The old Pflueger Medalist fly reels.....

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Courtesy of "Fly Fish Ohio"......

http://www.flyfishohio.com/Anglers_Guide_to_Pflueger_Medalist.htm

My article on those good old fly reels:

http://www.kiene.com/articles/pfluegermedalistflyreel.htm

[Mike O]

Bill,

I love your article and reference it whenever I see one for sale. Currently I own 2 old ones, and enjoy the information provided about them from your site.

[flyfshrmn]

Bill,

I have an old Orvis Saltwater Reel, NITB, although the box is in bad condition. It is pretty large - looks like it would take a 10 or 12 weight plus an appropriate amount of backing. This reel looks very similar to the Pflueger reels of that era and I am told it was manufactured for Orvis by Pflueger. I acquired this reel in the late 70s Any idea what it's worth, if anything?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I remember that reel series.....some were gold and brown?

It would make a good Spey reel.

If you took a picture of it and put it on eBay you would get top dollar for it there.

[OregonSalmon]

Wilbur I'm a bit upset what happened to my old P-fluger. Turns out hookers will take reels in trade. She didn't smell good either. Hope she catches some fish since I caught something from her.

[Bryan Morgan]

Is anyone familiar with the Pflueger Progress. It was my grandfathers, but looks like it had never been used, although it does have line on it?

[Darian]

Check out the link for antique Pflueger Reels (Progress):

www.pfluegerfishing.com/antiques/index.html

The Progress appears to be offered in fly and conventional models beginning in 1935. :nod:

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Great link to Pflueger Darian....thanks

I put in my article on Pflueger medalist fly reels.

[Bryan Morgan]

Thanks Darian, the Progress #1783 was made in 1935.

[Hairstacker]

Great write-ups! Every time I hear Pflueger Medalists mentioned, it reminds me I need to get some of those 1-Pfoot parts to switch my reel to left-hand retrieve and spiff it up. 8)