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Hardy fly reel papers
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speyed »
02/06/08 07:11
I noticed on the Fiberglass forum reel papers for classic reels of interest to their members. I would like to see the same action taken on this forum...
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Last post by Caneghost
07/29/20 08:08
Hardy Perfect check evolution
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J Gustavsson »
12/11/16 05:22
This has probably been covered before but I would like to point out a few things that I believe is often overlooked.. Small variations that's been...
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Last post by scfisherman
07/31/19 10:57
Faked Over Hardy Perfect
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restoration »
10/24/12 06:08
This reel was sent to me from the UK and the owner asked me to look over it and then to tell him my thoughts about it. At first glance I thought it...
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Last post by Whitefish Press
10/31/12 12:10
St Geo and perfect agates
Just a heads up, looked at the bay this morning and there is a ST George white agate in bezel listed and same fellow has a jade one in bezel for a...
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Last post by dder
04/10/21 11:21
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Last post by dder
04/10/21 11:14
Expensive Bogdan trout reel
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spruce grouse »
04/10/21 08:31
I was going to bid on a run-of-the-mill Bogdan trout reel at Angling Auctions this morning but it quickly went beyond my reach and sold for £7000....
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Last post by PYochim
04/10/21 08:59
1903 Bougle' clarification - please
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zimfly »
02/21/09 23:29
Help please,
I was under the impression that the 1903 Bougle' reproduction reel was made in only one size. However, I am seeing these Bougle's...
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Last post by Brian Shaffer
04/10/21 05:31
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Last post by Brian Shaffer
04/09/21 22:45
Screwdriver size?
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Erik Osterby »
04/09/21 16:28
I'm looking to convert a Pflueger 1495 to LHW. Any ideas as to what screwdiver size(s) are needed and where to get them?
Thanks
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
04/09/21 19:20
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Last post by brucetc
04/09/21 16:12
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Last post by George Carson
04/08/21 19:53
Classic S-handle reel for trout spey?
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kakaryan »
04/07/21 20:52
For my trout spey rods, Sage one 3110 and TCX 5119, I have modern reels for them, a few Sage and Abels…..
But like their big bothers, which have...
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Last post by mer
04/08/21 01:55
Older Abel TR1 Spool Question
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Trout23 »
04/06/21 12:56
As I was sorting through my assortment of Abel spools I noticed that one spool had a solid back plate while all my other spools have perforated...
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Last post by Brian Shaffer
04/07/21 00:51
Self made reel
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J Gustavsson »
04/25/18 06:07
I´ve been a total Hardy nut for a couple of years, mainly interested in Hardy Perfects.. But then suddenly my focus shifted towards S-handle reels,...
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Last post by Marterius
04/06/21 13:32
Cleaning older reels
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lloyd3 »
04/05/21 12:33
I was pleased to see that the search function here still brings up very pertinent information from past posts (and even past-members). I might be...
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Last post by steeliefool
04/05/21 12:43
Date of this Hardy spool
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ttroutt »
04/02/21 15:40
I got it as a spare spool for my Featherweight a while ago and never set it up until I pulled it out the other day and noticed the latch. I have...
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Last post by sovereign
04/05/21 02:37
Pflueger Gem questions
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lloyd3 »
03/22/17 17:52
Handled my first Gem today. A much nicer reel than I had expected, I must say. Probably 1940s production and as has been said here before, great...
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Last post by Reelgem
04/04/21 20:43
Backing for Cortland Crown 2
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Montanamagnum »
04/03/21 15:51
Might not be the right forum but does anyone have an info regarding the backing amount? I have a 4 wt floating line and can’t find any specs online,...
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Last post by Brian Shaffer
04/04/21 11:17
Got a new reel lately?
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by
uniquafly »
09/06/07 17:55
I'm not sure if this topic has been posted before but here it goes...
We have all seen truckloads of beautiful cane rods, shared by their proud...
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Last post by fishugo
04/03/21 13:44
Leonard Reel
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Trout120-1 »
01/12/21 22:39
Has anyone ever seen one of the early black/silver trout reels with the Leonard Mills and Pat stamp on the front and Light and Heavy words on the...
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04/03/21 12:55
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