 Old
Florida Reels offer a great product that is rugged, durable,
easy to maintain and very affordable. All Old Florida
reels house 3 stainless steel ball bearings, and feature
a large draw bar type cork disc drag. At half the price
of comparable products on the market, these reels are
a testament to functionality at its core. Available in
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Standard Arbors
Our Standard Arbor reels are built to perform like all our tried and tested reels, while preserving the look and feel of the traditional fly fishing experience. They offer maximum backing capacity in a compact frame.
No.4: WF-8 + 225 yds #20
No.5: WF-10 + 250 yds #30
No.6: WF-12 + 275 yds #30 |
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 Large Arbor
Slightly larger than its Standard Arbor counterpart, the Large Arbor reels offer faster line retrieval, lower start-up inertia, ample backing capacity and elegant beauty. Available in models that serve 6-weight to 13 weight outfits.
No.44: WF-6 + 150 yds #20
No.55: WF-8 + 250 yds #30
No.66: WF-10 + 225 yds #30
No.77: WF-12 + 275 yds #30
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 Super Arbor
Two sizes larger than its Standard Arbor counterpart, the Super Arbors offer fastest line retrieval, near-zero start-up inertia on the drag, ample backing capacity and racy looks. From 6 weight to 11 weight, we have the Super Arbor reel for you.
No.4SA: WF-5 + 100 yds #20
No.5SA: WF-7 + 200 yds #30
No.6SA: WF-9 + 200 yds #30
No.7SA: WF-11 + 225 yds #30
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3X
Interchangeability
Three
Interchangeable Arbor sizes
Old Florida fly reels are available in 3 arbor sizes: Super,
Large and Standard.
Super arbors: Faster line retrieval, lower start-up inertia,
less line memory (coil)
Large Arbor: Intermediate line retrieval rate, low start up
inertia, intermediate line memory.
Standard Arbor: Lower retrieval rate, lower start-up inertia,
more defined line memory.
3X
Interchangeability
All Old Florida fly reels feature full interchangeability
with Stand Arbor, Large Arbor, and Super Arbor spools on the
same housings. That means that one reel with two spools in
different arbors can cover 6 line weights or more. For example,
a No. 4 Standard Arbor with No.44 and No. 4SA replacement
spools will allow you to use it on your 4-weight rod with
the Super Arbor up to a 9-weight rod with a Standard arbor.
Getting
the most out of Large and Super Arbors
When choosing an arbor size, keep in mind that in order to
benefit from super and large arbor characteristics one needs
to increase the reel size (outside diameter) compared to a
standard arbor. If you do not increase reel size, all you
are doing is sacrificing backing capacity. For example, when
looking for an 8-weight reel, you will need to compare a No.4
Standard Arbor with the No.55 Large Arbor and the No.6SA Super
Arbor in order to increase outside diameter without decreasing
backing capacity.
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FAQ
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What type of lubricant do you recommend for your Cork-Disk Drags?
Old Florida has developed a proprietary cork lube called Slippery No.5. This is a precise mix of superlube and graphite powder, and its viscosity is superior to most other lubes available on the market. Our Slippery No.5 will last a full year or more on the water without drying out or wearing off. Our pro staffers re-apply grease once a year - when they disassemble and inspect all the equipment they are testing. Feel free to apply Neat's foot oil instead of our Slippery No.5. Neat's foot oil is a very good cork lube, but unfortunately, it is often difficult to find, goes rancid after a while, and needs to be applied very often since it wears off quickly. You can purchase a 1/2 oz. tin of Slippery No.5 for $10 at your local retailer, and this tin should last you and your fly fishing reels a lifetime.
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How do I change my fly fishing reel from right-hand retrieve to left-hand retrieve?
Fairly Simple:
1. Remove the drag knob screw.
2. Back off the drag knob completely.
3. Separate the spool from the housing.
4. Pull the drag plate half way up the spool shaft. Do not remove completely.
5. Facing the reel, flip the Pawl (a metal piece that looks like a fish) to the left side and lightly hold it in place with a small tool such as a tooth pick.
6. Lower the drag plate back to the base of the spool shaft and push down the o-ring to hold it in place.
7. Release the pawl and reassemble the fly fishing reel.
- Caution -
When performing any type of maintenance on your fly fishing reel, lay it on a smooth surface and use caution with metal tools to prevent scratching of the reel's anodizing.
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I have lost my Drag Knob Screw on my Old Florida fly fishing reel. Where can I buy a replacement screw?
All Old Florida fly fishing reels produced since mid-2000 have a spare screw on the inside of the drag knob. Unscrew the drag knob completely and remove the spare screw. Screw the drag know back on and secure the spare screw inside the drag shaft. Remember that the drag shaft is made of aluminum, so do not apply too much pressure or the threads on the inside of the drag shaft may be damaged by the harder stainless steel screw. If you want to purchase a spare screw, you can get one at most hardware stores: Ask for a Stainless Steel Pan-Head Slotted 540 x 1/4 inch screw. You may also purchase the screws from us, but it will be significantly cheaper to buy them from your local hardware store.
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How do I remove the spool (change spools) on my Old Florida fly reel?
1. Remove the drag knob screw.
2. Back off the drag knob completely and remove.
3. Separate the spool from the housing.
4. Reassemble reel.
- Caution -
When performing any type of maintenance on your fly fishing reel, lay it on a smooth surface and use caution with metal tools to prevent scratching of the reel's anodizing.
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