WTB - Sage 504/504L

chi flyfisher · #1 (**permalink**) 02-03-2013, 08:07 AM

Looking for a Sage 504/504L fly reel. Must be in good shape.

Cheers,
Mike.

chi flyfisher · #2 (**permalink**) 03-05-2013, 07:17 PM

Still looking for a 504/504L. Also looking for a 505 and a 503/503L.

dean_mt · #3 (**permalink**) 05-24-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by chi flyfisher

Still looking for a 504/504L. Also looking for a 505 and a 503/503L.

Did you find any of these? I just saw your post on the Reel Love thread, I want one of these for my SPL! There is a 505L on ebay currently, $500!

Let me ask you, what's the difference in the reels with the "L" designation?

wannafish · #4 (**permalink**) 05-24-2013, 05:51 PM

The L is for "light"; the L reels have vented reel bodies. There was a vintage reel site that had some for sale a year ago; I'll post a link if I can find it. A sweet 506 just sold last week on ebay for $135.00.

russellb · #5 (**permalink**) 05-27-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dean_mt

Did you find any of these? I just saw your post on the Reel Love thread, I want one of these for my SPL! There is a 505L on ebay currently, $500!

Let me ask you, what's the difference in the reels with the "L" designation?

I just scored that very 505L, I didn't pay 500 for it either. Pics on arrival, I'm pretty excited.

chi flyfisher · #6 (**permalink**) 05-28-2013, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dean_mt

Did you find any of these? I just saw your post on the Reel Love thread, I want one of these for my SPL! There is a 505L on ebay currently, $500!

Let me ask you, what's the difference in the reels with the "L" designation?

Yes, I have a couple each of the 504L's and 505L's. On the hunt for 504 and 505's without the L designation.

As has been mentioned, the L's have porting on the rear of the frame. Those without the L designation have a solid back frame.

Cheers,
Mike.