The One-Pfoot Story.    One-Pfoot reintroduces its complete line of replacement parts for Pflueger Medalist reels, still America's most popular line of fly reels.     In 1988, when first introduced, the One-Pfoot replacement foot for Pflueger Medalist reels, met a growing need to adapt the simple but rugged Medalist to the reel seats being crafted for high end fly rods. More importantly, there was a need for this venerable reel to fit the older bamboo classics of yesteryear.  At that time, many customers requested rod restorers to reconfigure the reel seats on their fly rods so that it would accommodate their favorite Medalist reel. It was obvious that a simple reel foot conversion would be a much easier and less costly remedy. When first offered to the fly fishing market, the One-Pfoot conversion kit became an instant hit with Pflueger Medalist owners.

  After a long hiatus,  there is an even greater demand for this unique but elegantly designed reel foot. Today, more than ever, with the upsurge of custom rod makers and custom reel seat designers the need and the urgency was clear to warrant reintroduction of this highly sought after product.

  So, dig out Dad's and Granddad's old Pflueger reels, recondition and up-grade them with One-Pfoot products, and enjoy fishing a great American Classic!

THE One-Pfoot    

Here's the product that started it all - the Pflueger Medalist replacement reel foot! One-Pfoot components are made from the highest grade aluminum (T6061 Grade) and stainless steel (303) to insure that the One-Pfoot will last as long as Granddad's favorite Medalist. Available in two

One-Pfoot 1: for 1492, 1494, 1495, 1496 model reels.
       One-Pfoot 2: for 1492-1/2, 1494-1/2, 1495-1/2, 1496-1/2 and 1498 model reels.      

Either Size:  $22.95

Pflueger Medalist Spool Latch Cover   

At last! Here's a quality machined replacement spool latch cover for all those cracked, warped, or lost ivory plastic originals. This cap is an exact replica of the early aluminum Medalist spool covers. Carefully machined and milled to exact tolerances, this spool cover will give your treasured Medalist Pflueger a sparkle.  $24.95  

And Check out the nifty HAT PINS available below!   

          Pflueger Medalist Spool Latch Cover Hat Pin                     

Proclaim your love of Pflueger Medalists to the world with this unique and distinctive hat pin!     $27.50

Hard Coat Drag Plate    

The One-Pfoot drag plate is made of T6061 aluminum with a sapphire hard coat applied to it. This hard coat not only builds up on all surfaces, but actually penetrates into the aluminum substrate to form a long lasting durable finish to this most vital part. With 8 indents on both sides, it is reversible for left and right hand retrieve. The aluminum drag plate makes the perfect replacement part for that tired worn out nylon drag.   $21.95

A-2 Drag Plate    

The "piece de resistance" for all you Pfluegerphiles. We are now manufacturing a limited quantity of drag plates made of A-2 tool steel that have been hardened to rugged 62 Rc (Rockwell). This beautiful piece has that "old time" look and feel that is very reminiscent of the older original Medalist ratchets. As with our other drag plate, 8 indents on both sides make the A-2 fully reversible for left and right hand retrieve.   $27.95

Counterbalances   

Our approach to designing counterbalances originated with Herman Voss, a brilliant reel designer from Florida. He had been making counterbalances in his small shop during the 1960s and 70s. Our conversations with him, back then, led us to develop our own improved version of a very functional part. Due to demand, we recently developed a low profile counterbalance crafted in nickel-silver—this finely machined beauty will dress up any Pflueger Medalist!

Nickel Silver Counterbalance - Large Diameter* - HIGH PROFILE.  This little product originated with Herman Voss, a brilliant reel designer from Florida. He had been making these counterbalances in his small shop during the 60's and 70's. Our conversations with him back then led us to develop our own improved version of this functional all stainless steel part. These finely machined beauties will dress up any Pflueger Medalist! This counterbalance is most generally adapted to the more modern (1960's and onward Medalist) that have 0.250 diameter spool holes. These finely machined beauties will dress up any Pflueger Medalist!   BRIGHT Finish Only.    $16.50

Nickel Silver Counterbalance - Small Diameter* - HIGH PROFILE.   These small diameter counterbalances are made especially for those older Medalists that have the 0.220 diameter spool holes. Over the past year we have had a number of customers tell us that our standard 0.250 diameter hole counterbalance, which fits many of the later model Medalists, did not fit well on the older 1300, 1400 and 2000 series reels. This little “gem” of an add-on is just the answer. The all stainless counterbalance and stainless backing screw have been highly polished to eliminate any burrs that might interfere with line control and smooth line running. They come with a hex head wrench and are easy to install. They will add beauty to any vintage Pflueger Medalist without detracting from its value. BRIGHT Finish Only.  $16.50

