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Help Identifying Reel
by
geetarluke »
12/05/23 14:02
Hey All -
I am helping a buddy sell some reels that were passed along to him. I have no idea what the below reel is and thought this group might...
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Last post by geetarluke
12/05/23 14:02
Pflueger Bulldog
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by
tarawa »
11/20/23 21:39
I saw an interesting fly reel in an antique mall near me. It is a Pflueger Bulldog. What is the value of this reel?
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Last post by jeffkn1
11/27/23 16:25
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
11/12/23 09:47
Cortland Rimfly S
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by
CLNY74 »
10/14/23 19:08
Hi all. I was looking for information on the Cortland Rimfly S. Actually just the appropriate line weight recommendation. Thanks.
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Last post by loose ferrules
10/31/23 09:17
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Last post by SpringCreek
10/21/23 09:00
Bogdan 7 click position drag?
Replies: 2
by
matsoberg »
10/19/23 10:26
Been a while since, so I guess I’ll just have to harass you guys a bit again.
Having my Stan Bodan #00 up for sale, one buyer backed out as he...
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Last post by matsoberg
10/19/23 15:16
Farlow Python
Replies: 8
by
dannyboy »
02/09/19 15:56
I've a fascination with the Farlow reels and recently picked up what must be an older Python. It has some minor differences, mostly in marking, but a...
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Last post by Godfroy
10/13/23 15:56
Balance
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by
Mark_Anderson »
08/10/23 06:39
I've been experimenting with reel balance on a 7 1/2' Battenkill bamboo (3 7/8 oz) rod with a 6 wt line. I've worked my way through the usual Martin...
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Last post by RMorrison
08/27/23 14:21
custom Bogdan unique?
Replies: 8
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
Replies: 8
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
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
04/22/23 10:24
Two Lightweights...fix or sell?
Replies: 3
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
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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
Replies: 1
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
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Last post by imfishin
03/12/23 20:52
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Last post by brooksriver
02/06/23 08:05
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Last post by Bill Charles
11/05/22 16:14
Hardy Golden Sovereign
Replies: 7
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
Replies: 3
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
Replies: 1
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
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