As another season sleeps beneath the winter snow, the old pflueger supreme waits patiently in the garage for its next meeting. Aug 15, 2009 according to bob millers book history of the pflueger supreme, serialization ended when the numbers were just above 22,000 in early 1926. This reel also has 11 bearings and adjustable cast control. The book is bound in its original colorful pictorial wrappers with a bass on the front cover and a tarpon on the back, red and green titles. Pflueger supreme xt spinning reel tackle warehouse. Pflueger 1878 reel description 1878 pflueger supreme fly fishing.
In working condition and showing normal wear being from the late 1940s. The supreme has a machined, ported, and anodized aluminum spool that performs as good as it looks. Nine stainless steel ballbearings with an onoff instant antireverse bearing work handinhand with the sealed carbonfiber drag system for exceptional. Its aluminum handle, aluminum bail wire, and magnesium body are extremely strong and corrosion resistant, providing years of quality performance. Some years back, my dad gave me a pflueger supreme 525, and a pflueger supreme 526. I have this pflueger supreme 577 da antireverse reel and it. It was much more akin to hand to hand combat with a broad stroke of luck added. The pflueger supreme mg spinning reel is a premium spinning reel for use in both freshwater or saltwater. Experience pfluegers earned its reputation for durability and value first hand with the pflueger supreme xt spinning reel. Pflueger supreme xt spinning reel general discussion. Its solid titanium main shaft is stronger and lighter than comparable stainless steel shafts. Mi 48104 4 vintage baitcasting fishing reel 2 pflueger summit 1993l supreme higgins 31210, offered for sale are four4 vintage baitcasting fishing reels. But pflueger was the first major commercial tackle companyits 1900 catalog, produced two years before james heddon hung out his shingle to sell handmade wooden fishing lures, featured 126 pages of fish bait and anglers.
The ultra lightweight magnesium body, rotor and sideplate are protected with proprietary 3 step coating to provide premium corrosion resistance and durability. Pflueger spinning reels include supreme xt, supreme president xt and president. Pflueger supreme spinning reel the supreme is truly the smart choice in lightweight performance. Convertible left and right hand retrieve pfluegers supreme xt spinning reel takes the supreme series to a new level, delivering superb performance whether youre freshwater or inshore fishing. Get the best deals on pfluger fishing reels when you shop the largest. The anti reverse is rock solid and the drag works well. Being able to supplant the later giant james heddon of dowagiac michigan with generational items such as the summit reel or the supreme. Engineered to operate smoothly, pflueger fishing reels may improve the accuracy and range of your cast. This book details the pflueger history from its founding in 1881 through 1952. Antique, collectible fly fishing reels angling artifacts.
I have both a supreme and a supreme xt on two walleye rods, one an st croix avid 6 foot 8 inch med power xfast tip, the other an elk river same length and action. Find great deals on ebay for pflueger summit and pflueger summit 1993. All pflueger spinning reels are made to be lightweight, durable, and easy to use while preventing knots and snags. If there is a reel section in the book that is devoted to reels, or if there is a reference to reels throughout, the title has been included here. He also states that serial number,500 was in early 1925. According to bob millers book history of the pflueger supreme, serialization ended when the numbers were just above 22,000 in early 1926.
Robert miller takes the collector and historian from the inception of the supreme through the numerous. Pflueger supreme vs supreme xt fishing rods, reels, line. Pflueger medalist reels a history fly anglers online. Pflueger sup54lp supreme low profile baitcasting reel new in the box. I have not used either, but am thinking of trying them out. Please click on it image to see additional closeups of the reel. In the eighties they were modified with herman voss components such as solid spools, pflueger foot a reel foot that was copied from the finnor wedding cake, a counterbalance spool wieght, a replacement metal drag plate in lieu of the cheap plastic ones of the time, and much more. This reel delivers lightweight handling and topoftheline durability through advanced materials. Ideal for a wide range of fishing applications, the pflueger supreme xt spinning reel is equipped with 9 stainless steel ball bearings and an onoff instant antireverse bearing. Included are all known variations of the pflueger supreme. A few notes on early saltwater use fly reels 40s80s.
