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Click Spring
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fishugo »
03/25/24 09:16
Ran across an old query I failed to answer regarding click springs on Perfection fly reels.
I use a classic simple pawl n sprint setup that allows...
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Last post by fishugo
03/25/24 09:51
JW Young Neauvex Series 1 Model 1830
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LRBtrout »
03/15/24 10:05
I have not found much if any information on this reel which appears to be the same as the Shakespeare Worcestershire. Beautiful brass reel foot and...
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Last post by headwaters
03/22/24 07:32
Goofing Around with a CNC
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Pete Collin »
03/21/24 07:15
Hello All,
I bought a CNC machine, am on the steep end of the learning curve for using it. A fun way of teaching myself the project design software...
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Last post by BSAGuy
03/21/24 09:58
hardy Featherweight Silent Check
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boobuddy »
03/19/24 21:00
I'm considering adding one of these to my collection of Hardy reels. One friend of mine told me that this is not a good reel. He said it's drag sytem...
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Last post by boobuddy
03/21/24 08:01
Reel Id
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T-rex »
03/10/24 15:08
I need help to identify a couple of reels I found. Hope someone can help. Thanks T-rex
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Last post by crowebeetle
03/19/24 20:56
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Last post by buttstock
03/17/24 06:30
Hardy Prince Drag Problem
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I've researched the forum and did find a few references to this general issue, but nothing that helps. I wonder whether someone might have run into...
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Last post by flyinorvi
03/16/24 17:13
pflueger medalist vs. summit
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jpershke »
03/06/24 17:31
I have a medalist 1494 and a summit 1294. Can someone tell me the history, timeline, differences in these two reels?
appreciate it.
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Last post by BSAGuy
03/14/24 07:13
Black Hardy Perfects
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by
norcaltroutbum »
03/10/24 11:33
Hello I bought a handful of Hardy perfects yesterday . Concerning the black ones, is it likely they were painted after the fact or was there ever a...
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Last post by BSAGuy
03/12/24 20:57
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
03/12/24 14:52
Godfrey Love
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by
ReelPatina »
12/19/21 21:52
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
03/12/24 02:35
An Early Hardy LRH Clean-up Effort
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by
TytLynz2U2 »
03/10/24 21:30
Just finished cleaning up an early LRH in rough shape. A lot of corrosion on the exterior. Thought I’d share some before and after pics. Took quite a...
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Last post by BSAGuy
03/11/24 16:49
Vom Hofe Authenticity Questions
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by
WingshotTN »
03/04/24 18:14
Vom Hofe Reels are seen in many descriptions. I am a higher grade reel novice, and see listed Vom Hofe, Vom Hofe Leonard, Vom Hofe Leonard Mills, and...
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Last post by drbaits
03/10/24 17:26
Unmarked Fly Reel
by
norcaltroutbum »
03/10/24 11:21
Does anyone know who might have made this reel . It has no markings but seems to be made well . Thanks
Jay
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Last post by norcaltroutbum
03/10/24 11:21
Hardy CFO 20th anniversary reel
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mike454 »
03/08/24 19:58
I have a couple of these silver anodized reels. I've always assumed that in most cases the Hardy made reels have rivets and the BFR made reels don't....
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Last post by NewUtahCaneAngler
03/10/24 09:36
Martin MG-10 question
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by
Ford7551 »
03/08/24 15:12
Good afternoon all.
I have a Martin MG 10 and would like to get a rod for it but can't find anything on the correct wt rod. Any information would be...
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Last post by Shrimpman
03/09/24 03:11
Thompson fly reels
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by
richarde206 »
02/14/24 17:54
I will be selling a Thompson 500 reel and a Thompson 100 reel and extra spool, for my elderly dad. Of course we wish to obtain the best price we can...
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Last post by FordGT
03/08/24 18:41
Reel Storage Container?
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by
Peales »
03/04/24 13:45
Hello Everyone.
I am searching for a plastic storage container for some of my reels. My needs are for a container that could house 6 to 12 reels,...
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Last post by MattZilliox
03/08/24 09:37
Fly reel question
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Ragnar »
12/19/23 10:44
Hello,
I am new to this forum. I just recently completed a workshop building a replica of the Payne 103 8 ft 5 weight rod. This is my first bamboo...
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Last post by Ragnar
03/07/24 05:57
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03/05/24 09:57
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