First two fish I landed with the little MX II 5/6/7 were a steelhead and smallish (7 lb) Bull. Other reels go along as loaners or just in case reels. Great for steelhead and salmon! It shows some wear but has been very well taken care of and is in EX mechanical condition. Consult ebay for more pricing (which is what I did), as the price fluctuates quite a bit, and I’ve provided only a “ball park” quote. Each outfit includes a four-piece fly rod, line, leader, and tippet all spooled up on a … Our reaction to change is predictable; we scramble around moaning, and score what we can before someone cleans out the spare parts. Find great deals on eBay for scientific anglers fly reel system 7 spool. Look at what they’ve bought and what they’ve sold. New Listing Scientific Anglers System 2 two 56L Fly Reel lightly used. £259.29. I was a Hardy dealer and picked up a new “off shore” Cascapedia under the demo program. Fishermen are patient, and study their prey. Anglers are a superstitious and fastidious lot – willing to put an asterisk next to any item that isn’t precisely the way it’s always been. The last six months the number of reels listed has jumped from 75 Hardy’s per week to nearly 125 today, ditto for almost every other contemporary maker – regardless of arbor type. $85.00. I can give you only the most general of information given its age and condition drive its price. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. C $162.56; Buy It Now; Calculate Shipping ; Wow, what an excellent primer for ebaying (is that a verb?). Should be mandatory reading for anyone thinking about making regular purchases from eBay. very informative, loved it, i,ve been fishing atlantic salmon for 35 years and trout since i was a kid. Orig Box England*EUC* Hello and welcome! It’s one of those really clever ways to get another $10 out of you, and is pretty common on eBay. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Scientific Anglers System 5 Fly Reel Handcrafted England by Hardy Bros at the best online … £37.03. Lesson Learned: On a damaged reel ask the seller enough questions to satisfy your diagnosis. Scientific Anglers has taken the mystery out of outfitting a beginning fly fisher. The unscrupulous professional will auction the reel he’s just won a week later at a starting bid of .99 cents, and when you put down your max bid of $145, you’ve just played into their hands. These are simple mechanical devices that can be restored easily. When I’m done, it’ll be recognizable by the patina – the record of every fish caught, every misstep taken, and every pratfall endured. From United States Customs services and international tracking provided. There are numerous books on the subject outlining their lineage and value, and many other makes and models have a similar legacy and a rabid following, like the Orvis CFO series. Scientific Anglers became the unequivocal champion of fly-line production through leading market innovation and development during fly fishing’s early widespread industrialization. I started with the best of intentions; first the news of the Hardy manufacturing exodus to Korea, and me suffering that odd moment of clarity, where I’m wondering about all those extra spools I promised myself I’d eventually get – and never did. Sage Spectrum LT 5/6 Fly Reel - Color Black Spruce - NEW - FREE FLY LINE. On eBay a “CFO” isn’t a “C.F.O.” – and the best deals come on a misspelling or an incomplete description. Use automated software to bid your maximum in the last 10 seconds of the auction. You have to keep iron control over what you’re bidding on – especially in the face of the increasing number of reels and spools on the market. $375.00. Scientific Anglers Ampere Fly Outfit New 9' Rod/reel/line 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt. Seller: kicknfish (2,237) 100%, Location: San Francisco, California, Ships to: Worldwide, Item: 292638052025 Scientific Anglers SYSTEM 2LA 890 Large Arbor FLY REEL; England Made; 8/9/10 Rod. I needed a reel for an Scientific Anglers System 8 (SA 8), and a extra spool for an SA 9. CDN$42.99. C $108.42; ... Scientific Anglers - System 2 Fly Reel SET OF 3 REELS - Model 89L -78 -678. The first CFO models were traditional click-pawl drag, and had four visible aluminum rivets visible on the rear of the frame. Their goal is to put the merchandise in front of the folks looking for it, so they’ll use all the keywords possible, it’s good marketing. Shop with confidence. Before buying, watch a few auctions to see the range in price for the item. I’ve got reels from lots of makers but when I go on a trip to a northwest destination, I just grab my bag of Hardy reels and don’t look back. Great for 7, 8, or 9 weight single hand rods or … Made In England. Lesson Learned: One of them will show every week, due to the US, Canada, and most of the UK emptying their garage. $41.00 15 Bids 2d 13h. Lesson Learned: Look at the feedback of the person selling the reel. $65.00 US. