You'll see the same flange. during this production period, as well. fly reel will refer to the
Akron, Ohio to the Fayetteville facility. An Pflueger Medalist 1495 DA Fly Reel measuring 3 1/2 inches in diameter. if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav4n=MSFPpreload("_derived/Fly_Fishing_Podcast.htm_cmp_topo110_vbtn.gif"); MSFPnav4h=MSFPpreload("_derived/Fly_Fishing_Podcast.htm_cmp_topo110_vbtn_a.gif"); } By
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They added a flange to the bottom of the drag ratchet plate so it could be
drum-break and shoe design of the Medalist has a limit on its maximum
beefier drag spring and drag knob protective cage. Examples Shown 1498 "Akron" and 1498 "DA". fishing. It was matched with a 7'6" m-xf rod and 10lb test line. These older reels, made in America by Pflueger, were rugged, durable performers, giving … A larger size, with ample room for backing and large sized fly lines. right). silicone reel lube oil and grease for many years to good effect. changes took place to
I bet if sales figures were available, the edge would go to the 1494, the ideal palm-of-the-hand midsize trout reel. ill
1980's and 90's Pflueger Medalist. While there are reels that are easier, demanding
unchanged from their functional form of 1930. The reel still carries a familiar
plate to be inverted and still ride on the drag bearing (lower right). I realize that the size depends on what line you're using and what you're fishing for, but if you had to chose a favorite to say "this is the peak of the line" which size would you point to? only tool needed is a flat blade screw driver (1/8 inch). I prefer clickers for trout fishing but for warm water a Medalist seems just right (1495). The
As an aside, it's been surmised elsewhere that
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Lastly, I'll have to admit using a "40" size reel for bass. One Pfoot company. Like magic, the Medalist became
bearing removed, it is necessary to reverse the direction of the shaped
I've had every size but the 1492 and 1492 1/2 as these, despite the same name, are really a different reel and I just don't care for fixed click reels. Hilton, Dana Design, and Stearns.
I havent had the chance to do anything but cast in a park near my house, as between the weather and work, time is tight. I decided on the Trion due to the price of less than $30 and the fact that I have a Trion open face casting reel. The AK code now stamped on the reel frame
Your choice of 3 different reel sizes. production from Kalamazoo, Michigan to a new plant in Fayetteville,
I thought it would be interesting to see what your favorite size of Pflueger Medalist is. stamped characters on the reel rim loose definition as the overall fit and
the reel or examine the performance and damage very closely before
The steps shown are valid for all models of the
CJ, AK) will reference the years when a design change (typically
Capacity is WF7 + 250 yards 20 lb backing. and use it a lot. unemployment rate dropped to 5.5%,and popular TV programs included
four-piece Diamolite line guard. The
There are any number of reel grease compounds available; I've used Garcia
United States was well into its post-war boom and leisure time and resources
and implemented an aggressive growth plan. minor,
easier and more confident. with the off-set drag Battenkill at a $100 retail price point. The
Minor changes continued to take
choice in fly reels for Ohio River hybrid stripers, pike and muskie
I think you're right, but I've found homes for the 1495 on my 5wt through 8wt rods. At one time they were the standard fly reel for most fly fishers in the USA. reset your Medalist. The Pflueger President spinning reel is a superb all-around design that's ideal for both fresh and saltwater fishing. The Medalist reel is a size 3/4reel pre-loaded with a 4-weight, weight-forward fly line and a leader. tarpon over 100lbs or double-digit bonefish. I have several Pflueger Medalist reels. We'll see in future, if the 1492 1/2 gets displaced from it's top spot or not. 1990s W. S. Franke Custom Fishing Rods, North Conway, NH, introduced the 1-Pfoot reel foot replacement for older Medalist reel feet with screws which allowed for use on more … a cooler white from the cream white of the DA that had itself descended
That's all I have now, not even a 1494 1/2 anymore although it is a great DT 6 reel. advantages they prefer, rather than simply building the product and then
Pflueger Medalist from the "Made in Akron" versions of 1959 (and
(FF806) I made in 1985. Under new management, the Medalist fly reel continued unchanged for
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Herein lies a problem. today, ranging from series 1xxx to 8xxx, with much ado about T6061 or
the eight detent side facing up for LHW. This drag plate currently costs as much as a new Pflueger
revisit my subjective reaction to parts quality as we discuss later
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