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Rod Building _ The Lodge _ More fly reel pic´s!
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 5 2005, 03:14 PM
Looking at Mark´s strunning reels ( I´m so impressed Mark! 
)I came to think of it:
Wouldn´t it be nice to see what reels you/we are using on our beloved bamboo rods?
As for myself, I´m a Medalist guy. I got my first Medalist 1494 back in -79 and I still got it. Runs silk smooth, but looks like.........well, a bit worn. 
and I´ve laid hands on a number of them over the years.
But, as I´m Swedish, I also fancy our domestic reel makes, not so well known, but of good quality and workmanship.
Will shoot some pic´s and post in a minute....... 
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 5 2005, 03:25 PM
Medalists
Swedes
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 5 2005, 03:45 PM
Orvis Battenkill 3/4 here... An absolute gem that I picked up at a decent price from Chris Carlin.
Cheers!
Gary
(please excuse the 'Gill, but the trout are all hiding) 
Posted by: Carlin Sep 5 2005, 03:47 PM
Cool topic and nice reels Mats!
The two main things that I look for in a reel are a good disc drag system and the ability to palm the reel. The classic S-handle designs and most of the Hardys (Bougle in particular) are damn sexy 
, but just don't work well for me in the types of fishing I do (I expect to catch hell for this...). So, my reels of choice are Ross Visions, as they are wicked smooth, have a great drag system and look good on bamboo, or Orvis CFOs, again as they have a good drag and both the green and the brown look classy with cane. I have a Forbes Aerial bronze that is beautiful, but has no drag at all. As I use it for ultra-light fishing this doesn't matter much. My only other reel is a Lamson Litespeed 3.5 that I use with my 9/10wt Gatti graphite.
I'll post pictures of the arsenal later this evening.
Posted by: steeldrifter Sep 5 2005, 04:08 PM
The polished aluminum one in this pic is the one thats going on my 4wt cane rod when I get it finished. It's a Reddington CT3 reel. I like it because it has sort of a "old time" look to it.
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 5 2005, 04:10 PM
Gary:
I owned a Battenkill disc 8/9 util a few months back and it served me very well! The reason why I sold it was to get the nice Medalist without paint loss on the pic´.
Good looking rod there, by the way. Maker?
Chris:
I know what you mean as I´ve been fishing over your way! For seatrout and salmon fishing, I use those multiplied Mörner reels (sold as Orvis Lord reels in the U.S.) that have a good drag/ antireverse system that´s controlled by the handle.
Can´t wait to see your pic´s guys!
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 5 2005, 04:12 PM
| QUOTE (steeldrifter @ Sep 5 2005, 04:08 PM) |
| The polished aluminum one in this pic is the one thats going on my 4wt cane rod when I get it finished. It's a Reddington CT3 reel. I like it because it has sort of a "old time" look to it. |
That´s some good looking arsenal! Did you build those rods?
Posted by: steeldrifter Sep 5 2005, 04:16 PM
Thanks matsoberg
Yupp that was my first 4 rods I built this year, got a few more added to them now
Posted by: OSD Sep 5 2005, 04:20 PM
I just bought this Ross reel from a member 
Posted by: steeldrifter Sep 5 2005, 04:24 PM
You got a deal and a half on that reel 
looks nice on that rod, Love that reel seat as well 
Posted by: OSD Sep 5 2005, 04:31 PM
Not bad for 50 gazoba's ahh? (with Hardy fly line and backing) 
Bob
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 5 2005, 04:39 PM
| QUOTE (OSD @ Sep 5 2005, 04:20 PM) |
| I just bought this Ross reel from a member |
That´s a cool reel.
I love the classic design. Hardy Marquis comes to mind. Steeldrifter:
What´s that turqouise colored stuff? Eyecatching if you ask me!
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 5 2005, 04:44 PM
| QUOTE (matsoberg @ Sep 5 2005, 05:10 PM) |
| Gary: Good looking rod there, by the way. Maker? |
Mats,
The maker of this 4wt Payne97 taper is none other than our very own Chris Carlin.
http://www.farnorthrodsmiths.com/
It's as pleasureable to fish as it is beautiful to look at, and the taper is like it was custom-designed with me in mind: This rod almost casts itself....
