J. W. Young Valdex

Re: J. W. Young Valdex

feeds@yuku.com (Vix) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:58:54 GMT

tonemike,

A 3 wt. is definitely in my long wish list. I generally use 5-9 wt. rods the most for the fishing I do in my area. I do have a couple of slower action 4's to fill the niche.Times are lean and getting tighter right now.
I was zeroing in on a Hardy three wt. or a Lami honey glass to be made by one of the very talented board members here. As for now things are on hold ( by the commander at home) til further notice.

...

Re: J. W. Young Valdex

feeds@yuku.com (tonemike) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:05:54 GMT

Vix wrote:
... that is a fine looking Valdex. I have one that is grayish in color as well. I like to pair it up with a 3 wt. rod. Wait a minute......I don't have any 3 weight rods Happy Reelin'

well, it seems like the solution to your dilemma here is pretty clear. so which 3wt are you...

Re: J. W. Young Valdex

feeds@yuku.com (Vix) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:39:15 GMT

... that is a fine looking Valdex. I have one that is grayish in color as well. I like to pair it up with a 3 wt. rod. Wait a minute......I don't have any 3 weight rods Happy Reelin'

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feeds@yuku.com (Cameron) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:06:29 GMT

Richard...they are a neat match to fiberglass fly rods and have a look all their own. I think it will be perfect for a light line glass rod project. Can't wait to see when you put it all together.

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feeds@yuku.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:31:31 GMT

Thanks for the info Cameron, from the pictures I thought most were a darker gray or black, mine appears to have had little or no use, the spring is nice and tight too. Although the previous owner or someone along the line took out the pawls, so I got the reel for a song, took a pawl out of a pridex and a beaudex and both fit perfect. Hopefully Bulldog has a couple of replacements I can get now I know what I need. Ive quite a few light glass project rods for this winter, (1-4wts) so a few of...

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feeds@yuku.com (bob4st) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:45:28 GMT

...Nice!!... i love those Valdex reels... and Ron, i would have bought that green reel but never think to look on folks accounts for pics of stuff they're selling...

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feeds@yuku.com (Cameron) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:34:23 GMT

Richard...what's you've got is the only color Valdex's came in from the factory. Yours looks to be in great condition. The biggest concern with these reels is that release cap. I can see the spring on yours edging out from the cap making me wonder if it is a tight fit or not. Might take some tweaking to ensure that it won't fall off when on the water.

A little information from the J. W. Young catalog...

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feeds@yuku.com (flyfishing4goldentrout) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:39:49 GMT

So guys how many colors did the Valdex come in? I picked up this nice 3 inch recently its a really nice tight reel in medium gray, not the paint on the foot.
Richard

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feeds@yuku.com (Raybow) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:52:14 GMT

Cameron, I'm putt'n it on a WM Sweetheart. I think It'l be perfect for the application.......... Bull is kind of like the 'Orange County Choppers' in a fly fishing version. That's my perseption of him from the pics I've seen of Ron.. He fits the part ...

Ray....................

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feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:05:09 GMT

harrumph.

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feeds@yuku.com (Cameron) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:03:15 GMT

Raybow...$65? HA... What are you putting that green beauty on?

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feeds@yuku.com (Raybow) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:40:41 GMT

Bull, I can't believe it sat there for so many months either? But anyway fellers, Ron tells it like it is on what he's got. That Condex I got from him ( sorry Bull as I can't resist in telling the fellers that you let me have it for 65 bucks .. The reel is just like he descibed and looks as though it came off the shelf. I'm gonna use either an 4 or 5 weight forward line. Yall ought to consider what he's got when...

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feeds@yuku.com (bulldog1935) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:52:26 GMT

Ray just bought that beautiful green Condex I had listed - I can't believe it sat there for so many months.

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feeds@yuku.com (Cameron) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:10:33 GMT

Thanks for the comment fellows. I really do think that the Valdex is a special reel as far as design and aesthetics. The release cap can be a bit of a tricky thing with these reels but they are worth that aggravation.

JeffSod...thank you for passing. I was really surprised to have won this reel.

middlemac...I was certainly glad to pass along the Valdex to you...and your box is nicer by far.

Raybow...this reel will be fished. I am not into collecting to...

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feeds@yuku.com (SilaflexJunkie) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:34:23 GMT

My most recent acquisition was a Valdex from Ron. It is not the one pictured, but a true beauty. It is paired with a Granger 9050 I got form Cofisher. I love the setup. I need to post some pics soon!

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feeds@yuku.com (Raybow) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:08:39 GMT

Cameron, what grandma' had that parked in the garage? Very nice, congrats. Hope it is not a wall hanger. Would luv to see fish cought on it as I'm sure them old timmers long gone would as well.

Ray....................

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feeds@yuku.com (cofisher) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:25:52 GMT

Kevin, glad to hear you're the new owner of the Valdex. It's a beauty!

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feeds@yuku.com (middlemac) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:33:49 GMT

Superb!

OK, I'm the new owner of Cameron's previous Valdex, which is on it's way- I'm excited to finally get a taste of Valdex Fever!

PS- my Valdex box is nicer than yours, nyah nyah nyah

and whoops, gotta get that M63 in the mail to ya

Update- just signed for it in today's mail......

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feeds@yuku.com (Duff) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:01:41 GMT

Wow, absolutely beautiful reel, Cameron. Thanks for the photos.

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feeds@yuku.com (JeffSod) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:47:41 GMT

Very nice! I think I saw that one and am glad to see it went to a nice home where it will be appreciated

I have been focused growing my Pflueger collection lately...

J. W. Young Valdex

feeds@yuku.com (Cameron) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:30:48 GMT

Just when I thought I'd never handle a J. W. Young Valdex in nicer condition than the one that I had...I came across this one a few weeks ago.

Now I don't think I'll find one finer. OK...I could find one with a nicer looking...