At some point this sight had a classic reels forum section but it did not get great response. It seems like now there is a lot more talk about them and maybe one could be created again. I tend to swing over to clarks classic to get on the reel forum but most of the talk over there is of older "antique" reels and it seems that with the fiberglass rods we are looking at more fishing modern classics that may not have the huge $ associated with reel collecting.
-Russell

i think the forbes reels in the avon, and sandstone are modern classics. spring and pawl and very nicely machined. they also have that thistle bimetal reel. the aerial is nice too and very classical design. one of the smoothest reels i have ever seen.

Well, lets get a head start on the forum sub heading. The medalists are great and even better (Cheaper) in the DA for glass rods. I love the SA system reels or marquis by hardy for my glass rods. I also use the ross colorado reels and really like them. Love the lamsons, battenkills, and fenwick world class reels (old gold). I recently picked up a winston perfect for a great price and it is great with the new steffen rod I picked up.
Just some of the stuff I am using.
-Russell

My favorite modern reel: Islander's IR Series. As nicely made a reel as you can buy. I especially like the simple and fool-proof drag settings. You can lock in 5 detents ... no guessing.

A friend of mine picked up a Reddington last year and when he showed it to me I thought as you Ron, as smooth a click/pawl as I have ever handled. He ribbed me about the price vs. my hardy lightweight of course. Do you know where they are made Ron?

They were made in Korea, like the rest of early Redington reels (both LA and non-LA).

Regards,
Vlad

here is the link to an absolute beauty. there is a less expensive version as well.

www.westslopefly.com/reel ... reelID=110

here is a link to the less expensive version.
www.westslopefly.com/reel ... ?reelID=73

the whole 300 series is gorgeous. each model is available in either aluminum or brass. you have to order it from him with a deposit. it can be ordered in left or right hand wind but you cannot convert yourself. the "cavous" reels are also very nice but somewhat small. here is that link.

www.westslopefly.com/imag ... ronze1.jpg

this is the bronze version but it is available in brass, bronze, bymetal bronze and nickle silver, brass and nickle silver, and all nickle silver.

Gee, 13 posts and no one listed the late great CFO click pawl reels. The Sage 500 series are excellent.

More obscure were very well made CFO clones by CRI, originaly sold by Cortland I think.

Vinnie,

That's harsh. You pay for the trip and you have to give the best souvenir to someone else!

I really like the Kineya 300A reels. I like my reels very light. The 300A series are elegant AND under 4 ounces (~100 g). If the Cavous was under 100 grams, I would be twitching to get one.

I wonder what would be the Kineya take on a reel like a Hardy Marquis multiplier?

Tom

check eBay for the 5/6 at $29.99

OK, I checked - its not listed right now, but keep checking back for it, or if I see it, I'll post a link.

cgi.ebay.com/ws/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200102288692

here's the Cortland Climax Epic BIN on ebay.

This reel fits my definition of a Modern Classic.
I think its because I've fished my Lamson LP3.5 with 3 spools in the salt for 22 years and there's not a mark on it.

Great reel for a full DT3, a short-belly WF6, or a Teeny sinker. (In fact, the spool dimensions are identical with the Reddington CT 3/4 above.)

Making this reel looks like an afterthought for Lamson. The spring and pawl is essentially the noise-maker on the LP reels. But it works fine and makes the sweetest sound of any reel - maybe better than the old Heddon Imperials.

Bob from flysupplies listed this link from his website on Clark's board.
looks like he still as Cortland Mosquito, Okuma Carina and Pflueger Supreme in stock at good prices.
www.freewebs.com/flysupplies/flyreels.html