Where is the article on Medalist reels? I can’t find it.
Thanks
I just game mine away to a member of this board. I was not using it, and hadn’t for years. Thought it better to have someone else use it than me own it.
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Roger, nice article, even if I don’t own a Medalist, I have a Pflueger Purist. Not sure if there is much difference. This thing has been abused like you wouldn’t believe and still works great. -Yaf
Thanks a bundle, all of you. My Medalist is getting a workout today as we’re filming the second episode of “Fly Fishing America” and the fish are NOT cooperating!
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I always figured Ted Williams could afford any reel he wanted, and the Medalist was his reel of choice.
After following this string for a bit I got on ebay and found plenty of them to be had for a song. So I sang…and will have one or more in my hands next week. They’re plentiful and low cost enough to have several as back ups or truck reels or your main reels. I’ll certanily give them a try and see if they replace the low cost graphite reels I currently have on my 4 and 5 weights. I see one 1492 model going for $80.00 right now on ebay and wonder what is special about it. And is the Diamonlite line guide ring reel option a “must have”?
I fish, therefore I swam.
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The $80 1492 is in pretty decent shape, it is made in Akron (desirable) and has scultured pillers. That does seem a little steep to me. I have bought two that look just like it for less than 1/2 that off ebay.
Medalists with round line guard and metal spool latch cover bring the biggest money.
The last Metalists made in USA had a DA designation and were made in Arkansas. You can buy overseas made Medalist at Cabela’s for less than $30