I've come into possession of what I think is a 3" youngs pattern 1 reel. Very simple design. It is marked Army and Navy Surplus, Victoria St. London. Plan to line it up for my 6'9" 4 weight constable.
The reel came loaded with a level silk line. Have any of you fished the old silk lines you've found on reels. I test casted it on the lawn. The finish is rough and sticky so the line doesn't shoot. I don't think that matters when I'm making short casts on the stream.
The reel came loaded with a level silk line. Have any of you fished the old silk lines you've found on reels. I test casted it on the lawn. The finish is rough and sticky so the line doesn't shoot. I don't think that matters when I'm making short casts on the stream.