Recent content by Mike Window

Seeing the recent wanted post reminded me I have this Allcocks Match Aerial in my collection. It is 4 1/2" and shows the usual signs of use as can be seen in the photos The reel spins very freely. Theses models often suffered from the plastic ratchet knob breaking and in this case a previous...

The drum looks the same as those fitted to my J.W.Young Bob James centrepins and the colour looks similar although the BJ series have rim lever ratchets

There is one on ebay but it's model 2214B based near Stevenage £73 or best offer If that is what you are looking for

I have a brand new 3 section rod sleeve for a Drennan Acolyte Ultra 14' £9.99 inc. postage NOW SOLD

On offer is my Shimano Sahara 4000 reel with spare spool The reel is immaculate and has a single handle This reel has a fighting drag Price is £45 posted or can be collected 8 miles south of Salisbury If interested please message me NOW SOLD

Contribution made for 2026 All the best Mike

Absolutely brilliant forum Best wishes and Tight Lines to all

Just on the off chance if anyone needs it, I have a new rod bag for Drennan Acolyte Ultra 14' Float rod £10 posted

That's fine Will send pm Mike

On offer are the following books. All are immaculate. Apologies for some light reflection in a couple of the photos Reflections - Highlights from A Fishing Life - Chris Turnbull - £22 Avon Roach Project - Harrop & Price - Signed by both - £28 NOW SOLD A Brush with The Avon - John Searl -...

I will have them please PM sent

For trotting my favourite reels are still the J W Young BJ (Bob James) reels and although I have never had a Lythe reel or even been tempted I cannot believe they can be that much better. I have owned a lot of pins including Witcher reels and yes they are ok but still prefer the BJ reels...

Yes I did Alan but they couldn't help. However it doesn't matter now as I have realised it is a plastic grommet or cap that is missing not the lever. Thanks anyway Mike

Looking forward to the Redditch Tackle Fair tomorrow. Hopefully meet up with a few BFW members Mike

A real longshot but if anyone has a broken Shimano Catana 4000 I need the anti reverse lever which is fitted to the rear The photo shows where the lever is missing from NO LONGER NEEDED