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? for Bulldog -- cleaning reels
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Bulldog, I used your vinegar, etc method on 3 old reels today. All were in good shape except for LOTS of old grease and oil. After I was done , they...
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Last post by bulldog1935
09/25/07 02:44
Hardy Bougle Question?
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by
bob2935 »
09/22/07 21:23
Just saw a fairly recent Hardy Bougle reel that I cannot identifly. It is a smaller reel for a three or four weight line, has a matt finish and three...
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Last post by BigTJ
09/23/07 11:54
Hardy click prawl question
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In looking at photos of Perfect and St. George click prawl mechanisms, I have noticed that sometimes the non-adjustable prawl is held up and out of...
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Last post by eric baylis
09/21/07 13:39
Bogdan question
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by
cdmoore »
09/20/07 14:35
Any idea on authenticity and value?
Appears to be a custom AF100S with the spool break. 3.25in by 1.60in
Thanks!
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Last post by turtledoc
09/21/07 01:42
Hardy St. Joe 3"
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CtKenC »
09/19/07 11:21
Just acquired a Hardy St. Joseph 3 ... one of the Limited Edition Re-Issue of 500 Reels, in LHW, with Brass foot etc.
Came with a new SYLK Line on it...
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Last post by CtKenC
09/19/07 14:15
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Last post by turtledoc
09/19/07 01:13
St. George 3"
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CtKenC »
09/17/07 14:26
Anybody know what the current market value (or price) is for one of the Hardy St. George 3 Reels, in Leather Case and Hardy Box, LEFT HAND WIND , as...
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Last post by Greg Reynolds
09/18/07 18:37
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Last post by canebreak
09/18/07 12:46
The ROSS RAG
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by
uintaangler »
09/18/07 10:45
I purchased a lovely Ross R-3 last year with box and just noticed that the box contained a little baggy with The Ross Rag inside.
Is this just a...
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Last post by creakycane
09/18/07 10:57
Looking for Classic Reel
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by
czkid »
09/17/07 12:50
OK guys... your expert opinion please. I'm looking to balance a couple 8'6 , 5 and 6 wt rods, with a classic style reel (read Peerless, Bogan,...
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Last post by bulldog1935
09/18/07 04:19
Best Steelhead Reels ?
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I think we all develope an idea of what equiptment we use over the years by our personal experiences. Who we fish with and what we might read or what...
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Last post by David Dornblaser
09/17/07 08:21
Reel collectors: please stay low
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by
ibookje »
09/12/07 04:39
The prices of classic reels (especially the Hardy's and now the Winston Perfects too) are worrying me... Even sometimes people tend to buy classic...
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Last post by bulldog1935
09/17/07 02:19
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Last post by sourdoughsmitty
09/16/07 19:47
not mine
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by
bulldog1935 »
09/06/07 02:54
I wish it was.
A guy asked me to post his photos on ORCA. This is just too nice not to share.
AH Fowler Improved Gem - it's rubber. June 1872.
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Last post by Flyman615
09/16/07 06:21
Pflueger Pfolder idea
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Brian K. Shaffer »
09/14/07 21:59
Would it be possible to compile threads concerning Medalist reels into a single folder that could get a sticky tack at the top of the Classic Reels...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
09/15/07 10:14
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Last post by reelsmith
09/15/07 03:17
The Bougle' Repro size & Series
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by
canesterdf »
09/14/07 10:53
Hello All, I just want to know if the smallest one is 2 3/4 across the pillars or is there a smaller one available. I like the limited version the...
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Last post by fishingthefly
09/14/07 14:12
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Last post by JR SPEY
09/14/07 05:48
Hardy Angel
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by
whatsleft2 »
07/26/07 03:43
I love classic hardys.........Im basicly not interested in most modern reels.........however...........the Angel......kinda interests...
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Last post by whatsleft2
09/13/07 20:08
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09/13/07 14:54
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