Duck Foot Altex

Introduction

A new replacement line bush. The original had suffered from severe line burns

I no longer work on Hardy fixed spool reels but I am very happy to redirect anyone who needs help with their reels to

ronald.van.de.klashorst@gmail.com

Ronald can be relied on to do first class work and I have no hesitation recommending him

Stage 1

A replacement pear cover and screw and I had fitted a new bail arm spring as well

Stage 2

The finished reel looking very content in the sunshine

Stage 3

Thomas Appleby (1920 – 1946)

I think this model was made in 1932/3 because it has the patented fold down handle and this was when the patent for the handle was applied for by Hardy’s

I have to admit this is my favorite design of the Altex reel with the large inspection plate on the side of the body

Below the reel after a complete strip down, rebuild, polish, black leading and lacquering