The tackle collection of the late Gary Brooker, MBE. It comprises of 16 vintage reels: a Forrest of Kelso Patent adjustable drag reel, 4" wide drum alloy, white handle, smooth brass foot, constant check and solid drum plate, good, a J Bernard & Son Makers, 45 Jermyn Street, London 3 ½" contract narrow drum alloy fly reel, strapped tension adjuster, white handle, smooth brass foot and constant check, a W J Cummins, Bishop Auckland 3 ½" Perfect style alloy fly reel, black handle, W E S 13oz marked to faceplate, copper O ring guide, smooth brass foot and check clicker, good, a Forrest & Sons, Kelso "The Waverley" 3.5" alloy narrow drum fly reel, white handle, smooth brass foot and check clicker, a C Farlow & Co, 3" Holdfast alloy fly reel with ventilated faceplate, a 3" wide drum alloy fly reel, offset pin drum release, on/off check button, some drum rock, a 3 ¼" alloy trout fly reel, black handle, smooth brass foot, a 3 1/8" USA style fly reel stamped "German Silver 120 Yards" counter balanced wood handle and a collection of 7 brass reels ranging from 4" Malloch style plate wind, various crank winds and a 2.5" BI metal reel with check click, all in working order. All contained in a heavy metal bound black stained pine chest 24" x 12" x 10" with folding side carry handles and front hasp. Note: Gary Brooker was appointed MBE in June 2003 in The Queen's Birthday Honours in recognition of his charitable services. Originally from Peter Cockwill, friend and past business partner of lead singer in the iconic pop group Procul Harum who passed in 2022 at the age of 76. He was writer and lead vocalist of the hit song, a Whiter Shade of Pale