Pflueger Medalist 1494 - early one! 7'8" with morticed burled walnut reel

with morticed burled walnut reel seat spacer and western grip

This was the first rod made by Mr

but is solid and functional

Bobbin cradle

There is an indentation and a bit of discoloration on the spacer from years of use with the sliding ring

Pflueger Medalist 1494 - early one! 7'8" with morticed burled walnut reelFor sale here is an early Pflueger Medalist 1494 fly reel in excellent condition. Medalist fanatics will recognize many unique features with this reel. The very nice Pyralin amber grasp, one piece cast foot, single click tongue, sculpted pillars, round line guard, screw posts rather than rivets for the pawl spring anchors, patent pending stamp and last but not least, the bird cage arbor. Drag remains nice and strong. Don't miss out on this one!