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REEL RESTORATION AND REPAIR SERVICE

Total Reel Restoration and Repair Service

All types of reels repaired, vintage or modern, fixed spool, closed face or centerpin. I specialise in Mitchell, Abu, Intrepid, Allcocks, Milwards and J.W.Youngs. I also offer a refurbishment service which will bring your old reel back to how it used to look. I make hard to find parts which are now no longer available anywhere to the exact specifications of the old part, i.e spindles for any centerpin old or new. Give me a call and I will be happy to discuss your requirements and give you a competitive quote.

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Restoration of a 1960's Allcocks Match Aerial

I was asked to restore and repair an old 1960's Allcocks Match Aerial. Well used, the reel was in poor shape, it had bent spokes and a broken release catch spring, a worn/bent centrepin, corrosion and 40% paint loss. The reel is now finished and is in as new condition with a new centrepin, new spring, straight spokes, full paintjob etc, the reel now spins like a top and is perfect for either a display cabinet or better still, trotting down on the river!

Image: The pre-restored Match Aerial

Image: The finished article

Restoration of a J.W.Youngs Trudex Centrepin

This was another reel heading for the scrap heap, but with a little tlc it has been bought back to life. Missing handle, small spring/lever/retaining cap, missing line guard and poor paintwork. The reel was in very poor condition overall. But not unsalvageable.

Image: The sorry looking Trudex.

Image: Back to life and fully restored. Ready for the riverbank!