Ode to George
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#462This has become my favorite thread to re visit over the years and thought I would finally contribute a few pictures of my own to keep the thread going. I've owned and passed along some very nice examples, but these are what I'm currently using........Two 3" reels that would both date to '20 - '22 I believe, one silent and one single check....A 30's era 3" with brown agate and a post war Jr.
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#463Gulp... drool... lovely.
" There's no such thing as a fly fisherman wholly satisfied with his casting performance. " ~ Jim Green (1971)
" Just once I wish a trout would wink at me. " ~ Brian Shaffer
Take the time to clean, then add lubrication.
" Just once I wish a trout would wink at me. " ~ Brian Shaffer
Take the time to clean, then add lubrication.
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#464Lovely collection but please wipe the dreaded hot sauce off before it stains the reel aluminium insides.
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#465Thanks. And thanks for the tip ! Admittedly I tend to use too much grease/oil upon initial clean up / lubrication and wipe off the excess afterwards.which I had yet to do before snapping a few pictures. I had no idea this stuff was 'dreaded' and stains aluminum so will be more cautious in the future. Please by all means post a picture of the stained aluminum that you have noticed or send me a PM with those pictures !!!
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#466Hi MT no photos to hand but I’ve seen some pink reels at auction and see reply 44 from restoration aka John Mckenzie re his experience of hot sauce:
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#467Piglegs wrote: ↑10/27/21 12:31Hi MT no photos to hand but I’ve seen some pink reels at auction and see reply 44 from restoration aka John Mckenzie re his experience of hot sauce:
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Thank you !!! Had no idea that was a potential risk......
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#468No post since October 2021…. Let’s see some more STG’s. I have read this thread three times..stunning.
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#469Wow that’s an amazing line upMelodious_Thunk wrote:This has become my favorite thread to re visit over the years and thought I would finally contribute a few pictures of my own to keep the thread going. I've owned and passed along some very nice examples, but these are what I'm currently using........Two 3" reels that would both date to '20 - '22 I believe, one silent and one single check....A 30's era 3" with brown agate and a post war Jr.
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Wow that’s an amazing line up
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Thank you. I feel very fortunate to be the new caretaker for a few years and luck to have stumbled across them !
Wow that’s an amazing line up
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Thank you. I feel very fortunate to be the new caretaker for a few years and luck to have stumbled across them !
Both reels have Ivorine handles as opposed to the Erinoid.
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#474" There's no such thing as a fly fisherman wholly satisfied with his casting performance. " ~ Jim Green (1971)
" Just once I wish a trout would wink at me. " ~ Brian Shaffer
Take the time to clean, then add lubrication.
" Just once I wish a trout would wink at me. " ~ Brian Shaffer
Take the time to clean, then add lubrication.
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#475Greetings,
I've watched at this forum for many years and this thread is my favorite. This is the first time for me to post on this forum.
Recently, I purchased this Wartime black paint 3' with brown agate.
I like this finish and want to have the smallest range of this finish like St. George Jr someday, if it exists.
Yuki
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I've watched at this forum for many years and this thread is my favorite. This is the first time for me to post on this forum.
Recently, I purchased this Wartime black paint 3' with brown agate.
I like this finish and want to have the smallest range of this finish like St. George Jr someday, if it exists.
Yuki
https://postimg.cc/gallery/KgK9pGP
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#476Welcome Yuki. Great looking reel in great shape - root beer agate is fantastic. Is the maker Jimmy Smith?
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#478Is that a metal line guard ring? Can’t quite tell in the pic but looks like it might be a Monel insert. Is there a solder seam?Recidivist13 wrote: ↑08/20/21 01:41And after a overnight soak in Dettol to remove paint and a bit of elbow grease
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#479Gotta love 'em! I am anxious to lock my first three screw St. George into the reel seat of my Leonard 66 and greet the new season here in the Catskills!
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#480From left to right: 3 3/8'' 1930s with shallow spool, 3'' 1930s, 3'' with riveted latch cover ca. 1917
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