Danoinark Posted January 7, 2007 Posted January 7, 2007 I have an old Orvis Madison reel made by Pflueger. It looks just like a medalist. Its the model 6/7. Anyone have experience with changing these reels from left hand to right hand retrieve. I have searched and can't seem to find any instructions. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
LostMyWife Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Dano Found it online. I will email it to you. LMW Yes, I'm That Guy
Members rollcaster Posted January 8, 2007 Members Posted January 8, 2007 I too have an Orvis Madison reel complete with the original instructions. The instructions for changing the retrieve are: "To change to right hand wind, simply remove the spool from the frame, remove the clutch gear on the spindle of the reel, flip it over, replace it on the spindle and replace the spool." Hope this helps.
Danoinark Posted January 8, 2007 Author Posted January 8, 2007 Rollcaster...excellent just what I needed. But guess you know what happened next right? When I lifted up the clutch gear (ratchet), bang, out flys the click and pawl spring. I have looked all evening for it. I found one place to order some spare parts for the pflugers. Hope they will work on this one. These were made by Pflueger at its Fayetteville, Ark plan (now closed down) in the 70's. Is this what your's looks like? Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
LostMyWife Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Dano The spec sheet I sent has a parts breakdown. You may be able to get them from Orvis. I found the sheet embedded in their site. I did an online chat, and the next thing I knew I had the info. Might work for parts as well. Just a thought. LMW Yes, I'm That Guy
Danoinark Posted January 8, 2007 Author Posted January 8, 2007 I might give that a try. Thanks Jim. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
jjtroutbum Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Sounds like when I break out the magnet and drag it around for a bit before I pull out the mini vac and start a "exaustive" search... hope it turns up for ya Danio JJ Jon Joy ___________ "A jerk at one end of the line is enough." unknown author The Second Amendment was written for hunting tyrants not ducks. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin, 1759
Members rollcaster Posted January 8, 2007 Members Posted January 8, 2007 Dano, sorry to hear of your trouble. My reel doesn't look anything like yours. Mine is a Model 111-D with no identifying marks to indicate the manufacturer or where it was made. Incidently, when I converted the retrieve from right hand to left hand there were no springs or other parts that came flying out. Just flipped over the clutch gear and reinstalled the spool. Simple as that. Hope you find all the parts.
John Berry Posted January 8, 2007 Posted January 8, 2007 Dano, If all else fails, you can send the reel back to Orvis and for ten dollars they will recondition the reel and replace the errant parts. John Berry OAF CONTRIBUTOR Fly Fishing For Trout (870)435-2169 http://www.berrybrothersguides.com berrybrothers@infodash.com
Danoinark Posted January 8, 2007 Author Posted January 8, 2007 John Do you think they would repair one of these old Pflueger made madison's since its ancient? Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
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