Reels
Pair Vintage J.W. Young Fly Reels – Pridex & Condex J W Young 3 1/2” Trout Fly
Specifications
Right-/ Left-Handed
Interchangeable
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Gear Ratio / Action
Single-Action
Description
A nice pair of vintage British-made fly fishing reels by J.W. Young & Sons of Redditch, England. Included: J.W. Young Condex Noris Shakespeare fly reel J.W. Young Pridex fly reel dated internally 3/63 Both reels are approximately 3 1/2” diameter and suited to traditional trout or light salmon fishing setups. Features: Alloy construction Black enamel finish Brass foot fittings Traditional click/check mechanisms Made in England The Pridex retains its internal date marking “3/63” and reversible check arrangement. Condition is good usable vintage condition overall: Condex presents well with moderate wear Pridex has more visible paint loss and cosmetic wear Both spin correctly and sound excellent Ideal for: Vintage tackle collectors Traditional fly anglers Classic bamboo or fibreglass rod setups J.W. Young collectors Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the descripti