J W Young Reels, History, Assembly and Use

[Steven Hodges]

Just watched this and found it very interesting, I know Chris and he is very approachable if you ever need any advice.

 

[Mike Window]

Excellent
Thanks very much for that.
I just love centrepins and even though I am winding down my collection I am always tempted when something different comes along.
Never met Chris but have spoken with him and had repairs etc done by him.
Mike

 

[Simon Rolph]

Great company to deal with , I had a problem with an original MK 1 Rolling Pin where the locking mechanism started to loosen causing the drum to wobble Thus was bought before Chris took over the company himself , but he said send it in , and repaired the reel for free , all it cost me was postage. Superb customer service from them. Have expanded my collection since then with a Green MK2 Rolling Pin and a River Specialist which are both getting well used and a pleasure to use.

 

[Steve Jeffery]

Never used a pin but am tempted to buy one, although can't justify the cost of a JW Young for maybe half a dozen sessions a year.

Might have to have a look at some of the budget options, accepting they won't be made to the same standards as these reels. Am also a bit wary of used reels, knowing that careless use and storage can spoil their free running workings.

 

[Gavin Burt]

Just treated myself to the Ray Walton Y4050SLG.

Went to buy it today and a certain retailer has it at 15% off so saved a good chuck of cash especially as their RRP was £385 anyway.

 

[Richard Parsons]

Sent my Milltackle Barbel Catcher to Garry just the other day. One of the wooden handles fell off during use, and was lost on the bank. He's also fixed a R Walton pin of mine, in the past. Excellent service and a nice chap.

 

[Jon Kennard]

Never used a pin but am tempted to buy one, although can't justify the cost of a JW Young for maybe half a dozen sessions a year.

Might have to have a look at some of the budget options, accepting they won't be made to the same standards as these reels. Am also a bit wary of used reels, knowing that careless use and storage can spoil their free running workings.

Steve bit of a plug but I'm selling a lovely little okuma Sheffield bought off Mike on here a few weeks back. It'll make a cracking first pin. I watched this video a few ago great isn't it seeing inside the factory doors so to speak. I'd love to be an apprentice there and learn the trade. One of a kind that's for sure. Be interesting to know how much that reel was?
I've got a heritage and love it, had some memory bank days on it. Not to mention John Wilson when I was growing and seeing the iconic reel in use.

 

[Gavin Burt]

Just got my Ray Walton as seen in this video - it looks too beautiful to use !!!

Got a bit of a bargain as was £385 (£399 RRP) new but got 15% in the Boxing Day sale so paid £327 for it in the end.