by Webfly 02/11/17 17:15, Post by EastslopesTH 02/13/17 00:34, Post Past month; Awesome. I'd fish it, they go great with SB rods and are a good weight for balance with bamboo. Powered by Shopify, FALCON OF REDDITCH 'THE MERLIN' 7' 4wt CANE FLY ROD, C. FARLOW & CO. LTD 'CALEDON' 8.5' 7wt CANE FLY ROD. The parts . Find out more in our Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Test / yards)-mono: 14/860, 17/660. Full Cork Handle. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Free shipping on many items! Ships left-hand retrieve (easy to convert to right-hand). South Bend"Finalist" 1144 Reel, Made in Japan- Berkley"Cherrywood" C40- 8'6" 3 piece rod- Bucheimer, Frederick, Md. It's fine though, very good quality and great price. 7438 Keenansville Rd. Ephemera, empherma and Ephemerella.. Photos, paintings, written stories and talents. Kastking Southbend Finalist 1133 Fly Reel, Sougayilang Southbend Finalist 1133 Fly Reel, M Maximumcatch Southbend Finalist 1133 Fly Reel, Angler Dream Southbend Finalist 1133 Fly Reel, Redington Southbend Finalist 1133 Fly Reel, Pflueger Southbend Finalist 1133 Fly Reel, Cheeky Fishing Southbend Finalist 1133 Fly Reel. I like that reel better than the early finalist, heavy duty reel. What I can add to the discussion at the moment. Works perfect. by EastslopesTH 02/11/17 17:06, Post South Bend No 350 Anti Backlash Model C Bait Casting Reel $ 9.99. Lastly, the zebco southbend finalist 1133 fly reel is comfortable and has a user-friendly design. whrlpool covered the history as well as it can be covered. by Webfly 02/11/17 22:15. The line rating is in my opinion quite overstated. . single family homes for rent in hamden, ct recent deaths in greenfield,ca Menu . The 2 stage drag is overkill considering all that stress hinges on the tiny spring loaded pin in the spool. Shop eBay for great deals on South Bend Vintage Fly Fishing Reels. I have taken pictures of all . (40% off). Buy It Now +C $28.97 shipping estimate. Our final set has reliable products and we also worked hard to maintain variety within our picks for personal choice. Posts: 545. The South Bend Ready2Fish series delivers the best solutions for anglers that are new to the sport. F-3687 fly rod. South Bend Finalist 1155 Vintage Fly Reel. Top . The tube size with 5 rods inside was better than expected. | Free shipping on many items! Original price. Good product for the price mjkwpb Poor quality reel seat I have had this rod only a few months, and used it maybe once or twice, and the reel seat has already come loose. Thanks to Classicflyrodforum, I found this thread and instructions on how to reverse to LHW. Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015. Go to page 1, 2 Next Page 1 of 2 [ 26 posts ] Author Message; Baron: Post subject: South Bend 1155 Giant Scale. South Bend Finalist No. 52" leather look case- has some gray paint splashed on it. 1 bid. Save up to 80% or more on new South Bend Finalist Reels. by bulldog1935 04/18/08 06:07, Post BRITISH Fly Reels Ltd, probably the world's largest manufacturer of fly-fishing reels, is closing its doors in Falmouth after nearly 40 years and putting up to 60 people out of a job. It has very little monetary value, but is very handy for panfishing, line storage, and swapping lines reel to reel. Master Guide. they are well below half the price a old medalist demands in todays market Past month; Awesome. I found a South Bend 1144 to match with the South Bend rod I bought recently. "shoes" that are pushed against a blue nylon(?) by jim royston 02/12/17 17:38, Post It calls for 6 or 7 wt lines, but I found the rod a good solid 5 wt. I just acquired what I consider to be a wonderful reel, mint condition in a red vinyl case with white piping and print, fairly large (outside frame diameter, 3.7 inches) and deep maroon paint, drag system has two large nylon (?) Package dimension : 15.494 cm x 9.906 cm x 6.35 cm. ORCA Online Forum - Feel free to talk or ask about ALL kinds of old tackle here, with an emphasis on old reels! I have only fished with it once so far, but it handled a nice trout very well. Vintage Oren-O-Matic No.1140 Model D- South Bend Automatic Fly Reel, USA-LOT # 7. Go to page 1, 2, 3 Next Page 1 of 3 [ 51 posts ] Author Message; Englander: Post subject: . Ephemera, empherma and Ephemerella.. Photos, paintings, written stories and talents. My reel is definitely not reversible with the current parts. by flyfishermann1955 07/22/10 13:34, Post The purpose of this board is to discuss, ask questions about, and give answers concerning fly reels, their makers and their history. Share: As with rods, reel weight figures are nominal. The clicker was not strong and was very susceptible to wear. 1141 Vintage Fly Fishing Reel, Sale Price 3.00 Very nicely photographed. $11.63 Shipping. On mine the holes are not threaded. 