I bought the reel from him a while ago to mount on a graphite 4wt that I built but when this bamboo beauty arrived I knew that the two were made for each other.
I've thought about getting my hands on an antique reel to mount on this rod but I like the Orvis too much.
Speaking of reels, I'm in the process of buying another Orvis for my half of the 8wt "Steelhead Special" twins that I'm building for my Dad and me.
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: mrchbrwn Sep 5 2005, 04:51 PM
For this year it has been a pflueger trion. Not crazy about the line, but I sure do like the reel
Rick
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 5 2005, 04:55 PM
| QUOTE (mrchbrwn @ Sep 5 2005, 05:51 PM) |
| For this year it has been a pflueger trion. Not crazy about the line, but I sure do like the reel |
I was recently talking to a shop-owner and avid flyfisher and he stated that the Trion is, bar none, the best value out there right now, and the only one that has been consistently standing up to the punishment on the West Coast (saltwater salmon) without any failures.
That's a pretty good endorsement, I think
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: steeldrifter Sep 5 2005, 04:59 PM
| QUOTE (matsoberg @ Sep 5 2005, 05:39 PM) |
| Steeldrifter: What´s that turqouise colored stuff? Eyecatching if you ask me! |
I think your probably talking about the reel seat and the grip with the wood on it?
If so, thats Stybalized green wood that I had Les of "Inserts by Les" turn up for me back at the beinging of the year. That rod was actually the first rod I ever built, its a 7wt 9' pac bay steelhead rod. That rod is probably the whole reson I am now "infected" with rod building
I was so happy with the way it came out I couldnt stop building
Posted by: Carlin Sep 5 2005, 05:00 PM
Anybody ever seen or tried the TFO MK I or MK II reel? I like the color and porting. The price is decent, but I saw one sell for $50 a while back on eBay and almost bid on it just to try it. 
http://www.bearsden.com/product895.html
http://www.bearsden.com/product896.html
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 5 2005, 05:01 PM
| QUOTE (Gary Madore @ Sep 5 2005, 04:44 PM) |
| The maker of this 4wt Payne97 taper is none other than our very own Chris Carlin. |
Kris who?......Hmm, never heard of......
Posted by: steeldrifter Sep 5 2005, 05:01 PM
I actually has never even seen them till just now Chris, but I have to agree I really like the color and machine work on that reel alot
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 5 2005, 05:12 PM
| QUOTE (matsoberg @ Sep 5 2005, 06:01 PM) | ||
Kris who?......Hmm, never heard of...... |
Yeah, he's some guy that hangs around here once in a while... Hardly ever posts
Hey, those two silver (bare matt aluminum?) Swedish reels with the funky cranks on them (the 2 rear most reels in your picture) are rather sexy... Can you give me an idea of what they cost?
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: Carlin Sep 5 2005, 05:17 PM
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 5 2005, 05:39 PM
Gary:
Those are the Mörner reels, made by Mr. Bengt Mörner of Gothenburg, Sweden. Unfortunally they are discontinued since years back as the production was not cost effective. They were produced from the mid -70´s until somewere in the late -80´s. They were also marketed in the U.S. as Orvis Lord reels during the later part of that time.
The prices over here for a good reel is about 3000.00SEK wich means somewhere around 400.00 USD I guess, but they seem to go for slightly less than that in the U.S. I´ve seen one on eBay that went for 300.00 USD.
They are multiplying antireverse reels with a drag that´s controlled by the crank handle. Quite complex engineering and they do need maintainance. However, if you own one of these reels, you have a lifetime warranty (yours or Mr. Mörners) for any repair on the reel. I sent both these two to him and he only charged me for the shipping.
// Mats
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 5 2005, 05:43 PM
Mats,
Thanks for the explanation, although I'm bummed to hear that they're not both cheap and readily available.
I'll keep my eyes open on ebay for them, though: I want one.
You Swedes build some sexy machinery for sure, be it fly reels or jet aircraft (I'm about 50/50 on the Volvo, though! (grin))
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 5 2005, 06:02 PM
| QUOTE (Gary Madore @ Sep 5 2005, 05:43 PM) |
| (I'm about 50/50 on the Volvo, though! (grin)) |
Well, that makes two of us.
Actually I drive an old Cummins Dodge Ram, as neither Volvo, SAAB or Scania trucks makes a decent sized pickup........
