Reel Pictures

feeds@yuku.com (Bubba) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:35:45 GMT

Been buggering around with the camera this a.m. trying to figure out how to take a decent indoor picture. They all seem to come out a bit off coloured at least to my old eyes. I'm using a Pentax optio 43WR. I've set up two desk lamps each with a GE 60 watt soft white light bulbs. Looking for any suggestions you all might have.Here's an example of what I'm getting. Cheers Russ

Dealers!! what they say and what they really mean..

feeds@yuku.com (nackymoo) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:59:28 GMT

firstly let me say that i have posted many topics on this site some have been deemed sexist , some have been deemed inappropriate and some have been deemed too critical but all have been posted in a humourous manner because lets face it we all like a laugh , secondly i would like to point out that if you buy something off a dealer and you realise afterwards that you have either paid too much or didnt notice a particular flaw then that is YOUR fault , dealers are there to supply goods and they...

mullocks

feeds@yuku.com (nackymoo) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:51:32 GMT

ah well another wonderful weekend has come and gone , and all that remains are empty pockets and less cabinet space , i hear there are a couple of guys on this site that like hardy reels , if this is true then this was certainly the sale for you guys , there were perfects , uniquas , silex,s galore and the condition wasnt too bad either , if like me hardys isnt your thing then it should have been a wasted journey but thankfully the dealer stalls saved the day. i didnt think prices were too...

Here is a reel you don't see every day. Internal pic added

feeds@yuku.com (Ray Hencken) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:48:08 GMT

3 3/4" Hardy St. George Multiplier. A total of 114 were manufactured from 1929 to 1939, according to Drewett's book Hardy Brothers, The Masters The Men And Their Reels. "Designed specifically for dry fly fishing for salmon using a light single handed rod", according to a 1930 catalog.

In lust with a Perfect or a St G Jr, or . . .

feeds@yuku.com (cross creek one) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:18:29 GMT

I was at local FF expo this morning, and the Hardy US rep was there with a bunch of toys (the new glass 7'6" 4wt and 8' 5wt were awesome in the casting pool, btw). Among the space age hubcaps that Hardy is producing these days, there were two little gems that really got to me--a 2 5/8" Perfect and a St George Jr. I went away from there determined to somehow come up with the funds . . . . Three questions: Is there any overwhelming reason to pick one over the other? If I get a...

New Bougle Mark VII

feeds@yuku.com (joeguide) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:10:07 GMT

Hi,

I am a casual member and rarely post anything, but I thought people might want to know that I heard from a reliable source that Hardy will be producing a new Bougle with a solid, non-ported back plate with an ivorine handle. It will look very much like the Mark IV, but outsourced with a much lower price.

I am told that they are trying to have it ready before the holidays, but may be early spring before it will come out.

JoeG.

The 2010 Classic Fly Reels Calendar is ready to order..please read if interested in a copy

feeds@yuku.com (turtledoc) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:20:06 GMT

I'm sorry I started the thread several weeks ago about the upcoming calendar and then somewhat abandoning it.....I got tied up with several other projects and didn't get back to some of the posts.

In any case, the draft for 2010 is complete and I have ordered a test copy that should arrive early next week. Once I've looked that over I'll be placing the main order. I'll be having the whole batch shipped to me and then I will repackage and ship them out to...

Changing drag from RH to LH on Ross Colorado 1 Reel

feeds@yuku.com (canetuck) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:54:54 GMT

I know the Ross Colorado isn't exactly "classic",but not a bad little reel.Does anyone know if the drag can be changed.I set up the line for LHW,but clearly,the drag has more tension when winding the line up and almost backlashes when stripping line off.Anyone know?

Need advice on what line.

feeds@yuku.com (Finn) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:06:31 GMT

Well the Dogs are in. (Chum Salmon) I thought I would use an old Bamboo Salmon Rod and an old 4 1/2" Wooden reel next week to try and land a few. What kind of line and backing should I use? The reel has brass inside the spool and a wooden spindle. I don't want to hurt the reel by using the wrong type of line.

