4. CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. A few years ago, when I thought a Pflueger was a Pflueger, I offered a guy $20 for it. Over 1976 suppliers can give you a quotation. That really pissed me off. shipping: + $15.23 shipping . I have 2 old Pflueger Medalist reels sitting around. There are 220 lakes […], Powered by – Designed with the Customizr theme, 50 Years in the Sporting Goods Business – Semi-Retired. This is fine capacity for an ultra-light outfit, but for heavier fly lines or more robust applications it lacks capacity. These are not much good for anything. $49.95. by henrysdad » 10/20/11 06:00, Post by LeeB » 10/20/11 05:22, Post They used them at the Fenwick Fly Fishing schools in the 60s/70s so many of them are still around. Was "Diamolite" just some marketing hype? The purpose of this board is to discuss, ask questions about, and give answers concerning fly reels, their makers and their history. The ones made from 1940 to 1960 where best. If I notify ther seller soon I will probably be able to change models. I caught big Rainbows in New Zealand with it in the late 1980s. Â. CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. Young Beaudex 3 ¼â 6.04 18. The "new" version of the Medalist. Is this the right model or should I rather have gone for the 1494 1/2 reel. 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars 0. The Medalists are all but gone from the scene today. As the name indicates, Pflueger's current flagship fly reel model is the Supreme. I have taken photos of the spool detached from the reel so you can see that gears and ⦠This ⦠1495 1/2 Diamond Line Guard Fly Fishing Reel This has some cosmetic issues. Including several models which cover line weights from 2 thru 12, we grabbed the 8â10 model to get a handle on what this reel has to offer. In the â80s Pflueger went to metric screws. 3. Hand Retrieve: Right or Left-Handed. The cover reads "PFLUEGE...from 2145142 Mint 1494 AK PFLUEGER MEDALIST Fly Fishing Reel w/backin. I landed a 40 pound Tarpon on an 8 weight rod at the Rio Chico lagoons in Venezuela with it in 1985. Pflueger Medalist 7/8. Certainly not looking to enter this fray, and I have no experience with trying to fit a DT6 on a 1494. by bulldog1935 » 09/30/11 04:39, Post I'll apologize right off the bat because I'm using my phone to type this up. Was the last Medalist reel in the store, and the manager said they had no more on order, so I think I might have gotten the last new one that was available in Grays Harbor. $68.99. ↳ Ephemera, empherma and Ephemerella..... ↳ Photos, paintings, written stories and talents. Share - Pflueger Medalist 1494 Fly Reel Model1494. Avoid this product. Call or email Bill for any help you need with any older fly reels. For years I sold ($20.00) machined naval bronze reversible drag disc that I bought from Herman Voss of Pompano Beach, Florida. Pflueger ⦠I use a 1495 for my DT6, and it holds a fair amount of backing too. However, if someone later is trying to learn about Medalists and line capacity, and finds this post, felt it would be good to provide a resource. The good ones were made in the USA from 1930 to 1980. Old ones had metal drag knobs and metal caps on the center of the spool where the latch was. Posted by. Fly Logic FLP 567 3 ½â 5.6 15. Shipping weight is 1 lb. But works nicely. Diamolite line guard. Here is a link to Bill Franke's site... that is a very good link, but I take exception on fitting a DT6 with backing on that spool. by bulldog1935 » 10/20/11 05:45, Post Has the exposed spool drag, which is working well. ↳ Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. If you used 50 meters of gel-spun backing instead of the usual stuff, wouldn't there be plenty of room for a DT6F line on a 1494? 2 Early Skeleton Fly Fishing Reels Shakespeare Feather Weight Pflueger Progress. The spool width is 3/4". Has the sculptured pillars, line guide ring, Butterscotch bakelite handle. The fine print All items are sold AS IS. The dual click patent was awarded patent number 2,059,765. Mel Krieger and many of his friends have them still. Reel type: Single Action - Conventional. They called me years back for the Voss brass drag disc and Hardy counter balances.  