Anyone know the history of these producers?
Just bought a couple of reels and I'm eager to learn.
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Fosters Ashbourne & John Forrest
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Posts: 6550 12/30/2008 15:52 Bulldog1935 |
they are beautiful, both made by JW Young
late 30s, but the reel on the bottom, especially, I believe is 1940. I would like to see inside if possible.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Posts: 401 12/30/2008 16:07 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
I'll second bulldog's comment and request. Great photographs by the way
Both dealers were around from early to mid 19th century until the 1960's and supplied reels by several manufacturers. A google search of either will reveal lots of info. |
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Posts: 919 12/30/2008 16:50 |
hey your a lucky guy to find such wonderfull young reels , very nice find , you'll be happy with those reels , the one on the bottom has it got the adjustable drag as per the one on the top , black and red agates sure look good , congrats
Richard
Check out my web site for vintage reels & rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river http://bowriveradventures.googlepages.com/home |
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Posts: 19 12/30/2008 17:40 |
Thank's
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Posts: 6553 12/30/2008 17:44 Bulldog1935 |
thanks for additional photos. I can tell you that the John Forrest reel is a Young pattern 14a.
I do not know the Young pattern number on the Fosters reel, but I'll have to inform you that it has certainly been spray painted.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Posts: 20 12/30/2008 18:35 |
Thanks for the replies Bulldog,
The reels are not mint and shows wear and paintjobs but they look good and I'm going to use them so it doesn't mater so much, the reels is a great entry to an expensive insanity. |
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Posts: 6554 12/30/2008 20:03 Bulldog1935 |
you will love fishing them - great reels.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Posts: 920 12/30/2008 21:37 |
payne 100
those are just great reels , most young reels i have had or seen were painted from the factory , they are not leaded finish like the hardys , i have seen a few youngs that had the leaded finish look , that's another great thing about these young reels , tough as can be and they can be restored to as new and will last a life time , i have also seen them stripped with the finish all gone and looks like the spitfire finish , you have 2 wonderfull reels and they are harder to come by the smaller sizes , enjoy them , they also sound great when screaming
Richard
Check out my web site for vintage reels & rods , guided float trips on canada's # 1 best trout river http://bowriveradventures.googlepages.com/home |
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Posts: 99 12/31/2008 00:56 |
These are just great little reels. Beautiful to look at and wonderful in their timeless design. The spindles are adjustable to compensate for any end-play in
the spool that may have occcured over time. Here's a great thread written by Bulldog that spells out in detail how to adjust them; http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/topic/5550
You'll enjoy them as they fish very well and are just a lot of fun to use. Classy too, with those red agates set against the black! Greg
Last Edited By: searun 12/31/2008 00:59.
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Posts: 21 12/31/2008 13:23 |
Thanks searun, great link.
Now the reels feels verry nice, lubed an tuned, redy for a happy new year. http://puristen.blogspot.com/ |
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Posts: 6556 12/31/2008 13:26 Bulldog1935 |
um, you're welcome - ha.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Posts: 22 12/31/2008 14:01 |
Great artikle/thred Bulldog
 realy neded the info on adjusting end
play, it worked wery vel.
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Posts: 124 12/31/2008 15:30 |
Lovely agates there,the black and red dol ook good together. The little one does have the washer on pawl post but how could you tell from outside Bulldog?You
sure know these Youngs. In the pic ,s on the got a new reel post there is something showing onback of smaller reels reflection.Could you show pic of back?
Thanks. Daryl
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Posts: 72 12/31/2008 15:39 |
Daryl,
I believe you are seeing the knob for the optional check. Note on the inside of the frame where the cut-away shows next to the pawl. Dennis |
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Posts: 126 12/31/2008 15:56 |
I missed it on inside,thanks Dennis and congrates on the Peek as well,how about a look at inside of it some time. Its a Young made too? Daryl
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Posts: 73 12/31/2008 16:05 |
Daryl,
I don't want to hi-jack the thread but in answer to your question on the Peek --- see this link... http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/topic/7501 |
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