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Purist II 2051 (upper) with Rapidex II 2400 (lower)

   New for 2008 - Hardy Conquest Centrepin Reels

The new Conquest heralds the return of centrepin making for Hardy.  There are two superb models (4 inch or 4.5 inch) of the Conquest, both available in either a silver or black hard anodised finish. This groundbreaking new reel is made from the highest quality bar stock aluminium, with a unique multi-handle and a double-ratchet mechanism. 

 

 

Designed around a gyroscopic inertia principle also makes the Conquest perfectly free running. A super smooth running reel, with incredible lightness due to the beautifully perforated bodies. These reels can handle everything from running light stick floats down slow moving rivers, to controlling big, fast water river floats like chubbers and Avons. They won’t be out of place on stillwaters either, where these classic centrepins are ideal for close range tench, bream and carp tactics. Designed to match perfectly with Marksman rods.

 

Hardy Conquest - Winner of Best New Product

Visitors Choice at Efttex 2007, Prague 

 

Model

2008

Product Code

Diameter (inch)

Colour

Weight (g)

Price (£)

Conquest Reel

NEW

H00026

4

Black

191

289

Conquest Reel

NEW

H00027

4.5

Black

214

299

Conquest Reel

NEW

H00028

4

Silver

191

289

Conquest Reel

NEW

H00029

4.5

Silver

214

299


J W YOUNG & SONS  

J W Young & SonsYoungs of Redditch have been making reels for over 100 years. We proudly stock their fine centrepins which in our opinion are the best production reels made. Each reel is machined from solid aluminium bar stock, has a switch-operated on/off click check, micro-adjustable drag (except the Aerodex) and an instant spool release. In addition, every Purist, Bob James, John Wilson and Rolling-Pin reel is fitted with top quality stainless steel ball races, "Aerial" style nickel silver spokes and engraved with it's unique serial number...


PURIST II 2021
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3¾in diameter, approx 3/4in wide drum (similar to discontinued 2048 Limited Edition) but bronze finish. Ball bearing action, switch-operated on/off click check, micro-adjustable drag, instant spool release, two-position line guard. Supplied in fur lined canvas zippered pouch and attractive cardboard box,
RRP £250
PURIST II 2031
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4in diameter wide drum, ball bearing action, switch-operated on/off click check, micro-adjustable drag, instant spool release, bronze finish, four-position line guard. Supplied in fur lined canvas zippered pouch and attractive cardboard box
RRP £250 Our Special Offer Price £225.00
PURIST II 2031CL
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Lightweight [15% lighter] "caged" version of 2031, rim of spool is exposed to facilitate "batting". Supplied in fur lined canvas zippered pouch and attractive cardboard box
RRP £250 Our Special Offer Price £225.00
PURIST II 2041
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4½ in diameter narrow drum, ball bearing action, switch-operated on/off click check, micro-adjustable drag, instant spool release, bronze finish, four-position line guard and optional wooden box
RRP £250
PURIST II 2041CL
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Lightweight [15% lighter] "caged" version of 2041, rim of spool is exposed to facilitate "batting". Supplied in optional wooden box
RRP £250
PURIST II 2051
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4½in diameter wide drum, ball bearing action, switch-operated on/off click check, micro-adjustable drag, instant spool release, bronze finish, four-position line guard and optional wooden box
RRP £250
PURIST II 2051CL
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Lightweight [15% lighter] "caged" version of 2051, rim of spool is exposed to facilitate "batting". Supplied in optional wooden box
RRP £250
PURIST II 2071
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5in diameter wide drum, ball bearing action, lever-operated on/off click check, micro-adjustable drag, instant spool release, bronze finish, four-position line guard, cardboard box & draw-string cloth bag. Free next-working-day delivery within the UK.
£275.00
JOHN WILSON HERITAGE (JWY2000)
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4½in diameter, similar specification to Purist 2041 but with fully ventilated drum and special detachable line cage, beautifully finished in dark green with gold script, supplied in a neoprene pouch and cardboard box. Free next-working-day delivery within the UK.
£275.00
BOB JAMES "BJ" CENTREPIN (JWY2080)
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Lightweight version of Purist II 2051 designed for "Wallis" casting (no lineguard), 4½in diameter, fully ventilated drum wide drum, ball bearing action, lever-operated on/off click check, micro-adjustable drag, instant spool release, grey anodised, supplied in a neoprene pouch and cardboard box. Very attractive, yet in our opinion one of the most practical 'pins ever made! Free next-working-day delivery within the UK.
£250.00
BOB JAMES "BJ LIGHTWEIGHT" CENTREPIN (JWY2080L)
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Same specification as BJ (above) but with fully ventilated backplate making it the lightest reel in the Young's range and probably the lightest 4½in reel ever!. Free next-working-day delivery within the UK.
£299.00

Specifications for Purist II, Bob James & John Wilson centrepins
Model Diameter* Drum Width mm Drum Depth mm Price
New 2021 3¾" 22 9.8 £250.00
2031 4" 24 12.5 £250.00
2031CL 4" 24 12.5 £250.00
2041 4½" 16 11.5 £250.00
2041CL 4½" 16 11.5 £250.00
2051 4½" 24 11.5 £250.00
2051CL 4½" 24 11.5 £250.00
2071 5" 24 12.5 £275.00
JW Heritage 4½" 16 11.5 £275.00
"BJ" 2080 4½" 24 11.5 £250.00
New "BJ" 2080L 4½" 24 11.5 £299.00
* the stated diameter of a centrepin generally refers to the outside diameter of the backplate, not including the any lineguard, flange, foot or other protrusion



AERODEX 2550
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This long-awaited successor to the Trudex has a 4½in diameter narrow drum, ball bearing action, switch-operated on/off click check, instant spool release, dark green finish and is supplied in an attractive box.
£175.00
RAY WALTON MkII ROLLING-PIN. Well after almost three years of waiting, the new Ray Walton Rolling Pin has finally arrived, albeit in very limited numbers. Having handled the Mark II version I can only conclude that this is a fantastic reel which is destined to become a classic.

