Vintage Gear

[JTrick]

A friend of mine is cleaning out their grandfathers estate,
I managed to make a deal on his ff gear.
I'm looking for any info on buckle on felt soles and any ideas
on cleaning up an Orvis fleece fly wallet.

Thanks, Justin

[Lance Gray]

Justin,

Nice stuff. back in the 80's when I worked at Powell's a guy that came in the shop all the time had a pair like that. He strapped them on his converse tennis shoes. He had a guy in Chico make him a set - a cobbler. He hike allot but when he waded he would strap them on. I haven't seen a pair like that in years.

As for the fly patch - that is a very common item.

Cool stuff - history!!

[njbeast]

Justin,
I have a pair of felt soles I purchased at the Hardware store in Dunsmere about 30 years ago of a similar style, although mine have nylon webbing. Before those I used to wear wigwam socks over my tennis shoes and jeans.

[JTrick]

Thanks Guys! Also included in the mix is a never used Fenwick 326
8' 6wt. If anyone's got any info I'd appreciate it. I'm thinking of pairing
it with a Medalist of the same general year. Justin

[wineslob]

Good info on Fenwick:

http://fiberglass-fly-rods.pbworks.com/w/page/5182977/Fenwick

[Ned Morris]

Medalists are classic and cool however about as Heavy as an Anvil. If you're looking for a classic click and pawl reel that would match up nicely with a Fenwick and won't break the bank get a Hardy Princess knock-off such as Heddon 300s or Berkley 500s. They are much lighter and in my opinion look a lot cooler.



Thanks Guys! Also included in the mix is a never used Fenwick 326
8' 6wt. If anyone's got any info I'd appreciate it. I'm thinking of pairing
it with a Medalist of the same general year. Justin