Wanted: Richard Carter 4.5" reel

[Aaron1976]

A Richard Carter 4.5" diameter centrepin reel wanted. Must have no wobble and be in good usable condition. What have you got?

 

Aaron

[Guest tigger]

A Richard Carter 4.5" diameter centrepin reel wanted. Must have no wobble and be in good usable condition. What have you got?

 

Aaron

 

 

I have the four inch Aerial Gem and would redommend it. I've just noticed one on ebay! I paid over £250 for mine and the one on ebay now is only up for £80 so it's well worth having a look.

 

I've just noticed the auction finishes at about 9oclock tonight.

Edited May 17, 2006 by tigger

[Aaron1976]

I got outbid in the end, the auction ended at about £180!

 

Saying that, I think I'd prefer the 4.5" diameter just in case I ever get to fish waters that are larger than what I'm currently fishing in. How good is the Adcock in comparison to the Richard Carter you have?

[Guest tigger]

I got outbid in the end, the auction ended at about £180!

 

Saying that, I think I'd prefer the 4.5" diameter just in case I ever get to fish waters that are larger than what I'm currently fishing in. How good is the Adcock in comparison to the Richard Carter you have?

 

 

Being realistic I think the Stanton's are as good as anything else, nice to look at and well made, IMO that is.

The Richard Carter was a steel at that price! I've just sold my mates Youngs for £172 and it's not in the same league as the Carter, my opinion of course!

Tigger

[tincatinca]

Being realistic I think the Stanton's are as good as anything else, nice to look at and well made, IMO that is.

The Richard Carter was a steel at that price! I've just sold my mates Youngs for £172 and it's not in the same league as the Carter, my opinion of course!

Tigger

 

One happy bunny here having today received the Richard Carter Aerial Gem that I managed to win on e-bay the other night. What a cracking reel and definately a bargain. I am a bit of a centrepin nut and currently am fortunate have a BJ Lightweight, a mk1 Rolling Pin with spare spool, 2 Trotting Specials originally from Specialist Tackle at Romford, an Okuma Sheffield, a Relum which I use for stalking Carp and an Adcock Stanton with drag and ratchet. Out of all the reels I think that the Aerial Gem is in a different league however, the Stanton has given me superb service over many years for all types of fishing and has has certainly been the one I have used the most. I think that it depends what type of fishing you want to do, but as an all rounder, the Stanton takes some beating being superb for trotting for Roach, Dace and Chub and also being being able to handle big fish such as Carp, Pike and Barbel and Tench. Over many years, I have owned a number of centrepins which included several from the Allcocks and Youngs stable along with a wide drum Speedia which was also a cracking reel until it went walkies, but up to now, if I had to choose one, it would have to be the Stanton. That of course is just a personal opinion and I am sure others would equally promote their own favourites. Now a Chris Lythe would be nice

tincatinca

[Guest tigger]

Well done m8 you did well there! You sound like your into your Pins.

I haven't had them for that long and have only been using them for a few months but find them pretty easy to use. I hope you enjoy your new reel.

Tigger.

[tincatinca]

Thanks

I started fishing with a pin and a tank aerial rod 50 odd years ago . Since that time I think I have at some time or other fished for everything that swims in the UK and also in France but I do love to use the pin whether on running or still water. I still get a great kick out of trotting, but living in Suffolk these days opportunities are limited unless I travel. Having great sport at the moment using the pins with float/maggot feeders for big tench. Awesome takes and that lovely whirring sound from the ratchet. It certainly makes a change from sitting behind alarms.

Cheers

tincatinca

[Aaron1976]

Well, enjoy the reel mate!

 

I went to £130 on the auction, turned round for a second and the auction was over at £180! But nevermind, I really wanted the 4.5" if I were to be honest, you'll have to let me know how it performs. Certainly looked like a nice reel - I hope it brings many hours of pleasure!

 

I'll definitely be getting a Stanton, but I'm going to keep my eyes open for a Richard Carter. I'd love a Chris Lythe, and with my 30th birthday coming up I have to admit to wondering whether to go for one. But at £350 its a bit expensive!

 

Anyhow - good luck - let me me know how you get on.

 

Aaron

[tincatinca]

Well, enjoy the reel mate!

 

I went to £130 on the auction, turned round for a second and the auction was over at £180! But nevermind, I really wanted the 4.5" if I were to be honest, you'll have to let me know how it performs. Certainly looked like a nice reel - I hope it brings many hours of pleasure!

 

I'll definitely be getting a Stanton, but I'm going to keep my eyes open for a Richard Carter. I'd love a Chris Lythe, and with my 30th birthday coming up I have to admit to wondering whether to go for one. But at £350 its a bit expensive!

 

Anyhow - good luck - let me me know how you get on.

 

Aaron

 

Tuned up the Carter yesterday and used it this morning coupled to a 15 foot power float rod for a bit of Tench fishing. To be honest, it was superb and I also found that the 4 inch dia was more comfortable to use than the 4.5 inch dia Trotting Specials that I normally uuse for this type of fishing. Having said that, I do not think it would replace my 4.5 inch Stanton as an all rounder. I had my Stanton made many years ago with both the ratchet and drag fitted and it has never let me down. The only downside to the Stanton is that the check button is not the easiest to operate when compaired to a lever type check as is on the Carter. Being a bit of a tackle tart I am going to get the Stanton fitted with a brass reel seat and wooden handles. A bit OTT but it will look superb when it is done. Reels are made to use but I think that it also depends on the type of fishing you want to do. Wheras I would be comfortable in using the Stanton for virtually anything I would limit the use of the Carter. That is not to say that the Carter would be incapable of say margin fishing for big Carp, its just a personal choice.

The thing to do is handle a few reels and you will know what feels right for you.

Best Regards

Paul