J W Youngs & Sons Rapidex 4″ trotting reel

Maker: J W Young

Model: Rapidex centrepin trotting reel

Approximate year of manufacture: 1960

Condition: Well used

Material: Alloy

Length/ diameter: 4″

Country of manufacture: England

Ideal use: Fish or collect

Notes:

An used example of this classic Rapidex 4″ alloy centrepin trotting reel by J W Young, Redditch. Grey bobble finish with some paint bubbling. Working faceplate drag adjuster and backplate on off ratchet lever. The reel spins with slight wobble. 58mm foot blade, traditional anglers use these for roach chub bream and barbel fishing.