The Palace Superb reel was produced in the 1940's.
The Perfect, high quality range of fly and salmon reels are very collectable and with over 80 variables in the range they can command high prices especially the rarer models and sizes. This is the smaller 2 1/2 inch diameter model, a larger one was also produced, The reel has a rotatable foot in the Malloch style for casting and reeling in and a ceramic sliding line guide.Ī Hardy Perfect reel, the smallest size produced for fly fishing 3 inch diameter, a size that is not often seen. Howban regd, Molesley, Birmingham, which is engraved on the back. LINKS TO OTHER GOOD QUALITY FISHING RELATED SITESĪll the reels shown on this page have been sympathetically restored and repaired by me, most had parts missing or broken along with some wear and tear including corrosion.Īn extremely rare 'Howban' reel, manufactured for a very short time 1945 to 1946 by Howell & Co. SOME EXAMPLES OF THE BEST FLY RODS EVER MADEįamous makers such as Allcocks, Farlows, Ogden Smiths, Hardy, Heaton, Malloch, Milwards etcĬatalogues,Antiquarian, Old and Modern books Heres a few examples of restored ABU reels. Here are some examples of restored Youngs reels. Heres some of the rarer reels that are highly collectable. Rods, Reels and Accessories from the worlds most famous maker Salmon and Fly.ĮXAMPLES OF RESTORED HARDY FISHING TACKLE
Hardy, Chapmans, B.James, Olivers, Ogden Smiths, Allcocks plus all the other top makersĪllcocks, Walker Bampton, Chapmans, James plus others. Reels of all makes, shapes and sizes bought back to their original glory! Repair and Restoration work undertaken on any reel. Repair and Restoration work undertaken on any rod Restoration and Repair of Split Cane, Whole Cane and Greenheart Rods.