Reel Love; the Fly Reel Picture Thread

[kwb]

I took this photo with the intention of showing my buddy the cool color of backing I ordered from Jim Teeny's company a couple weeks ago, turned out kind of neat...

[Hardyreels]

More reels to love from you guys. That's a nice Perfect there, agate line guard?

I did some pictures of the ones I grew up with.

This Pflueger 1492 1/2 went with a Lami Flex 5.5' glass rod that was my first brookie rig. It shows the wear and I liked the line guard but not the right hand wind. They are right hand only......







The 1495 DA was the upgrade from an Olympic in 1977, I no longer have the Olympic reel. This was a good all round fly reel that finished its work for me as my Pike reel.





Next up a Martin #63, a simple on / off clicker. very light and people would do well to look to these as 2 - 3 weight reels for really light rods.





This reel is posted way back on the early pages of the thread but I did a better job of showing it here. This is the somewhat rare Martin MG-3. These were the American Hardy Featherweight. They have a unique drag setup that provides an excellent range of tension from high to low. They were among the lightest reels available in the 2 - 3 - 4 line range and one of the only Martin Lightweights with a machined aluminum reel foot. The foot is also ported in 4 spots to reduce weight. I'll guess the weight at 2.5 ounces or a hair under.







The MG-3 is a very good lightweight fly reel and they made a fancy version of this also. The LTD model was with a black finish and a nicer foot and latch hub if I recall. The plain Jane like I have will sell at or around 50 - 80 dollars on any given day on auction and the LTD ones go for up to 125 if & when they are for sale. Nice American fly reels.

Ard

[kayo]

That's a nice Perfect there, agate line guard?

yes

[Falk]

Does not have to be fancier than this to feel the love!

[kayo]

Per request more pictures.

[MoscaPescador]

Bauer Rogue 4 (left) that I use on a 6 weight switch.
Bauer M5SL (right) that I use on a 6 weight spey.



Dennis

[caseywise]

great old school stuff guys!!
and nice bauers dennis!


casey

[wt bash]

Really loving the Pflueger show!!! Although that MG-3 is pretty cool too!

[Falk]

My ol´Hardys.
Perfect, Zenith, St Aidan.

[ak allen]

My newest toy Ross F1 #4


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