Bob James 4.5 x1 centrepin (plus others to come in listing)

[Jon Kennard]

I've had a time of reflecting on some of the centrepin reels I've recently acquired and have decided with the amount of time I go I cannot justify keeping hold of this and a few other potential decent barbel pins. I'm therefore selling this for what i paid for it. A lovely reel manufactured in 2015. Bought off the original owner who had used it 3 times which I believe to be true it's mint condition.
Classic reel but can't justify it for possibly using it x2 x3 times a season. I'm going away today for ax week back on weds 17th April so can try to post then. I'm in North Devon so I'm guessing postage for everyone! £250 recorded insured Royal mail delivery super well packaged you'll have trouble finding it . All original paperwork box and case are included Thanks Jon
Just of note I've got a speedia wide I'm selling nice condition sounds very well, a 4.5 T f gear classic that'll I'll list when I have time if of interest to anyone reading this.

 

[Alan Rose]

Nice piece Jon, I’m sure someone here will gladly rehome it for you

 

[Jon Kennard]

Thanks Alan I hope so. Ultimately if I don't sell it I'll most likely just keep it and get it used

 

[Alan Rose]

Thanks Alan I hope so. Ultimately if I don't sell it I'll most likely just keep it and get it used

It's nice having a few, but I always end up gravitating to a couple of favourites.

 

[Martin Osmond]

Please excuse my ignorance but would this be suitable for ledgering?

 

[Alan Rose]

Please excuse my ignorance but would this be suitable for ledgering?

Possibly… but it would all depend how strong the ratchet is, and based on the 4” Super Lightweight I’d guess the answer would be “no”.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

Please excuse my ignorance but would this be suitable for ledgering?

Yes absolutely.
I’ve got one and it could very well be used for ledgering. The ratchet isn’t strong but it’s strong enough for lighter flows and low summer rivers with couple oz on maximum.

They are cracking trotting pins too so you’d be well covered with anything you fancied a crack at.

 

[Ben Marr]

I would say not as well, the rachet is too weak, imo.

 

[Martin Osmond]

Sorry to hijack your post @Jon Kennard , I'll take the discussion elsewhere.

 

[Jon Kennard]

I'm obviously seeking it and have no experience of ledgering at all with a pin. I fully recognise what Rich writes above but is suggest that the rachet is quiet light compared to other pins I've owned. An extreme version of that would be the speedia delux I used to own that can even be increased if needed. However it clearly does do the job well in lighter flows.

 

[Richard Isaacs]

I'm obviously seeking it and have no experience of ledgering at all with a pin. I fully recognise what Rich writes above but is suggest that the rachet is quiet light compared to other pins I've owned. An extreme version of that would be the speedia delux I used to own that can even be increased if needed.

I know 2 people that use bj reels in pairs for ledgering.
They might not be flood reels or suitable for heavy flow but they are perfectly fine as I said for nsl fishing on calmer flowing waters. The check is strong enough for this.

Also it is a 30 second job to strengthen the check on a bj if you want it stronger than original.