Pflueger Medalist 1400 Series Fly Reels (Up to 7 Fly Line)

by Pflueger

Product Features

• Aluminum alloy spool and frame with non-reflective black finish, 13/16-Inch width
• Push button quick-release spool
• Externally mounted adjustable drag
• Convertible left/right hand retrieve

Product Description

Pflueger Medalist's quick-release spool makes fly fishing easy. Classic quality meets user-friendly. The Medalist's push-button spool release makes it easy to release as much line as you need, whenever you need it. Aluminum alloy spool and frame with non-reflective black finish. Adjustable weight (by inserting BB shot into spool). Externally mounted adjustable drag; Convertible left / right-hand retrieve 100 / 20 line capacity, 2 11/16" spool diameter, 13/16" spool width and weighs 5.4 ozs. Order ONLINE Today. Pflueger Medalist 1494 Fly Reel

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AUW9K
• Item model number: 1494
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #203,960 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #62 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Fishing > Fly Fishing > Reels

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pflueger Medalist 1400, November 2, 2010

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Gene L - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pflueger Medalist 1400 Series Fly Reels (Up to 7 Fly Line) (Sports)

This reel I bought is a 1494, it's a very old design, and looks great on older rods. It's similar to the ones used in the movie "A River Runs Through It." It's made in China.

Pfluegers used to be set up for right-hand retrieve from the factory, but mine was set up for left hand retrieve, which most people use today. It's easy to switch it over, and instructions for doing so are in the pamphlet with the reel.

I should mention that the 1492 Pflueger, smaller than this one, is right hand retrieve only.

Drag is positive and easy to adjust.

Over-all, it's a good reel at a good price. I collect reels and have quite a few. This one is not a collector reel, it's a fishing reel. Slightly heavy by today's standards.

1.0 out of 5 stars 1492 reel, February 16, 2011

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big trout - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pflueger Medalist 1400 Series Fly Reels (Up to 7 Fly Line) (Sports)

I just purchased a 1492 reel yesterday. when I began putting on a 4 wt. fly line today about half way through the clicking stopped. I opened the spool and found that the triangle piece that holds the wire that makes the clicker broke and fell off. I guess the Made In China factor doesn't pay off again The warranty requires postage and $6.50 and the receipt. That's about 30% of what the reel cost me. What a bust.Feb 16, 2-11 Buy American