H&H used to have a Medalist capacity chart, but no longer, since the reels are discontinued. Post by tight ⦠Jul 13, 2012 #5 e-Bay always seems to have them, from old ⦠u/Rob-MyR. Made in Toledo,Oh. Pflueger Progress Brass Oren-O-Matic Balanced Vintage South Bend Finalist Vintage Shakespeare Silent Tru Art Automatic Medalist 1498 1837 Model Pflueger Medalist Model Matic Balanced Shakespeare 1822 Pflueger Medalist 1495 1 2 Heddon Automatic Diamolite Line Guard Vintage Pflueger Medalist 1492 Medalist 1494 1 ⦠I haven't yet figured out how to post full size images, so click on this image to enlarge, then zoom in on it: by Southbranch » 10/20/11 16:08, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Mint* Pflueger Medalist 1494 1940-1959 Fly reel spool only USA Leather Case. As a result, the Medalist's weight/line capacity ratio changes drastically throughout the range. He didn't think that was right, so he gave it to me. 2- Vintage Pflueger Medalist 1495 Spare Spool. Amazon.com: Pflueger Medalist Fly Kit, 9-Feet 0-Inch: Sports & Outdoors Skip to main content ... 13/16-Inch spool width, up to 7 Fly Line Medalist 1494 metal fly reel 30 yards of weight forward fly line 4X tapered leader Braided dacron backing Customers also viewed these products . Is it a real (or reel) thing? The reel frame has the painted black finish. Then in the 1980s they went to Japan, Hong Kong and China. This was put on a new Fenwich FF805 2 piece fiberglass fly rod for trout. 2. They would vibrate out. We have selected this product as being #3 in Best Pflueger Medalist Fly Reel 1494 1 2 of 2020 View Product #4 . Actually we donât sell them anymore but you can get very nice old ones on eBay, fly fishing classifieds and at garage sales. At one time they were the standard fly reel for most fly fishers in the USA. Right Hand Wind/Round Line Guard: 1492, 1494, and 1496 Right Hand Wind/No Guard: 1392, 1394 Left Hand Wind/Round Line Guard: 1594. Pflueger Medalist 1494 3 ¼â 5.54 14. The One-Pfoot Company has lots of good after market parts for Pflueger Medalists. But, what is "Diamolite?" I converted it to right hand crank because I thought it felt better. 0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars 0. âPflueger Medalist Reelsâ by Fly Angler Online, 1494: #4-5 line (adjustable disc drag from here down). Spend the extra $50 and get a real starter kit. South Bend Oren-o-matic Model B Fishing Reel Vintage. Years ago I use to install dozens of screws in them every summer for customers. Today we really donât need many of the screws but I think you can get them from One Pfoot. 4 product ratings. It was set up for left hand crank and had a plastic drag disc and I think 6 rivets holding the three peice spool together. I got them some time ago from Bill Franke's OnePfoot website. This reel is a narrow spool and has good capacity, seems to be about right for a 4 or 5 weight line. And I noticed that both have "Diamolite Line Guard" stamped on them. Piscifun Flame Spinning Reels Light Weight Ultra Smooth Powerful Spinning Fishing Reels. by bulldog1935 » 10/01/11 03:58, Post I didn't mean to offend your sensibilities - I was just questioning your earlier assertation (and I still am). I caught big Steelhead with it on the Dean River in British Columbia in 1983. Cheap MINTY PFLUEGER 1494 DA MEDALIST WITH LINE AND CAS,You can get more details about MINTY PFLUEGER 1494 DA MEDALIST WITH LINE AND CAS:Shopping Guide on Alibaba.com Pflueger Medalist 1494 ~ WF6F Fly Reel VG! json select. I recently purchased a new-in-box Medalist 1494 AK (made in China). If you can find old ones that have not been âused upâ they are a nice fly reel, ______________________________________________________. Now off you go for a saucer of warm milk. It is rated for 6/7 weight line. Made in USA. From âFly Fish Ohioâ â the best articel I have found so far. Has line on it. Today we would use Loctite to hold them in. It included a browning something something (I forget the model) 6 weight ⦠I bet if sales figures were available, the edge would go to the 1494, the ideal palm-of-the-hand midsize trout reel. Posted on: 2014/8/28 8:56. ⦠For the size fish you are going after, I would recommend the 1494 reel. I some advice please. The new Pflueger® Medalist standard arbor fly reel, redesigned with full machined aluminum construction and multi ⦠$49.99. OnePfoot also produces a new reel foot for the older reels. With the same reel I was âspooledâ (~150 yard of backing to the end) wading at Christmas Island by a rather large Bonefish in 1986. Reactions: bhudda. The âOne-Pfootâ company made accessory for the Medalist that were machined aluminum foot assembly, drag discs and counter balances. Kind of like "real Corinthian leather?" 