Nickel Silver Counterbalance - Large Diameter*- LOW PROFILE.  This little product originated with Herman Voss, a brilliant reel designer from Florida. He had been making these counterbalances in his small shop during the 60's and 70's. Our conversations with him back then led us to develop our own improved version of this functional, low profile, all Nickel Silver part. This counterbalance is most generally adapted to the more modern (1960's and onward Medalist) that have 0.250 diameter spool holes. They come with a hex head wrench and are easy to install.  These finely machined beauties will dress up any Pflueger Medalist!  BRIGHT Finish Only.  $16.50

 Nickel Silver Counterbalance - Small Diameter* -  LOW PROFILE.   These small diameter counterbalances are made especially for those older Medalists that have the 0.220 diameter spool holes. Over the past year we have had a number of customers tell us that our standard 0.250 diameter hole counterbalance, which fits many of the later model Medalists, did not fit well on the older 1300, 1400 and 2000 series reels. This little “gem” of an add-on is just the answer. The all stainless counterbalance and stainless backing screw have been highly polished to eliminate any burrs that might interfere with line control and smooth line running. They come with a hex head wrench and are easy to install. They will add beauty to any vintage Pflueger Medalist without detracting from its value.   BRIGHT Finish Only.   $16.50

Replacement Springs   

   Spool Cam Release Springs

This is a fancy name for the Spool Latch Cover springs. A firm, strong, stainless spring that will put new life into your Medalist. See “Pfine Tuning Your Pflueger” below for making that exact fit and feel with your replacement spring kit. Price for package of 3:   $6.50

 

Click Pawl Springs    

Here is the slippery spring that we most frequently see abused or lost on the Medalist reels. They are famous for flying across the room or workshop while dismantling the drag systems on the Medalist—only to be picked up later in the vacuum cleaner! Keep a supply on hand.  Price for package of 3:   $6.50

In the process of fitting your new replacement springs you may find subtle differences in the sound and feel of these new springs. This is due primarily in the difference of materials between the old and the new springs. The compression springs from older Pflueger Medalist are made of bronze alloy materials while our newer Spool Cam Release and the Click Pawl Springs are manufactured of a high grade stainless steel. These new springs will ensure a long life and maximum corrosion resistance.

To insure a proper and pleasing fit to any of the above spring kits, it may be necessary to grind a little off one end of the new replacement spring. This can easily be done by hand on any number of shop tools such as a bench grinder, belt sander, or even a hand held dremel type tool. We advise that you work slowly while grinding and shortening the springs. A trial and error method seems to work the best. Try grinding very small amounts off the spring and then fitting it to the reel - sometimes as many as four or five fittings are needed—until you get a pleasing and desirable feel and sound.

Brake Adjusting Screws      How many of these little puppies have we seen destroyed, cracked, and shrunken over the years? You no longer need to worry as we are now manufacturing a replica of the early Medalist metal brake adjusting screw. One-Pfoot's brake adjusting replacement screw is made of 304 stainless steel featuring the delicate CNC turned 4-36 left hand thread that has been used forever by Pflueger. This part, along with One-Pfoot's Spool Latch Cover and Replacement Handle, will allow you to resurrect your old Pflueger by replacing the plastic parts that frequently deteriorated on this beloved reel.    $23.95 The brake adjusting screw comes with complete installation instructions and illustrations. See "Pfine Tuning Your Pflueger" below to determine correct size for ordering.         Because the threads on each brake adjusting screw must be undercut to mate with the adjusting screw bracket, it is important that you let us know the Pflueger Medalist model you are using when ordering.

