Looking to replace a reel.

[DWSmith 0]

I'm looking for a replacement reel for an old panfishing outfit; single action, spring and pawl drag, for 7 wt line.  I'm right handed so I reel in line with my left hand.

I'm open to buying a used reel.

Looking for reliable but not expensive.

Suggestions?

Thanks!

[flytire 0]

pfluegers are usually readily available

pflueger medalist fly reel for sale | eBay

ive used an okuma airframe reel for pan fishing for years without a problem

okuma airframe fly reel for sale | eBay

[Poopdeck 0]

Orvis Battenkill
https://www.orvis.com/battenkill-fly-reels/7H9P6124.html?adv=127748&cm_mmc=plas-G-_-fishing-hunting-_-140239953977-_-7H9P6124&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_ouq7M75_QIVUffjBx3fcwj_EAQYASABEgKLq_D_BwE

[niveker 0]

+1 on the Pflueger Medalist.  I have at least half a dozen that are 40+ years old and are still going strong, leave them to your grandkids.  

For a 7wt, I'd use a 1495 or 1494 1/2.  Or the smaller 1494 if you don't use much backing.  

[DWSmith 0]

Thanks guys!

I've almost bought a Medalist a couple of times but the old no-name reel keeps hanging in there.  Plus I had no one to ask about the Medalist so I wasn't sure about its quality.

I just checked the prices on new Medalists.  They are pricier than I remember.  The new Medalists and a new Orvis are about the same if I'm looking in the right places.  Sounds like I need to look on ebay.

Thanks again!

[utyer 0]

I would second the Okuma reel.  Quite inexpensive, and mine have worked fine.

[niveker 0]

On 3/26/2023 at 9:06 AM, DWSmith said:

I had no one to ask about the Medalist so I wasn't sure about its quality.

I can't vouch for the quality of the newer Medalists, only the older. 

[DWSmith 0]

Thanks!  I'm only looking at the older ones on ebay so I should be safe if I get one.

[DWSmith 0]

Never mind.  I found the Fly Fishing Gear and Techniques forum and posted this there.

Thanks.