What is the line wt capacity for the pflueger 1495, I have an 8wt and 7wt each of which need a rod and saw some on ebay and they come recommended as good reels.
wireguy
I was told by someone more knowledgable than myself that about the heaviest line a 1495 will hold is a DT 7wt. Should hold up to about an 8 or 9wt in WF. I’m planning to use mine with a WF7 line , and that should be just about right from what I’ve heard. I’d suggest looking at the “DA” models if you’re looking for a left-hand retrieve. The other ones can be converted to LHW as well if you order the drag plate from Pfoot, but the “DA” models can be switched without any extra parts. Also, if you’re wanting one for a DT8wt line, look at the 1495- it’s a bit wider than the 1495 and should work fine. Hope this helps.
Regards,
Joe Martin
Salem, OR
My first fly reel was a 1495 handed down to me by my father. I installed a WF7F on that reel with a servicable amount of 20lb micron, probably 75 yards or so. Stepping up to a WF8F or 30lb backing will significantly reduce that yardage. Depending on the type of fishing you’re doing, you could always cut back some of the rear of the line to increase backing yardage.
As mentioned, the 1495 1/2 is an alternative, though it is noticably wider and a bit heavier than the standard width 1495.
Dear wireguy,
I hope you can read this chart, I tried to cut and paste it from the Pflueger website and it didn’t turn out so well.
1492 2 3/16" 13/16" 4.2 oz. Up to #5 None
1492 1/2 2 3/16" 1" 4.9 oz. Up to #6 None
1494 2 11/16" 13/16" 5.4 oz. Up to #7 30yds./20#
1494 1/2 2 11/16" 1" 5.8 oz. Up to #8 35yds./20#
1495 3 1/16" 13/16" 6.1 oz. Up to #10 45yds./20#
Fly line and backing are based on using a DT floating line.
Pflueger is extremely generous with their capacity estimates. I use a 1494 on an old bamboo and it holds exactly 60 feet of DT5 and 25 yards of 20# test Micron backing. I use a 1495 with both a DT5 and a WF6 line, and it holds about 50 yards of 20# Micron with the DT and about 70 yards with the WF. Both lines are Cortland 444 Peach lines and 90 feet in length.
I also use a 1495 1/2 and it holds a WF7 line that is 82 feet in length along with 100 yards of #20 Micron backing comfortably. That reel would easily hold a WF 7 or 8 line of 105 feet and 100 yards of backing. In my estimation a 1495 will not be large enough for a WF8 or WF7 line and more than a few yards of backing.
One thing you need to keep in mind is that depending on the brand of line you are using many of the WF7 and 8 lines are 100 or 105 feet in length. Your line may wind up being horribly coiled if you pack it on a reel that small.
If you do go with a 1495 install the line first by taping it to the spool hub and then attach the backing to the line and fill until full being sure to leave room to reel in your butt section and leader. Strip it all off and reverse it and you should be good to go.
Best Wishes,
Avalon 
Dear wireguy,
I was looking for something else, but I found this reel on sale at the Cortland Factory. For the money I think it would be a pretty good match for a 7/8 weight rod.
http://www.cortlandline.com/factorystor … revstart=0
Best Wishes,
Avalon
I use a 1495 with WF9F for bass fishing. No problem holding up to a 9 weight.