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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 Pelt62
07/21/24 17:50
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 Random Casts
04/02/23 08:09
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
Orvis click and pawl reels
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I am after a simple click and pawl reel to use on a four weight bamboo rod which only sees use in small streams (too much in the past have I...
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Last post by bugslinger
07/26/24 23:49
Note re John Mackenzie
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drbaits »
07/19/24 13:04
Had not heard from John and just got this message from Ewa:
“ Hi, this is Ewa Mackenzie, John's wife. 6 weeks ago John experienced septic shock...
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Last post by jhuskey
07/26/24 14:37
Ode to George
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... or a pictoral tribute to the Hardy St. George, perfectly suitable for a Sunday, and in fact every other day of the week!
My latest aquisition, a...
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Last post by Holland
07/25/24 11:59
Heddon Fly Reels 1924-1950
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stickleyboy »
07/24/24 12:21
I wanted to get the Heddon Imperial 125 model variants straight, so I created this based on the following available catalog copy. Let me know if I...
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Last post by stickleyboy
07/25/24 11:03
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Last post by Ron Gast
07/24/24 09:49
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
07/24/24 08:54
Hardy Perfect with Two agates
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alberta al »
07/22/24 14:02
Hey Folks,
Yesterday I had a Hardy Perfect 3 5/8 reel with two agates mounted on the reel in my hand. It is virtually mint. It has never been...
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Last post by BSAGuy
07/23/24 20:56
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Last post by Webfly
07/23/24 18:04
Got a new reel lately?
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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 Holland
07/22/24 20:19
An unusual line guide, perfect
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Hobbes »
07/20/24 18:34
I suspect this is a post production modification. Probably early in the reels life as there is no sign of line drag marks on the bottom bow tie. 3...
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Last post by sanderson
07/22/24 07:58
Bacitracin as Lubricant?
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RedWheelBarrow »
07/21/24 09:47
Do any of you use, or have heard of others using, Bacitracin as a reel lubricant? An 82 year-old rod maker and retired Army kernel, whom I respect...
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Last post by BSAGuy
07/21/24 19:43
Reducing a thick Hardy reel foot
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Godfroy »
05/10/24 08:09
This morning I wanted to reduce the thickness of a Hardy Featherweight reel foot so that it would fit my Summers 735. There is nothing wrong with the...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
07/19/24 13:58
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Last post by PYochim
07/18/24 18:14
Beautifully photographed classic reels
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Canebum »
04/10/15 08:43
My photography skills suck, which I perhaps why I have a very high appreciation for those that can do it well. Combine that skill with classic reels...
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Last post by Flykuni3
07/18/24 14:01
Farlow Reels
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I’ve been searching for quite awhile for a Farlow Cobra or Sapphire reel.
I wanted to find out if anyone would be willing to share their opinion /...
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Last post by Fish
07/18/24 13:00
Tell us what you collect
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Brian K. Shaffer »
05/09/24 08:15
Hello. My name is Brian.
I collect the Orvis CFO fly reel.
What do you collect ?
Might be easy to make a new connection with another collector...
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Last post by flyuvo
07/17/24 11:42
Line capacity for JLH Ultralight Reels.
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Does anyone have reel capacity spec's for the JLH Ultralight series reels? It would be great if you could post them with the other reel papers....
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Last post by JabaliHunter
07/17/24 10:52
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