4 users rated this 5 out of 5 stars 4. What do I do? Pflueger Superex No 755 Reel. 2. Vintage Rare Pre-1918 -2 Screw Pflueger German Silver Unmarked Trade Reel Jewels. It was built in the 1940s. All metal parts with and round line guard and 6 rivets on the spool. by LeeB » 10/01/11 07:19, Post It needs a proper cleaning. Pflueger Medalist ⦠C Hines Pflueger Comstock Style Flying Helgrammite 2 Lure. (The best, IMO, is the 1495 1/2, which holds a WF10 and 200 yards of 20 lb. We only see a few every season now. The spool spins well. 6 years ago. (Pflueger ⦠Then in the 1940s they went to the ⦠0 users rated this 3 out of 5 stars 0. The drag is "kind" of adjustable. Pflueger Medalist 1494 1/2 M Excellant condition loaded with weight forward 4 wt floating line Please see my other listings Vintage PFLUEGER 'Medalist 1494' Fly Fishing Reel & Line (USED but XTRA NICE) This year, the Medalist underwent a few more changes. Shared by: Leslie Bridges from EBAY. Re: What is "Diamolite?" Then in the 1940s they went to the adjustable disc drag. 9/10. The real old ones had a machined steel drag disc inside. Initially I went for the 1494 over the 1494 1/2 because of the weight difference, but I'm starting to get concerned about backing capacity. Add To Cart FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on Orders Over $50 Description. **They made the Pflueger âSupremeâ anti-reverse big game models in two sizes too with a solid machined aluminum spool and disc drag. See photos and ask any questions. Saracione Mark I, Model 3 ¼ 3 ¼â 6.03 17. Well the 1494 1/2 arrived yesterday. My next new one was a â1495â³ that I put on a Fenwich FF85 which was an 8â6â³ #6/7/8 line fiberglass fly rod for light Steelheading. Thank you for looking. I know the 1594s from that era are scarce but I watched two on that auction site sell for over 300 the last couple of days. Vintage Pflueger Medalist 1494 Fly Reel. I think I bought a new â1494â² from Thriftyâs Drug in south Sacramento for $14.88. Curiously I was able to fit a WF7 F Scientific Anglers GPX line plus 150m of 30lb dacron backing on it (with room to spare). The first models were click drag only in the 1930s. 1494 flycasting reel, with a wide spool perfect for 5 or 6 weight line, aluminum allow spool and frame, push button quick-release spool, a full The finish shows paint chipping on the high wear areas. Finish is worn, still 80% or better. This is a bid for a near-untouched Pflueger Medalist No. I'm sure of the backing quantity because I have a machine in my fly-shop which measures the amount of backing as it spools on to a reel. I have just purchased a Pflueger 1494 reel which I plan to fish with a rod that enjoys a DT 6 floating line. The main one was the adjustable drag under Patent number 2,059,763. In good condition, and loaded with a new Orvis 5-Weight floating line, backing, and protective cloth bag. Ogden Smith Zefer [Dingley] 3 â
â 6.1 21. The later models after about 1960 had 3 rivets. 5. 1494 1/2: #5-6 line; 1495: #6-7 line (my favorite size) 1495 1/2: #8-9 line; 1496: not many around; 1496 1/2: fairly rare ; 1498: #10-12 line . I have an old â1495 ½â that I bought used. I sold and used the old Pflueger âMedalistâ fly reels for over 40 years now. 0 users rated this 2 out ⦠5.0 average based on 4 product ratings. 