Quote Originally Posted by overmywaders
Eric,

Later,Peter already did your homework for you (so he gets a date with your sister).

Pfleuger had no system. The AFTMA line weight system came out in 1962, all the Pfleuger 149X reels were already out by then.

Check Pfleuger collector sites for more accurate information. However, I don't believe a 1492 could handle a whole DT5 PVC line, maybe a silk, but not plastic. To illustrate their lack of system, they renamed the 1496 1/2 the 1498. Both are good reels, but the 1496 1/2 was not reversible. I love the 1498 with a 6wt on a 10' Chubb.
Dear Reed,

Thank you for diffusing my confusion. I fished for many years with an Akron 1494 and a Cortland Crown DT5 filled it to the gills. Backing was just an afterthought.

Best Wishes,
Avalon