Rare J.W Young’s Famous “ Duplex “ 4”  Brass reel, circa 1893 3 3/4” wide drum

3 3/4” wide drum

a craft we need to keep as those who have used cane rods will only know what a joy it is to play and land a fish

note this reel is stamped inside “JS” was made by Jimmy Smith a highly regarded Hardy reel maker

a hardback manual of instruction in the art of rod making

A Norris “ Conway” built cane 9ft rod

Rare J.W Young’s Famous “ Duplex “ 4”  Brass reel, circa 1893 3 3/4” wide drumRare J. W Youngs Famous Duplex 4 Brass reel, circa 1893, stamped with the shield logo a unique reel having a nickel silver ratchet check adjuster and a unusual knurled tension adjuster where the handle sits, in good overall condition a very scarce and early patented reel. Very scarce collectors piece.