Hi Jim Jones,
I've had a Medalist since the late forties/early fifties.I've bought
three others over the years, the last one last Dec. for a 5wt.as I'm in
trout country now. My others are1595 1/2s. When the rimmed spools came
out I bought those and replaced the weakest link.(anyone for old
spools?) The old frame is fine though I finally did have to replace the
outer ring. Parts are inexpensive and available.The brake is not much
more than an over-run device though in the trout sizes it will do the
job quite well. I use mine in the estuary environment without any
problems. Though for the hard salt ie bonefish etc, I do have a Pate
anti-reverse. A jewel and flawless for its job.One can talk all they
want about the merrits of different freshwater reels but fundamentally
they are line holders in my opnion. Don't be afraid to invest in one.
They've never let me down in the field.Recent record permit was taken
with a Medalist! ( not the reel I'd useor recomend!)but proved it was
tough enough for the job!
Regards, Chuck
> Hi Everyone
>
> A couple of questions....
>
> My STH reel that I was using for steelheading
> gave up the ghost. Boy if I ever buy another STH
> reel....but that's another story. So in looking
> for another reel I was looking at all the traditional
> (and expensive stuff) when I noticed that Dennis Dickson
> in his webpage recommends the Pfluger Medalist 1595 1/2.
> Does anyone have any experience with this reel? The
> drag doesn't seem that robust but for the price I could
> buy two and have one for a spare. Did you ever notice
> that your equipment always gives up in the middle of
> an important trip?
>
> Question 2. I'm scheduled for a guided trip with a friend
> on the Rogue (in Oregon) just after labor day. Does anyone
> have any info on the Rogue in September? Unless I get another
> rod, I'll take a 6 wt and a ten ft 8 wt. I know that most of
> the fish run 3 lbs or so with an occasional fish to 10 lbs.
> Plus the deep drift nymph methods they seem to use seem to
> argue for an heavier rod. Any commment would be welcome.
>
> And before you tell me, yeh I know....ask the guide. So
> far he hasn't been much help.
>
> Jim Jones
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