Pflueger 1573

[Keta]

I got a call this morning about restoring a Plueger 1573, the reel has never been near saltwater.  It was his fathers reel and he wants to do a little fishing with "dad".  Has anyone had these reels apart?

[Nessie Hunter]

Best of luck..   
What I see is a level wind, Left handed reel made in 1935?   From Google.

Hope you dont need parts for it!!!   Yikes

[Keta]

He said it was in good shape w/box, oil bottle, manual and tools.  I can't wait to see it.

[Dominick]

Lee:  Take lots of pictures.  That the kind of thing that will be unique.  Dominick

[Keta]

Yup, I'll post them as soon as I take them.

[Bryan Young]

No drags.  Direct drag.  I would not fish it if I were them.  If it looks almost new and still have box, wrench, manuals, etc., it's a collector's item.  Most only have boxes and that's it.

How does a Hawaiian saltwater fisherman know this?  I used to go fishing with my grand uncle for Palani.


We used to use this, line with 15# mono (didn't need much line), 9' custom rods (tip was solid glass from those kids ultralight), mid-section came from a medium spinner, and butt from a heavy duty spinner) producing an extremely light tip with gradual backbone.  Those were fun days.

[Keta]

Here it is

[Dominick]

Hey Lee!  Those are interesting photos.  It looks like they had problems with the line slipping on the spool, hence the cork center.  I love that old fashion bottle of oil, great.  Now show us the guts.  Dominick