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Title: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 05:04:18 PM
I was admiring my favorite old reel. A Pflueger 1492 with the bacolite handle and beveled arms on the reel cage. It still has the original brass reel seat ( un cut ) many of the fisherman back in the day cut the seal seat down to fit the rods of the day. I know it isnt worth alot but still really cool and functions smooth as the day it was made. Does anyone else have some cool old flyreels they might like to post pictures of ? Paging ScottV?? I would really like to see some cool shit like an old Pflueger Gem
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: LBSteve on March 04, 2016, 06:14:14 PM
I have and use some old Pflueger 1492s. They are 30+ years old but don't have the ring like that one. I think yours is older. I have a split bamboo that was brought back from WW11. It belonged to my Neighbor's Father. He gave it to me a few years ago. I have never tried it out.
 Thanks for posting
  Steve
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 06:21:39 PM
I believe this reel is from the 1960s My friend who gave it to me recieved it as a gift from his father when he returned from Veitnam in the 70s and it belonged to his father prior to that. but thats all I know about it.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 06:29:31 PM
The 1492 isnt rare infact it is common but the 1492 Medalist is definately a classic trout reel.         I have yet to see another in person this old or in this good of shape.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: SuperVato on March 04, 2016, 06:39:52 PM
Seminole Portage fly reel belonged to my Grandfather. Detail shows a man carrying a canoe. Postage stamp for scale, reel not more than 1 3/4 diameter removed old silk line cause that stuff gets nasty after decades of hot CA summers.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 06:41:07 PM
WOW!!! thats f'n cool!!
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: SuperVato on March 04, 2016, 06:44:27 PM
I'll let you fish with it if you want to David.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 06:58:39 PM
I do fish with my 1492 it works great! Thanks for the offer man!! I think that is a nice collectors piece you have there I would take good care it :smt001 it might be valuable.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 07:08:00 PM
still have that VHF radio Amos?
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 07:12:12 PM
I have and use some old Pflueger 1492s. They are 30+ years old but don't have the ring like that one. I think yours is older. I have a split bamboo that was brought back from WW11. It belonged to my Neighbor's Father. He gave it to me a few years ago. I have never tried it out.
 Thanks for posting
  Steve
   some old split cane rods are worth $$$$ I would look into that my Man!!
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: mickfish on March 04, 2016, 07:21:10 PM
Cool reel Capt. I went to Tijuana in the late 60s and bought some switchblades for a dollar each, neighbor wanted to trade a fly rod for one Fenwick FF108, I said deal, saved up my allowance and bought a 14951/2 with a Scientific Anglers WF10S I think it was like $12 for both all still work. Never forget the first day I took it out Brown's Hole lost most of the fish I hooked but landed 2 I was a proud puppy, Dad only caught 1 on casting gear.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 07:41:18 PM
fuckin nice glass rod Mike!!! i remember you tellin me about it. Isnt that the reel I gave you!
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 07:42:19 PM
Dude ya gotta let me cast that fenwick! I will slay steel with that old dog!!!
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: reelmccoy on March 04, 2016, 09:10:26 PM
I fished for 20 years with a Fenwick fiberglass just like that.  Still have it.  Great rod. 
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: mickfish on March 04, 2016, 09:12:23 PM
fuckin nice glass rod Mike!!! i remember you tellin me about it. Isnt that the reel I gave you!
Nope bought that one in the 60s
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: mickfish on March 04, 2016, 09:12:42 PM
Dude ya gotta let me cast that fenwick! I will slay steel with that old dog!!!
anytime
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 10:16:15 PM
I fished for 20 years with a Fenwick fiberglass just like that.  Still have it.  Great rod.
  nice!!
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 10:25:11 PM
 Surprising there isnt more cool shit popping up considering the numbers of great fisherman on the site. I know quite a few of us are flyfishers as well as conventional gear and I know we dont always fish outta yaks and boats.  love the old glass rods I wanna see more!!
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 04, 2016, 10:28:19 PM
Hey Mike, What else could you get in Tiajuana for a dollar in the late 60s :smt002
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: bwodun on March 05, 2016, 12:38:02 AM
1494 in box with paper work i have had since i was  9, a gift from my uncle, so almost 40 years, and many of my first trout on the fly came on this reel  :smt003
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: LoletaEric on March 05, 2016, 11:05:41 AM
Always wished I would've gotten into flyfishing.  My Dad was all about it.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 05, 2016, 12:03:26 PM
Real cool Cameron! thanks for sharing. Eric your Dad has great taste is reels. Hardy are my favorite I own some nice modern reels but I prefer my Hardy Princess for steelhead fishing . Am I correct in assuming your Father wrote that book? Soooo cool... you should give flyfishing a try you would enjoy it. Its alot easier than people make it out to be.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: SOMA on March 05, 2016, 12:42:49 PM
When I do fly fish, it is with a Medalist 1495.  My father gave it to me sometime in the early '60's.  It's been beat, trashed and abused for 50 years and still functions.  Also have a 1495 1/2DA which I acquired this century.  I have a 1498DA with lead core for trolling.  All old enough to be made in the USA.  In addition I have a Chinese knock-off of the 1495 that I use for parts to keep my original functioning.  Not being a fly-fishing purest, I can't for the life of me understand why some spend the big bucks for a reel that's main function is to store line.  Maybe someone could help me out on that.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: SuperVato on March 05, 2016, 12:48:52 PM
 Bill spending big bucks makes reels memorable. I vividly remember leaving my Ross Reels Gunnison in a backpack by big Chico Creek in a daze of drunkenness and self pity. It was not a particularly wonderful albeit expensive piece of equipment but I'll never forget it. 😏
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 05, 2016, 12:51:47 PM
When I do fly fish, it is with a Medalist 1495.  My father gave it to me sometime in the early '60's.  It's been beat, trashed and abused for 50 years and still functions.  Also have a 1495 1/2DA which I acquired this century.  I have a 1498DA with lead core for trolling.  All old enough to be made in the USA.  In addition I have a Chinese knock-off of the 1495 that I use for parts to keep my original functioning.  Not being a fly-fishing purest, I can't for the life of me understand why some spend the big bucks for a reel that's main function is to store line.  Maybe someone could help me out on that.
Its a preference thing!  I bought a spare spool a few years back for the old 1492 and it works perfect. so yeah the new parts work on the old stuff. I like the old style click/pawl drag for Steelhead but some people spend big $$ for a nice disc drag. Again I think its just a perference thing.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: LoletaEric on March 05, 2016, 01:35:56 PM
Quote from: CptSloppywood
Eric your Dad has great taste is reels. Hardy are my favorite I own some nice modern reels but I prefer my Hardy Princess for steelhead fishing . Am I correct in assuming your Father wrote that book? Soooo cool...

