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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
Two Lightweights...fix or sell?

Last post by Short Tip « 03/17/22 16:56
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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 Short Tip
03/17/22 16:56
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
Hardy Golden Sovereign

Last post by G-ManBart « 09/08/21 12:20
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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 G-ManBart
09/08/21 12:20
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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Last post by flyty2
07/24/21 12:55
Do you know what this reel is?

Last post by Low Profile « 07/21/21 20:43
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by 1carazy1 » 03/28/20 19:58

Please help identify this reel. My father in law passed and I am trying help my mother in law find out what the reel is and what it might be worth....

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Last post by Low Profile
07/21/21 20:43
Where to find Orvis CFO Classic Reels

Last post by JeraldMiller « 07/18/21 17:48
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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 JeraldMiller
07/18/21 17:48
Winston Perfect 3 3/8” & Spare spool

Last post by mtnhiker85 « 01/30/21 03:16
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by 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 mtnhiker85
01/30/21 03:16
Willow Classic Reels?

Last post by 4thru8weights « 09/14/20 11:33
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by Steelman » 02/09/20 10:58

anyone have info on Willow classic reels? I found one in the back of my gear bag. Probably purchased 7-8 years ago. Very nice reel with maple burl...

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Last post by 4thru8weights
09/14/20 11:33
Orvis Martin 1913 fly reel information

Last post by Shrimpman « 09/11/20 23:10
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by Art51252 » 08/28/20 13:40

Does anyone have any information as to when Orvis sold the Orvis Martin 1913 fly reel and in what catalog it was advertised in. Also when was the...

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Last post by Shrimpman
09/11/20 23:10
Fly reels from an old relative.

Last post by 60InchDV8 « 07/16/20 12:53
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by Follow.the.rainbow » 06/17/20 20:21

So I recently received a list of fly reels that a relative is selling/giving to family. I have a choice of 2 but I don’t know much about these...

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Last post by 60InchDV8
07/16/20 12:53
New Reels for Bamboo- REVISED

Last post by 3creeks « 05/18/20 23:33
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by Sz20DF » 11/22/12 08:40
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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 3creeks
05/18/20 23:33
Peux Speedline Classic

Last post by Paul B « 05/13/20 09:22
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by thereelthing » 04/05/20 09:51

Hi guys! I hope everyone from the forum is safe and healthy in these crazy times.

I quickly want to show you guys the classic style reels made by...

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Last post by Paul B
05/13/20 09:22
Reel feet

Last post by ffftroutbum « 05/01/20 17:15
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by Jules1 » 04/30/20 14:32

Does anyone make replacement reel feet? I have a couple Peerless reels with feet too thin for my slide ring bamboo rods. I made a couple wood wedges...

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05/01/20 17:15

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