Pflueger Akron vintage fishing reel how to take apart and service

[@jimb2357]

Dennis - thanks to you and this video, I just spent the morning disassembling, cleaning, oiling and greasing a Pflueger Akron No. 1893L someone had left to me. Looking forward to giving it a 2nd Chance in the Spring!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for watching - Best wishes - Dennis

[@RobertMORSE-oq4lt]

Thanks for your help the last several days. Two nice Shimanos fishing again

[@2ndChanceTackle]

You bet

[@stevecarrero4120]

That reel really is a gem. The German silver is soooo cool. Thank you Dennis.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

YW Steve

[@ddselvig]

That is my favorite reel of all the old school baitcasters. Mine is so smooth operating. It's my "go to" reel for springtime bullhead fishing here in southern Minnesota. Mine is paired to a vintage spring steel rod. I really like the fact that all the gears are metal ensuring that this reel will have a long life.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It is hard to beat some of the "Old Timers" - Well made and lasting - Thanks Dan

[@mikecollins8241]

I just got a vintage Pfuger Nooby reel, seems to be similar to this.. I am amassing a small collection of vintage reels, and thanks to your videos Ive gotten most of them back into working order :) I do have a few I'm struggling with, perhaps I'll send them to you... thanks for the videos, and your accent brings me back.. I grew up outside Philly and spent many summer weekends at the Jersey shore 😂

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Thanks for the note and for watching. You need to be careful when you are looking to purchase an older reel. Test all of the features and functions before you commit to buy. Parts are very hard to find on these reels. If the reel is simply sluggish, but working, it can generally be restored. Happy to bring back the shore memories - Best wishes - Dennis

[@mikecollins8241]

@@2ndChanceTackle I have been finding them at garage sales, for very low prices :) Most have been siting in garages/ attics/ basements for decades and the grease has dried up/ evaporated, leaving things locked up, or at least sluggish.. What solvent is recommended for cleaning these reels? Alcohol/ soapy water aren't always enough, so i was thinking about using mineral spirits or something similar?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I generally just use a heavy spray of penetrating oil and let the parts sit for a while before I do the work - that oil helps to loosen up the tough grease and get me going on the cleaning - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@rickymaloy1103]

Just bought a whole collection of old reels and I'm sure this is one of them love learning from old men like myself never to old to learn

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Enjoy your tuition reels and never stop learning! Best wishes - Dennis

[@jeffjackson5331]

Sweet looking reel Dennis. That is a fancier version of my old Atlas Portage reel. Sweet reels.

[@henryschmidt636]

My Dad's reel, on a True Temper steel rod. Made many a trip for Maine Smallmouth. It's one of my most prized possessions.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

These were built to last, just like the memories!

[@shamus967]

Thanks, Dennis! Another Great Video...

[@2ndChanceTackle]

YW

[@mongo_congo9908]

Great work Dennis as usual on such a nice reel! Thank you

[@2ndChanceTackle]

YW

[@thomasmyers4891]

As always great video. Timing is perfect, for something different I pulled a couple of Shakespeare baitcasters out of a yard sale bin to clean up just a couple days ago.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Good luck servicing them. Enjoy!

[@williamsobers5057]

Thank you for the video. I took my Akron apart and cleaned it up and reassembled. Still can’t figure out how to cast it. I have several others that I inherited as well. Going to go through them all. I have several old model Pflueger reels. Need to go ahead and clean and oil them all and see how well they work.

[@christopherjenkins2373]

Dennis, I sent you an e-mail about a reel I got earlier tonight. It could be a pretty nice bargain but only time will tell. It is a rare Mitchell “Sport” 488 saltwater reel. I think I already have 4 or 5 Mitchell 488s but this one was special. I already have a stunning Mitchell “Sport” 498. This 488 I got tonight will match that 498. I had never seen one like this before so of course I couldn’t just let it go to somebody else. Look at the e-mail as I have a few questions for you. These old Pfleuger conventional reels are such beautiful reels if you can find them in good condition. I just wish I had the vision to be able to use reels like this. Thanks Dennis! - Chris

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I will look for your note Chris. Sounds like a deal!

[@christopherjenkins2373]

@@2ndChanceTackle I guess I’ll find out after it arrives. It worries me a little that it went so cheap. It should have gone for much, much more which means I would not have bought it. - Chris

[@jamessimons5851]

Have you done a true temper 420 thanks 😊

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I have not done that one - Thanks for asking

[@rrfishing2865]

Thanks for the amazing video, Dennis! I am lucky enough to have an incredible condition Akron 1894 with most - if not all - of the original line. Safe to say, it’s my pride and joy! However, I do have a few questions about it. Firstly, the clicker is incredibly loud when reeling in normally, but when I reel backwards, the clicker is nice and quiet - still there and functional. I feel as though this is backwards. Is there anything wrong with it? Secondly, I only have a vague idea of when it was manufactured. Somewhere in the mid-late 30’s is my guess. There’s no other numbers other than the model number, 1894. The knobs on the handle are exactly the same as the one in the video, if that helps at all. Do you have any idea as to when the reel was made? Thanks so much. Tight lines!

[@2ndChanceTackle]

The reel is not as old as you think. It was made in the late 1950s and discontinued in the early 1960s - Thanks for asking -Dennis

[@rrfishing2865]

Thank you so much!! You have no idea how helpful this is.

[@seymourwrasse3321]

good looking little reel, in great shape

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Yes it is. I like these time pieces

[@coryhall668]

How does this reel cast, is there a button release

[@2ndChanceTackle]

This is a direct drive reel without an anti-reverse or free spool lever. You simply throw it out and reel it back in, When you cast, the reel spool and handle will turn backwards and when you reel it in, you turn it forwards. - Dennis

[@coryhall668]

@2ndChanceTackle thanks Dennis I got one of these from my father in law and plan on cleaning it up a bit and using for part of my vintage show case

[@larryilustre9011]

Hi! I have this abu that was fish out in southern Guimaras Philippines sometimes on mid 2000. Dont know the model and how to clean it. It would be nice if you can help how.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I have several ambassador and other ABU videos in my library. It is hard to say which reel you have. A search of my library will help you identify and watch the video that may help you - Thanks

[@kennethboydsr3966]

I’m missing a end cap where can I find one ?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

That will be hard to find. You may check eBay or look for a donor reel. They are no longer available as a new replacement part - Dennis

[@surfcat2051]

Looks like a Shakespeare Wunder reel. Jewel cap?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

They are similar, but Shakespeare and Pflueger were competitors

[@surfcat2051]

@@2ndChanceTackle competitors until Shakespeare bought them .

[@milesgreen7172]

How do you cast that reel

[@2ndChanceTackle]

Watch this video to see how to cast one kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJ-3e36Dft6Vnc0 Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@josephhodapp5799]

can you show a 1943 pfluger trump for me?

[@2ndChanceTackle]

I will need to find one. If I do, I will be happy to do the video for you - Thanks for asking - Dennis

[@barneyewing2664]

I'll bet that the jeweled insert in the spool tensioner is agate.

[@2ndChanceTackle]

It may be