John R. Gow and Sons Walnut and Brass Salmon Winch 8 Weight Holden wrote what was for

Holden wrote what was for year considered the “bible”

Although this model is typically listed as a #6 I liked it with a DT #4

3 5/8" diameter with a 1 3/16" spool width

Wrapped brown with red edges fore and aft at the ferrules

Includes thick neoprene case

John R. Gow and Sons Walnut and Brass Salmon Winch 8 Weight Holden wrote what was forAn interesting John R. Gow and Sons walnut and brass salmon winch, 4 3 8" in diameter with a 1 5 8" spool width. Likely dates to the 1880's. Walnut frame with brass pillars and a brass spool, the latter of which has "JR Gow" and "Dunkel" on the top and "Patent" at the bottom in a neat engraved script. The brass foot looks as though it has been shortened. The clicker drag works well and favors RHW slightly. An interesting early trolling reel!