Vintage Reels From an Estate
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Note: These reels are in very good usable condition and most have quality fly lines in great condition and backing!
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63) Decorator Set of Pflueger Medalist Reels w/Driftwood Base
Great for home/office/cabin this set is composed of the following: 1494, 1494 ½, 1495 DA, 1495 ½ DA, and 1498 DA. The reels attach to the driftwood via glued magnets on the bottom of the reel feet. All of the reels are in good, functional condition. An additional 1495 in poor condition will be thrown into the deal. A couple of the reels need to have the magnets re-glued with hot melt or other cement to the reel feet. $245
10) Hardy Baby Bougle’ Lightweight 2.5” diam frame, .800 wide, 4.0 oz with a DT4 line and backing.
Anodized aluminum, smooth foot, ventilated backplate, duplicated non-adjustable click and pawl, nickel silver roller pillar, set up for LHW but reversible. No edge rash on reel, a small amount of marring to the foot from mounting on rod, otherwise mint. $650
The Next Group of Reels is a Wonderful Set of the Hardy Lightweight Series, All Set to LHW but can be reversed.
18) Hardy The Zenith, 3 3/8” diam, 1.1” spool width, 6.7 oz.
Grey anodized aluminum, two-screw release cover, two screw reversible line guard w/engraved patent number, smooth foot, duplicated reversible and adjustable click and pawl. Finish wear as shown in pics. Hardy branded soft pouch. $275
31) Orvis CFO III, 2.975 ” diam, .650 spool width, 4.2 oz with line and backing.
Dark grey anodized aluminum, two screw latch cover, easy spool release, adjustable click and pawl, set up for LHW but reversible. Marring on reel foot from mounting on rod, moderate amount of rash and oxidation to spool rim and back plate. Orvis fleece-lined zippered case. $240
42) Vosseler Tryst 3/4 3.46” diam, 1.12” spool width, 5.9 oz with line and backing.
Carbon fiber frame with aluminum anodized spool, LHW, very smooth and wide-ranging adjustable drag and quiet click, excellent quality from this German reel. Small amount of rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, otherwise excellent. Original neoprene pouch. $305
61) Redington AL 7/8 3.470” diam, 1.430 spool width, 8.8 oz.
Glossy gold color anodized aluminum, smooth adjustable disc drag, attractive star drag knob, easy release spool. Set up for LHW but reversible. One very minute ding on top of foot from mounting on rod, otherwise like new. Original pouch. $125
K28: Garcia Mitchell No. 300 Spinning Reel w/Extra Spool: NIB, original paperwork. $245
ALL ITEMS BELOW THIS LINE ARE SOLD!!!!!
65) Redington CT 5/6 2.875 diam, .7 spool width, 4.6 oz. with line and backing.
Glossy silver color anodized aluminum, smooth adjustable click and pawl drag, easy release spool, very light. Set up for LHW but easily reversible. Minute rash on foot from mounting on rod, otherwise like new. Original pouch. $149 SOLD!
64) Redington CT 2/3 2.550 diam, .7 spool width, 3.3 oz.
Glossy silver color anodized aluminum, smooth adjustable click and pawl drag, easy release spool, very light. Set up for LHW but easily reversible. Minute rash on foot from mounting on rod, otherwise like new. Original pouch. $149 SOLD!
41) Browning Citori 2.8” diam, .775 spool width, 5 oz with line and backing.
Grey and brass color anodized aluminum, quick release spool, LHW but reversible, very smooth adjustable drum brake/drag, very quiet and pleasing incoming click, excellent quality overall. Small amount of rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, otherwise excellent, still has the ‘Made in Korea’ sticker on bottom of foot. Original neoprene pouch. $95 SOLD!
24) Hardy Ultralite 1000CC 3.160” diam, .8” spool width, 4.2 oz. with line and backing.
Black anodized aluminum, easy release spool, industrial plastic cartridge easy change spool, ventilated for light weight, smooth foot, smooth and wide- ranging adjustable drag, set for LH but reversible. Some small edge dings and scuffs. Hardy branded soft pouch, original box and paperwork. $135 SOLD!
