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custom Bogdan unique?

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 07/21/23 14:28
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by hesterdendy » 03/24/14 13:11

I have a Bogdan that doesn't seem to size up to any of the listed models. Also, it has a user-switchable faceplate for rim control drag that can...

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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
07/21/23 14:28
SpeyCo Reels

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 05/24/23 22:57
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by NedZeppelin » 03/18/17 11:56

I looked around the site, saw only one reference. Anyone own one? They look pretty cool.

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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
05/24/23 22:57
Hardy Perfect fly reels - size

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 04/22/23 10:24
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 12/30/14 01:39

How come some reels have the size inscribed on the reels, whereas other do not.

I often wonder.

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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
04/22/23 10:24
Two Lightweights...fix or sell?

Last post by liketofish « 03/24/23 23:16
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by billems » 02/11/22 13:05

I own two Hardy lightweights, an LRH and a Featherweight. They're fairly dogged up looking from years of use, but both function fairly well. Last...

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Last post by liketofish
03/24/23 23:16
The STP MR POP cassette reel

Last post by Lewis Chessman « 03/19/23 07:35
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by fmroth » 03/19/23 01:21

Can't even remember how I came across this reel -- made in Argentina, STP MR POP. I think Cortland sold them years ago. The reel made sense to me...

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Last post by Lewis Chessman
03/19/23 07:35
Milward Flycraft repaired

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 03/18/23 09:24
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by Swamprat » 04/09/18 13:02

Just got my reel back from Tom White in Albany N.Y. I sent it in for a good cleaning and internal service as well as a handle repair. The old handle...

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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
03/18/23 09:24
Where to find Orvis CFO Classic Reels

Last post by imfishin « 03/12/23 20:52
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by JeraldMiller » 07/17/21 12:25

Is there a recommended place, other than eBay, to find excellent quality Orvis classic CFO reels and/or spare spools for sale ?.
~Jerald Miller

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Last post by imfishin
03/12/23 20:52
Early Ari T. Hart fly reel - question

Last post by brooksriver « 02/06/23 08:05
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 02/06/23 07:06

Early ATH fly reel production question

What are signs of an early ATH reel ?
What clues date this F2 Rio Orbigo ?

Does the single piece...

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Last post by brooksriver
02/06/23 08:05
Just spotted this beauty on a popular auction site

Last post by Bill Charles « 11/05/22 16:14
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by Hardybadger » 11/03/22 13:28

I love it - but don’t know anything about it. Will probably buy just because I like the look, rather than anything else! But any info appreciated....

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Last post by Bill Charles
11/05/22 16:14
Hardy Golden Sovereign

Last post by stlhdr1st « 10/29/22 08:03
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by Mister Bill » 07/22/21 21:46

I am not sure if a Hardy Sovereign Gold would be considered a classic reel, but if it is, I have a request for information.

I acquired these two...

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Last post by stlhdr1st
10/29/22 08:03
the old "Replace" factor

Last post by twistedtippet « 08/28/22 13:59
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 08/23/22 10:45

I don't know about you - but as SOON as I accidentally sell a reel from out of my collection,
for some odd reason, I must immediately replace it....

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Last post by twistedtippet
08/28/22 13:59
Thompson reel

Last post by 3creeks « 07/30/22 21:54
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by Upricon » 07/30/22 21:24

I recently acquired a Thompson 100 fly reel. It’s in really good shape. It does have a problem though. Both the click pawl and the drag system are...

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Last post by 3creeks
07/30/22 21:54
2 WT reel suggestions

Last post by DinoC « 07/26/22 13:28
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by Donk93953 » 03/07/17 17:53
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Just ordered a Chris Clemes 2 wt, 7foot, Black Beauty bamboo rod.
Any suggestions for a classic fly reel?
I've been a CFO Orvis man most of my life....
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Last post by DinoC
07/26/22 13:28
Value of Shakespeare Silent & Oren-o-Matic Balanced Reel

Last post by Rockthief « 06/14/22 20:09
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by DaveA » 06/14/22 10:14

I inherited 2 fly reels and am looking for approximate value and likely to sell.

Shakespeare Silent Tru arT Automatic Modal FC No 1836 (silver)...

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Last post by Rockthief
06/14/22 20:09
Hodgson Tarpon reel

Last post by dave363640 « 06/02/22 10:44

by dave363640 » 06/02/22 10:44

Anyone know a thing about a Hodgson Tarpon fly reel. Stamped with 003 on the foot.

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Last post by dave363640
06/02/22 10:44
Bent face plate

Last post by Recidivist13 « 06/01/22 16:44
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by Palakona123 » 03/03/21 17:03

When playing around with my 3 3/8 perfect a while ago I noticed that the faceplate is slightly bent, and toutches down on one of the pawls.
I am...

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Last post by Recidivist13
06/01/22 16:44
Orvis Troutbum CFO II 2007 conservation edition #284

Last post by PRGriff « 05/02/22 16:40
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by PRGriff » 04/13/22 20:25

Hi guys, brand new to the board! I was trying to find out info on a reel I bought way back from an orvis store in san jose ca an orvis troutbum cfo...

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Last post by PRGriff
05/02/22 16:40
Handwriting ID.

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 02/01/22 07:53
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by Varoooom7 » 11/21/21 16:28

I believe that the tag may be in Stan Bogdan's writing, Bill Hunter or someone associated with either business. The reel was purchased new in June of...

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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
02/01/22 07:53
Not Sure what this is - but it's cool

Last post by WallaceWatson « 11/04/21 14:13
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by Kudu » 10/06/20 14:55

I picked up this reel the other day - wasn't really after the reel - I wanted the Silk Fly line on it for restoration

If anyone can give me any...

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Last post by WallaceWatson
11/04/21 14:13
wind conversion on hardy perfect 3 1/8

Last post by flyty2 « 07/24/21 12:55
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by 5wtaddict » 06/14/20 09:50

How difficult, or even possible, is it to convert a hardy perfect from rhw to left hw?

Thanks...john

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07/24/21 12:55

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