RATE these classic fly reels- if you found these all new in box, and could only choose ONE, which one would you prefer ?
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RATE these classic fly reels
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 dustyoleflyreels |
RATE these classic fly reels |
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Sport
Posts: 4 (07/08/08 04:35:09) |
Rate these classic fly reels (Result)
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graewolf |
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Posts: 10 (07/08/08 08:49:03) |
I don't know much about any of these but I voted for the Martin Mohawk because when I was a kid it was the reel I had on my old Eagle Claw, fishing with
dime store poppers for bream in south Arkansas. Many years ago. I think I'll look for one of those old reels on Ebay and match it up to my E.C.
Featherlight.
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Master Guide
Posts: 3246 (07/08/08 16:14:36) Moderator |
On Clark's board, the discussion is always between Dingley, Young and Hardy
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Bud |
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Master Guide
Posts: 373 (07/08/08 21:24:08) Master Guide |
Now that's funny.
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dustyoleflyreels |
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Sport
Posts: 9 (08/20/14 13:16:00) |
graewolf wrote:
I mounted the Martin 49a Automatic on a South Bend 359-9' bamboo pole, and caught 5 bluegills with it down at the local pond last 2 days. The auto will reel in a modest size fish when the spring tension is cranked up. What I like about it is, the fly spends more time on the water- less time spent reeling in retrieving line. |
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Master Guide
Posts: 534 (07/09/08 06:05:05) Master Guide |
I'd take the Pflueger with the caveat that it be a DA version or earlier. I love those reels and fish them often - I'm only missing the 1492 1/2 from
my collection.
Joe C. "Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the
drink, taste the fruit,
- Henry David Thoreau
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Master Guide
Posts: 771 (07/09/08 15:14:27) Master Guide |
I haven't used any of the above listed reels except the 1495. It's certainly a classic and has done the job for many years. (and continues to do so)
Other than my own classic Orvis reels, I couldn't find a reason to try any of the others. To be fair, it's a fear of further insanity that keeps me
from trying any others.
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turtledoc.clarksclassicfl... |
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Posts: 52 (07/09/08 19:07:33) |
I have a thing for the looks of those Stuart's so that gets my vote
If I could add another great 1930s US made blue collar reel to the list, it would be a Russell No. 1892 Model 32 by Shakespeare with agate line
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Master Guide
Posts: 3254 (07/09/08 19:21:20) Moderator |
if I had been watching Lang's...
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Posts: 53 (07/09/08 19:30:39) |
Oh well Ron, you can't say you haven't gotten any lucky finds yourself.......your Mk I check St George and the Young made LC Varden come to mind as
just a couple quick examples
That little Russell though is one of my better finds in the short time I've been obsessed with classic reels, and I am "almost" embarrassed to
have landed that and the Heddon 125C the same night........."almost"
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Posts: 165 (07/11/08 08:13:26) Guide |
I've used all but the Stuart, so vote goes to the Medalist. Stuart may be better, just never tried it.
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Master Guide
Posts: 376 (07/11/08 08:13:42) Master Guide |
Told ya I was bored |
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Master Guide
Posts: 751 (07/11/08 18:41:28) Master Guide |
GRASSNGLASS wrote: Barry, you want to try one let me know and I will mail one to you to fish awhile. Paul
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Master Guide
Posts: 489 (07/11/08 20:07:39) Master Guide |
...I voted for the Pflugy 1495...
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dustyoleflyreels |
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Posts: 12 (07/12/08 07:04:33) |
I voted for the Stuart based on build quality alone...but...
I've been fishing the Martin Automatic the past week and to be honest, I'm really liking it. The fly spends more time on the water catching fish, and I spend no time reeling in line- makes a tidy package for walking around the local ponds and lakes with limited access and lots of brush and weeds to get snagged on- pull the trigger the line comes in, and walk to the next spot, or cast in another direction- just that quick. Crank up the reel cover to increase tension, it will tire out and reel in an 8" panfish with minimal assistance. When done, push the tension release to relieve all spring tension windup, and stow away until next time. This is a great reel ! So far I've caught at least 15 panfish on it, with black mayflies. |
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Master Guide
Posts: 2074 (07/13/08 18:13:39) Moderator and Chat Room Host |
I voted for the Stuart since I don't have one...and think that they are a really cool reel that I'd someday like to own.
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Guide
Posts: 166 (07/15/08 12:20:55) Guide |
Paul (Rockthief),
I appreciate the offer of a loaner, but in midst of trying to start a new career and not spending the time playing with tackle I would like to do. Regards--Barry |
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Master Guide
Posts: 790 (07/15/08 13:55:20) Master Guide |
I'm not surprised that the medalist is leading the pack, but I'm a little stunned that the OC is lagging. There's always so much talk about Ocean
City Reels.
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Master Guide
Posts: 532 (07/15/08 15:35:47) Master Guide |
Howard,
IMO, it maybe a parts availability issue. Medalists have onepfoot, the folks at Shakespeare, and host of parts from scavenged reels. Here's the issue: I lost the drag screw on my OC 76 and had to resort to another less cosmetic reel to get the part. I love the reels, but I think that screw in drag is the achilles heel for this reel as well as a couple of Berkely 510's I own. The drad screw may come loose at the worst of possible times-over water when I'm fishing. Les |
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Posts: 13 (07/16/08 05:02:22) |
cofisher wrote:
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OLD YANKEE |
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Posts: 52 (07/16/08 05:28:30) |
Hello
While I have several and collect Stuarts I am surprised how popular they are considering how few people have actually used one. I am not at all surprised at the Pflueger popularity considering few fly fisherman have not at one time owned one and most all have handled one. Tight Lines and Surprising Loops Andy M
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