At approximately 3½in diameter, this special wide drum side-casting reel was designed (and improved) by Ray Walton for trundling luncheon meat for barbel, but is also ideal for trotting and stalking other species when used in the traditional way. The reel can be rotated through 90° to facilitate easy casting over long distances unlike a traditional pin. In this position the spool is facing to the front thus allowing the Rolling Pin to be cast in a similar manner to a fixed spool reel and then returned to the standard pin position for fishing. This is a top quality versatile and attractive reel with silver/gold anodised finish and engraved with a serial number. The key improvements over the Mk I are as follows:-

1. New shallow, fast tapered spool to allow better and more accurate casting.
2. New thicker hub with two ball bearings
3. New push button locking/unlocking device
4. New tapered handles
5. New on/off ratchet lever on the front lip of the back plate for easier access
6. New universal rod plate
7. New hole design
8. Lighter in weight - 8.5oz
9. Stronger ratchet spring
10.Silver and Gold in colour

The new Rolling Pin is only being produced in small batches and availablility is currently very limited.

Price £325.00
                   Ray Walton Rolling Pin
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RAY WALTON MkII BLACK ROLLING-PIN

We are pleased to now offer Ray's  Mk II Rolling Pin in a lovely black and gold finish. Same quality reel with the same outstanding features, but now available in a choice of colours.

Price £325

    

Ray with his new Black Mk II Rolling Pin


OKUMA CENTREPINS

Okuma Aventa VT1000

       

An excellent budget cost centrepin from Okuma. The Aventa is a well made traditionaly designed reel made from CNC machined aluminium. It has a 4.5" diameter spool with a soft silver finish and an on/off ratchet. This reel has a quoted line capacity of 275 yds of 8lb line!

The Aventa comes complete with a neoprene reel pouch and a 5 year manufacturers warrenty.

Aventa VT 1000 Our Price £69.99   

 

VT 1000 Spare spool RRP £39.99   


Okuma Aventa Pro VT1002

       

This reel is a 2 ball bearing version of the ‘Aventa’ above which is a superb runner. It is finished in bronze and comes complete with a neoprene reel pouch and a five year manufacturers warrenty.

Aventa Pro VT 100 -Our Price £89.99   

 

VT 1002 Spare spool RRP £39.99   


Okuma Sheffield

   

According to the manufacturer, 'It is hard to tell whether this is the perfect centre pin reel or rather a precision crafted work of art'. It certainly is a stunning reel at a great price. With 2 German HPB Stainless Ball Bearings it runs superbly on a stainless steel shaft. Both the frame and the spool are constructed from one piece machine cut aluminium to a traditional design. Like all Okuma centrepins this reel comes complete with a neoprene reel pouch and a 5 year manufacturers warrenty.

Okuma Sheffield - Our Price £119.99


Okuma Kennet

Okuma Kennet - Our Price £149.99


 

SHAKESPEARE

SHAKESPEARE ALVEY "LINCOLN" SIDE-CASTER. Alvey have many years experience manufacturing side-casters in Australia. They started producing this versatile reel for Shakespeare in 1997 and it has now become a best seller in the UK. Not quite up to the standard of the Ray Walton Rolling Pin but what do you expect at an eighth of the price!

Lincoln Sidecaster

LINCOLN SIDE-CASTER 2895/000, 4½in diameter, ½in wide, shallow drum, graphite construction, fitted with two free-running ball races and a silent on/off brake, suitable for general freshwater and light tackle sea fishing. Excellent value,
only £45.00



SHAKESPEARE "EAGLE" CENTREPINS.
Based on the Grice & Young's centrepins of the 70's and 80's, these practical reels have been re-introduced by Shakespeare and offer good value for money. Features include black reinforced nylon casing, non-corrosive quick release aluminium spool, button-operated on/off click-check, detachable line guard, ambidextrous, can be used for saltwater fishing (regular cleaning/lubrication recommended)...
Golden Eagle

THE EAGLE 2900/400, 4½in diameter, 5/8in wide, matt black powder coated aluminium spool,
£60.00

THE EAGLE 2900/500, 4½in diameter, 1in wide, matt black powder coated aluminium spool,
£65.00

THE GOLDEN EAGLE 2900/600, 4½in diameter, 1in wide, gold anodised aluminium spool (as illustrated),
£70.00


 

ARNOLD KINGPINS

Improved specification for 2004:
   Made locally by K W Engineering, Kingpin reels are excellent in design, quality and appearance. The specification has again been up-graded for 2004 and after-sales service (in the unlikely event that you need it) is excellent. Each reel is machined from solid bar stock, fitted with a lever-operated click check, 4½in diameter, 7/8in wide drum with top quality sealed stainless ball races and polished brass fittings. One improvement is in the design of the knurled locking nut which secures the drum to the backplate - this now incorporates a non-slip O-ring to prevent accidental loosening. Choice of anodised colours include "platinum" (blue-ish grey), black, olive green or black/silver (black backplate with silver spool). Each reel is now numbered and supplied in an attractive lined box with a spare locking nut and maker's warranty.

Kingpin Series 2

KINGPIN SERIES 2 is ventilated with six circular finger holes in the drum, the rear of which is blanked off to prevent debris from entering.
£159.00



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