Fly Reels For Sale - Or If You Need A Fly Reel, Let Me Know

[Brian K. Shaffer]

If you happen to need a fly reel.. let me know, as I have built up more than I can handle.

I have over 80 reels now and I would like to start getting back down to a manageable level.

If you are in the market for a fly reel, you might check with me first.

Just trying to save you and I some money - Brian

[Trout Commander]

You have any modern, USA made, non-clicker, less than 5 oz. reels suitable for a 5wt line and a decent amount of backing?

[Brian K. Shaffer]

Wow.. I might have bitten off more than I can chew here.

But wait - let me check my stock.......

I did just sell an Abel .5 - but it wasn't mine and I think it sold for too much money.

I have a Tibor Spring Creek CL, but its more like a 4wt. Picture :

Strike one for me.

[Trout Commander]

Picky aren't I? I would actually budge on the weight and age but I am set on USA made and I want something more than a click and pawl, if you might have anything close to my original request.

I like the Spring Creeks, but based on the MSRP of a new one I doubt it's going to be in the price range of the other reels I have been shopping. With the being said feel free to let me know the condition and an asking price. You can pm me if you prefer.

[jwpage]

Brian, I need an 8 weight Ross.

John

[Brian K. Shaffer]

Trout Commander - would you consider a vintage Pflueger Medalist ? -- I wouldn't own 13 vintage if they weren't legit.

(only the ones made in Akron,O are worthy of my opinion by the way, with 6 rivets)

This is a 1494, a good 5wt version from around the late 50's : sorry a few shots :

Any way to change your mind to try vintage instead of modern ?

[Brian K. Shaffer]

jwpage - an 8wt Ross reel.. hmm.. I only have 2 Ross reels.. the original R series (but thems I'm keepin)

Which model you looking at ? For bass or for bigger fish ?

An 8wt gives you lots of options John... will it be your go to reel on a daily basis ? or seldom used ... ?

[Trout Commander]

Not this time Brian. I myself own an old Gem, and old Medalist and just bought my son a new Medalist to go on his first fly rod. The Scott A3 that I was looking for the reel for is a little too "blingy" for a vintage reel. I did just win an eBay auction for a Ross CLA though.

I have a few glass rods on my radar and if I can procure any of them I will hit you up about vintage reels.

[Flysmallie]

I have a few glass rods on my radar and if I can procure any of them I will hit you up about vintage reels.

I still have two in my garage waiting for ya. We need to make the swap soon or just wait for the trip.

[eric1978]

I still have two in my garage waiting for ya. We need to make the swap soon or just wait for the trip.

Stop encouraging him...he doesn't need any more rods OR reels. He'll end up breaking or losing them anyway.