February 2011 August 2015 Doc Shelton’s Old Dominion Lures: “Old Fashion Woo... Deconstructing Old Ads: The Pflueger Medalist Fly ... Ben Wright's Spinning Reel Report (February 2012), Saturday: Deconstructing Old Ads with Bill Sonnett, Sunday: Dick Streater's Thought of the Week, Brock Ray & Don Kirk's Interstate Sportsman, Matt Lollman's Old & Antique Fishing Lures, Patrick Daridick's Ontario Fishing Tackle Site, Sante Giuliani's Fishinbanjo Bamboo Rod Site, Bob Guist's American Devon & McGinty Book, Clyde Drury's Dr. James A. Henshall Autobiography, Doug Carpenter's There's Something About A Jinx, Dr. Todd Larson's History of the Fish Hook in America, Vol. June 2014 The Pflueger Medalist is a hugely popular high performing modern fly-fishing reel. July 2016 Vintage Pflueger No. January 2020 Vintage Tackle, December 2020 Shop News November 2017 March 2013 August 2018 ... .if not at least i know what i have..and thanks for the info on the history of the medalist. Get the best deals on Pflueger when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. September 2011 March 2019 May 2018 June 2016 September 2013 May 2013 News from the shop of Chris Lantzy, Custom Rod Maker along with industry news, profiles of interesting characters, reviews, history, & whatever else strikes our fancy. July 2014 October 2020 September 2014 June 2018 March 2015 The new Pflueger® Medalist standard arbor fly reel, redesigned with full machined aluminum construction and ⦠Enterprise was inherited by Earnest A. Pflueger who changed the companyâs name and broadened its reach in the fishing industry. Master Guide: Joined: 01/14/06 Posts: 636 Location: US-CA: Quote: if the 1494 would just take a full DT 5 with some backing, id be in heaven, and wouldnt need the 1495, as I prefer the smaller 1494's looks. May 2017 In 1979 production moved to CJ-Japan, AK- Hong Kong and reels had Shakespeare noted on the reel, as well as the code for the country where they were made. Voices from the Past: Donnell Culpepper on John Ta... Deconstructing Old Ads: Walter Marhoff and the Mar... Louis Paeth and Outdoor Life in the Early 1920s by... 52 Trade Houses Part 51: Siegel, Cooper & Co. of N... More on William Gordon...1820s Tackle Maker...and ... Deconstructing Old Ads: Get Lucky—Stay Lucky (1953). March 2016 Angling Art April 2020 Box. June 2013 May 2015 June 2020 Industry News October 2011 The Pflueger Medalist name first appeared in 1931, & by 1938 the Medalist took on the appearance that we all know. June 2015 Get the best deals on Vintage Pflueger Medalist Fly Reel when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. December 2011 Books & Videos Etc It is an industry illustrating the wonderful ⦠The reel came today and it could be a virtual twin with a few minor differences. May 2019 November 2016 January 2015 Very early models were stamped with both"patented" and"patent pending" as this reel is, so we know it is one of the first of the drag equipped Medalists. February 2013 1495 Medalist Fly Casting Reel- see all 5 photos below. We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock. This fits your . August 2012 The handle is identical. It helps to pinpoint when Pflueger added the "graduated drag" button on the back plate. April 2013 September 2020 The drag internals are identical to the Hardy Lightweight series of reels that cost a great deal more. as you can see this MEDALIST pflueger, 1496 is used a time or two. Vintage Tackle October 2019 Pflueger Progress early history. Pflueger was originally born as a fish hook company called Enterprise Manufacturing. The reel rim shows"DIAMOLITE LINE GUARD No. After fishing them for the past 40+ years, I have to agree. July 2020 May 2020 Even the color which is somewhat unique is identical. August 2013 September 2019 The Pflueger Medalist 1498 was first introduced in 1958 as a replacement for the discontinued and similarly sized 1496 and 1496½. Books & Videos Etc February 2014 September 2016 August 2011 Pflueger, founded in 1881, has a storied history in the fishing industry. July 2013 First, Shakespeare acquired Pflueger in 1966 and Shakespeare then went through several changes. History of Antique Lure Maker E. A. Pflueger. General Angling News I got my very first fly outfit for Christmas when I was ten years old, and the reel screwed down on the handle of that yellow Eagle Claw rod was a Pflueger Medalist. December 2013 Only 1 left! The âOne-Pfootâ company has many after market parts for the Medalists. 