Mackenzie Prototype 1
Introduction
This is my prototype reel that took a couple of years to complete from conception through to manufacturing. This was a joint effort between me and Charlie Norris (Hardy employee) who did design work based on my ideas. After thoroughly having the reel tested by my good friend Paul Machugh on the river Lochy the reel needed a few minor modifications to get it working perfectly.
The reel comes with a genuine Hardy block leather case which is appropriate given the project was a joint effort between Charlie and me. The engraved “MN1” next to the winding handle stands for Mackenzie/Norris and the number 1 indicates this was the first joint project.
Stage 1
Left hand wind
Stage 2
A very nice Hardy case
Stage 3
The reel needed a fresh coat of lacquer after it’s extensive testing on the river Lochy in Scotland
Stage 4
A nice finish and the photo shows the stepped foot I like to make
Stage 5
Gold plated line guide
Stage 6
The tension adjuster is a nice diameter and easy to hold and adjust
Stage 7
The spring and pawl holder made from bronze and was one of the first test pieces I made
Reel Birth Certificate
A birth certificate I think is a nice touch to go with the reel. It can be used to record the ownership of the reel by other people in the future. Birth Date – 26th of May 2013
A©ID Membership
ACID (Anti Copying In Design)
I signed up to this company to protect my design and this certificate is conformation of my membership.
Patent application number pending GB141971
The concept of having a finger touch brake seemed to be a nice solution to controlling the tension of the line if a large fish were to take a fly and run. I believe this is a better solution to palming the spool which could cause the hand to be burnt. It also allows both hands to be used on the rod for better control.
Salmon Spey Internals
An old CAD drawing Charlie Norris did for me to help me visualize the concept of the reel