I just bought a NOS Fenwick FF756-4 on eBay. It will be my first! Serial number indicates 1974-75 manufacture date.

If I wanted to pair with a vintage reel for that serious "old school" look, what should I be searching for? Must be capable of 5/6 wt line and I'd prefer a left hand wind. I have a couple of NOS Hardy LRH's that might work, but open to suggestions.

I think there may be some variation in the rod taper - mine, (K serial number), does OK with a 5 line though I almost always use a 6. Here's mine with a 1494 Medalist and a stocked rainbow.

I have an FF70 and would agree with the suggestions above. I pair it with either a Medalist 1494 5wt, or a Martin 67SS with a 6DT. Both reels work well on the Fenwick and look nice too.

I use a 1494 on my FF766 and love it