Reels for short, lightweight bamboo rods

[ReelPatina]

This post deserves the highest honors.

Well done my good friend.

What a masterpiece.

I concur with Brian’s remarks.

NewUtahCaneAngler,

Your ideological reel groupings , photos layout, organization of rod and reels, time & effort , and adherence to that theme over time must be commended!

Bravissimo !

[NewUtahCaneAngler]

Thanks guys! I only wish that I had that orange and black Philbrook and Payne (or clone) to display on my current rods 7’ and under.

Cheers,
Joe

[ReelPatina]

Thanks guys! I only wish that I had that orange and black Philbrook and Payne (or clone) to display on my current rods 7’ and under.

Cheers,
Joe

Ha, don’t we all…

[Rjg]

I really like the Martin MG-3 and the Pfluger 1492 for my rods under 7'. These 2 balance my rod right at the front of the grip.

[NewUtahCaneAngler]

I just wish that the 1592 was accessible!

Here is a 1492 on an Orvis Seven-Four


And on an Orvis Madison Seven-Three with the MCL reel seat


And on an Orvis 7' 3 3/8 oz Battenkill


And on an Orvis 6 1/2' Madison with a MCL reel seat


And here is a 3" J.W. Young Pridex on an Orvis Seven-Four


And an earlier 3" Pridex on the same Orvis Seven-Four


Cheers,
Joe

[sanderson]

Nothing says "seasoned fly fisher" like a well used 1492 on bamboo. love it!

[checch]

For those of us that can not afford $300-$400 reels , The Bronsons, Kalamazoos and South Bends are perfect for 40s and 50s bamboo! And you don't have to worry about damaging the museum piece! Cheers,Chet

[Lupalupa]

Here is an Orvis Special Seven Four wearing:

Hardy Golden Featherweight

I have to thank you for this. What a wonderful collection and photography, as someone who already has a keen interest and collection of CFO's, and who is starting down the bamboo route with a bias towards Orvis I really enjoyed this post

[NewUtahCaneAngler]

Here I present a 6'3" Al Medved wearing

A Hardy Featherweight


An Orvis CFO II


An Orvis CFO 123


An Orvis LE CFO III


A J.W. Young made Orvis Flyweight


A Hardy Golden Featherweight


A Hardy Golden J.L.H. Ultralite


and a Hardy reissue St. George Junior


and a Hardy The Duchess 2 3/4"


A Hardy Flyweight Silent Check made for Abercrombie & Fitch

[JoeBolt]

That brown JLH sure is a handsome combo.
Your series is great! <edits> I think you could sell posters or glass prints of them. I would like one on glass for our powder room. Brilliant to show the Medved Rod. Please keep em coming.

[Brian K. Shaffer]

Striking handle you might say...



Bonifacio made them up with a private label company.

Same as a Brookie - no porting.

[corlay]

anyone know of a older reel,
skeleton, or not,
that would be lighter than a Pflueger Progress 60?

i have a short (5'3") solid-wood rod,
with 1/2 of a 444 Classic DT3,
on a Progress 60.

Aesthetically, it's *perfect*,
but the reel is a bit heavy for this rod,
(my opinion)

There are lots of modern (post-War) lightweight/small reels that would balance well,
But I'm looking for something from an "older era".

[Wild Skies]

anyone know of a older reel,
skeleton, or not,
that would be lighter than a Pflueger Progress 60?

i have a short (5'3") solid-wood rod,
with 1/2 of a 444 Classic DT3,
on a Progress 60.

Aesthetically, it's *perfect*,
but the reel is a bit heavy for this rod,
(my opinion)

There are lots of modern (post-War) lightweight/small reels that would balance well,
But I'm looking for something from an "older era".

A Meisselbach Featherlight 250 has a patent date of Dec. 2, 1904 stamped into the foot. It measures 3/4" wd. x 1 7/8" dia. and weighs 2.6 oz. loaded up with an Orvis DT1F line -- the perfect companion to my Kusse Baby Catskill rod. A Pflueger Progress Bulldog 60 weighs 3.8 oz. empty.

[corlay]

Thank you.

1-7/8”? that is a *tiny* reel.
Ill put this on my “search list”

A Meisselbach Featherlight 250 has a patent date of Dec. 2, 1904 stamped into the foot. It measures 3/4" wd. x 1 7/8" dia. and weighs 2.6 oz. loaded up with an Orvis DT1F line -- the perfect companion to my Kusse Baby Catskill rod. A Pflueger Progress Bulldog 60 weighs 3.8 oz. empty.

[Flykuni3]

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[NewUtahCaneAngler]

Continuing this post with several reels on a newly acquired Heddon #14 Thorobred 7' 2-piece Featherweight weighing 3.5 oz. I like the rod the best with the Hardy Featherweight - isn't it fitting that these look and balance nicely together!

With a Hardy Featherweight


With an Orvis CFO 123


With an Allcock's branded J.W. Young 3"


With a J.W. Young Pridex 3"


With a 2 7/8" Hardy Uniqua


With a Pflueger Medalist 1942 birdcage


With a Hardy Golden Featherweight


With a Hardy Golden J.L.H. Ultralite #5


With an Orvis CFO III


With an Orvis CFO III Limited Edition


With a bicolor raised pillar from Greg McGowan


With a Hardy Flyweight


With a Meiselbach Featherlight in need of handle


Tight Lines,
Joe

[oldatheart]

+1 for the Medalist! Also, I have a Tibor Spring Creek that I like quite a bit.

[ReelPatina]

I like the Featherweight on your #14 as well out of that group pictured and can seemingly feel it in hand. However, I also have an early leaded double pawled birdcage 1392 that I bet would have probably competed for an original ride on that seat and a tad lighter than the 1492.

[Godfroy]

I have been using a Hardy Ultraclick on my 6'4", 3 weight. Rod, reel line and backing together are less than 5 ounces.

[JohnMD1022]

You’re overthinking this.

Put the reel on the rod. Pick it up and cast.

Does it feel right??