My Dad did write that book.  I'll flyfish at some point.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: mickfish on March 05, 2016, 03:55:42 PM
fuckin nice glass rod Mike!!! i remember you tellin me about it. Isnt that the reel I gave you!
Remind me to give you that reel back it's only missing a few parts  :smt005
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: Flyaker on March 05, 2016, 05:00:41 PM
Eric-
That's way cool your dad wrote that book! You definitely should be fly fishing.   
PM me if you want me to bring you a fly setup for GS9.   Guaranteed you will catch with it.

Lawrence
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 06, 2016, 03:02:25 AM
fuckin nice glass rod Mike!!! i remember you tellin me about it. Isnt that the reel I gave you!
Remind me to give you that reel back it's only missing a few parts  :smt005
  F U mike!  :smt003
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: Cabeza de Martillo on March 06, 2016, 08:24:02 AM
I believe this reel is from the 1960s My friend who gave it to me recieved it as a gift from his father when he returned from Veitnam in the 70s and it belonged to his father prior to that. but thats all I know about it.

Sorry if this offends anyone but this reminded me of this classic Pulp Fiction scene.  :smt001

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I1ukjdwLAIc
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: Flyaker on March 06, 2016, 08:43:39 AM
Lmao.  😄
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: CptSloppywood on March 06, 2016, 11:22:25 AM
HAHA!! I dont think the reel would fit up there :smt044
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: golfish on March 07, 2016, 04:10:16 PM
Always wished I would've gotten into flyfishing.  My Dad was all about it.

Awesome, have any old Perfects? I thumbed through that book at a fly fishing show once, very cool. Nothing like the hardy click/pawl sound. 4" Perfect prices went through the roof with all the spey casters now. I have a 4" Bougle for my spey rods, a couple of  Marquis 10's from the 80's and a Sage 508 made by Hardy, love clickers. Had a Winston green 4" Farlex made for me so that pre-war Perfect with the 1912 check is going to have to wait a while.
Title: Re: Classic or Rare Old Fly Reels
Post by: ScottThornley on May 01, 2016, 12:36:23 AM
CptSloppywood,

That's a cool reel, and Medalist aficionados like the round guides for sure. But don't plan on retiring on the proceeds from its sale.  I can't tell from your pictures, but does it have the spool arbor, or the sculptured pillar arbor? If the latter, then you might realize a little over a hundred from its sale. If the former, then more likely less than the hunski. Collectors that pay the high prices like minty, in box reels. Yours has been well loved, dropping its dollar value, though increasing its personal value.

As for cool old reels, well I do have something similar to yours. A pre '39 1494, and possibly even one from the first couple of years of production. It only has a single pawl, vs 2. And of course the pillar arbor.  But I'm about 7000 miles from home, so no pictures  :smt009

Scott