Although many of the reels listed on this page are considered to be collectable, the majority are highly usable and in some instances even more practical than the more expensive Aerial reels listed on my Aerials & Aerial-Style Centrepins page. It is also probably worth mentioning here that the best value "usable" reels will be ones that are a bit worn, wobbly or of less than perfect appearance. If you have trouble deciding which reel is best for you, please phone to discuss your requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, all reels on this page run on plain bearings, are ambidextrous and in good usable condition. They are listed in alphabetical order of maker or brand name...

I often have more items waiting to be listed, so if you can't find what you want on this website, please 'phone me.

S Allcock & Co Ltd “AERIALITE SWIMMING REEL” Model No.8926 (circa 1930s)

Early 3¾" diameter "swimming reel" suitable for freshwater or light sea with fishing. Constructed from maroon colour bakelite with button-operated on/off caliper click check, nickel plated brass fittings, factory fitted ring lineguard. Some wear to spindle but good useable condition...
£18.00 (Item reference CRL239)  sold to RB

S Allcock & Co Ltd “AERIALITE” Model No.B180 (circa 1950s)

4" diameter, black Bakelite general purpose reel with button-operated on/off caliper click check, adjustable brake, nickel plated brass fittings, bulbous handle knobs. A super reel to use for pike or sea fishing. very good condition...
£25.00 (Item reference CRL103)

S Allcock & Co Ltd “AERIALITE” Model No.B180 (circa 1950s)

5" diameter, black Bakelite saltwater boat reel with button-operated on/off caliper click check, adjustable brake, nickel plated brass fittings, unusual stained wooden handle knobs. Rare size in excellent condition...
£39.00 (Item reference CRL105)

S Allcock & Co Ltd “PERFECTION FLICK-EM” (circa 1930s)

4" diameter with full cage, rim control drum (drum flange is exposed to enable line control and batting), on/off click check, solid brass foot and other fittings. Polished drum with micro-adjustable Regulating Drag, quick release latch, twin xylonite handle knobs (lightly crazed) and 6 nickel silver stabilising spokes to rear. Excellent runner. Highly usable & collectable. Very good condition...
£129.00 (Item reference CRL243)  

Grice & Young “GOLDEN EAGLE” (circa 1980s)

4³/8" diameter with ⁹/16" wide quick release drum, moulded graphite body, lever operated on/off click check. A high quality free running trotting reel in very good condition...
£58.00 (Item reference CRL197)  

Grice & Young “JECTA II DELUXE” (circa 1970s)

4³/8" diameter with 1¼" wide quick release drum, lever operated on/off click check, chrome foot and adjustable drag. A robust reel suitable for carp, pike and sea fishing. Not a pretty reel but mechanically sound and highly usable...
£25.00 (Item reference CRL203)  

Grice & Young “ORLANDO SUPREME” (circa 1950s-60s)

4¼" diameter top-of-the-range saltwater quality side-casting reel (right hand wind) with quick release reversible spool, on/off click check, drag control, loaded with 30lb Searanger terylene line. Very good condition...
£39.00 (Item reference CRL111)

Grice & Young “SEAJECTA” MkIII (circa 1950s)

Rare stainless steel version of this well made 4½" diameter saltwater reel (right hand wind) with on/off click check, fully adjustable drag, enamelled brass strap-back and Bickerdyke line guard. Weight: 19oz. Probably aimed at the North American export market where sturdy un-complicated drum reels were needed for mooching for salmon in saltwater. Ideal for pike fishing, trolling and all light-to-medium boat fishing in fresh or salt-water. Highly usable & collectable  Excellent condition throughout...
£75.00 reduced to £69.00 (Item reference CRL217)

Homer “FLICK EM” (circa 1920s)

4" diameter early aluminium trotting reel with 24-hole ventilation, quick release drum latch brown slightly crazed brown xylonite handle knobs, brass fittings. Line guard removed, good working order, very straight...
£139.00 (Item reference CRL113) sold to JL 

Pownell “Drag Oil In” (circa 1931)

5" diameter bakelite "Drag Oil In" made by E.A.H.Pownell of 74 Regent Street, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. A rare and well made curiosity with self-oiling spindle, bakelite drum, Slater style brass latch and bulbous black xylonite handle knobs. Some corrosion on aluminium foot, otherwise very good condition. Fantastic runner with no noise or wobble. Useable & collectable...
£30.00 (Item reference CRL183)

W.R Products “SPEEDIA DELUXE” (circa 1950s)

4" diameter, wide drum trotting reel with matt finish, rim lever-operated on/off click check with 3 tension settings, micro-adjustable drag and quick release drum. An excellent runner with no mechanical wear, minor paint loss and a very slight wobble. Very good condition...
£100.00 (Item reference CRL260  sold to JP

Un-named COMBINATION REEL (circa 1940s/50s)

4" diameter aluminium reel with wooden drum core, button-operated on/off caliper click check, 12 hole ventilated drum (7/8" between plates), bronze bush and brass fittings. A very well made reel, probably a one-off "night shift" reel from the Midlands. An ideal leger/stalking reel for carp/barbel or general pike fishing. Very good condition...
£49.00 (Item reference CRL162)  sold to SJ