43) Sage Click 1 3.075 diam, .8” spool width, 2.7 oz.
Grey anodized aluminum large arbor, adjustable click and pawl, very light for size. Small amount of rash on top of foot from mounting on rod and some minute rash on rear frame edge. Original neoprene pouch. $150 SOLD!
28) Greys Stream Lite 3/4, 2.935 diam, .865 spool width, 4.4 oz with line and backing.
Silver anodized aluminum, set for LHW but reversible. Some edge dings and finish loss. $75 SOLD!
46) Abel AC1 Custom Finish Artistic Anodizing 3.125 diam, .6” spool width, 5.1 oz with line and backing.
Aluminum and rosewood crank, custom painted series. Fixed click, quick release spool. Small amount of rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, otherwise pristine. Original neoprene pouch. $399 SOLD!
35) Marryat MR 8.5 3. 130” diam, 1.075 spool width, 4.7 oz.
Bronze color anodized aluminum, easy spool release, adjustable drag with wide range, set up for LHW but reversible(?), silent retrieve and soft purring click as line is taken. No marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, minute rash at backplate edge. Fleece-lined zippered case. $85 SOLD!
7) R.L. Winston Perfect 2 7/8”: 2 7/8 diam, .850 wide, 5.8 oz with a Sylk WF5 line and backing, set up for LHW but reversible.
Attractive deep green anodizing, adjustable click check drag, smooth aluminum foot. Excellent condition with a couple spots of rash on front rim, owner’s name engraved on verso. Made in England for Winston, with original green drawstring pouch. $449 SOLD!
33) Orvis Battenkill I Large Arbor, 3.04 ” diam, .9 spool width, 4.4 oz with line and backing.
Gold anodized aluminum, two screw latch cover, easy spool release, adjustable click and pawl, set up for LHW but reversible. Minute marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, no rash on frame and spool rim. Orvis foam-lined zippered case. $199 SOLD!
47) Abel AC2 Custom Finish Artistic Anodizing 3.5 diam, .6” spool width, 5.5 oz with line and backing.
Aluminum and rosewood crank, custom painted series. Fixed click, quick release spool. Small amount of rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, along with backplate and front edge of spool. Original neoprene pouch. $399 SOLD!
40) Bauer LOHR 3 3/8” diam, 1.1” spool width, 7.5 oz with line and backing.
This was a Bauer Limited Edition reel for 5-7 wt. lines and designed for large trout, small bonefish and steelhead. Large arbor, 3 3/8" diam, black anodized, adjustable disc drag. Limited to 1,600 reels, this is reel number 776. Very minute rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, otherwise excellent. $375 SOLD!
14) Hardy LRH Lightweight Silent Check, 3.155 diam, .66 spool width, 4.7 oz with a DT 5 line and backing.
Grey anodized aluminum, two-screw release cover, two screw reversible line guard, smooth foot, reversible and adjustable silent drag model made for Abercombie and Fitch as engraved on the verso. Wear as shown in pics, but a hard-to-find example in good working order. Brake pad is felt and not the most wide-ranging, could be switched out with a composite cork pad for more grip. Hardy branded fleece lined zippered case. $225 SOLD!
23) Hardy Demon 3000 w/ Extra spool and line, 3.325” diam, 1.040” spool width, 7.8 oz. with line and backing.
Grey anodized aluminum, easy release spool, industrial plastic cartridge easy change extra spool, ventilated for light weight, smooth foot, smooth and wide- ranging adjustable drag, set for LH but reversible. Some edge dings and scuffs. Hardy branded soft pouch. $165 SOLD!
66) Saracione Classwic American Spool and Bogdan Crank
Spool: ventilated champagne finish. 2.450” diam., .810 spool width(internal), 1.060 external width.
Crank: 3.050 OAL, knob height + crank thickness: .798, counterweight diam: .550, broached square .187. Crank SOLD! $500 for the pair, or $300 each. SPOOL:SOLD!
K57: Heddon Automatic Fly Reel #57: VGC+, only a small amount of rash on foot. Original box and paperwork. $75 SOLD!