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Lesson Learned: Misspellings and the text used in the advert determine how many do ( or don’t ) see the auction, if you’re after a particular model, always search for it by what it says on the back of the reel. Would you have any idea what it might be worth? For sale here is a spare spool for a Scientific Anglers System 9 fly reel. I’ll swear mightily when I scratch it, get misty eyed when it’s dented, and bounce it off of every boulder and stream bank I stumble over. A similar regard holds for the Hardy Princess family; the LRH Lightweight, Featherweight, Flyweight, and Princess. I needed a reel for an Scientific Anglers System 8 (SA 8), and a extra spool for an SA 9. These are prized much more than any other variations – largely because they’re lighter than subsequent CFO designs. Brand new in box. Up for auction is a vintage Hardy made Scientific Angler System 9 fly reel with backing. If there’s a shady dealer he’ll stop bumping it once he’s the high bidder. A vintage 1983*Scientific Anglers/3M System Two Fly Reel* that I bought new for salmon, steelhead, and bass fishing but, sad to say, was used very little over the years. Shop with confidence. CDN$42.99 - CDN$126.99. A solid reel, not overly ornate, with a heavy exposed rim allowing you to drape a thumb on it for increased control. Adjustable click/pawl drag system. Free shipping . Up for sale is a Scientific Anglers System 2LA 890 large arbor fly reel, with case. Any suggestions? Sealed drag has a stacked carbon fiber/stainless steel washer system. Often a third account (usually with “0” feedback) is used to bump the price until they’ve recouped their costs – then they’ll allow the tinhorn’s to fight over table scraps, guaranteeing they’ll sell it for more than they paid. Then they put the reel up again under their name (or another account) and force the price higher. so this your 12 step program for eBay Anonymous? I managed to get what I needed without going overboard, but the lure of quality tackle and real possibility of a bargain is so very compelling. Vintage*Scientific Anglers/3M System 2 Fly Reel* 8/9 Wt. $138.00. Scientific Anglers System 9 Spare Spool. Copyright © 1995-2021 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sometimes you can get the spool for half the normal price, as the reel surrounding it is damaged beyond repair. Scientific Anglers Heavy Duty System Two for 8/9 Fly Reel made in England including the spare spool for it! $140.00. Bent spools can be “unbent” with finger pressure, and worn latches that cause the spool to slop off can be fixed with an “elbow” from a hairpin. Professional resellers always use the “Hardy” word in the title, “.. a Scientific Anglers reel made by Hardy Brothers,” that’s because “fly reel” is too vague, and you’re likely to use the vendor name to search for specific models. It will handle anything you ask it to do and looks and sounds classy in the process. I have a CFO IV “Made in England” Reel that is in Mint condition + 1 extra spool. Galvan Grip G-8 Black Hub Fly Reel, New Includes Free Fly Line. Pflueger Progress Brass Oren-O-Matic Balanced Vintage South Bend Finalist Vintage Shakespeare Silent Tru Art Automatic Medalist 1498 1837 Model Pflueger Medalist Model Matic Balanced Shakespeare 1822 Pflueger Medalist 1495 1 2 Heddon Automatic Diamolite Line Guard Vintage Pflueger Medalist 1492 Medalist 1494 1 2 Meisselbach Featherlight 1495 Da Martin Reel Co Vintage Shakespeare Ok … or Best Offer. Please feel free to ask any questions. Scientific Anglers Ampere 9' 4 Pc. I am not planning to use it in the future. Well fished reels look the part – and while a lot of the finish may be missing around the rim – and it hasn’t been oiled recently, it still has another hundred years of service left. I still haven’t figured how I had the spool but no reel, I figure a buddy or older brother was involved. £66.67. $49.20 1 Bid 5d 13h. Freshwater Nylon Tapered Leader. The reel is of standard arbor design, with a 3 inch diameter and a weight of 4.4 oz. A non-fisherperson will invariably use that as their auction description. $18.50 4 Bids 1d 16h. CDN$36.00 - … Both reel and spool come in a double stack suede zipper reel pouch. Scientific Anglers SYSTEM1 456 Fly Fishing Reel . nice write up here KB, on the finer points of eBaying. Scientific Anglers produces the world's best fly lines, leaders, and tippet, along with fly fishing accessories, reels, outfits, and more. Nice piece on my favorite reels. Anyone that’s fished for a couple decades has a sizable inventory of hardware with years of service left, unchanged by treaty, economic uncertainty, or Act of Congress. Parts are in short supply, sometimes two cheap damaged reels equals a single functional reel and a reservoir of extra parts. I was innocently filling in some missing items (and lusting over almost everything) and it almost got me…. I fish winter steelhead, Metolius River Bull Trout (same size as Steelhead but meaner) and Klamath Lake rainbows with an ancient old Princess. Please note, the spool rim does have some oxidation (see photos) The clicker sounds nice and the tension adjuster works as intended. The best Hardy’s were always pre-War, polar bear was pre-ban, the biggest fish were post-extinction, and