Welcome to Weston Developments
We create innovative products for the discerning angler
Weston Developments custom spools
CNC machined from solid aluminium billet, then expertly finished.
Weston Developments speed caps
Converts reel to quick drag in half a turn to make a fully adjustable micro front drag system.
Reel Drag’z carbon washers
Custom CARBONTEX drag washers for specimen fishing reels.
Slow Oscillation Conversion
Gives improved casting and a much better balanced, smoother reel.
Titanium Line Roller Upgrade
Titanium line roller fitted with Japanese bearings.
Professional Reel Servicing
Above and beyond manufacturer recommendations.
Handle Upgrades
Custom manufactured alloy reel handles.
High-impact Line Stops
Manufactured from aero grade alloy.
Spare Parts
For Weston, and other manufacturer products.
As a lifelong angler and with over 30 years experience in a precision engineering environment, manufacturing components for Formula 1 and aerospace industries, I started Weston Developments in 2007 designing my first shallow spool.
Since then I have invented a number of products, our speed caps, slow oscillation conversions, custom alloy handles, our high impact line clips and also designing products for the angling trade.
We are proud to say all Weston products are designed and manufactured here in the UK and I would like to thank all our customers, past and present, for their support.
Andy Bull
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Latest customer reviews
Keith Wright
2020-05-03T17:52:51+0000
Brilliant service, bought some carbontex washers for my ultegra xtb s.. What a massive difference its made.. Quick delivery and excellent advice.. Thankyouread more
Oliver Lowe
2020-02-21T13:20:23+0000
I couldn't recommend Andy enough. The knowledge and professionalism from Weston Developments is exceptional. 5 stars.
Ryan Cresswell
2020-02-20T15:00:38+0000
Brillant sevice, quick turnaround. Had my basia QDX reels for 6 years and after a tier 2 service with the carbontek washers they feel brand new again 👍read more
Jody Lawrence
2020-01-16T19:39:22+0000
Unbelievable turnaround, reels feel brand new (about 15/20 years old!) Couldn't recommend enough. 5* service.
Klyuchikov Andrey
2019-07-29T19:27:02+0000
Дважды заказывал шпули на Daiwa tournament S6000T!
РЕКОМЕНДУЮ!!👍👍👍
Chris Agius
2019-06-17T18:31:25+0000
Used WD products for years now and never had a single issue. Customer service is second to none.
Bernd Werner
2019-06-06T17:31:19+0000
Many thanks to Weston Developments for the turbo fast delivery. The handel knobs fits perfect. 👍👍
Stuart Allsopp
2019-05-03T11:08:54+0000
Great service and Great products delivered very quickly ....
Jon Bath
2019-04-13T08:55:00+0000
Just bought the quick drag spool caps for my 5000t work perfectly and make them a lot better 👍🏻
Jason Hardy
2018-12-18T12:03:55+0000
I’ve just had a set of 3 brand new Daiwa Tournaments BE turbo tuned by Andy at Weston Developments and turned round in a week. To say I’m pleased would be an understatement. For those that love their tournies you’ll know the quirks like poor line clips, super slow drag (not a problem but I prefer QD), fast oscillation, loose clicking handle, rotor wobble etc. Thankfully for me that’s now a thing of the past. Mine now have new shallow spools, quick drag, sprung line clips, balanced rotors, and smooth handle. In short they feel modern but still look old school carpy amazing. Thanks Andyread more
Alan Gale
2018-11-01T23:05:17+0000
very happy with my Diawa 6000t tournament's just bèen serviced by Andy pluss speed caps and carbon washers fitted too great service thank you mate very much I would recommend defo..read more
Claire Hastilow
2018-09-30T18:18:41+0000
Ordered some carbon washers for my ultegras and the drag has never been better highly recommend upgrading the washer from the standard nylons to Weston’s carbon onesread more
Jamie Batson
2018-09-13T18:31:14+0000
Second to none service. Professional service by an angler for the angler.
Ray Batchelor
2018-08-16T08:23:29+0000
first class service always answered my texts work is first class
Mark Constable
2018-07-26T06:35:25+0000
I was already using carbon washers and speed caps on my 3x Ultegra Ci4+ which transform these reels, I just had them repaired and fully serviced by Andy and they feel better than when they came new. Top service and top customer serviceread more
Gary Park
2018-04-19T19:25:19+0000
Sorted out my abused basia’s which needed a lot of work doing all sorted quickly and with quality..Great job�
Shaun Green
2018-03-15T10:00:26+0000
Very easy to deal with and very helpful in answering any questions. Top quality products.
Mike Hutchison
2018-03-14T14:31:23+0000
Great products, I have the Daiwa Tournament TS5000BE.
So far I’ve upgraded to the Alloy Handles, Slow Oscillation Drives and the Shallow spools. All are great quality and included speedy delivery.
The slow Oscillation drives are not to tricky to fit, just take your time. By the time you get to the third reel it’s a doddle.
The first reel I stripped down and put together again, only to realise I had put the old worm drive back in!
However they are worth fitting as they do make a big difference to the line lay.
Next purchase may well be the speed caps but I’ll wait and see what a set of carbon washers does first.read more