Anyways, I´ll keep an eye open for you on one of the smaller sized reels. They are just about the same sizes as the Medalist 1495 and 1498.
// Mats
Posted by: Carlin Sep 5 2005, 08:32 PM
Here you go guys. 
Don't be surprised if I put a few of these up for sale one of these days.
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 5 2005, 08:35 PM
| QUOTE (Carlin @ Sep 5 2005, 09:32 PM) |
| Here you go guys. Don't be surprised if I put a few of these up for sale one of these days. |
And to think that when I asked if you had any extras that you wanted to get rid of you said "no" ...
You're taking the "Whoever has the most toys when he dies, wins" thing a little far....
Lemmee know when you're selling: You know I like to get my grubby hands on your hand-me-downs!
Cheers!
Gary (got any 8/9 wts?)
Posted by: Carlin Sep 5 2005, 08:36 PM
You know, I was out fishing last week with a Vision 2 spooled with silk line and figured the reel and line alone were worth $680 retail!!! Yikes. 
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 5 2005, 08:37 PM
| QUOTE (Carlin @ Sep 5 2005, 09:36 PM) |
| You know, I was out fishing last week with a Vision 2 spooled with silk line and figured the reel and line alone were worth $680 retail!!! Yikes. |
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: Carlin Sep 5 2005, 08:41 PM
C'mon Graham... I see you looking. Lets see your stash. 
Gary,
Actually no large reels extra. I have a WF8 on one of the Vision 3 spools, and a 7 on another and the CFO IV. The Litespeed is the only big reel and is spooled with a WF10.
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 5 2005, 08:43 PM
| QUOTE (Carlin @ Sep 5 2005, 09:41 PM) |
| and a 7 on another and the CFO IV. |
Yeah... I was eyeballing that CFO
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 5 2005, 08:59 PM
I had to post my "arsenal" even if I am suffering from peni... er, I mean "reel" envy!
Left - My beloved Battenkill
Middle - BFR Dragonfly 5/6 (I had to include the extra spool to make it look like I have more reels! LOL)
Right - my Pride and Joy (ahem!) a Shakespeare 1094 (picked up at the PX at Randolph AFB for next-to-nothing, and worth almost every penny! LOL)) It has never seen the water....
Just bought another Orvis and spare spool, but will be a few days before I get my mitts on it.
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 6 2005, 02:08 PM
| QUOTE (Carlin @ Sep 5 2005, 08:32 PM) |
| Here you go guys. |
Boys will be boys!
Those reels are beautiful Chris!
Gary: I had one of those Dragonfly reels some years back, but it was stolen from my car. A real workhorse!
Here´s a pic´of a few reels of some English make I have. Don´t use them too much as they are quite noisy...........seems to be of good quality tho.....
Posted by: steeldrifter Sep 6 2005, 05:32 PM
Chris what is the larger silver reel in the lower left of that pic?
sure looks purdy
Posted by: OSD Sep 6 2005, 05:37 PM
I refuse to pull all my fly reels out for a picture
(that may take all day)
Bob
Posted by: JarrodRuggles Sep 6 2005, 08:39 PM
hey Carl I think I see a problem with that Cfo why dont you send it on down to me and Ill take a look at it for you and do some field testing to make sure everythings inline and is working properly 
Posted by: Carlin Sep 6 2005, 08:53 PM
Nice batch of Brits there Mats. I agree they're too noisy though. The first thing I do with a new reel is to remove the clicker altogether.
Bob - Nobody said all one's reels did they? 
Steve - That is a Lamson Litespeed 3.5. Jury is still out on that one, but the drag is awesome.
Jarrod - 
What is the new Orvis reel/spool you got Gary?
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 6 2005, 09:13 PM
| QUOTE (Carlin @ Sep 6 2005, 09:53 PM) |
| What is the new Orvis reel/spool you got Gary? |
I wish I could say that it's a new Battenkill LA Chris, but alas, it ain't.
I had to try an Orvis Rocky Mountain: Got a deal I couldn't refuse.
If it turns out to not be up to the task I have in mind for it (8wt XT-51), I'll use it on one of my 4 or 5 wts.... If I throw some WF4F/S on it I figure it'll be good for about 18 miles of backing....
