pfleuger 577 and 578

feeds@yuku.com (sandfly) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:52:05 GMT

does anyone know the Line capacity of the Pfleuger supeme 577 and 578's ?? I have a 578 and need the figures.

GEM 2094

feeds@yuku.com (narcodog) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:08:43 GMT

Can someone tell me why GEM 2094's bring such a high price.
Thanks

smoothing dings

feeds@yuku.com (sbt59) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:39:51 GMT

I just picked up a Billy Pate Bonefish AR reel in pretty good shape. It has a rough "ding" though on the outer frame, probably from being dropped. Would it be OK to smooth this out with some extra fine emery cloth and/or steel wool or would it be best to just leave it alone?

An odd ball I couldn't resist!

feeds@yuku.com (WW) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:02:23 GMT

Once again I ran across something that I probably have no real/reel use for but I had to have it!
This reel looks like it was never mounted. It did have a modern type line on it that also looked unused but was either of cheap manufacture or failing from old age as it was tacky feeling.

The line guard!

Just a small loss of paint from the switch that regulates the friction drag.
...

Cortland Crownfly "M" Made in England reel

feeds@yuku.com (pondpiscator) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:08:57 GMT

I have had a Cortland "Crownfly" size "M" (as indicated on the reel foot) Made in England reel for about 35 years. The reel is well made. It is very simply engineered--it has a fixed spring drag and check spring. The reel seems just the right size for a size 6 line and some backing. The reel nicely balances fiberglass rods in the 6-weight class. The construction of the reel shows a family resemblance to BFR reels. What do folks here know about this utilitarian reel...

ferrules binding

feeds@yuku.com (eagles) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:54:57 GMT

I have two Bamboo fly rods from the 70's and the ferrulles are German Silver which I think is more like a nickel . They are a tight fit and a few times I pulled the wrapping loose trying to get them apart after a few days of fishing . I was told to turn the rod upside down while fighint large fish now and then to get even pressure on the ferrules to keep them from binding . I have not done that as of yet I even put ferrule lube on them last time but had the same problem . When I got...

A Reel Life - Ari'T Hart Design

feeds@yuku.com (Cameron) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:12:53 GMT

All the discussion of the Ari'T Hart reels lead Christian and I to talk about a recently released book on the ATH reels. He worked some serious magic and was able to purchase a copy of the book and shipped it over from Sweden.

This book is quite amazing and ranks up there with my 1959 J.W. Young catalog which middlemac gifted me some time back. It will be a wonderful reference for any future bidding of an ATH reel on ebay or elsewhere.

Rod Grips : Favorite type

feeds@yuku.com (Flickfly) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:19:16 GMT

Whats your favorite style rod grip? I like slim to medium thick full wells on 6wt. & up rods. Smaller ( 0 to 5wt.) rods I like reverse half wells tapering into a screw locking cork reel seat . Whats yours ?

a reel dilemma

feeds@yuku.com (keebranch) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:39:40 GMT

All,
Recently I acquired an Ablette 370 on eBay. By the its description, smooth and silent, I could tell it might be a project. I was right The reel needed a good bulldoging, but what was less obvious about the reel until opened was the lack of a pawl, spring, and staunchion? or pillar.

I also noticed that the staunchion is pinned into a...

Intrepid Gear Fly Multiplier

feeds@yuku.com (eagles) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:31:01 GMT

I just aquired the above fly reel . It would appear based on the drag it is a right handed retrieve reel . If I use it for a left handed retrieve I must reel in towards me , clock wise or loose the ability to have the drag operational . Is their a way to reverse these multipliers , to make the drag operate for a left handed retrieve ? I am not sujre if turning the gears upside down woud do it or not ? Any ideas , and how many people reel in towards you ? I never have but could get used to...

Auto Reels?

feeds@yuku.com (Cameron) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:41:16 GMT

I have made a friend on facebook recently that due to an accident that has caused limited use of his hand and uses automatic reels when fly fishing. He already is using Vivarelli reels but was wondering if there are reels out there, vintage made or contemporary, that might have a stronger drag system on them.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

Some Old Young Reels

feeds@yuku.com (Frank Longcast) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:01:14 GMT

I think I have enough for now but there were a few more Young's reels I needed to get my hands on. I finally came across one of those dark gray Beaudex reels - very cool. This one's a 3 1/2 MW. I paired it with my new Landex (3 1/2 MW) and a Battenkill multiplier (just back from a tune-up by Bulldog - Thanks Ron, very nice) so you can get an idea of the difference in color. You can see what a beast the multiplier is when lined up next to a MW. That should be it for now - except for...

Holden No 1 -- Bakelite reel (Pic heavy)

feeds@yuku.com (carlz) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:49:16 GMT

I recently took a chance on a ebay auction. I ended up with a 8'6" enamelled steel rod and a Holden reel.

I am not sure I would want to fish with this reel, but it is a fun reel to display. Does anyone know anything about Holden reels?

Ocean City 90

feeds@yuku.com (midmofly) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:07:27 GMT

I recently picked up an auto Ocean City 90 at a garage sale---While it looked in good shape when I starter to play with it, it seems to me that the retrieve and the drag are working against each other----it almost seems that the spring is in backwards-----so my question---when you engage the line retrieve lever, does the handles spin in a clockwise direction???

rainy day find

feeds@yuku.com (galleta loco) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:44:08 GMT

Rain blowing in this morning so hit a garage sale.Gave em a good "Bulldogging". Great way to spend a morning in the man cave Ocean city viscoy Garcia GK 44

Need reel advice for Dglass 6' 5 wt

feeds@yuku.com (jcrumbacher) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:30:51 GMT

Hey everyone,

I just recently purchased a new Diamondglass 6' 5wt. I trying to find a reel that will hold a DT5 and still balance such a light rod (2 oz). I like the look of classic reels. I'm considering a Medalist 1492, but at 4.2 oz without the line and backing, I'm worried it might be too heavy. I'm also considering a Caps #1 from Tom over at Tj's, but I don't know if it can hold a DT5. Any opinions or other suggestions?

Thanks,
Jay

medalist & gem springs

feeds@yuku.com (medalist bob) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:41:57 GMT

For anyone who needs springs.
Shakespeare still has springs to fit the Gems and Medalists, new part # 1144731.
call #1-800-466-5643 @ .75 cents each.
Regards Bob.

Dutch Reels (formerly ATH International)

feeds@yuku.com (fred1369) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:10:02 GMT

Here's a few reels from Dutch Reels, formerly ATH Inernational. 1st reel is a Dutch Tributary, limited edition in "champagne". This reel has a simple click check and pay, a very smooth reel.
The next reel is a Dutch 1,...

A big Young and a Flycraft

feeds@yuku.com (castaway12000) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:53:23 GMT

Scored these babies, still new to this part of flyfishing. Figured I would toss em up.

4" unmarked J.W. Young? Year? who wants it?

And my new favorite old guy... 3.5" Flycraft... engraved in 1955. I would love to get another one of these reels anyone...

Cap fly reel

feeds@yuku.com (JOHN WALLACE) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:35:27 GMT

I just got the #2 fly reel. It is like the one on this topic a couple of days ago. It is like the #3 you are trying to do for this site. It has a single pawl drag that is the same right or left handed. The outside dia. is about 3" the inside dia of the spool is about 2 7/16 and the width is 3/4. It is a neet 2wt reel. I'm going to order a #3 from this site and another one from TJ's Bear Den. If you are looking for a small reel with the classic look. I would get this one. For the...

Classic Fly Reels