I have a buddy who is looking for a Garcia Kingfisher GK-42 reel. Even just a frame would work. Doesn’t need to be a collector reel - just fishable.
I have a buddy who is looking for a Garcia Kingfisher GK-42 reel. Even just a frame would work. Doesn’t need to be a collector reel - just fishable.
There are few things in life more pleasing than the sublime marriage of form and function that is found in a well crafted fly rod.
Rich Morrison
Vintage Powell collector/dealer
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rich@classicpowellrod.com
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Link to photo of a Garcia "Kingfisher" GK- 44 (larger size reel).
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/i...xql7o&usqp=CAU
Must be a pretty rare fly reel because, in my 50 years, I don't remember seeing one?
Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)
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He’s got one he fishes on a same era Fenwick glass and wants to duplicate the set up. The Garcia Kingfisher fly reels were a variation on the Hardy Lightweight clone theme. The Heddon 300 series (also badged as Daisy reels), the Eagle Claw EC10 series, and the Berkley 500 series were all made in Japan in the 70s and 80s. They all have three sizes that matched the Hardy Featherweight, LRH, and Princess reels. They are all very good little click pawl trout reels.
Last edited by Rich Morrison; 05-01-2024 at 12:04 PM.
There are few things in life more pleasing than the sublime marriage of form and function that is found in a well crafted fly rod.
Rich Morrison
Vintage Powell collector/dealer
605-858-0800
rich@classicpowellrod.com
www.classicpowellrod.com
I thought that little drag knob on the rim looked familiar.
Yes, Now I remember some of those other fly reels that were copies of the Hardy Lightweight series, made in Japan.
They were kind of nice little inexpensive reels.
Thanks again Rich for your vast knowledge of fly fishing tackle.
I have some old Fenwick fiberglass fly rods that I take out now and then, mostly with very old Pflueger Medalists on them.
Bill Kiene (Boca Grande)
567 Barber Street
Sebastian, Florida 32958
Fly Fishing Travel Consultant
Certified FFF Casting Instructor
Email: billkiene63@gmail.com
Cell: 530/753-5267
Web: www.billkiene.com
Contact me for any reason........
______________________________________
Found one. Thanks all.
There are few things in life more pleasing than the sublime marriage of form and function that is found in a well crafted fly rod.
Rich Morrison
Vintage Powell collector/dealer
605-858-0800
rich@classicpowellrod.com
www.classicpowellrod.com
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