I figure that, despite the fact that it's listed as an "entry level" reel, it'll be just fine, else Orvis would sell it as a "no name" brand instead of an Orvis.
Either way, I'll have another reel to add to the photo
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 6 2005, 11:35 PM
| QUOTE (OSD @ Sep 6 2005, 05:37 PM) |
| I refuse to pull all my fly reels out for a picture (that may take all day) Bob |
I´surley would love to see some of them...........
And to wear you all out completely.......here´s my spey reels. Two Swedes and the green antuiqe looking one is Norwegian.
Posted by: steeldrifter Sep 7 2005, 12:11 AM
Chris.....sure looks good!...let us know what the jury says on her
Posted by: rovercat Sep 7 2005, 04:54 PM
I just could not resist.
From the left.
Row 1. Low priced GATTI
Row 2. Top end GATTI
Row 3. Dayle " Simplicity" No2, Martins
Row 4. Crown II, STH and a STH in the garage.
Posted by: flynsaddle Sep 9 2005, 04:04 PM
Howdy;
Great thread, this was a great way to kill some time with a day of the river.
A list of most of my reels, top row from left, Hardy Prince 5/6(favorite reel), Hardy Marquis 4(nothing sings like a Hardy), Islander LA 3.4, Islander IR3-LA(great reel but to much $$), Lamson Litespeed(fantastic drag system)
Mid row; Bauer LM1(good reel but to quiet),Redingoton AL 7/8, Redington RS2-7/8, Redington RS2-3/4, Redington GD 3/4(I used to guide for a shop that sold redington and got a good deal of all these reels, they are all decent reels with the exception being the GD 3/4 which is a piece of crap)
Bottom row; Orvis Rocky Mountain III cartridge(just a tank of a reel, lots of miles and abuse and still going strong), SA System 2 7/8, SA System 2 89M, BRF Rimfire Cartridge, SA system 2 56-LC
And a couple reel cases that I have made on top.
Steve
Posted by: Carlin Sep 9 2005, 10:21 PM
Wow! Just tooooo many nice reels guys.
Love those fly reel cases Steve! I've gotten some use out of your fly wallet this summer. 
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 16 2005, 04:08 AM
| QUOTE (Gary Madore @ Sep 5 2005, 05:12 PM) |
| Hey, those two silver (bare matt aluminum?) Swedish reels with the funky cranks on them (the 2 rear most reels in your picture) are rather sexy... Can you give me an idea of what they cost? Cheers! Gary |
Gary.
Len Codella has both models with the Orvis label in stock:
http://www.codella.com/usedreel.htm
// Mats
Posted by: Mark Shamburg Sep 16 2005, 01:47 PM
Top Row: Salmon reels
G. Loomis Venture 7 (Cortland 444SL 425grain sink tip), Redington GD7/8 Extra Spool (Cortland 444SL 425grain sink tip), Redington GD 7/8 (Scientific Anglers Air Cell Supreme 2 WF6F)
Row 2: Okuma Sierra 5/6 (Rio Mainstream WF6F), Scientific Anglers System 2 L5/6 (Scientific Anglers Mastery Wet tip Type III 4 weight)
Row 3: Lamson Lightspeed 1 (Rio Mainstream WF4F), Lamson Lightspeed 1 extra spool (Rio Classic WF3F), Teton Tioga (Scientific Anglers Mastery XPS WF3F)
Row 4: My reel (Cortland Clear Creek WF2F), My reel (Rio Pocketwater PW1F)
The Loomis, Okuma and Teton belong to my brother. The system 2 is at least 25 years old as it was my grandfathers, and it was the first reel I used. I traded some titanium reel seats I built for the lamson.
Mark
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 16 2005, 02:37 PM
| QUOTE (matsoberg @ Sep 16 2005, 05:08 AM) |
| Gary. Len Codella has both models with the Orvis label in stock: http://www.codella.com/usedreel.htm // Mats |
Oh MY: Yes he does... And one with a spare spool.
If I didn't already owe a certain member here around $500 USD (!) I would be all over them.
With any luck, there'll still be some available after I pay "Guido" off
Thanks for the link Mats: I'm going to save it for later.
