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Centrepin Reels

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.
- Machined from 6061 Aerospace
grade bar stock aluminium
- Three handle design provides
gyroscopic effect for prolonged free spinning
- Handles are completely removable
and can replaced with counter balance weights
- Reversible and removable
stainless steel line guard
- Left or right hand wind
- Easy
maintenance
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Hardy Conquest - Winner of
Best New Product
Visitors Choice at Efttex
2007, Prague |
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Model
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2008
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Product Code
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Diameter (inch)
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Colour
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Weight (g)
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Price (£)
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Conquest Reel
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NEW
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H00026
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4
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Black
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191
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289
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Conquest Reel
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NEW
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H00027
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4.5
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Black
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214
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299
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Conquest Reel
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NEW
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H00028
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4
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Silver
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191
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289
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Conquest Reel
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NEW
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H00029
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4.5
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Silver
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214
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299
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J W YOUNG & SONS
Youngs 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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
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3¾" |
22 |
9.8 |
£250.00 |
| 2031
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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

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

for more details please click photo and be patient!
RAY WALTON MkII
BLACK ROLLING-PINWe 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, the World’s largest reel manufacturer has
launched it’s latest entry into the centre pin market.
- The Kennet is Okuma’s addition to the best
selling Sheffield, Aventa Pro and Aventa centre pins and is available now.
- The hand crafted pin
features a built in line
guard.
- The 4.5” diameter reel comes
with 2 German high performance bearings making it one of the most free running
centre pins.
- The frame and spool have been made from machine cut
aluminium making it lightweight for perfect balance, has a stainless steel main
shaft and an on/off ratchet.
- The reel also comes with the usual Okuma 5 year
manufacturers warranty and a neoprene reel pouch for extra protection.
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 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)...

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 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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