The reel in “The Quiet Man”

[Mike N]

On of my favorite movies every year on St.Patrick’s day is John Wayne’s “The Quiet Man.” Shot on location in 1952 in Ireland, part of the plot is Father Lonergan attempting to catch a prized salmon. What reel was he using? I hope that a director as renowned as John Ford didn’t outfit the actor with an American fly reel, although it does look like a Pflueger Medalist...

[RonG]

Those are interesting photos Mike. I had forgotten about this early movie.

[Mike N]

The fly reel gurus on the Classic Fly Rod forum have a couple of suggestions from both sides of the Atlantic....

http://classicflyrodforum.com/forum/vie ... 2&t=136366

[john elder]

I agree re St George