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Lamson Spool 45 or 56?
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I'm obviously a newbe and have joined this board to identify whether the two spools I have are 45 or 56.
My reason is that I wish to sell these...
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Last post by bulldog1935
04/23/15 10:54
Mullock's
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flytie09 »
03/16/15 18:30
I got up early to watch and observe my first Mullock auction online. I was amazed at the speed with which items are sold. You hesitate for a second,...
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Last post by shifty242
04/14/15 12:11
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Last post by bulldog1935
03/24/15 08:21
Eagle Claw EC 111
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Todd Homchick »
03/09/15 11:20
I just bought an Eagle Claw Blue Pacific reel by Wright and McGill. It's different then all the other Hardy lightweight series knock offs I've seen...
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Last post by Todd Homchick
03/09/15 11:42
orvis reel
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old bamboo »
03/07/15 19:26
Hi Guy's'
I've been offered this Orvis Odyssey 2 reel by some one, they want $165.00 for it' in very good operating shape, w/ original soft case,...
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Last post by SpringCreek
03/07/15 20:21
Scientific Angler System II made by Hardy
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drbob »
11/12/14 15:00
Salutations: I have a Scientific Anglers System II Reel made by Hardy, complete with the original case. It belonged to Mr. Wes Drain and was given to...
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Last post by deepseadavy
12/07/14 11:48
Hardy Perfect 3 5/8 brown line guard
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stavsundet »
07/17/14 04:11
Hello, Im New to this forum. Please excuse my English, since its not my mother tongue. I have a question. Never owned a Perfect, but is about to buy...
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Last post by middlecalf
11/28/14 13:38
Shakespeare Sturdy Questions
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danfordman »
09/23/14 15:54
Hi ,
I just acquired a Shakespeare 1860 Sturdy Fly Reel model HB, In fair and working condition. My Question Is if anyone has an aprox. idea of the...
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Last post by Royalpark
10/15/14 10:11
A Gift Fit for the Gods!
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Royalpark »
10/13/14 11:19
I am one lucky SOB! A good and very generous friend just gave me a Bogdan No1
reel that belonged to his father. The reel was well-fished and...
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Last post by jhuskey
10/14/14 07:22
early brass reel
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oldtack »
02/24/14 04:13
Hi there, I have an old brass multiplying reel that measures 1 3/4 x 1 7/8 inches with off set handle and a small turned ivory handle. I was reading...
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Last post by harry h
08/25/14 12:41
1970's to 1980's Orvis CFO III?
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cfshaw »
08/05/14 12:10
Please help me identify a recent purchase. I bought a used Orvis CFO III reel and extra spool for my four weight Winston and I would like to...
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Last post by jhuskey
08/05/14 15:21
1970s Orvis CFO IIII?
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by
Smalls »
07/25/14 14:22
I have a 70s Orvis CFO that I am having trouble getting a solid ID on..
It appears to say CFO IIII on the back, with 4 clear vertical white lines,...
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Last post by jhuskey
08/04/14 18:30
Polishing reels
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uniquafly »
01/18/14 20:27
I've noticed that a great many fly reels that come up for auction on the internet are polished. Most notable the brass Birmingham plate wind type...
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Last post by uniquafly
06/15/14 07:50
Bozeman Reel SC
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FLYSSR »
06/04/14 20:31
Hello, I'm new to bamboo; first post, planing to receive my first rod in a month or so. I am interested in the Bozeman Reels SC 5 wt. It's got...
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Last post by FLYSSR
06/04/14 20:31
Fin-Nor FR8 value
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Finn Maccumhail »
04/28/14 22:09
I was bidding on a Fin-Nor FR8 on ebay that was in great shape and was around $300 when the seller abruptly ended the auction. When I emailed to find...
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Last post by Finn Maccumhail
04/28/14 22:09
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Last post by hesterdendy
04/15/14 17:07
Streamline SL3N Fly Reel Drag System
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by
dlrollins »
04/13/14 10:46
Can anyone help me figure out a Streamline SL3N drag that tightens/loosens the drag for both directions at once. I don't have a manual for this reel...
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Last post by Ken M 44
04/14/14 06:56
Cascapedia Korean made
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by
Lakesararat »
05/26/13 11:11
I like the look and weight of this reel. Advice positive or negative would be appreciated before buying.
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Last post by bulldog1935
03/29/14 08:04
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Last post by wilbach1
02/05/14 03:19
Hardy St. George spool removal
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capecodchip2013 »
01/18/14 12:30
Good afternoon, gentlemen. I am having a little difficulty removing the reel spool from a St. George (c. 1940's) I recently acquired. I read the...
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Last post by uniquafly
01/19/14 16:29
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