I recently obtained an Allcocks Easicast reel from Ebay..Does anybody know about these reels, ie what type of fishing were they designed for, it's a smooth running centre pin with a bail arm brake mech??

Can be used for bait casting, trotting or fly fishing.
Same principle as Hardy's Silex or Dingley's Rolo.
A quick google of any of these will tell you lots.
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Hope this helps
Brian

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Here's the instruction leaflet from the Easicast 2 from 1939.







Does your one look like this?





Regards,

Doc

Thank's for the reply Doc the info you posted really helps..Sorry it took so long cheers.,

Hardy Bros ltd reel

Check the specs! Very similar facilities but one is wooden and branded Hardy, the other metal and made by Allcock's.

richard

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Richard,

The Easicast has an additional braking system to prevent overcasts (and birdsnests). Look at the paragraph "Control" in the instructions.

Regards,

Doc

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Aha! I see what you mean. It looks a wonderful reel. I bet it is great to spin with...

richard

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