Hello fellow fiberglass followers.

I am starting to dabble in some collecting of my first vintage glass rods. I was lucky to get this really nice Wonderod for a first start, with a friends guidance.

I am wanting some help with knowledge on picking one Pflueger that would be vintage American to start with. Which one would you choose? I am wanting something to keep and appreciate but also be usable. I love vintage patina, and I am a click pawl lover as well.

Any help would be appreciated.

Seems to be a Presidential 3-5 wt from my understanding, the code seems to be not legible, but it came from a trusted individual. And its 6'. I have been told by another friend it cast best with a DT 4wt line. Thank you. I saw what seemed to be a 1494 that seemed interesting. I will look up that pic.

Thanks, after looking at a couple pages, I think its a 1492 or 1494 with a round line gaurd possibly.

I have a 7’ Presidential. And a bunch of Medalists. But they were too heavy for the rod, and I’ll bet too heavy for yours. What worked for my rod was a Bronson 370 Royalist and a DT5. It balances right under my hand. Nice clicker sound as well.

1494. The 1492 is small enough it's annoying in my hands, never enjoyed fishing one. Didn't like the clicker either.

Wow, Tom, thank you so much. That is the coolest info. Seeing those catalogs. So with new measurements, mine is a 7'3", seems to be a 1290 Featherlight Super Deluxe. I matched the label and length and it seems to be a 1957. Thank you all this is so cool to match out of that information. That made my day!!!

Soooo.....Now that I have the real length, what is everyones thoughts. After an overnight of some studying, I seem to like the all metal 6 rivet with a round line gaurd versions of a Pflueger. However, I am open to other really vintage, special, semi affordable options as well.

Thank you all.

Chris

Thank you, I am either hand for reeling, however, relaxed with right hand wind most.

I vote 1494

I would suggest a 1494 as well. I have an 848 Presidential, which is only a tenth of an ounce heavier than yours, and the 1494 fits it well. You could probably use a 1492 too. The rod would most likely take a 4 or 5 weight line.

A Phlueger Gem 2094 may work for that rod as well.

I like the gem suggestion. I fish my gems a fair amount. They look sweet and the click is great.

Hilarious Brian, way over weight, lol.

Thanks everyone, I am trying several of these suggestions, it balances well with the Lightweight Hardy, but I fell in love with that super vintage Pflueger look to add to the collection. I am starting to realize, the really good patina reels are much more $$, so patience.

Also, this led to the most cool discovery of the One Pfoot upgrades, so cool the way they can be modded out.

However, I will keep trying and still look towards an original all metal Pflueger vintage something.

Thanks to everyone for the great new suggestions to search!

I like 1494 Medalist on 5-6 weight fiberglass.

1494 and up aren't click and pawl reels if that matters to you. They use a shoe type drag that doesn't have a lot of stopping power. More of a line overrun type deal.