Product Focus: Ian Gordon No 1 Salmon Reel - Made in England Fly Fishing Reel

Introducing a brand new, bespoke, salmon fishing reel - The Ian Gordon No 1 Salmon Reel. In this video Cadence Brand Ambassadors, Ian Gordon and Colin Harvey talk to Gary Mills who is manufacturing these wonderful reels in the heart of fishing tackle manufacturing in the UK, Redditch. The video shows you how the reels are made and the thought process that conceived these unique reels. We also visit Robin Coleman, a master saddler and keen salmon angler who has hand crafted the leather case that comes with each reel.
For more information and to pre-order please visit:
www.cadencefishing.co.uk/s2dc
About the Ian Gordon No 1 Salmon Reel
The brain child of Ian Gordon, this outstanding salmon reel was developed and tested to meet Ian’s strict requirements.
Ian loves the tradition, simplicity and sound of classic click and paw reels and wanted this reel to share this design with a modern twist.
We added fly reel experts Colin Harvey and Gary Mills into the equation and produced the reel with their extensive experience and manufacturing skills.
The reel and all its components are manufactured in the UK, even down to the screws and springs!
After 12 months testing several prototypes, after a few minor adjustments, Ian approved the reel for production.
The modern materials and design has helped produce a lightweight and robust reel that balances perfectly our modern double handed fly rods.
The exposed rim on the spool allows excellent control and pressure to be applied to the reel when playing fish.
The reel is supplied with a high-quality and bespoke leather reel case also manufactured in the UK by a master saddler and keen salmon fisherman Robin Coleman.

[@Esoxhunt]

Fantastic to get closer to the artisans, who made my favorite trout reel. Thanks for posting this.

[@simonnewtom]

Wow its built in reddicth, a great place to have fishing tackle built, im going to have a look at one for myself 😊

[@eamonnfagan4150]

There’s a story to every reel and case even before it is fished. Great work!

[@crestonlaager3216]

I live in the U.S. and, I've been buying Made in Egland reels since I was 18, there's none better.

[@ACshinealight]

When engineers like this retire these skills are gone forever. True artisan craftsmanship made with knowledge and passion. Perfection.

[@northantswhite]

Fantastic film....A great British product...Ordered mine!

[@CadenceFlyFishing]

Your custom is valued and hugely appreciated. Thanks.

[@StephenWilliams-ky9fu]

What a great video , English craftsmanship at its best. Ive handled one of the reels, they are superb and sound great.

[@tomgreene1843]

Great men and craftsmanship.

[@ACshinealight]

That leather work is sublime

[@CadenceFlyFishing]

That man is a real gem....Craftsman of the highest order.

[@ACshinealight]

@@CadenceFlyFishing I’ve emailed you Ian

[@MalcolmPowder]

Looks great. The only thing missing was what it sounds like with a 20lb springer on the end.

[@CadenceFlyFishing]

To follow soon we hope👍😁

[@johnbrown3951]

When we fish I think it rarely crosses our minds where the kit is manufactured but it so good to see the process of producing the tools required for our pastime. Is there an equivalent video on rod manufacture because that would be good also. Thanks. I am not sure if you remember but I commented some time ago on a beat of the Deveron which came out of the fog in my brain it was Carnousie. I am sure the owner was a Mr & Mrs Mutch at that time but that would have been 30 years ago.

[@tomosedwards8369]

An absolute work of art. I want one dearly. Need to start an onlyfans so I can afford it 😂

[@paulkennedy5953]

Can these reels be made with Gold plating applied.....?

[@neilmason158]

If it’s come of a Mill’s lathe it’s going to be a cracker

[@neilmason158]

I have the Mill’s Atom fitted to my 14’ cr10 for trotting for the lady.

[@kingdom777866]

Mr Ian Gordon do you have an email address I can contact you on please.. I wish to talk to you regarding fly lines.. Thank you, Geoff Very nice reel and case, can’t beat British craft..

[@CadenceFlyFishing]

My email address is - [e-mail] please drop me a mail any time. Ill be delighted to help.

[@Loyalist-ul6qm]

Love the quality but what setup do you suggest for a beginner I'd love to buy a salmon out from yous the workmanship is appreciated could you please contact me through email thank you.