Help with determining the quality/value of this old fly reel my FIL dug out of his stash
My father in law dug out some old reels and doesn’t remember where he got this reel and would like to know if it is any good and the value. Thanks!
Posted by j_darris
7 Comments
freeState5431 on
They are classic and fully functional for trout / panfish — value is sentimental — many can be found at yard sales / eBay for around. $50
jh38654 on
There is a subculture that adores this reel, that being said they don’t bring a ton of money. I see them selling for $25-50 regularly.
heybucket459 on
have 2 of these, coincidentally, also from my FIL!
vjcoppola on
I’m one of that sub culture that loves these reels. American made, not expensive but high quality. Will last several lifetimes. Does everything you could expect from a fly reel.
playoffasprilla on
Great reel & line. All you need for trout.
Mango-Bob on
40 years ago I caught more trout with this reel and an Eagle Claw 5wt than I’ve caught on my Winston, Scott, or Sage rods. Mostly because I was a kid and I fished every summer day I could (plus there were 20 people on the river instead of 300).
They’re a legacy reel. Holds line and works.
arocks1 on
“DA” indicates that it was made in the USA and in the 1970’s. before overseas production started in 1979.
7 Comments
They are classic and fully functional for trout / panfish — value is sentimental — many can be found at yard sales / eBay for around. $50
There is a subculture that adores this reel, that being said they don’t bring a ton of money. I see them selling for $25-50 regularly.
have 2 of these, coincidentally, also from my FIL!
I’m one of that sub culture that loves these reels. American made, not expensive but high quality. Will last several lifetimes. Does everything you could expect from a fly reel.
Great reel & line. All you need for trout.
40 years ago I caught more trout with this reel and an Eagle Claw 5wt than I’ve caught on my Winston, Scott, or Sage rods. Mostly because I was a kid and I fished every summer day I could (plus there were 20 people on the river instead of 300).
They’re a legacy reel. Holds line and works.
“DA” indicates that it was made in the USA and in the 1970’s. before overseas production started in 1979.