Brian, you were right. With the CFO outside in the daylight and a bit of time to fuss with it....I managed to get it to mount up to both rods/reel seats. The cork seat on the FY-950 is tight but seems a bit more forgiving...the seat on the 910 UL is *just* long enough to fit the reel seat...but it does work. So from a fit perspective I fear I have been wasting your time in this thread. Please accept my apologies. I don't even drink anymore;-)
desmobob wrote:
This situation is a fine excuse to go on a vintage trout reel buying binge. Lots of them are very inexpensive and the auction site is loaded with them. Go nuts!
LOL, this is, if I am honest with myself....the intent and direction. I just wanted a modest amount of focus from this knowledgeable crew. Otherwise I fear what I am capable of.
Trev wrote:
Like Bamboozle, I think 1494 is correct for #5 line with about 25 yards of backing and possibly for rod balance, ~4.5oz, but I might opt for 1495 w 75yds, ~6oz.
I don't have personal experience with those models, but, those are late 1960s rods so I would have thought almost any reel would fit.
Ok, noted with thanks. I have a 1495 DA on my Nile Green 1240. It needs some love and lube but I will try that while scouring the interwebz for a 1494 or two.