“Old School” Reels…
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Over the past few months I’ve been able to pick up a several boxed J. W. Young reels and thought I’d show off two of them here.
The Valdex came from ebay with a hefty snipe bid…and the Beaudex is from one of the members over on the Fiberglass Flyrodder’s site.
It’s interesting to see that glass rod’s match certain reels different from bamboo and graphite.
Although I like Young reels matched with glass rods, I prefer the older Hardy reels for bamboo. Same goes for graphite, although the classic looks of the Orvis Superfine rods (no longer made) and the Scott G series also look very handsome with older reels like the Hardy Pefect.
Just my 2cts…
Ps. Very nice looking reel the Valdex Cameron!
Jay
Certainly not trying to hijack the topic, but here are my old school reels I use for bamboo rods (and one glass rod):
Thanks Cameron!
Yes reels with agate does add an extra class to a reel. Makes them a bit vulnerable too but I haven’t had any problems with them so far. In fact the older St George is more than 40 years old so it certainly is durable.
Jay
I am glad I helped make this possible by getting your glass Garcia and Southbend 1155. I can’t wait to put it in the regular rotation.
Grant
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