by EastslopesTH 02/11/17 17:06, Post I may have only handled a couple dozen dual stagers in all the various sizes but don't recall one that was like your's but it's possible I wasn't paying close enough attention. by flyfishermann1955 08/07/10 15:56, Post . Free shipping on many items! The zebco southbend finalist 1133 fly reel allows for faster retrieve and has a good design. Rod makers history, value guide and general discussion, Link to Orvis Database by Greg Reynolds, Link to EC Powell's Mechanics of fly casting. 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 by hopkintoncane 04/18/08 01:18, Post This is a 2 piece rod. Reel measures approximately 3 3/4" diameter. This is ideal for beginners yet offers durable, all-around performance for serious anglers. It is a South Bend Finalist model 1144. Also, I assume because it doesn't say Japan on it that it might be a good ol USA item? View cart for details. 1122 Fly Fishing Reel More Items From eBay Mitchell 308 Black Spinning Fishing Reel 5.1 Ratio Vintage Left Hand Bla OLYMPIC No.500 Vintage Freshwater Fishing Reel Made In Japan Liminarc France Super Noblesse Wine Glasses 5 Unused Orig Tags FREE SHIP Vintage Silver K. Mikimoto Tokyo Pearl Brooch Lastly, the zebco southbend finalist 1133 fly reel is comfortable and has a user-friendly design. | Free shipping on many items! See picture. 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. As with rods, reel weight figures are nominal. 1970's South Bend 1122 Finalist Fly Reel in Good- Condition, If you are looking for that vintage vibe they are a very nice fly reel. Fly Reels South Bends Finalist 1122. silly me, I thought necessity was having several reel choices for each rod. Posts: 545. You are bidding on an older South Bend Finalist Model No. Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. Those are fine inexpensive reels, I get a lot of them in the shop that the screws have fallen out, I suggest you take each one out and put a dab of lock-tite on the screw, this will help prevent the loss of a screw, don't overtighten, the little treads on the reel will strip out. The fly rod comes in a nice case that is small enough for me to carry on my KLR650 motorcycle during adventure rides. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Either way it is in mint condition . Some parts of this page is temporarily unavailable. More to explore : by bvandeuson 02/13/17 05:43, Post from United States. I am missing the point of this enthusiasm except as a nice-to-know exercise. I'm curious where these teeth are on your drag disc; are they on a separate ring, or? I would say fish it. This reel is very well constructed and fun to use. It functions just fine and is of the simple click and pawl function. Reel is in good condition. Egara long sleeve, button down men's shirt, size 3XLT (#304836294686) See all feedback. 3.00, 5.00 8' 6" in length and is rated . My 6 wt. BURNLEY FC football Programmes 70-71 season (#185830854773), Shakespeare 2890 Fly reel (#185846527701). The weights are not brochure weights but actual weights from my digital scale. Some of these probably require some explanation. by Cross Creek 07/09/10 13:38, Post Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods. SOUTH BEND 1133A 4.6 SOUTH BEND Finalist 1144 7.7 SPORT KING Model 151 6.4 THE DRY FLY 7.6 TRUE TEMPER 77D 6.7 X-PERT 4.7. Ok, so thank you to this forum for archiving this old thread!! This is correct in fly line length and leader. 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. This is a bit smaller than the old style. by EastslopesTH 02/12/17 15:26, Post Vintage Gladding South Bend 1122 & Cortland 444 Fly Reel 3-1/4" 3-1/2" EXC Opens in a new window or tab. If the Pflueger Medalist is the gold standard of click reels in its price range, I think the Finalist may just be the silver medal, or at least the bronze. The 2 stage drag is overkill considering all that stress hinges on the tiny spring loaded pin in the spool. I'd fish it, they go great with SB rods and are a good weight for balance with bamboo. $11.63 Shipping. Information About Makers and Manufacturers, Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods. 30-35$ max. whrlpool covered the history as well as it can be covered. 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. (40% off). 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. The box says "printed in the U.S.A.", but the case says "Japan". Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Line Class Buy It Now +C $28.97 shipping estimate. I moved from Michigan to the east coast and have been distracted from fishing for 30 years. I was wondering whether I should look for another reel rather than trying to clean the old 1144. South Bend Finalist 1133 Fly Reel: Need parts Ibroxlad Dec 8, 2022 Ibroxlad Well-known member Messages 89 Reaction score 81 Location Ontario, Canada Dec 8, 2022 #1 I was fortunate to come into an nice old fly reel, a South Bend Finalist model 1133. Egara long sleeve, button down men's shirt, size 3XLT (#304836294686) See all feedback. by jim royston 02/12/17 17:38, Post Fuji Striper Guide And Stainless Steel Snake Guides. If you are looking for that vintage vibe they are a very nice fly reel Right Hand Wind Rectangular Line Guard Adjustable Drag Dual Click Extra Spool Quantity Sold out They have a very cool two stage drag that is miles better than the medalist. The clicker was not strong and was very susceptible to wear. Location: Yorktown Heights, United States. Someone may know more certainly and correct my points, but I think that is from the mid 1970s when companies were shifting manufacture of inexpensive, basic reels, to Japan, where for who knows why, Phillips head screws were commonly used to assemble these simple on-0ff click, pillar and plate reels. by Webfly 02/11/17 17:15, Post 1141 Vintage Fly Fishing Reel, Sale Price 3.00 Go to page 1, 2 Next Page 1 of 2 [ 26 posts ] Author Message; Baron: Post subject: South Bend 1155 Giant Scale. 27.51 postage. Made in the England. 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. 