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Id help
Post 05 Nov 2017, 15:19 • #1 
Sport
Joined: 02/16/13
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Location: US-TX
Got this in a grab box and ive never seen one before so thought id share. No markings on outside. Havent had it apart yet. Has a three setting clicker that selects from fine to coarse. Very fine clicker not harsh even on coarse setting. Paint is peeing on front
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https://images.fiberglassflyrodders.com/u/1/ir/hc71cGg.jpg
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Post 05 Nov 2017, 16:08 • #2 
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Joined: 12/09/11
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Location: US-MN
That’s a heddon imperial 125. Looks like someone came up with their own homemade system to keep the spool attached. Likely lost the parts cleaning it. As you mentioned they have very fine gear teeth and really purr when a fish runs.


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Post 05 Nov 2017, 18:22 • #3 
Sport
Joined: 02/16/13
Posts: 70
Location: US-TX
Yep you are correct. Thanks. Definitly been hacked on the spool. Appears they lost the cover and added a shim . Sweet feeling reel though. Thanks for the help


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Post 06 Nov 2017, 04:21 • #4 
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Location: US-ME
Well that is one way to do it. If a latch fails or is lost, the easiest and neatest way is to go to a well stocked hardware store and find a C- or U- shaped circlip of the appropriate size, along with a washer shim if needed to reduce runout.


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Post 06 Nov 2017, 06:53 • #5 
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It's a badly modified Heddon Imperial 125, one of the most desirable fly reels ever, and marketed as the Best Fly Reel Made in America


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