1495 1/2 PATENTED" Google"Pflueger Medalist Reels A History" for more information on these classic American made fly reels. I know "4/5" is the line weight. October 2015 Angling Profiles 0 bids. March 2014 November 2012 February 2019 According to several internet sources(google Pflueger Medalist history) the 1495 model was introduced in 1938. Tackle Tips January 2014 March 2018 The Pflueger Automatic Fly Reel offers a one handed fly fishing option, great for when your spare hand is needed for boat control. The first Pflueger Medalist fly reels with adjustable drag systems began to show up on the market almost immediately, with official product introduction in the 1939 catalog. This blog deals with our outdoor heritage. July 2017 UNID Files #02 UPDATE: The Case of the Paper Minnow SOLVED! April 2015 In a drum brake is a system where a shoe presses against a ⦠It notes that in 1966 The Enterprise Company officially changed it's name To Pflueger, Shakespeare Tackle Co. i k (2) 2 product ratings - Pflueger SALT 7000 2015 PFS70 Spinning Fishing Reel + Free Post 1, Gregg Stockey's Guests at the Buck Creek Hotel, Phil White's Shimano Bantams: The First 15 Years, Richard Lodge's Skeletons: A Guide to Raised Pillar Fly Reel, Robert Miller's Stream Dynamics for the Complete Fly Fisherman, Victor R. 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Some people bemoan that this is not a real Pflueger Medalist, but ⦠August 2017 i think you probably know more about this reel than i can learn.as far as i can tell it works good and the (brake) is good also . ... NEW COPY Pflueger Fishing Tackle Lure Reel History PFLUEGER PROFILES . Industry News What's amazing to me is that you can still purchase a brand new Medalist today. November 2020 General Angling News June 2017 I'm doing a history presentation and I'm looking for reels of ⦠March 2012 There was a time in trout fishing America when there werenât a lot of choices in fly reels. April 2012 Fly Fishing November 2013 December 2014 March 2020 A time when it was believed that trout reels need be little more than a conveyance for your flyline. October 2016 January 2018 Fishing for History: The History of Fishing and Fishing Tackle, 24 Joe Cermele & John Merwin's Field & Stream Blog, 25 Fishing for History's Fishing Video Archive. Favorite Flies Free shipping. March 2011 January 2011, Custom Fly Fishing Rods by Chris Lantzy, Custom Rod Maker. February 2012 December 2016 December 2019 Fly Fishing The "new" version of the Medalist. Jul 3, 2014 - Pflueger Medalist Reels - A History - Old Flies - Fly Angler's OnLine Volumn 7 week 41 I have Medalist reels from the 1960s and they are all stamped with the Pflueger Medalist name and model number. The drag is "kind" of adjustable. Angling Art Accessories (Bags, Cases, Wallets, & more). December 2015 April 2017 Posted: 14 May 2015, 05:00 ⢠#24 . October 2014 While the modern Medalists might not be the quality reel their ancestors were, it ⦠The Classic Pflueger Medalist Old Workhorses ~ Steven Bird photo: A Reel To Meet The Apocalypse. In 1883, the elder Pflueger patented a luminous lure paint designed for night fisherman. 1990s W. S. Franke Custom Fishing Rods, North Conway, NH, introduced the 1-Pfoot reel foot replacement for older Medalist reel feet with screws which allowed for use on more ⦠August 2016 Pflueger Medalist 7/8. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. $4.99. November 2019 | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! January 2016 The bottom of the box is stamped 2S 3 52 Reel diameter is 3 5/8 in. Ernest A. Pflueger is president of the Antique Lure Co. Enterprise Manufacturing of Akron, the world's largest factory for the manufacture of fishing tackle and equipment of all kinds. July 2015 April 2019 Make sure this fits by entering your model number. May 2016 | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! 1495 Medalist Fly Casting Reel w/ Orig. Relaunching America's most iconic fly reel. February 2018 May 2011 October 2017 April 2014 Get Started By this time the United States was well into its post-war boom and leisure time and resources that could be devoted to sport fishing were becoming the norm. Dating them can be tricky, however, but the following article from the August 1936 Sporting Goods Dealer might help a bit. Get the best deal for Pflüger Fishing Reels from the largest online selection at eBay.com. July 2019 April 2011 Get the best deal for Pflüger Vintage Fly Fishing Reels from the largest online selection at eBay.com. Post subject: Re: Best size of Pflueger Medalist. Pflueger Progress early history. January 2019 It concentrates in particular on the history of fishing and fishing tackle, and seeks to provide interesting, informative, and important materials for anyone who wants to help preserve our nation's (and the world's) fishing. History '' for more information on Pflueger when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com called Manufacturing. 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