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Hardy fly reel papers

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 08/12/24 01:36
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by speyed » 02/06/08 07:11
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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 Brian K. Shaffer
08/12/24 01:36
Hardy Perfect check evolution

Last post by Random Casts « 04/02/23 08:09
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by J Gustavsson » 12/11/16 05:22
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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

Last post by Whitefish Press « 10/31/12 12:10
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by restoration » 10/24/12 06:08
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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
Young Model 1420

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 10/03/24 15:56
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by OldCane » 10/03/24 10:32

I made a bid on a Young reel, not thinking I'd win the reel. Cost for shipping from the UK was more than the reel price. I really though I was just...

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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
10/03/24 15:56
Rarities

Last post by flyuvo « 10/03/24 09:42
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by flyuvo » 05/04/23 05:50

Hi everybody
Since I put up a little wall shelf I bought in a second hand shop and set it up with a couple of rarities, I thought I show off a little...

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Last post by flyuvo
10/03/24 09:42
big screw up

Last post by BSAGuy « 10/02/24 05:26
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by dder » 10/01/24 17:06

I hate to admit it but this was a big screw up on my part. first and hopefully last time I ever do this. Left my rod strung up and set it on top of...

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Last post by BSAGuy
10/02/24 05:26
Waite Phillips' Reel - Please help me ID it from photo

Last post by BigTJ « 10/01/24 12:20
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by BSAGuy » 09/02/24 09:43

Please take a look at photo and help me ID this reel. Dated to late 1920's, early 1930's.

Photos shows Waite Phillips fishing on Agua Fria Creek on...

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Last post by BigTJ
10/01/24 12:20
who made me

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 10/01/24 06:46
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by dder » 10/19/23 12:40
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The hole pattern post got me thinking of a game we could play, post a picture of a spool face and then see who can name the maker of said reel, might...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
10/01/24 06:46
Mykiss Incomparabile 3 1/3" - new reel

Last post by VRD « 09/30/24 16:50
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by VRD » 08/29/24 15:57

I am just releasing the scalled down version of my Salar 3 5/8 reel. There are two versions:
Standar arbor and Wide Large Arbor version.

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Last post by VRD
09/30/24 16:50
Godfrey Love

Last post by JFL « 09/30/24 12:32
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by ReelPatina » 12/19/21 21:52
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Let’s see some Godfrey reel love as it would be nice to learn what is out there for Ted’s creations . Perhaps including our own experience with...
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Last post by JFL
09/30/24 12:32
Show us your sibling reels

Last post by sparus « 09/30/24 11:29
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by NewUtahCaneAngler » 08/25/20 18:39
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I'm sure that many of you have reels of different sizes or different vintages from the same makers and thought that it would be fun to share some of...
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Last post by sparus
09/30/24 11:29
My newest reel restored by John Mackenzie

Last post by restoration « 09/30/24 08:46
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by flyuvo » 11/03/23 07:06

This reel has just come back from John Mackenzie‘s workshop. It’s another great restoration job on a much neglected old and very rare reel. It’s a 3...

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Last post by restoration
09/30/24 08:46
Got a new reel lately?

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 09/30/24 08:45
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by uniquafly » 09/06/07 17:55
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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 Brian K. Shaffer
09/30/24 08:45
What was the last reel you touched ?

Last post by Caneghost « 09/30/24 06:52
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 05/11/19 15:56
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What was the last reel you touched ?

Mine was a Scientific Anglers System 5 - just now!
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Last post by Caneghost
09/30/24 06:52
Complete package : Any fly reel on planet earth : With Box

Last post by sparus « 09/29/24 10:06
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by Brian K. Shaffer » 07/11/20 16:25
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Having the paperwork is fun too.. or like this early year box stamped 1929
Pflueger Medalist 1494 came with a leatherette bag and old heavy waved...
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Last post by sparus
09/29/24 10:06
Hard rubber crack

Last post by moregrayling « 09/28/24 04:49
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by Bill Charles » 09/26/24 08:10

Wondering what techniques people have used to aesthetically address a hard rubber crack.

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Last post by moregrayling
09/28/24 04:49
Farlow "B. W-P" w/sliding tension adjustment

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 09/26/24 06:53
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by searun » 03/08/09 08:33
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Ever since seeing this reel on the cover of John Orelle's book ( Fly Reels of the Past -1987) I've wanted one. He says it was designed and named by a...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
09/26/24 06:53
Grandad’s Hardy Perfect

Last post by BSAGuy « 09/25/24 14:04
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by kaddis » 09/21/24 15:18

So, I’ve spend a lot of time searching around here and only have added to my confusion and lack of understanding about a Hardy Perfect 4” Duplicated...

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Last post by BSAGuy
09/25/24 14:04
Winston Pefect

Last post by carl otto « 09/24/24 14:58
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by fefferje » 09/11/24 00:51

Are the Winston Pefect retaining screws reverse threaded or tighten counter clockwise. I’m afraid I’ve been trying to loosen the screw counter...

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Last post by carl otto
09/24/24 14:58
Ari Hart video

Last post by Brian K. Shaffer « 09/20/24 15:57
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by Bill Charles » 09/20/24 15:15

Interesting video on Ari Hart

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09/20/24 15:57

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