Replacement Screws     “The Old Screws” One of the most asked for items over the years has been the small oval head 3-48 screws that were so often used in the building of the early Medalists. We had these stainless screws cold form threaded—which makes for a stronger screw—and then brought into our shop to shape the oval heads and slot them. A final buffing and polishing makes this the perfect replacement for all those older Medalist reels. "The New Screws" Here’s the oval slotted head screw that most Medalist owners are familiar with. This highly polished stainless screw will enable you to resurrect those discarded, idle, Medalist reels.   Price for all screws: $14.95 for a package of 12         We ask that our customers please take a few minutes to read this text and carefully examine the accompanying pictures at right before ordering replacement screws. You may get a better idea of the screws that you need for your reel by taking one out of your reel and comparing it to the diagram.       PILLARS Pillars at last! One-Pfoot is now producing Sculpted Pillars for the narrow (1492, 1494, and 1495 models) Pflueger Medalists. We are now pleased to offer this product that many of our customers have asked for over the past few years. After research and investment in tooling, we have manufactured an attractive and functional replacement for those straight, chrome-plated, brass pillars that grace many of the more modern (early 1950s to present) Medalist. These delicate looking Sculpted Pillars are made to look like the original pillars that made the early Medalist such a distinctive reel. They are machined here in our shop of 6061T6 aluminum and then hard coat anodized to insure a long life with a minimum of wear and scratching. The older original Medalist sculpted pillars were pinned to the reel frame with a Type U drive screw. Our Sculpted Pillars are drilled and tapped with a roll form thread in each end insuring the best possible fit for the common 3-48 Medalist screws. These handsome add-ons will truly dress up your Pflueger Medalist! Set of 3 Pillars with Old Screws or New Screws: $27.95

Replacement Handles     The One Pfoot Replacement Handle Project has taken on quite a life of its own. It is truly a works in progress. In more than a year of research and experimentation we have yet to come up with the perfect material for a replacement handle. Over the years Pflueger produced a wide variety of injection molded handles (see attached photos on this page), particularly in the early years of this reel. Many of our customers, Kerrigan Almey being but one, request this product in the old style, yellow synthetic ivoroid type material called Pyralin. Unfortunately, DuPont has not made this material for more than a half century. But, not wanting to disappoint our customers, we began a search for a suitable replacement material. In our search we began by scouring the custom writing pen market, the pool cue trade, and the custom knife makers of America. We experimented and machined a wide variety of plastics, phenolics, bone, and stone based materials with varying degrees of success. But what our search has all boiled down to is—what looks beautiful and is functional on a writing pen sometimes just won’t stand up on a reel handle. The original Medalist handles were tough! The One-Pfoot Replacement Handles are currently made with strong synthetic materials, available in the following colors at $16.50 each.  The middle handle is an original Medalist handle.      An original Pyralin handle     One-Pfoot replacement handle   One-Pfoot replacement handle mounted on spool   Butterscotch Cream Swirl        During our conversation with customers via e-mail, on the phone, and at shows, the one question consistently asked about this product continues to be: “How do I change the handle on my reel?” Although the instructions accompanying the Replacement Handle will give more detail, it is simply a matter of gently grinding off just the metal nub which is the tip of the handle rivet. With the end of the handle rivet removed, the old handle will easily slide off. Then place the One-Pfoot Replacement Handle on the existing handle rivet and tap on, as instructed, the nickel-silver cap that is included in the package.     The Young Pfoot Announcing New Products! The "Old Young Pfoot" and The "New Young Pfoot"   Postwar J W Young Reel with   Aluminum "New Young Pfoot"     Postwar JW Young Reel with   Brass "New Young Pfoot"      Postwar JW Young Reel with Aluminum "New Young Pfoot"             "New Young Pfoot" Aluminum            "New Young Pfoot" Brass        "The New Young Pfoot" The "New Young Pfoot" was especially designed to fit the more modern postwar J. W. Youngs. It will allow you to use your J. W. Young reel on the most delicate of slide band reel seats and the narrowest of screw lock seats.   The easiest way to tell if you need a "New Young Pfoot" for your reel is to carefully detach the existing foot that is on the reel. By looking at the foot where it mounts on the reel, observe whether it is flat or curved. If your reel foot has a flat surface then your reel will take a "New Young Pfoot".   Please Note:  Some of the largest sized salmon reels employed a "THREE-SCREW" reel foot. You will need to order the "Aluminum 3-Screw Young Pfoot" for these reels. (see below)           "Old Young Pfoot" Brass                                                             "Old Young Pfoot" Aluminum The Old Young Pfoot" The "Old Young Pfeet" are the feet that were designed for use on those older classic, unmarked J. W. Youngs. Our pfoot has been shortened from the original long square ended foot that is most usually seen on the older Youngs. These new pfeet will easily allow you to convert your prewar classic Young reel so that it will fit the reel seats of yesteryear, and also, the reel seats of the present modern era. Again, you can tell whether you need a "Old Young Pfoot" by carefully taking off the original foot that came on the reel and examining the where it mounts to the reel. If the original foot has a curved surface, then you will need to order the "Old Young Pfoot".   Brass "Young Pfoot" $39.95 Aluminum "Young Pfoot" $34.95 Aluminum 3-Screw" Young Pfoot" $35.95     A hearty thank you to Ron McAlpin ("Bulldog") for all his help and his beautiful photos. "Thanks Ron"

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