Classic Fly Reels

Stripping

feeds@yuku.com (narcodog) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:29:50 GMT

When do you make a decision to strip and refinish a reel?

South Bends Finalist 1122

feeds@yuku.com (ant) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:12:37 GMT

Hi everyone,

My Dad gave me an old South Bends Finalist rod and reel that he bought when he was a kid but he never took to fly fishing. Since then it's been sitting in a box with a bunch of other reels. I've been trying to find info on this reel, but all I've been able to discover is that it was made in the 60's some time.

Does anyone have any info on this reel? I'd like to know what weigh line I could use with it...

Ant

New Project

feeds@yuku.com (WW) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:21:41 GMT

Some of you may have seen this reel up for auction. When I saw it I knew if it was in decent shape it was the one I've been looking for to go with my cane spey rod. If I have identified it correctly, it is a Youngs - Pattern 10B in the 4-1/4" diameter. On the winding plate is stamped "MODARCOM - LONDON" and "McCLOUD".
I picked it up today and decided to take some photos of it before I try to get it in shape to use. All in all it is still a...

Medalist "DA" ???

feeds@yuku.com (caddis4) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:13:22 GMT

Thought I knew what the "DA" meant on the Pflueger reels (Dual Action - LHW or RHW) until I purchased a couple of 1494's on ebay - one a "DA" Made in U.S.A., the other not "DA" Made in Akron. I was able to easily convert BOTH to LHW. So....what does the "DA" mean?
Thank you.

Hot Sauce

feeds@yuku.com (CBarclay) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:54:49 GMT

A few questions about the Hot Sauce reel lube...
I just read Ron's write-up on cleaning reels which is a terrific piece of work!
What is it about the Zebco Hot sauce that makes it so good? (why I'm asking is that I may have something similar around the shop that would work just as well) Is there a commonly used substitute for someone who is cheap and not wanting to wait for an online order or driving all over town looking for this stuff?
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Hardy Cascapedia question

feeds@yuku.com (Duff) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:01:08 GMT

I have been looking at the Cascapedia Mark II reels in 2/3/4. Some of them have the red drag setting marks placed closely together at the top and others seem to have the red marks spaced out evenly almost completely around the reel. Could the latter possibly be an early version built in England rather than Korea or was the difference just a result of a cost cutting design change in the most recent production?

painting a beater

feeds@yuku.com (galleta loco) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:51:16 GMT

Painted this rusted up reel a few days ago with some rustoleum hammered paint.I found some liquid masking from an art store and masked off the brass and pillars.The pillars were the only part with the chrome sill intact,the rest of the reel was pretty sad.

My kryptonite

feeds@yuku.com (galleta loco) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:54:50 GMT

Back in August I said I was done no more reels...... I'm weak.

Some love for the 4" Youngs!

feeds@yuku.com (WW) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:43:15 GMT

Those 3 inchers are cute, but I need reels to brawl with big salmonids fresh from the sea.
I needs reels that hold fat Skagit lines and so much backing it never becomes a concern how much is left when the fish leaves the pool.
Reels with simple, dependable construction that work in snow storms and biblical deluges.
Reels that make noise to let you know what's going on when your line is lost in the fog and the backing knot races through the guides.

Hardy lightweight

feeds@yuku.com (streamcaster) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:54:01 GMT

This is my first jump-in to this forum. Looks like a slippery slope.(Abandon hope all ye who enter here. Yup.) My only reel (in two sizes and several spare spools) is the old Scientific Anglers System 1 --the one with the gray back and the silvery rim. They're durable; they're solid, so they balance fiberglass; I like the counterweight on the spool, and the palming rim . . . although I've NEVER had the occasion to use it! So I think they're...

Shim stock

feeds@yuku.com (galleta loco) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:07:35 GMT

Does any body know of a good retailer for some brass shim stock? Also what would you recommend for thickness?

Medalist line guard necessary?

feeds@yuku.com (bassackwards) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:02:56 GMT

I'm vaguely thinking about partially pimping a Medalist. One of the guys at the last conclave had one. People love the round line guards, but I found threading the line through it to be more trouble than it was worth. I'm just thinking about getting the sculpted pillars, metal latch cover, and maybe the handle. Would it cause any problems to leave the line guard off?

New 3 in. Beaudex

feeds@yuku.com (Frank Longcast) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:52:25 GMT

Finally picked up another 3 in. Beaudex but a slightly older vintage. A nice smooth retrieve with a drag that can go from slight to stout. I photographed it with a later version from the early sixties to show the differences in finish and check work. I've fished the later on a 7 1/2' Lamiglass "Spring Creek" glass rod. These early reels are great excuses to learn and get comfortable with a right-hand wind.

New Pawls for Cortland Crown II & Rimfly. are they out there?

feeds@yuku.com (clarkman23) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:48:10 GMT

Do you guys know if anyone has made metal pawls that I can swap out on both my Cortland Crown II and my Cortland Rimfly?

1492 suggestions

feeds@yuku.com (CBarclay) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:58:27 GMT

Hello everyone,
I'd like to get an older 1492 but I don't really know what to look for when buying one. I realize I can get one for pretty cheap new but I like the character of the older, used ones. I'm not looking for a collector's item, just a fisher's item really.
Can y'all direct me on what to look for, time frames/locations they were made, general price ranges that I can expect to pay, or any other wisdom y'all can impart?
Also, are there...

Green Condex

feeds@yuku.com (Stonefly) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:47:11 GMT

I just recieved a green Condex reel I got on Ebay. No one else bid on it so I got it for $9.99.The reel has some paint loss and the foot could be replaced but other than that, it is in perfect mechanical condition.The spool is 2 3/4 inches in diameter and the reel 3 1/4 inches.It seems perfect for a 5 wt. line so it is going to be seeing some trout water next spring.-Stonefly

CFO?

feeds@yuku.com (tabornatives) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:58:36 GMT

Help me out. Why did this particular CFO III go for $431? I have watched CFOs of the same era in better shape going from $160 - $250. $431? 190351572057

loop reels, what the deal?

feeds@yuku.com (fingernail) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:16:22 GMT

Talking about the originals, the ones with the three wheels in the spool frame. Anyone use one, have one, they seem to be a rare item these days.

sanford springfisher

feeds@yuku.com (galleta loco) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:52:59 GMT

Any body got one of these Vashon reels Sanford Springfisher?,I backed off one on ebay today because I could'nt find out nothing about them.It went for 36 bucks.

Need spring and pawl

feeds@yuku.com (FISHON206) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:37:48 GMT

I'm looking for a spring and pawl for a Sportcraft 60. Any extras?