0 users rated this 2 out ⦠So, I'm not sure if you guys have your facts entirely correct regarding these reels and their capacities. That's all I have now, not even a 1494 1/2 anymore although it is a great ⦠Perrine No 51 Automatic Fly Reel. I have a collection of old Medalists that are just for memories now. 1494 1/2 CJ. Maybe stainless steel? Here are the Pflueger Medalist line and backing capacity tables for double taper and weight forward floating lines. The âOne-Pfootâ company has many after market parts for the Medalists. Reel shows very little signs of wear. Post I am sure I could clean and lube mine up that are here on the shelf and go catch anything on them. Thanks Bulldog. From $124.95. I got it from Chico Fernandez. Pflueger Medalist No. Pflueger Medalist 1594rc Fly Fishing Reel. Pflueger 1494 line capacity question. We have selected this product as being #4 in Best Pflueger Medalist ⦠Share - Pflueger Medalist Fly Fishing Reel With Spare Spool 1494. These are the models I am familiar with: The older ones had 6 rivets holding the spool together. Bill Archuleta has the number one fly reel parts and repair business in the world. Brand: Pflueger. The older ones had 6 rivets holding the spool together. Stamped on reel and on box. Shakespeare Speedex 2800 3 ½â 6.09 20. by bulldog1935 » 10/20/11 02:47, Post 9/10. Get ⦠Share. 8 ⦠Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Pflueger Supreme Fly Reel 1795 New In Box. $135.00 + shipping . Pfluger should be ashamed to sell this junk, a decision likely made by upper management who has never casted a fly rod. The frame pillars were actually not removable on the ones made before 1940. Condition:--Ended: 14 Nov, 2017, 15:10:42 GMT. Short story my parents are moving and found bunch of old fishing gear my grandfather had given me at some point. The purpose of this board is to discuss, ask questions about, and give answers concerning fly reels, their makers and their history. Fly Fishing Reel Large Arbor 2+1 BB with CNC-machined Aluminum Alloy Body and Spool in Fly Reel Sizes 5/6,7/8. 3. Pflueger Medalist No 1494 Question. backing, but weighs just 6.5 ounces empty.) Not sure weight. TB Member. Pflueger Medalist 1494 Fly Reel Model1494. 1938. by tight loops » 10/20/11 04:58, Post The metal looks like typical shiny reel metal. Reference Price: null. I still like to fish with some of my old ones. For sale a Pflueger Medalist No. Archived . I needed something on which to spool a clear intermediate line for lake fishing. This is an early Pflueger Medalist fly reel #1494. My first new ones were bought locally around Sacramento, California in the 1960s. Feel free to contact me for any help as well. The reel features a 3 rivet drum spool 0 users rated this 4 out of 5 stars 0. by tight loops » 09/30/11 03:31, Post This reel does not come with a case. The listing you're looking for has ended. Like I said...I'm curious.. Geez dude, you're clearly having a bad day. by LeeB » 10/01/11 02:40, Post Moderator: Ken M 44. $170.00 . Anyone who flyfishes will know that a Level Fly Line is junk (always use a Weight Forward Line), only cheaper to manufacture. For sale is a vintage Pflueger Medalist 1494 fly fishing reel and spare spool, made in Akron, Ohio in the 1960s. This reel has a lightly adjustable click and pawl drag. I sold product from a small company that made after market parts for the Medalists. ↳ Information About Makers and Manufacturers, ↳ Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods. 2. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Pflueger Medalist No 1494 Question. Read more. This reel is good condition with some rim rash and loss of finish, see photos for details. I need about 50 meters of 20lb backing to be on this reel behind the DT 6 floater. $451.00. Relaunching America's most iconic fly reel. Vintage Pflueger Fly Reel Medalist ⦠↳ Rod makers history, value guide and general discussion, ↳ Link to Orvis Database by Greg Reynolds, ↳ Link to EC Powell's Mechanics of fly casting, http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/ocean%20city/medalist/akron/akron4.jpg. The later models after about 1960 had 3 rivets. Free shipping . The 1950's and 1960's Pflueger Medalist Example Shown 1494 "Made in Akron" 1959 was a year of great changes. We use some big 1498 models for holding demo lines for large saltwater fly rods and Spey rods. Nice grab on that reel! The 1495 and '95 1/2 are great reels, too, but not so much for the mid-line weights. 4. Pflueger Medalist 1495 (round guide) 3 5/8â 6.0 16. 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