Sci Angler System 4 Specs

feeds@kickapps.com (onemoredeer) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:57:05 PST

Looking for the specs for a Hardy made Scientific Anglers System 4 reel. Diameter, width, weight, capacity etc. I think these are the same reel as the Hardy Marquis???

Thanks

Doug

Martin "Tuna Can" Prototype

feeds@kickapps.com (Duff) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:06:31 PST

Thought I'd share a shot of a reel I recently picked up - a Martin "Albacore" PX-1 RC. This was apparently an early Martin attempt at an inexpensive rim-control reel.

Arnold Bivans Aristocrat Fly Reel

feeds@kickapps.com (JeffSod) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:15:05 PST

While perusing the rod photos forum specifically the thread on fighting butts post em up I came across Andymanyankees post that I had somehow previously missed. It reminded me that I have a nice condition Arnold Bivans. And a member of the Classic Flyrod forum was kind enough to copy and mail me the paperwork for the reel.

I had posted a while back that I had this somewhere and that you really need it to properly operate the reel. Well I finally remembered where I put the papers and while I don't have a scanner I was able to shot a photo of the papers.

Hopefully they are readable in the file size afforded by uploading to Yuku. If not I could email them to interested persons or try using Photobucket.

Anyway heres a couple of pics of my reel (not great) and the instructions for these rare but cool reels-

stark raving nude !!!

feeds@kickapps.com (galleta loco) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:16:57 PST

Medalist that is....I always wondered what was under that paint got this old 1495 in a package deal with a 2094.It was pretty rough so it got stripped with Citrus Strip and polished with Mothers.Now I got to get a handle,and some darker sunglasses.

Need Ryobi 355MG reel help

feeds@kickapps.com (jimpitz) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:57:17 PST

Hello all.I finally found a pawl that fits my currently 'empty of insides' Ryobi 355MG but I am really having trouble bending the spring.
Does anyone have a picture of the spring by itself?
Is it a carbon copy of the 455MG spring?
I really would like to put this reel to use,but so far all it has done is give my sore fingers.
Thanks in advance for any and all help,Jim
p.s.-I found the reel papers for the reel on this site but they call it a "click claw" and a "click claw spring".Funny those Japanese.

LOOP Opti Dry Fly

feeds@kickapps.com (Cameron) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:44:16 PST

Well...after the last four or five years of flushing all my modern reels and collecting a mess of clickers I finally gave in and am in the process of buying a LOOP Opti Dry Fly reel. I ordered one of the new 2010 Opti's since they are black and silver and the 2009 model is a dark blue. I guess when you're spending that much on a reel you can be picky, eh?

Joe Roope from Castaway Fly Fishing Shop sent along a demo/loaner so I could carry it to Seattle/Tofino next week to hold me until the 2010 reel arrives. I'm hoping to catch a few sea run cutthroats from the rocks.

perserverance is...

feeds@kickapps.com (corlay) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:39:46 PST

...finding the latch spring that you've accidentally jettisoned into outer space,
while you were piecing together a JW Young Pridex that you've just cleaned and lubed.

the sad part is I spent an hour+ sifting through the (open-top) garbage can in my shop,
like I was a forensics expert on one of those C.S.I shows,
thinking that it landed in there - but that's not where it was...

Abel TR Series

feeds@kickapps.com (BlueDunn) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:40:53 PST

Hi-

I was wondering if all Abel TR reels had the TR1/2/3, Made in USA on the reel foot? I know this is true for the newer Abel TR's but was wondering if the older (older being before they were discontinued...then brought back to life) reels?

Just picked up one on eBay and noticed that the reel foot didn't have the TR2, Made in USA on the foot. Probably just a design change along the way but I thought I'd check it out.

Thanks,
S

Click Hammer and Button Repair/Adjustment

feeds@kickapps.com (dhoover8448) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:25:58 PST

I bought a near mint Shakespeare 2925V Alpha Reel at a local antique shop a couple months ago for a mere $7. The only discrepancy I saw with it was that the Click Hammer/Button was not always tight, causing the drag to only lightly engage at times. How does one tighten up the Click Hammer/Button once it's loose? Looking at the Reel Papers Page, the 2925V Reel's drag looks exactly like the Bronson No. 360 Royal Reel on page #4. Thanks for any advise you might be able to pass along.