56) Abel TR2 3.225” diam, .8” spool width, 5.5 oz with line and backing.
Black glossy anodized aluminum and rosewood crank. Fixed quiet click, quick release spool. Minute rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, otherwise pristine. Original neoprene pouch. $295 SOLD!
59) Redington CT 3/4 2.715 diam, .7 spool width, 4.3 oz. with line and backing.
Glossy silver color anodized aluminum, smooth adjustable click and pawl drag, easy release spool, very light. Set up for LHW but easily reversible. No rash on foot from mounting on rod, like new. Original pouch. $149 SOLD!
K27: Shakespeare No. 2065 Spin Wonder Spinning Reel: NIB, original paperwork. $65 SOLD!
60) Redington GD 3/4 3” diam, .9 spool width, 6.2 oz. with line and backing.
Glossy silver color anodized aluminum, smooth adjustable disc drag, easy release spool. Set up for LHW but easily reversible. Minute rash on foot from mounting on rod, otherwise like new. Original pouch. $149 SOLD!
53) Abel Super 5 3.3” diam, 1.08” spool width, 7.1 oz with line and backing.
Glossy black anodized aluminum and rosewood crank. Smooth and far-ranging drag, quiet click, quick release spool. No rash on foot from mounting on rod. Some rash on spool and on backplate as noted in pics. Original neoprene pouch. $325 SOLD!
21) Hardy Angel 6/7, 3.380” diam, 1.250” spool width, 6.8 oz.
Grey anodized aluminum, easy release spool, ventilated for light weight, smooth foot, smooth and wide- ranging adjustable drag, set for LH but reversible. One small smudge on back frame rim, otherwise as new. Hardy branded soft pouch. $335 SOLD!
3) Ted Godfrey Classic Model 274, 2 ¾”diam, .860 wide, 5.9 oz. with Cortland DT4 Sylk line and backing, LHW but can be reversed, serial number 0744.
High quality hand-made reel with anodized aluminum side plates, adjustable click drag, nickel silver safety bands and counterweight. Minute rim rash and minute rash on foot from mounting on rod. Original Warrantee and Care Sheet, replacement lined zippered pouch. $1,195 SOLD!
39) Bauer M4 3.975 diam, 1” spool width, 9.6 oz with line and backing.
Deep black and glossy anodized aluminum, adjustable disc drag with an amazing range. Easy release spool, very minute marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, no rash on spool and backplate edges, Near Mint. Original neoprene case. $245 SOLD!
27) Hardy Demon 5000 w/ 2 extra spools, 3.59” diam, 1.025” spool width, 7.0 oz. with line and backing.
Grey anodized aluminum, easy release spool, industrial plastic cartridge easy change extra spools, ventilated for light weight, smooth foot, smooth and wide- ranging adjustable drag with very pleasing light click, set for LH but reversible. Mint, unused. Hardy zippered case with pockets for reel and extra spools. $150 SOLD!
38) Bauer M3 with Extra Spool 3.725 diam, 1” spool width, 8.8 oz with line and backing.
Deep black and glossy and grey anodized aluminum, adjustable disc drag with an amazing range. Easy release spool, some marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, minute rash on backplate edge. Original neoprene case. $250 SOLD!
51) Abel Pt. 5 3” diam, .75” spool width, 5.9 oz with line and backing.
Glossy black anodized aluminum and rosewood crank. Smooth and far-ranging drag, quiet click, quick release spool. Minute rash on top of foot from mounting on rod and one minute blem on front spool edge. Original neoprene pouch. $275 SOLD!
22) Hardy Angel 7/8, 3.615” diam, 1.250” spool width, 9.3 oz. with line and backing.
Grey anodized aluminum, easy release spool, ventilated for light weight, smooth foot, smooth and wide- ranging adjustable drag, set for LH but reversible. As new. Hardy branded soft pouch. $349 SOLD!
15) Hardy LRH Lightweight, 3.175 diam, .66 spool width, 5.0 oz with line and backing.
