1960's Rogue M150 spin reel/ stripdown and refresh!/ Completed!

[Woodbilly]

Very nice reel .  The outer numbered ring is ramped for fine adjustments ?   Beside the screw for base setup .

Yes. The collar ring is to set the drag at inrements from 1-10. 10 being the max drag.

Tha trigger body side screw has a spring attached to it, that when screw is rotated, it puts pressure down on the trigger base, via the spring, which in turn, puts pressure on the collar ring.
Adjustable from complete free spin of collar to actually locking the collar in place at set drag rate, where it can't be modified.
Pretty cool little add on

[Woodbilly]

Took the freshly stripped and restored Rogue M150 out today and my, my, was it sweet!!

Took a few catches to get the floating disc drag dialed in, but once set, performed great.

Awesome feel to this reel and trigger drag is pretty dang cool for playing fish.

This old girl is definitely going to see some regular use!!

Caught 81 for 25 nice keepers!!

Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri

[foakes]

Excellent work on that Rogue 150, WB!

The engineering, materials, and thought that went into those reels is impressive.

If that reel was made to the same standards today —- it would be a $400 reel.

Best, Fred

[Woodbilly]

Excellent work on that Rogue 150, WB!

The engineering, materials, and thought that went into those reels is impressive.

If that reel was made to the same standards today —- it would be a $400 reel.

Best, Fred

Thanks, Joe!

It is pretty dang sweet and with the case, extra spool, and manual, it is right in that range, today! Lol

I took it out again, today and am really liking this reel.

The feel and balance of it, mounted on an ultralite rod, is awesome!

The floating disc drag assembly is so unique and works great.

The runner trigger is one of the coolest features for playing a feisty catch.

She caught 49 for 16 keepers, today and is right in her element fighting the aggressive crappies.

[Woodbilly]

A beautiful foggy morning to take the Rogue M150 reel out, again.
Caught 95 for 30 keepers!

Freaking love this reel!!

I took the French Helion out, also, but didn't even use her. Lol

Got hung on this sweet reel all day for some great catching action!

Couldn't put her down.

Amazing functioning reel and perfect ergonomic feel to it.

When mounted on a rod, the balance and "heft" of it, just feel right, especially when wranglin in a big crappie and that disc drag and baitrunner trigger... too cool.

This awesome rare American reel is quickly becoming a frontrunner in my vintage reel rotation.

Hand built machines that blur the line between art and utilitarian tools.

That's why I only use vintage reels.

No modern reel compares when it comes to looks and quality.

[Gfish]

I got mine after I moved away from the Rogue River in Oregon. That may well be where those were first used for Steelhead. Just wish mine was not a lefty.

[Woodbilly]

I got mine after I moved away from the Rogue River in Oregon. That may well be where those were first used for Steelhead. Just wish mine was not a lefty.

Yes and most all
M150 models I have seen and talked to owners of, came from Oregon owners originally.

I don't know how many were shipped elsewhere in the USA, but that is one thing I'd like to find out.

I figure the 150's are much less in numbers than the 200's.

 I read on ORCA that 500 M150 reels were produced in a span of two years. I don't know the truth behind it, but I do know you just do not see them often and when you do, pricey...

I'm sure a right hand retrieve is pretty rare, though.

[Woodbilly]

It's said that death comes in three's.

For me, rare vintage reels, come in two's.

Any rare reels I have waited months, or even years for, and have finally aquired, always seem to come in pairs.

I waited for a couple years for a French Rudipech Lasso.
 I found one finally and a month later, an even more pristine one was acquired!

Same with my French Helion reels.
 Snagged an ok one, recently and then, soon after, scored an even nicer one!

That brings me to today...

Another rare, and oh so awesome, Rogue M150 spin reel with manual!

This one not as nice as my Jim Davis Rogue, but very nice, none the less.

Functions great with some minor paint loss.

Original red pipe cleaner spool with label.

Disc drag and anti reverse both function beautifully with each having their distinct click.

Since I already stripped my Jim Davis Rogue and know what they're all about now, I'm just going to remove the crank arm and drive gear, only, just to be able to fully remove all old grease and freshen up with new lube.

Since my Jim Davis Rogue is near mint, I'll be shelving it and using this one, instead.

Both more than capable for landing big ole crappie.

This one also came out of Oregon. You all hoarding them up there! Lol

Gonna give her a good cleaning and touch up some of the light scuffs on the body and spool.

 Refresh pictures to follow!

[Woodbilly]

Got the 2nd Rogue M150 all cleaned, lubed and reassembled!
Much better, now! I love being able to see those beautiful internals. Wow!
I finally, actually, figured out what the spring loaded set screw at the side of finger trigger is.

Rotate clockwise to set the minimum drag higher on the numbered collar.

 e.g.
free spool at 4 and drag increases from there to max at 10.

 Creates heavier drag overall for larger species.

Rotate counterclockwise to set minimum drag lower on numbered collar.

e.g.
free spool at 0 and drag increases from there to max at 10.

Creates lighter  drag overall for smaller species.

The free spool setting can be set to start at any number on the ring collar, for a multitude of different drag friction set ups.

The trigger still allows free spool with forward push and full lock up with backward pull, no matter the default drag start point setting.

 Pretty crazy cool.

I changed my mind and left her with all her battle scars.

 Ready just in time to take out this coming weekend for some crappie catching, along with the fresh Dep Savoy.