Fish run from 10 to 25#

McNeese AR "Trout" Listed in Classifeds

feeds@yuku.com (Doug East) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:30:17 GMT

Howdy - Just so you will know, I have listed an unused McNeese "Trout" model reel for sale in the Classified section elsewhere. $350 with original case.

Ready for a Hardy . . .

feeds@yuku.com (lstshkr) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:02 GMT

I'm finally ready to get a Hardy reel, but I'm a little intimidated by all the possibilities out there. At any given time, a number of Hardys are available in the classifieds and on eBay, but I'm not exactly sure what I should be looking at. Here's my situation: I am looking for a reel that will complement my 5wt rods - Granger 8040, 8642, Payne 100 (LeClair blank), and a future 5wt quad. Ideally, I would like to have two spools, but that's not absolute. The reel will...

For Dingley Fans

feeds@yuku.com (greenwell) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:54:58 GMT

For all the members who wondered what W,Dingley looked like.This is the family photo which i used to own.At the time i believe it was the first picture in recent times ever seen of him.I let J/D have it for the great Hardy book he produced.Enjoy

DSC00933.jpg Dingley pic picture by m99chr

BOGDEN rEELS

feeds@yuku.com (nesterbc) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:15:17 GMT

Does any one know what year Bogden reels first appeared in an Orvis catalogue and what was the price.

The perfect reel for me

feeds@yuku.com (dugdan) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:15:55 GMT

My first Perfect, on my cherished 8' Pacemaker

I say my first, because this is where I will stay. No more CFO's, goodbye Dingleys, farewell to over-ported spinning hubcaps. I am "Abel" to declare my promiscuous buying and selling done, in favor of some old engineering, clunky on the outside, splendid on the inside with melody in its voice.
Now, if the...

Before & After - Long & Boring - Picture Heavy . . .

feeds@yuku.com (lstshkr) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:25:08 GMT

I figured I post this while I remember everything I did. This is the result of the bowling ball fiasco that I tackled last weekend. I'm going to explain some of the things I did here in case others may feel foolish enough to do this sort of thing. I have read all the pinned tutorials on the forum and added a couple things of my own. Actually, some of the things I did came from rebuilding guitars - my other hobby.

I lucked into an ugly little Pflueger Golden West 80 yd reel...

New Baby - She's an Angel !

feeds@yuku.com (readyfisherman) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:30:25 GMT

Shame on me for buying a modern reel , but it is a Hardy ! This is from some of the first series of Angel2 TE 4/5 wt. reels made in Korea ; and although I really didn't care for the move , the quality remains. I understand that Ari T'Hart had a hand in designing this model. Anyone know more about that ?

Hardy Perfect 1896 check

feeds@yuku.com (enigma309) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:41:37 GMT

Found this little one (a fraction over 3") during the summer.

Hardy Bouglé 1912 check

feeds@yuku.com (FWdB) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:33:45 GMT

Since I told about this recent find in the "Got a new reel lately?" thread, I've recieved many picture requests. Today finally was the chance to make some, and I must say they've worked out very well. So here's my 3 inch 1912 check Hardy Bouglé...

The series starts of with a comparison with its 90 years younger brother. They're as different as night and day actually. The original is slightly bigger with a wider drum, and has that lovely hand made...

custom reels

feeds@yuku.com (nackymoo) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:46:36 GMT

i would love to have a reel made for me and i have a few ideas on the design , ideally it would be made of a nice hardwood and it would be based on the perth style design , who would be the best person to do this..

Wyers Frères ?

feeds@yuku.com (Reeldane) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:58:59 GMT

I bought this 3" all brass reel a while ago - it was advised to be a Wyers Frères, Paris (Redditch) reel but it has no markings. A few roman numbers scratched into different parts Heaton or ?). I bought it mainly due to I just cannot resist a brass reel never polished - they are just looking so good. But do anybody recon. the model or have other good and informative thoughts - I'll appreciate your comments !
Heinz

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