Dark grey anodized aluminum, two-screw release cover, two screw reversible line guard, smooth foot, duplicated reversible and adjustable click and pawl. Minor edge and foot wear as shown in pics, but in great working order. Hardy branded foam lined zippered case. $295 SOLD!
48) Abel Super 2 Custom Finish Artistic Anodizing 3” diam, .75” spool width, 5.4 oz with line and backing.
Anodized aluminum and wood crank, custom painted series. Smooth and far-ranging drag, quiet click, quick release spool. No rash on foot from mounting on rod, otherwise just a couple micro blems in finish. Original neoprene pouch. $499 SOLD!
36) Bauer M1 2.975 diam, 1.020 spool width, 6.0 oz with line and backing.
Deep black and glossy anodized aluminum, adjustable disc drag with an amazing range. Easy release spool, marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, very minute amount of rash on spool and backplate edges. Original neoprene case. $225 SOLD!
34) Marryat Light-Tech Trout Fly Reel LT-3TR 3” diam, .710 spool width, 4.6 oz. with line and backing.
Gold and black anodized aluminum, easy spool release, adjustable drag with wide range, set up for LHW but reversible, silent retrieve and soft purring click as line is taken. Minute marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, minute rash at backplate/rim junction. Fleece-lined zippered case. $165 SOLD!
26) Hardy Ultralite Disc 2/3/4 2.91” diam, .595” spool width, 4.6 oz. with line and backing.
Black anodized aluminum, easy release spool, very smooth disc drag w/quiet, pleasing click, reversible nickel silver line guard, smooth foot, set for LH but reversible. VGC with some slight marring to foot, quick release cover and wear on incised line on backplate. Hardy branded soft pouch. $135 SOLD!
6) Hardy Perfect 3 1/8”: 3 1/8” diam, 5/8” wide, 6.5 oz. with a Wulff 5 Bamboo Special line and backing, LHW only.
Super quality Hardy Perfect reissue, attractive gunmetal anodizing, smooth aluminum foot, fixed click, agate line guard. Near mint, no face or edge rash, a couple minute rash marks to the top of the smooth aluminum foot from mounting, w/ original fleece lined zippered Hardy Pouch. $449 SOLD!
19) Hardy Angel 2/3, 2.735” diam, .885” spool width, 4.4 oz. with line and backing.
Grey anodized aluminum, easy release spool, ventilated for light weight, smooth foot, smooth and wide- ranging adjustable drag, set for LH but reversible. Two minute dings to back frame edge, otherwise as new. Hardy branded soft pouch. $399 SOLD!
20) Hardy Angel 3/4, 2.960” diam, .885” spool width, 4.8 oz. with line and backing.
Grey anodized aluminum, easy release spool, ventilated for light weight, smooth foot, smooth and wide- ranging adjustable drag, set for LH but reversible. One small smudge on drag knob, otherwise as new. Hardy branded soft pouch. $425 SOLD!
52) Abel Super 4 Custom Finish 3.225” diam, .8” spool width, 6.7 oz with line and backing.
Glossy green anodized custom finish aluminum and rosewood crank. Smooth and far-ranging drag, quiet click, quick release spool. Minute rash on top of foot from mounting on rod and one minute blem on back plate. Original neoprene pouch. $499 SOLD!
37) Bauer M4 3.975 diam, 1” spool width, 8.1 oz with backing.
Deep black and glossy anodized aluminum, adjustable disc drag with an amazing range. Easy release spool, no marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, no rash on spool and backplate edges, Near Mint. Original neoprene case. $265 SOLD!
49) Abel Pt. 5 Platinum finish 3” diam, .75” spool width, 5.6 oz with line and backing.
Anodized aluminum and rosewood crank. Smooth and far-ranging drag, quiet click, quick release spool. Some rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, rash/scratches overall as noted in pics. Original neoprene pouch. $225 SOLD!
58) Redington Rise 3.4 and Two Extra Spools 3.185 diam, .850 spool width, 4.5 oz. with line and backing.
