049?_trksid=p2052191.m2338

[tincatinca]

Interesting to note that this one has screws securing the reel foot

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Interesting to note that this one has screws securing the reel foot

 

I think the other had screws holding the foot in place didn't it ?

Out of the two I prefered the first one, it had a nicer looking patina to me.

[tincatinca]

I think the other had screws holding the foot in place didn't it ?

Out of the two I prefered the first one, it had a nicer looking patina to me.

 

Yes Ian, you are right. What then I wonder is the purpose of the two small pins.

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Yes Ian, you are right. What then I wonder is the purpose of the two small pins.

 

 

I think the little brass dots on the underside of the leg where the foot is attatched is the screws poking out. Check out your Lythe Paul, it's the same bud. I've just checked out a few reels and they have the screws visible like that.