3d 5h 58m 59s. Vintage Bait Casting Fishing Reel South Bend Model 105, Fishing Reel, Vintage Reel, Outdoors Decor, Cabin Decor, Hunting and Fishing PineAndSparrow (437) $15.00 More like this Vintage Oren-O-Matic, Fly Fishing Reel, South Bend, 5 Inch, 1960's, Burgundy B109-1-24 vintagebcindy (1,869) $34.00 More like this South Bend No.750 Perfectoreno Fishing Reel Back to home page Return to top. We have listed out the best reels for your daily usage after careful exploration and comparative studies between 100's of products. No markings other that South Bend 1144 Finalist on white plastic spool cap, white handle. Board index Classic Fly Reels South Bend Finalist 1144 Capacity. Reel weighs approx. Bob, et al, FYI, I just operated this morning, about 10 minutes, this real is reversible with the parts that are there, simply remove the two screws and brass drag disk bushing, remove and flip the blue nylon drag disc over, and remove and reverse the drag pawl and spring in the other hole provided in the back of the frame, no problem, an appraisal of this reel in mint condition with mint red vinyl zippered case would be great, then it goes to the For Sale board, Todd. LINE WEIGHT 3|4 WEIGHT (OZ) 4.2 DIAMETER (IN) 2.9 WIDTH (IN) .97 BACKING CAPACITY WF4F+90yds/20lbs BURNLEY FC football Programmes 70-71 season (#185830854773), Shakespeare 2890 Fly reel (#185846527701). I was looking for a light reel to balance a 7' 3wt graphite rod that I acquired, shhhhhh, and I had a CFO III that I usually use with my 3wts and new what it weighed and that I wanted something lighter. Thanks again to this forum!! South Bend 1144 Finalist , Vintage Fishing Reel - WOW THIS THING IS A BEAUTIFUL !!! Tomorrow afternoon I'll do some lawn casting and check out what should be a great Heavy Trout-Bass combo. The 1144 and especially the 1155 models make excellent switch & spey rod reels. by flyfishermann1955 08/07/10 15:56, Post Read our Cookie Policy. I would hate to try to unlearn 30 years of LHW. Plus the drag ring has no LH cuts on the other side. . The lever is held on by what appear to be small friction washers; I assume they could be removed and the lever position reversed, but the drag disc does not have the pin pockets on the other side. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. 7.95. South Bend Finalist No. Vintage SOUTH BEND Finalist 1122 Fly Fishing Reel (#115736650088) s***r (7867) - Feedback left by buyer s***r (7867). See picture. It calls for 6 or 7 wt lines, but I found the rod a good solid 5 wt. nayls: Post . It is a Baby Bass Bug Spook Model 974 DG trout model in it's correct bo C. Farlow & Co. 'Caledon' cane Fly Rod The #1155 Finalist first appeared with the #1122 in 1967 and lasted about five years. I have recently begun to consider rejuvenating my equipment and was looking on the net for information on care of the reel. purchase: SOUTH BEND 1144 FJORD Omori factory? 1 bid. It functions just fine and is of the simple click and pawl function. Glass Fanatic: Joined: 09/29/06 Posts: 4413 I contemplating selling this reel, but given its rather pristine condition I'm hesitant to actually use it - plus the fact that I already fish an identical reel. The AOKA is the same quality bar-stock aluminum as our popular Trout Series reels. This is a bit smaller than the old style. 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Rod makers history, value guide and general discussion, Link to Orvis Database by Greg Reynolds, Link to EC Powell's Mechanics of fly casting. Egara long sleeve, button down men's shirt, size 3XLT (#304836294686) See all feedback. First things first, throw away the line that comes with the reel. The drag ring, and therefore the reel, is not reversable sorry to say. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2014. South Bend Finalist 1133 Fly Reel Spool, New-Old-Stock in Box. There are no items in your cart . The 6 wt line would be fine for close fishing but the 7 A super good deal, great travel sized trout rod, well put together of perfectly acceptable parts. Reel is 3.5 inches across. reat value. . Vintage old Heddon Bait Co from Dowagiac Michigan I'm with Bob - never seen it, but would like to That's exactly what it had to look like if it existed. The news is a double blow to the community this week with 18 people also being laid off at Pendennis Shipyard which caters for the luxury yacht market. Spool diameter 21/2", overall reel diameter 31/4", spool width 3/4", on off check on back of reel, quick spool release, reel looks good and works well. South Bend Finalist 1144 Fly Reel Spool Vintage C $20.08 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer ieemporium (108) 100% +C $21.30 shipping from United States Sponsored vintage Old fly fishing reel Southbend finalist 1144 exe C $107.09 Top Rated Seller or Best Offer redant59 (3,937) 99.7% from United States Sponsored Pflueger glass rod wears a Medalist . Information About Makers and Manufacturers, Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods. by hopkintoncane 04/18/08 01:18, Post Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. Shipping. Post subject: Re: South Bend Finalist 1144 Capacity. Thread starterEbay USA Start dateMar 10, 2019 E Ebay USA Guest Mar 10, 2019 #1 $9.99(0 Bids) End Date: Sunday Mar-10-2019 17:14:56 PDT Buy It Now for only: $14.99 Buy It Now| Bid now| Add to watch list More. South Bend Finalist Red Fly Fishing Reel 1144 With Line and Original Box. by andre49 02/13/17 09:33, Post I'd fish it, they go great with SB rods and are a good weight for balance with bamboo. Message with questions. Get the best deal for South Bend Vintage Fly Fishing Reels from the largest online selection at eBay.ca. I love the South Bend Finalist reels. Looks like SB finally took a que from Pflueger and made a reversable version. Post Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage South Bend Finalist 1133 Fly Fishing Reel at the best online prices at eBay! Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. SOUTH BEND AUTOMATIC FLY REEL BULLETIN - 7.pdf (557.12 Kb) SOUTH BEND BCR510.pdf (550.29 Kb) SOUTH BEND CASTING ABL MODEL 1000 BULLETIN - 9.pdf (556.78 Kb) SOUTH BEND CASTING ABL MODEL 300 BULLETIN - 9.pdf (556.77 Kb) SOUTH BEND CASTING ABL MODEL 400E BULLETIN - 9.pdf (556.78 Kb) This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. . They have a very cool two stage drag that is miles better than the medalist. But what the hay, two reels for the price of one. 4 posts Page 1 of 1. Any advice would be appreciated. The #1155 is a reused number from an earlier SA fly reel that was considerabley smaller. Some parts of this page is temporarily unavailable. by fishingthefly 04/18/08 07:08, Post Also, I assume because it doesn't say Japan on it that it might be a good ol USA item? This is ideal for beginners yet offers durable, all-around performance for serious anglers. Either way it is in mint condition . 27.51 postage. The South Bend Finalist Fly Reel is a world-class single-action model with a right or left hand retrieve. Spool diameter 3", overall reel diameter 33/4", spool width 3/4", fixed central pin check, plus elaborate rim wind drag, quick spool release, little paint loss on the back, reel looks good and works well. 18% Off . On original card. Back to home page Return to top. Hardwood Reel Seat With Machined Aluminum Hoods. Vintage NIB 1960 South Bend Finalist 1133 Fly reel. Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2013. 2d 1h 43m 58s. Made in the England. All wraps, ferrules, guides, reel seat and cork are in very good + conditio Our mission is to share the passion of fly fishing with others and foster a new generation of fly tyers and fishers, offering them reliable, high-quality products and up to date information through modern means. The springs load, release levers work, and the fishing line recoils. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. $70. by Webfly 02/13/17 07:46, Post VINTAGE MARTIN, SOUTH BEND, SHAKESPEARE, AUTOMATIC FLY FISHING REELS $ 19.90. Sponsored. More to explore : Turkey Hunting Game Calls, Fly Reel never used Southbend fly reel. In order to enable us to continue to grow the Library we have created the Rod & Reel Exchange. The reel foot fits great on my 9' Heddon #20 with 2 and 1/2 ferrule. bamboo rod. I am missing the point of this enthusiasm except as a nice-to-know exercise. Posted: 07 May 2013, 16:37 #17 . Guest. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. by hopkintoncane 04/18/08 06:39, Post Vintage South Bend Finalist - 1122 Fly Fishing Reel Nice Shape. Place the fishing line on the reel by wrapping it twice around the spool, and then tying the line so it is tight on the spool. Any information about this reel would be appreciated, including whether the blue disk can be reversed, effectively switching it from RHW to LHW, Todd. And 13/16" across the face. It is a cool reel but it probably won't appreciate enough in the next 10 years to make it worth sitting around. Line capacity (lb. This reel is very well constructed and fun to use. Lot Of 2 Fly Reels Okuma Integrity I 5/6 SouthBend Finalist 1144 Allen Cover. Egara long sleeve, button down men's shirt, size 3XLT (#304836294686) See all feedback. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: Detailed information can be found in Etsys Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy and our Privacy Policy. The South Bend 1122 Finalist fly reel is a great value. Instead, there are teeth or jags molded into the disc for the lever to ride in. More to explore : Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014, best place in car and go fishing rod for the price around-- it is a mate for my 7-8 redington but so much easier to get into a pack, suit case or car trunk, Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2013. My girlfriend borrowed it and had so much fun with it that I was compelled to buy her one too. C $45.05. Although somewhat heavy, my old Finalist functioned as well as I ever needed it to, and was wonderfully smooth, in my memory at least. . Ending 5 May at 2:30AM BST 4d 22h. Stainless palming flange on spool for added control of large fish. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Page 1 of 1 [ 17 posts ] Author Message; waltt: Post subject: South Bend . In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. Free shipping for many products! 30-35$ max. Joined: 04/12/07 23:00. I know its probably not worth a lot given its marque and size, but it does look good on a 9 foot bass weight rod, and it's very smooth and in good condition. This is a vintage South Bend Finalist No. I have one that I purchased in the late 70s and have only used a few times. Posted : 04 Aug 2020, 15:14 . 