Matt black anodized aluminum, smooth and far-ranging drag, easy release spool, very light. Small amount of rash on foot from mounting on rod, a small rash mark on back of frame. Spools are minty and have lines and backing in great condition. $155 SOLD!
50) Abel Pt. 5 3” diam, .75” spool width, 5.6 oz with line and backing.
Glossy black anodized aluminum and rosewood crank. Smooth and far-ranging drag, quiet click, quick release spool. Minute rash on top of foot from mounting on rod and a couple minute blems on backplate as noted in pics. Original neoprene pouch. $265 SOLD!
32) Orvis CFO 123, 2.9 ” diam, .570 spool width, 4.3 oz with line and backing.
Green and gold anodized aluminum, two screw latch cover, 2 screw NS line guard, easy spool release, adjustable click and pawl, set up for LHW but reversible. Marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, minute rash on frame and spool edge, rash and oxidation to spool rim and back plate as shown in pictures. Orvis fleece-lined zippered case. $299 SOLD!
54) Abel Super 7 and Extra Spool 3.75” diam, .95” spool width, 10.1 oz with line and backing.
Glossy platinum color anodized aluminum and rosewood crank. Smooth and far-ranging drag, quiet click, quick release spool. No rash on foot from mounting on rod. Some rash on spool and on backplate as noted in pics. Extra spool Mint, unused. Original neoprene pouch. $575 SOLD!
29) Orvis CFO III, 2.6” diam, .650 spool width, 3.0 oz with line and backing.
Dark grey anodized aluminum, two screw latch cover, easy spool release, click and pawl, set up for LHW but reversible. Marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, but no rash on frame or spool, VGC. Orvis foam-lined zippered case. $279 SOLD!
30) Orvis CFO I, 2 3/4” diam, .560 spool width, 3.9 oz with line and backing.
Dark grey anodized aluminum, two screw latch cover, two screw nickel silver line guard, easy spool release, adjustable click and pawl, set up for LHW but reversible. Marring on top of reel foot from mounting on rod, but no rash on frame or spool, some slight oxidation to spool release cover VGC. Fleece-lined zippered case. $175 SOLD!
16) Hardy The Princess and Extra Spool, 3.5 diam, .66 spool width, 6.0 oz with line and backing.
Dark grey anodized aluminum, two-screw release cover, two screw reversible line guard, smooth foot, duplicated reversible and adjustable click and pawl. Minor wear as shown in pics. Original Hardy foam lined zippered case cleverly adapted to also hold extra spool. $325 SOLD!
17) Hardy The St. Aidan and Extra Spool, 3.77 diam, .88 spool width, 5.8 oz.
Grey anodized aluminum, two-screw release cover, single screw reversible line guard, smooth foot, duplicated reversible and adjustable click and pawl. Very minor wear as shown in pics. Original Hardy foam lined zippered case cleverly adapted to also hold extra spool. $275 SOLD!
12) Hardy Flyweight, 2.560 diam, .70 spool width, 3.7 oz with a DT 2 line and backing.
Grey anodized aluminum, two-screw release cover, single screw reversible line guard, smooth foot, duplicated reversible click and pawl. Outside of a minute ding on the front edge of the spool reel is pristine. Hardy branded foam lined zippered case. $275 SOLD!
13) Hardy Featherweight, 2.9 diam, .66 spool width, 4.8 oz with a DT 5 line and backing.
Dark grey anodized aluminum, two-screw release cover, two screw reversible line guard, smooth foot, duplicated reversible and adjustable click and pawl. Minor wear as shown in pics. Original Hardy foam lined zippered case. $295 SOLD!
11) Hardy Bougle’ Mk IV 3” diam frame, .800 wide, 5.2 oz with line and backing.
Anodized aluminum, smooth foot, duplicated adjustable click and pawl, nickel silver roller pillar, set up for LHW but reversible. On very minute ding on back rim, a small amount of marring to the foot from mounting on rod, otherwise near mint. $425 SOLD!
57) Abel Double Reel Case: Made to hold two different sized reels, appears unused. Foam lined. $40 SOLD!