you fished twice as much pre-marriage, somehow we’re all inexorably tied to one or the other prefix. SCIENTIFIC ANGLERS SYSTEM ONE 456 FLY REEL w/ Soft Case WF7 Line GT#118. Original box included. There will be an identical spool next week, so let the other fellow win some. C $52.78. Every Hardy reel I own, save one, I’ve purchased used with spare spools. Someone selling a reel or spool from a deceased relative doesn’t know Hardy Bros. from Laurel and Hardy, so they’ll advertise the reel as a “Scientific Anglers System 7” – precisely what the back of the reel says; they don’t know what it’s worth and they’re hoping you do. Seller: marshallboogie (166) 100%, Location: Vernal, Utah, Ships to: Worldwide, Item: 363130347003 Scientific Anglers Reel Ampere Electron II . Scientific Anglers 3M System 2 Fly Reel / Moulinet Model 78 Made in England. The unscrupulous merchant won’t, that $12.00 shipping charge nets him another ten dollars profit over what you paid, and is part of his overall plan for world domination. Ken Shewmaker. (Get your sorry, lowtech ass off my pristine electronic marketplace, Grandpappy.). Made by Hardy Bros. in England. We’re watching the clock tick thinking it’s ours – and a bargain, and they snatch it right out from under while we struggle with the keyboard. 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Absent the “Hardy” label in the text description, their auction will only see half the eyes that are looking, virtually guaranteeing the reel sells for at least $20 less than one using all the right words. Figure the extra spool is worth $100, and the reel could be 2 to 4 times that much depending on a number of factors. IV reel. I was looking to fill a simple need and some sharp fellow is in there throwing elbows to turn a profit. Be patient and you’ll acquire everything you think you need at prices that’ll surprise you. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. Scientific anglers system 2 fly reel model 56l. After my initial taste of being a “food group” – I settled in and watched a half dozen spool auctions complete – without me. C $92.39. I know someone who keeps getting fantastic deals, and I’ve only had okay deals. It’s all well and good to have a quality fly line, but without a good leader, you’re out of luck. That’s good and sometimes bad; good because they’re describing the item accurately and fairly, and they’ll be practiced at prompt delivery. It’s single flaw is its country of manufacture (not England). I gravitate to a lot of well worn and damaged reels. This reel is in great lightly used shape and it is ready to hit the water. This info will hopefully make me a bit more savvy. The better vendors (those with storefronts, or are doing this professionally) will refund the difference between the stated postage and what it really costs – back to you. or Best Offer. Bent rims and frames are entirely different – and typically snap if you attempt to straighten them. The software is automated and requires no human interaction other than max bid, and while we’re shaking fists at the screen, they’re at work oblivious to our hatred. 0 bids. I can repair many ailments myself, and a lot of parts can be salvaged to keep your current stable of functional reels tuned and precise. Vintage Scientific anglers fly reel System 8 with extra spool and case. I’m looking for a spare spool for a C.F.O. Your fellow anglers will ignore auctions with obvious damage, often allowing you to swoop in and recover the spool for half it’s normal value. Find scientific anglers fly reel from a vast selection of Reels. Fine reels are like any finely crafted item, the marks of Time gives each a unique tale and also speaks eloquently of it’s past life and owner. my next perfect will be an older model and of course used not abused. The reel is in excellent condition with only light wear around the edges. |, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Palmable spool. Something went wrong. i have 11 hardy,s but i fish with a third of them and your right, the others were must haves which i can,t explain. Know the differences in what makes them so – to save yourself both a lot competitors, and paying a much higher price. Sougayilang Fly Fishing Reel Large Arbor Right Left-Handed 2+1 BB with CNC-Machined Aluminum Alloy Body and Spool in Fly Reel Sizes 5/6 4.1 out of 5 stars 13. No Table Manners and the Appetite of a Glutton, Somewhere between a Float Tube and an Evinrude. New (Other) C $125.33. Today I have up for auction. Pre-Owned. Lesson Learned: You don’t compete with collectors on worn or blemished reels, they want pristine condition, and a little rust or wear keeps the casual types at arm’s length. Light wear very nice scientific Anglers System 2 Fly reel weights 7-8-9 spooled w Line DAIWA and case a reel. Re lighter than subsequent CFO designs ’ ll certainly destroy the finish on the rear plate international provided... Verb? ) for $ 100 for the item Black Fly reel with backing sacred angling.... A reservoir of extra parts easy to assemble the high bidder size western! 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