1 bid. Any ideas on value? The 33 spincast gold reel comes in micro and max sizes. There are no items in your cart . The tube size with 5 rods inside was better than expected. | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! Past month; Awesome. Read our Cookie Policy. South Bend Finalist 1144 by flyfishermann1955 07/22/10 18:34 I too have acquired a SB Finalist 1144 reel that is set for left-hand wind. The reel foot fits great on my 9' Heddon #20 with 2 and 1/2 ferrule. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. 70 Reward Points. Prompt shipping and very well packaged-!!! South Bend Finalist 1155 Vintage Fly Reel. . I just weighed two naked NOS Ryobi reels, a 355 and a 455, both are the plain, non-MG versions, and both have metal springs. More to explore : Drawer Cabinet Pulls, by EastslopesTH 02/13/17 10:58, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. What I can add to the discussion at the moment. $70. Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2014. Vintage SOUTH BEND Finalist 1122 Fly Fishing Reel (#304845365221) r***e (196) - Feedback left by buyer r***e (196). -Vintage South Bend Finalist 1122A Fly Reel Spool -1122A Box -Instruction Booklet. 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. This has enough space for backing and large spey lines. Reel is stamped South Bent, 1133, Finalist and heel is stamped Gladding Group, Japan. Vintage South Bend Finalist - 1122 Fly Fishing Reel - C $31.98. The drag ring, and therefore the reel, is not reversable sorry to say. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest. I plan to return it and will not order another. More to explore : Turkey Hunting Game Calls, More to explore : Was satisfied to find one for purchase, and really grateful for the directions on reversing the drag. The pin is pressed in so not easy to reverse. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. 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. Without breaking the bank and you can stop any fish smoothly. Clear voices can be heard when you release the fishing line. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Reel weighs approx. $ 50.00. Vintage South Bend Model 1122 Fly Fishing Reel Made in Japan shows some age see pics. Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2013. . Works perfect. Quick change spool and b2 backing channel. This offers a high speed gear ratio at 40. On mine the holes are not threaded. The AOKA is the same quality bar-stock aluminum as our popular Trout Series reels. 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'm unsure of the age of this reel. It calls for 6 or 7 wt lines, but I found the rod a good solid 5 wt. I have recently begun to consider rejuvenating my equipment and was looking on the net for information on care of the reel. exceeding drag performance! I have only fished with it once so far, but it handled a nice trout very well. $7.95 shipping. Any information about this reel would be appreciated, including whether the blue disk can be reversed, effectively switching it from RHW to LHW, Todd. Ending Apr 18 at 10:13PM PDT 3d 2h. The line can not get stuck in between the reel and the frame. The box has a comment: "interchangeable spool", which I presume is SB's way of saying it can be used left or right handed. Sell your gear Sign Up / Login Cart. by Webfly 02/11/17 22:15. The springs load, release levers work, and the fishing line recoils. Thread starter Ebay USA; Start date May 5, 2013; E. Ebay USA Guest. Message with questions. All wraps, ferrules, guides, reel seat and cork are in very good + Vintage old Heddon Bait Co from Dowagiac Michigan 1930's fly fishing lure. South Bend Bait Company Location: 1108 S. High St., South Bend The South Bend Bait Company grew out of a small company founded by Frank G. Worden, who manufactured bucktail fly lures in his home. 1 bid. That's a shock to me as all the one's I've seen did not have reversable parts. Guest. It has the original red case and yellow box. As a fishing tool, your reel is worth about $20-ish, because it has a line on it. Any advice would be appreciated. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. My girlfriend borrowed it and had so much fun with it that I was compelled to buy her one too. Egara long sleeve, button down men's shirt, size 3XLT (#304836294686) See all feedback. Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2015. You'll find new or used products in South Bend Vintage Fly Fishing Reels on eBay. Something went wrong. Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests. Post This is a very functional reel for composite materials. 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. User input on Finalist Model 1141 Fly Reel by South Bend: Be the first to submit input on this product Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture: Review Guidelines. Line capacity (lb. The fly rod comes in a nice case that is small enough for me to carry on my KLR650 motorcycle during adventure rides. The rod construction is very good. It looks great on the outside, but there are many burrs and rough edges internally. First things first, throw away the line that comes with the reel. "shoes" that are pushed against a blue nylon(?) Pflueger glass rod wears a Medalist . Package dimension : 15.494 cm x 9.906 cm x 6.35 cm. Original price. At least I'm betting it won't appreciate that much. 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 Thanks to Classicflyrodforum, I found this thread and instructions on how to reverse to LHW. If yes, what is your opinion of the reel? South Bend No 350 Anti Backlash Model C Bait Casting Reel $ 9.99. South Bend Finalist 1122 fly reel 31/4" | The Reel Creel South Bend 1122 Finalist on white spool retainer. Rod makers history, value guide and general discussion, Link to Orvis Database by Greg Reynolds, Link to EC Powell's Mechanics of fly casting. Vintage old Heddon Bait Co from Dowagiac Michigan by fishingthefly 04/17/08 12:49, Post Made with extremely durable all-metal gear so you can enjoy fishing for your favorite fish for longer. Did you use it? Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2013. 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