I have a centrepin reel that was apparently made by "Casting in Wood". It is 3.75" in diameter and has a pretty wide spool. I was thinking of using it for barbel on my stretch of the Ouse.

Does anyone know anything about the reel or the maker? I'm ashamed to say I bought it for a pretty penny off Ebay despite not knowing anything about it!

Alan

just found this for you off a cmex site........



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Casting in Wood - in Devon - old tel no was and maybe still is: 01803 834502

I doubt they do anything that falls under the heading of 'budget' pins though

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

THA CAN TELL A YORKSHIREMAN ,BUT THA CAN'T TELL HIM MUCH !!

Thanks a billion! I will try my luck and call.....

let me know how you get on ...

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WHEN YOU LEAVE THE RIVER, TAKE NOTHING, AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINT'S!!!

THA CAN TELL A YORKSHIREMAN ,BUT THA CAN'T TELL HIM MUCH !!

Casting in Wood used to advertise in Waterlog Magazine - looks like they sold seriously traditional gear at equally serious prices!!

Have a telephone number as: 01789 293955. That's from 1997, mind you.

Thanks! I'll try calling them as nobody picked up at the number Bruce found.

The reel that I have is a beaut!

Why not post a pic of the reel, Toady old boy, so we can all drool over it!!!

as soon as I can get my camera working!

I managed to get my camera working but have also decided to sell the reel. I think it is a lovely thing but I didn't think I really needed it to enjoy my coarse fishing - I'm getting something cheaper instead.

Bruce: I called all the numbers but no luck!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...K:MESELX:ITper instead.

some interesting reading as to why there was no answer maybe

http://purepiscators.com/forum/defau...g=posts&m=1809