A place to discuss those classic and vintage fly reels, classics include modern variations of those of vintage. Please add your photos, stories or just join in conversation about your reels.
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Last post by Caneghost
09/03/24 06:03
Salar Incomparabile 3 5/8" new colors
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Hello!
We have just added two new colors to our Salar 3 5/8 model line.
Dark Olive and Gun Smoke Matt.
Appreciate your comments on the design...
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Last post by Caneghost
07/11/24 15:44
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
07/08/24 07:28
Antique wood and brass sidewinder reel
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Ajochum »
06/28/24 14:53
Yesterday I purchased this very nice sidewinder antique fly reel. It is wood and brass with turned aluminum surrounding the outside. It’s 6” across....
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Last post by jeffkn1
07/05/24 11:10
My new/ old magnesium baby
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Markus »
02/01/24 20:23
Just got this, so very light, UK Young made for Shakespeare, sure it lost money for both, unfortunately.
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Last post by Sanmiguel
06/10/24 22:05
Winston Perfect 3 3/8” & Spare spool
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Shempy »
12/31/19 16:43
Cleaning out the moving boxes and found my Winston Perfect and spare spool, haven’t seen to many of these reels around, would appreciate some info on...
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Last post by JohnMD1022
06/10/24 18:57
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Last post by JohnMD1022
06/10/24 17:24
Hardy Perfect Reels
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BarblessKen »
02/21/24 23:23
I have two Hardy Perfects that bounced their way through my family into my gear. Any info that can be provided is appreciated - age, uniqueness,...
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Last post by flyuvo
05/27/24 10:10
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Last post by thethadius 456
05/27/24 10:04
Ogden Smith Exchequer - date?
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tigerbeard »
05/06/24 12:08
I have recently inherited my grandfather's fly bag, including an Ogden Smith Exchequer made by Dingley. Would anyone be able to tell me if it's...
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Last post by flyuvo
05/27/24 09:57
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Last post by blackdog
05/25/24 10:37
South Bend Finalist
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MissouriFlyGuy »
03/12/24 14:49
Hey anyone know when South Bend Finalist 1133 & 1144 were introduced? I have a 1942 catalog and no 1133/1144 or Finalist Reels....
Second; I have a...
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Last post by NewUtahCaneAngler
03/28/24 18:14
Orvis CFO III Gold limited edition 1979
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Hi, Just acquired a nice piece of Orvis history, in mint condition too! Only 500 were made in the late seventies by Hardy at the time. purrs like a...
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Last post by BKill
03/10/24 20:20
Classic reel rescued
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Gene L »
01/16/24 18:54
At my fishing group, GOTC, we always have an auction on the last day of the fishing meet. A guy there had a LW hardy with about 3 or so missing from...
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Last post by BigTJ
03/08/24 10:55
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Last post by AlexP
03/04/24 17:01
New Reels for Bamboo- REVISED
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Sz20DF »
11/22/12 08:40
What is the current (modern reels) reel of choice for bamboo rods? I seldom see any but old Hardy's, CFO's and vintage reels on bamboo rods. I'm...
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Last post by Hanksforkstalker
02/26/24 12:19
Gray Wolf Raised Pillar Reels
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herkileez »
02/26/24 11:10
I'm looking for reviews/comments regarding Gray Wolf raised pillar reels, in either size. Please pm me with any comments you have.
thanks
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Last post by herkileez
02/26/24 11:10
Abu 156 and 178 Reels
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John Svensson »
02/25/24 17:14
Not sure if these qualify as Classic in everyone's minds, but they seem well designed and sturdy reels, at least the Swedish made ones which I take...
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Last post by John Svensson
02/25/24 20:22
50th Anniversary CFO III
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What is a 50th anniversary CFO III in good to very good condition worth?
It had the leather case but no box and it was lined.
I passed on one...
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Last post by Caneghost
02/09/24 10:11
Hardy Perfect Foot Mod
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RymanType »
01/29/24 22:04
Just acquired a 1917 Eunuch Hardy Perfect 3 1/8.
The foot is too long for the rod I intend to use it on, a Jenkins GA80.
Thoughts on a reputable...
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Last post by Bud
02/05/24 16:59
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