8) Hardy St. George Junior Reissue, 2.565” diam, .600 wide, 3.3 oz, LHW.
Black anodized aluminum, quick release spool, duplicated check, agate line guard, smooth aluminum foot. Mint unused with original zippered fleece lined pouch. $495 SOLD!
9) Hardy St. George Reissue, 3” diam, .800 wide, 6.2 oz. with a Cortland WF4 line and backing, LHW.
Black anodized aluminum, quick release spool, adjustable duplicated check, agate line guard, ribbed foot. Rash as noted in pictures from use, later Hardy pouch. $410 SOLD!
4) Hardy Perfect 2 5/8”: 2 5/8” diam, 5/8” wide, 4.5 oz, LHW only, 4.5 oz for DT1/2 or WF3 lines.
Super quality Hardy Perfect reissue, attractive gunmetal anodizing, smooth aluminum foot, fixed click, agate line guard. Mint, unused, w/ original fleece lined zippered Hardy Pouch. $425 SOLD!
5) Hardy Perfect 2 7/8”: 2 7/8” diam, 5/8” wide, LHW only, 5.9 oz with a Wulff 4F line and backing.
Super quality Hardy Perfect reissue, attractive gunmetal anodizing, smooth aluminum foot, fixed click, agate line guard. Near mint, no face or edge rash, a couple minute rash marks to the top of the smooth aluminum foot from mounting, w/ original fleece lined zippered Hardy Pouch. $395 SOLD!
1)Bellinger Saracione Model 2 ¾ Trout reel. 2 ¾” diam x 11/16” wide, 5.0 oz for Dt3 or Wf4 and 25 yds backing. LHW, serial number 028.
Super high-quality reel in Delrin, Nickel Silver and Aluminum, fixed click, serpentine handle. A couple small scratches in Delrin front plate, extremely minute marring of foot from mounting on rod, minute edge rash on rims, NS could use a polish to bring back to new. Original pouch, box and paperwork and screwdriver. $1,125 SOLD!
2) Bellinger Saracione Model 3 Trout reel. 3” diam x 11/16” wide, 5.5 oz for Dt4 or Wf5 and 50 yds backing. LHW, serial number 102.
Super high-quality reel in Delrin, Nickel Silver and Aluminum, fixed click, serpentine handle. A couple small scratches in Delrin front plate, extremely minute marring of foot from mounting on rod, minute edge rash on rims, NS could use a polish to bring back to new. Original box and screwdriver, pouch a leather drawstring replacement. $1,125 SOLD!
55) Abel TR2 Custom Finish 3.225” diam, .8” spool width, 5.5 oz with line and backing.
Custom finish Fire Camo aluminum and rosewood crank. Fixed quiet click, quick release spool. Minute rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, otherwise pristine. Original neoprene pouch. $599 SOLD!
25) Hardy Ultralite 4000CC 3.725” diam, .9” spool width, 5.0 oz. with line and backing.
Black anodized aluminum, easy release spool, industrial plastic cartridge easy change spool, ventilated for light weight, smooth foot, smooth and wide- ranging adjustable drag, set for LH but reversible. Mint. Hardy branded soft pouch, original box and paperwork. $125 SOLD!
44) Abel No. 0 Custom Finish Fire Camo 2.75 diam, .725 spool width, 5.3 oz with line and backing.
Aluminum and rosewood crank, custom painted series. Super smooth adjustable drag, set for LHW. Small amount of rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, otherwise pristine. Original neoprene pouch. $560 SOLD!
62) Van Staal VS B/G100 Spinning Reel: 11 0z, holds 350 yda. 10 lb line.
Apparently, the last word in high durability and high precision, made to the highest quality standards. $759 list. New, never used, with original box, paperwork and care sheet. $695 SOLD!
45) Abel AC1 Custom Finish Brown Trout 3.125 diam, .6” spool width, 5.1 oz with line and backing.
Aluminum and zebrawood crank, custom painted series. Fixed click, quick release spool. Small amount of rash on top of foot from mounting on rod, otherwise pristine. Original neoprene pouch. $630 SOLD!
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