Dave

I hate you guys...

feeds@kickapps.com (clarkman23) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:55:02 PST

because of this site, within the last month or so, I have added a 12 wt SA glass rod, an FF807 (love the rod), a Martin Trophy 7/8 reel, a mint Daiwa 740 (St. Aiden clone)--balances out the FF807 perfectly, and just won a pair of Young Condex's that appear to be in pretty good shape....all because of you people!!!!

I guess there's just one more thing to say, thank you.

My Orvis H. Hart Salmon Steelhead beast of beauty reel (new Orvis catalog pic)

feeds@kickapps.com (jimpitz) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:42:23 PST

Here is my H. Hart Orvis reel made sometime in the 70's.Came in with an extra spool as shown.Nice anti reverse with strong drag. Pretty silver.

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Pretty much too nice of a reel for me,I'll probably never fish it.Jim

Any Ideas what this is?

feeds@kickapps.com (tabornatives) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:42:06 PST

I am not knowledgeable at all about older reels but picked this one up recently thinking it might match a little Steffen I am having done with bronze fittings. The diameter of the reel is 3 1/8 and the width of the spool is 3/4. Any ideas what it is? No marks except for Japan stamped on the bottom of the seat.

The reel is pretty nice, although I don't think it is reversible thus I'll probably unload it. The rod I have it mounted on is also a new acquisition. Steffen 9ft three piece 6wt blank with a bronze uplocking seat that looks very similar to what we have been seeing on the Lemke seats of late.

New Toy

feeds@kickapps.com (Duff) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:29:43 PST

This probably doesn't belongs here but I had to share a photo of my new toy. My good buddy, Gearboy, brought over his "lucky dog" Lyons rod that came today and had a wonderful present for me. It's a Kineya reel tool used to take off the spool. Only Masatoshi would lavish so much attention on such a small utilitarian object. By the way, Jay's little 7' #2 Lyons is gorgeous.

JB Weld

feeds@kickapps.com (Flywalker) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:31:00 PST

I'm not sure where to put this question, but since it relates to reels I thought it should go here. How resistant to abrasion is JB Weld after it fully cures?

I know it can be sanded, but would it hold up to constant wear? The pawl on a recent reel purchase was either broken or worn down such that it doesn't interact with the gear any more. I was wondering if I could add some JB Weld and shape a new "point" to the pawl. Or would it wear down so quickly as to be counterproductive?

I haven't used JB Weld before, so if any of you could speak to the abrasion-resistance I would be appreciative. Otherwise, I'll just have to buy some and give it a shot. Thanks!

What's Your Favorite Martin Tuna Can?

feeds@kickapps.com (dhoover8448) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:07:59 PST

Been seeing a few "What's your favorite..." posts lately, so I thought I'd start one well within my budget to participate....plus the Olympics are over and I need something to do at the moment while I re=adjust.

: )

Martin 62 for me.

willow classic fly reels

feeds@kickapps.com (Yeti) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:12:09 PST

anyone have any experience with Willow Classic fly reels?

http://www.mysticoutdoors.com/willow-home.html

Airex 375

feeds@kickapps.com (WW) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:01:24 PST

I mentioned this reel in another thread, (forget which one) and I got a chance to get some pictures of it today.
Lucked into this near mint example for about $30 shipped! Nary a mark on it! If only all my buys would turn out this well.

Peerless Model 1 papers

feeds@kickapps.com (Rockthief) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:21:24 PST

seeking papers for this fine reel, Model 1 not the 1a. The 1 does not have an drag adjustment feature. If not I will ask Peerless.
Thank you.
Paul

It's 1970 and you got a new rod

feeds@kickapps.com (fingernail) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:18:43 PST

It's 1970 and you got a new rod but you don't have reel, it's a nice little 7ft Scott PowR-Ply, what do you do for a reel. What options do you have for a nice looking quality reel? I know there are hardys, but you're limited on funds. So what do you choose?

Automatic reels

feeds@kickapps.com (Lhgann) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:54:45 PST

Any thoughts?

This subject was broached on the Boo site yesterday regarding a different question I posed there.

So I would like to get some thoughts on this site regarding automatic reels.

I'm sure like most of you (back up one, at least if your half as old as I am) then there is a good chance the first reel you encountered was an automatic. We were taught that any proper fly fisher-person, as soon as he/she learns a bit is to avail ones self to a proper non-auto click and pawl.

I'm beginning to have second thoughts. I do a fair amount of bass fishing out of a kayak. I am always fumbling with excess line. I'm thinking of adding an automatic or two back to the fold.

You guys have any thought's on ones you like/ dislike? Bulldog would like to hear you chime in...

Classic Fly Reels