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Select a location to see product availability, Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2015, fast shipping. Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2015. I'm unsure of the age of this reel. I mostly bought this for breakdown rod ability.   The Netherlands   |   English (US)   |   (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. Put it together to get a feel for it to ready myself for my trip into the mountains could not have asked for anything better, thank you. by Slate Drake 9 07/09/10 11:15, Post You'll find new or used products in South Bend Vintage Fly Fishing Reels on eBay. Well cared for, gently used outfit. South Bend Finalist Fly Rod 8.5 Ft [wpramaprice asin="B000ZKR47C"] See Description South Bend Finalist Fly Rod 8.5 Ft A Fly Rod For The Backpacker. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab, Learn more about the eBay Global Shipping Programme. Published figures not always correct - as stated above - and there is often variance between batches/vintages of same model so ultimately you have to weight each specific reel to be certain of its weight. Want to know more? It is a South Bend Finalist model 1144. I guess I should preface my comments by saying I afford myself the luxury of having a specific reel for a specific rod or several rods of the same line size, meaning I use the same reel on the same rod(s) all the time. | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! This comes with a protective bag, but not a case. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. More to explore : Drawer Cabinet Pulls, You must log in or register to reply here. $7.99. May 5, 2013 #1 US $35.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-04-2013 19:26:36 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. I looked through the factory specs and a Lamson lp light was going to work perfectly. Here are some pictures: that's definitely a LHW ratchet - looks nice. Notes - Delivery *Estimated delivery dates include seller's dispatch time, origin postcode, destination postcode and time of acceptance, and will depend on the postage service selected and receipt of cleared payment. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. It, along with my pride and joy Pflueger Supreme UL spinning reel, disappeared sometime while I was in college, and my younger brother had unlimited access to my tackle!--not accusing, just saying. I think that's the key for people looking for a reel that can be set up for left-hand wind. I would say fish it. I'm guessing a latest model. The fly rod comes in a nice case that is small enough for me to carry on my KLR650 motorcycle during adventure rides. Easily convert to right or left hand retrieve. This is great for anything over 20 feet deep. . Open the bale of the reel by flipping it upward. Is your reel marked USA? by prairieschooner 02/02/18 10:26, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. by fishingthefly 04/18/08 06:00, Post or Best Offer. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Rod makers history, value guide and general discussion, Link to Orvis Database by Greg Reynolds, Link to EC Powell's Mechanics of fly casting. Board index Classic Fly Reels South Bend 1155 Giant Scale. silly me, I thought necessity was having several reel choices for each rod. This is sensitive, looks beautiful, it is loaded with backing and has a large arbor design. Reel is stamped South Bent, 1133, Finalist and heel is stamped Gladding Group, Japan. Sometime after acquiring Pflueger, Shakespeare started production in Asia. 1823 Size 8 Black Gnat by hopkintoncane 04/17/08 10:39, Post Todd, Todd, if you are still around after your post 2 years ago I would appreciate your comments on the SB1144. It has the original red case and yellow box. The box says "printed in the U.S.A.", but the case says "Japan". Load the reel with fishing line. This reel weighs just over 8 ounces. I'm curious where these teeth are on your drag disc; are they on a separate ring, or? I love them both, but the South Bend Finalist mates more naturally to my South Bend 8 wt. Smooth-as-silk performance at an incredible value, delivering the best performance-to-value in the industry. The rod tube is perfect for travel. Reel case, backing, fly line and leader included. They are fairly plentiful so there is really no collector value, but if you want an attractive, great working fly reel that will last a lifetime with minimal care, this is it. C $29.84. The pin is pressed in so not easy to reverse. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Board index Classic Fly Reels Reel weight chart? The box has a comment: "interchangeable spool", which I presume is SB's way of saying it can be used left or right handed. drag disk that engages a pin extending out the back of the spool in a unidirection fashion. The South Bend 1122 Finalist fly reel is a great value. Falcon of Redditch 'The Merlin' 7' 4wt Cane Fly Rod Yours is probably the most pristine I have seen. I have had this rod only a few months, and used it maybe once or twice, and the reel seat has already come loose. Messages 934 . The line can not get stuck in between the reel and the frame.