H Simms Newcastle Heatons 4.5″ alloy salmon brake fly reel c 1900

Maker: H Simms of newcastle by Heatons

Model: Salmon brake reel

Approximate year of manufacture: 1920’s

Condition: Fine

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 4.5″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Collect or use

TT opinion: A rare and large example of the Heatons alloy salmon brake reel. A narrow drum model being only 33mm across the frame, Counterbalanced free turning white handle. Central drag adjuster, backplate on off check clicker button. A fully working and original reel retaining most dark lead finish. The owner’s name Fred G Wilson script engraved to faceplate.