The Spitfire centrepin reel

This reel is a tribute to the classic 1939 aerial match and is a limited edition closed at 100 reels.

The reel has a 6 spoke construction with a solid back plate. The spool is in bright polished finish and has black tapered handles. The backing bowl is made from a solid block of aluminum with the foot bracket and line guard lugs machined into it. The backing bowl and 1/4 line guard are finished in black anodize. The reel is fitted with a button ‘V’ check mechanism and can be supplied in left or right hand wind.

Specifications

The Spitfire centre pin is built to the following specifications and variations:

REEL SIZE: 4″ diameter
SPOOL WIDTH: 3/4″
LINE GUARD: BP
RATCHET:
HAND: Left hand wind (Right hand by request)

All reels are supplied with a heavy cotton embroidered draw cord pouch and dropper bottle of Chris Lythe reel oil.

Availability

The Spitfire centre pin is a limited edition reel closed at 100 reels.

£ 1195 // SOLD OUT

 

As of February 2021, my order books are full and therefore closed for a short period of time. Once current orders are full-filled, I look forward to taking orders again, hopefully in Autumn 2021.

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