Apr 24, 2012 i cant comment on the comparison to the saros, as i havent used one. Unfortunately, over time it may wear out, get damaged or lost eventually requiring a replacement. This reel of course has some wear being used but has been tested and performed great. I wanted to try the xt, but ive been very happy with the regular supreme, and im not a big fan of the goldyellow color. An ongoing attempt will be made to add a sentence or two about how reels are included in each book. Please make sure to refer to the diagram for your model for the correct location and application of this part. Dec 01, 2010 i am looking to pick up a new reel and i have my sights on the supreme 8030mg and president 6730xt. For sale is one used pflueger supreme left hand retrieve baitcasting reel in good working condition. Black and white photos, line drawings showing all the reels, rods, lines, lures and accessories this wellknown tackle company has been known for since 1864. Equipped with 8 stainless steel ball bearings plus an onoff instant antireverse. Discussion for the pflueger 8240mg supreme spinning reel. Fly fishing reel pflueger supreme 1798 left hand retrieve. Pflueger president spinning reel 6920x 6925x, 6930x pflueger president xt spinning reel presxtsp20x, presxtsp25x, presxtsp30x pflueger supreme spinning reel supsp25x pflueger supreme xt spinning reel supxtsp25x, supxtsp30x pflueger trion spincast reel trimcscx pflueger trion spinning combo trisp2 options.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Pflueger top products including pflueger fishing gear, pflueger fishing rods, pflueger fishing rod and reel combos 68 products 87 models currently not available page 1 if you are looking for a retailer with an incredible amount of knowledge about pflueger, this is the place to be. We are operating our distribution center in compliance with enhanced safety procedures for our team and within new government regulations where we operate. Product title pflueger supreme xt spinning fishing reel average rating. Trademark, pflueger medalist, made in usa on spool latch cover. Need to fix your pflsupremelpl supreme lp left hand reel. I think the 510 and 511 came out after shakespeare bought them out in about 1966. This one is right hand retrieve and a favorite for 56 weight fly line. Carbon bound blanks offer additional strength and precise action while maintaining a lightweight feel. The pflueger lures and the pflueger lure or enterprise manufacturing company set the bar for american made fishing tackle makers. Check out the other vintage reels i have for sale this week. I am looking to pick up a new reel and i have my sights on the supreme 8030mg and president 6730xt. Pflueger reels, mounted on bamboo or steel rods and holding only a fragile, braided silk line.
The aluminum handle, aluminum bail wire, and magnesium body are extremely strong and corrosion resistant, providing years of quality performance. Pflueger baitcast reels include patriarch xtlp and patriarch reels. Once it was ordered,the service was incredible as it was in my hands before i knew it. International must ship priority to be insured please allow 721 shipping days. Today, those products have endured the test of time and are highly collectible. Antique and vintage pflueger fishing tackle collectors weekly. Use our part lists, interactive diagrams, accessories and expert repair advice to make your. There are bigger fish in there, but sometimes you just catch the little ones. Sold as used vintage collectible may show signs of use or age, addition to collection.
Out on the water, i only managed a handful of smallies and spots to about 15 so nothing terribly hard pulling at least not for a sustained pull. Pfluegers popularity flourished because the company offered quality products that caught fish. Pflueger medalist fly reel with round circle trademark. Expect legendary performance with pflueger supreme spinning reels. Product title pflueger supreme spinning fishing reel average rating. From orcas pflueger pfacts columnist comes the most comprehensive and detailed study of a single model fishing reel to date.
Ships from and sold by simmons sporting goods alabama. The 25 series might be a bit small except for the fact that your using braid. Nonetheless, at light settings, the sp35xs drag performed flawlessly. The book page includes a list of books about reels and related matter. Pflueger presidentbass pro shops graphite series spinning. Bail arm spring 1201835 for pflueger outdoor recreations. This highquality bail arm spring is made of durable metal and is sold individually. Among the available brands, pflueger is a renowned and leading manufacturer of various fishing reels since 1881. Its braid ready spool allows anglers to skip the backing and hold a lot more line. The spool starts up quickly and is able to hold yards of 12lb test. The ultralightweight magnesium body, rotor, sideplate and carbon handle with eva knobs sit comfortably in.
The supreme is truly the smart choice in lightweight performance. A history of the pflueger supreme casting reel, 19161982. Fish a supreme and understand why anglers have trusted pflueger for over years. Pflueger akrons pre 1930 models including the first akron level wind from 1923. These reels are in relatively good cosmetic condition.
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