(Hey, did you see the Hardy with the agate guide? Sweet, and only $635)
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: matsoberg Sep 16 2005, 04:14 PM
| QUOTE (Gary Madore @ Sep 16 2005, 02:37 PM) |
| Oh MY: Yes he does... And one with a spare spool. If I didn't already owe a certain member here around $500 USD (!) I would be all over them. With any luck, there'll still be some available after I pay "Guido" off Thanks for the link Mats: I'm going to save it for later. (Hey, did you see the Hardy with the agate guide? Sweet, and only $635) Cheers! Gary |
Yes, i saw it........ Those reels are awesome!
He has quite a few of those classic serpentine handle reels too, which I really like on bamboo rods.
If you get hold of one of the Mörner/ Orvis Lord reels, let me know and I´ll provide you with Mr Mörners contact info.
// Mats
Posted by: Gary Madore Sep 16 2005, 04:26 PM
| QUOTE (matsoberg @ Sep 16 2005, 05:14 PM) |
| If you get hold of one of the Mörner/ Orvis Lord reels, let me know and I´ll provide you with Mr Mörners contact info. |
Thanks again Mats!
Will do.
Cheers!
Gary
Posted by: Gary Madore Mar 22 2006, 07:33 PM
I had to update my photo because I added yet another Orvis (get that Steve? ORVISsssssssssssss!!!) to the growing collection:
Top: Orvis Battenkill 3/4 Disc, Orvis CFO III Disc, Orvis CFO IV Disc
Bottom: Pfueger Trion 1990, Orvis Rocky Mountain III, Dragonfly 5/6 Disc
I didn't need to add all the spare spools this time in order to inflate the collection
Cheers!
Gary (Proud New Orivs Papa)
UPDATE: Oops, forgot one.... Dunno how that could have happened! 
Cheers Again!
Gary
Posted by: dlester Mar 22 2006, 10:18 PM
Hey, this is fun! I'm a gear hound. Sold about a $1k of stuff this past fall on ebay, this is what's left. Anybody want to take the quiz?
http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/index.php?act=galleryviewlarge&showid=1999 for answers.
Posted by: Gary Madore Mar 22 2006, 11:08 PM
Hmmmmm.... Lamsons at the top/right, Tiogas next to them. And a whole bunch of Hardys?
Looks almost, but not quite like my Pflueger 2nd from left at the top, next to 3... Lamsons?
Cheers!
Gary
Hey, no fair: You included extra spools! I gotta take another picture now!
Posted by: dlester Mar 23 2006, 06:31 AM
Yep, that's everything, spools and all. I have lines on my shelf not spooled, too.
And, guilty as charged, diehard Hardy fan. I LIKE the noise.
Dave
Posted by: Al Owen Mar 23 2006, 02:50 PM
Sick puppy, am I'm I the only one who feels violated by that picture? It's looking more and more like this site is going to have to start a forum for recovering fly reel junkies! 
Posted by: germanbrown Mar 23 2006, 04:33 PM
bring the noise - 
chris - no offense, but i've gotten rid of almost all my disc drag reels. i know lots of folks who fish for steelhead and salmon around the world on perfects and bougles - a click drag adds to the sport in my opinion. i do love those visions and san miguels though - i'd fish one in a heartbeat!
i like the old orvis battenkill clicks too - 
Posted by: Jamie Crona Apr 1 2006, 11:10 PM
I didn't realize it, but I must be an Orvis guy too...
Top Row: Redington CT 3/4, New Orvis CFO III, Redington CT 5/6, Orvis Battenkill Barstock II, Anniversary Edition Orvis CFO III.
Second Row: Orvis CFO 123 & X-tra Spool (my personal favorite), Orvis Battenkill 5/6 & X-tra Spool, Hardy Marquis 7, Orvis DXR 9/10, Orvis Mach V & X-tra Spool
There are a few others, here & there but none that get used that often (or worth talking about).
Posted by: rhossack Apr 2 2006, 05:30 PM
| QUOTE (matsoberg @ Sep 5 2005, 03:14 PM) |
| Looking at Mark´s strunning reels ( I´m so impressed Mark! )I came to think of it: Wouldn´t it be nice to see what reels you/we are using on our beloved bamboo rods? |
I have a couple of bamboo rods that will get used this year.
One is a 1wt and the other is a 2wt. This is the reel that will grace these rods.
While the pic makes the reel look rough/pitted and or rusty it isn't.
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