I don't expect having to operate the reel in a fish fighting manner with the 5'9" willow branch, and just left the 1492 on it as God and Mr. Pflueger intended. However, if your 1492 is sitting there unused, feel free to drop it into the mail for me. I'll give it a good home, as the older model I have won't fit the silly reel seat.
Also, FWIW, an Ocean City 35 fits it quite nicely, which has an even more vulgar click check than the 1492 and is only left hand wind if you want to use the line guard, but it sure is a handsome little bugger.
And Ms. Fisher, thanks for teh kind words. You never know what I'm incapable of, and I'll eyeball up the requirements when I get some things taken care of shortly.