I've become quite fond of David Slater reels. Very high build quality and good looking to boot. The middle reel - a Malloch made for A&NCS has an
unusual side mounted drag adjustment.
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Two Slaters and a Malloch
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Two Slaters and a Malloch |
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Posts: 737 06/14/2008 16:44 Moderator |
If you've heard this story before, don't stop me, because I'd like to hear it
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Posts: 247 06/15/2008 07:36 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
Bill Charles wrote: Mr Dingley seems to have been at all the right parties Are these reels of his time there? (1886 - 91) Beautiful reels btw Brian
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Posts: 738 06/15/2008 15:05 Moderator |
I would place the Slater reels at between 1885-1895 so its certainly possible they were made during Dingley's tenure with David Slater.
Slater had been supplying Hardy with Nottingham and Hercules style reels since the 1880s so there's the connection that brought Dingley from Newark to Alnwick.
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Posts: 4 08/23/2008 13:52 |
The middle reel is also a Slater.
David Slater supplied so many reels to so many companies. The range of reels supplied to Hardy Bros would shock some people and hopefully sometime next year a major article will show these reels. |
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Posts: 2080 08/23/2008 15:06 Moderator |
They look like 2009 Calendar pin-ups to me
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Posts: 212 08/23/2008 15:59 |
man, those are beauties! Wow, no wonder you like them. Handsome, really handsome reels. Do you fish they or just feast your eyes on them?
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Posts: 1163 08/23/2008 19:26 |
Those Slaters are indeed magnificent looking. They look relatively small. Could you tell us their size?
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Posts: 5 08/25/2008 12:12 |
The first reel Slaters New Style Salmon & Trout Reel to give it it's full title was 9 sizes from 2 1/4 inch to 5 inch.
The middle reel is basically the same but with what I think was Bernards Patent Drag system circa 1910. The SEJ Fly Fishers Winch was sold in two sizes 2 3/4 and 3 1/2 inches.
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Posts: 407 08/25/2008 17:08 |
I've been trying to ID this reel for quite a while. The reel on the right...Do you think it might be a Slater? Thanks.
 
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Posts: 749 08/25/2008 20:12 Moderator |
Other than the SEJ Winch engraving, your reel is pretty much an exact match to my SEJ reels - I say reels as I picked up a 3 1/2" since I took these
pictures.
The two smaller reels are 2 3/4" and the larger ones 3 1/2". The small all brass one just sings when you give it a turn. Really exceptional build quality. While I haven't fished them yet, one will be making the trip to Esthwaite Water in late September when we will be in the Lake District for a week. Angling tips gladly accepted! Stefan - thanks very much for the additional info on the A&NCS reel with the unique brake system. I'd always assumed it was a Malloch. Any idea what "SEJ" stands for?
If you've heard this story before, don't stop me, because I'd like to hear it
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Posts: 639 08/25/2008 23:22 |
billy
your sure coming up with some sweet looking reels , the A& N reel is pretty sharp looking
Richard
Check out my 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: 288 08/26/2008 06:44 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
Bill, you're in the UK?
I've not fished Esthwaite but heard good reports. There is some nice River fishing with beautiful surroundings just up the road. PM me if you want some details (we don't want everyone knowing?) Brian |
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Posts: 751 08/26/2008 11:45 Moderator |
Just a Canadian Prairie boy Brian, although we do get over to your side of the pond quite often.
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Posts: 289 08/26/2008 13:12 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
So you Canadians buy up all our reels, corner the market in Dingleys, Slaters and classy Perfects . . . then bring them over here to catch our fish . . ??
Globalisation huh? 
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Posts: 752 08/26/2008 13:26 Moderator |
Its worse than you imagine Brian - my family is originally from The Borders so lets just say reiving is in the blood.
Oh and I've decided to conceed all future Dingley exploitation to the Albertans, an exotic Canadian sub-species. 
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Posts: 290 08/26/2008 13:38 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
Bill Charles wrote:Bill, I'm not sure how to say this . . If your family is from the South side of the border, we're probably related; if they're from the North side can we have our cattle, sheep and good fishing location e mails back! 
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Posts: 753 08/26/2008 13:54 Moderator |
We ended up on the South side of the border once it stopped moving. Little village called Matfen - got married there actually.
Knowing my family history I think its still likely I owe you some livestock. The sheep were used for dubbing though so I should get a partial credit.
If you've heard this story before, don't stop me, because I'd like to hear it
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Posts: 8 08/27/2008 13:25 |
Some people consider that I am a Slater nut, I have more than 150 different Slater reels
from 2 1/4 inches to 8 inches in wood, brass, ebonite, aluminium and German silver, a friend has about the same. The thing is that they are nearly all
different. I also own all six of the known issues of the Slater catalogues from 1890 to 1911.
Two Slater reels the first one a Slater's New Style Trout reel 2 1/2 inches the second Slater's Special Aluminium Trout Reel 2 3/4 inches, both stamped and both with German silver screws |
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Posts: 757 08/27/2008 18:44 Moderator |
Here you go Stefan, Does this help in dating the reel?
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Posts: 958 08/28/2008 03:20 |
Bill
Great looking reels, I would love to hear them at work. It looks like Micheal has one as well, it also looking good . . . Stefan thanks for the history and photos of your reels. Alan
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Posts: 408 08/29/2008 22:21 |
Thank you, Bill Charles and Stefan. I've been fond of that reel's looks but was always curious about its origin. Thanks for the wealth of
information. I must say...that combination of brass, aluminium, ebonite, nickel silver and cow's horn definitely has that certain je ne sais quoi...do
you know what I mean, man!
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