Used, in excellent condition. Functions perfectly. Made in Massachusetts. 9 oz. Takes 8-10 wt. lines plus backing.
All Valentine Planetary Gear fly reels incorporate the Valentine Planetary Gear System. This system utilizes the simple mechanical principle of planetary gearing; one large gear mounted concentrically to the front of the spool, the other affixed to the crank knob handle via a stainless steel shaft and a bronze pinion bearing, assembled to a round plate referred to as the crank plate. The spool and the crank plate rotate independently of one another on the reel’s main spindle, interacting only through their respective gears. Gripping and subsequent cranking of the crank knob handle engages the crank plate gear, referred to as the pinion gear, driving the larger gear on the spool. The spool always rotates at a faster rate than the rotational speed of the crank plate due to the respective size relationship of the gears. This feature provides the flyfisher the advantage of retrieving line at a faster rate than conventional fly reels, especially helpful when playing a fish that may suddenly change direction, creating a necessity to pick up slack line quickly.
The system has an another useful advantage, alternately, when line pays out from the spool (presumably when an especially large fish is on the other end) the crank knob does not orbit around the reel’s central axis, preventing finger injuries and incidences of broken leaders due to snagging. As a hooked fish makes it’s “run”, line is taken from the spool; since the spool and crank plate are independent of one another, the crank plate “floats” rotationally, with the crank knob gravitating to a 6:00 position due to it’s weight and the weight of it’s associated components (bronze pinion bearing, shaft, gear, etc.). The crank knob will then rotate, only on
it’s own axis, as the spool continues to rotate. As may now be envisioned, this mechanical system is located toward the front face of the reel, having no direct effect on the disc drag system situated towards the back of the reel. This independence between the drag system and the planetary gear system allows any degree of drag resistance settings, including entirely “off”, without affecting the ability to spool line: direct and positive line retrieval capability!
Specifications & Features
1-1/2 to 1 retrieval ratio for fast line retrieval: One crank rotation results in 1 and ½ full spool revolutions.
Anti-reverse functionality: Crank knob gravitates into a stationary bottom dead center position as line pays out.
Positive line retrieval: Direct (gear) spooling action at any drag setting, even in the drag “off” position. The drag need not be engaged to create friction to “drive” the spool as is typical of most anti-reverse reels.
Easy, quick spool changes in seconds without tools or coins: Simply slide the latch pin towards the center of the latch housing to disengage the crank plate for removal and access to the spool.
Unique reel foot: Cold forged and heat treated 6061 alloy Aluminum reel foot is assembled to the frame with four stainless steel screws for positive securement and peace of mind. The foot has a conically tapered shape preventing unwanted movement and loosening on the fly rod in any direction.
Large, contoured crank knob handle provides gripping ability with comfort.
Durable construction: Light gold anodized finish on all aluminum frame components. Black hard coat finish on spool. All ferrous components fabricated from high quality 300 series stainless steel. Plastic components fabricated from high wear and impact resistant Dupont Delrin or Delrin AF.
Infinitely adjustable stainless steel disc / Delrin AF® drag with smooth, low start up friction .
Machined aluminum 6061
Used, in excellent condition. Functions perfectly. Made in Massachusetts. 9 oz. Takes 8-10 wt. lines plus backing.
All Valentine Planetary Gear fly reels incorporate the Valentine Planetary Gear System. This system utilizes the simple mechanical principle of planetary gearing; one large gear mounted concentrically to the front of the spool, the other affixed to the crank knob handle via a stainless steel shaft and a bronze pinion bearing, assembled to a round plate referred to as the crank plate. The spool and the crank plate rotate independently of one another on the reel’s main spindle, interacting only through their respective gears. Gripping and subsequent cranking of the crank knob handle engages the crank plate gear, referred to as the pinion gear, driving the larger gear on the spool. The spool always rotates at a faster rate than the rotational speed of the crank plate due to the respective size relationship of the gears. This feature provides the flyfisher the advantage of retrieving line at a faster rate than conventional fly reels, especially helpful when playing a fish that may suddenly change direction, creating a necessity to pick up slack line quickly.
The system has an another useful advantage, alternately, when line pays out from the spool (presumably when an especially large fish is on the other end) the crank knob does not orbit around the reel’s central axis, preventing finger injuries and incidences of broken leaders due to snagging. As a hooked fish makes it’s “run”, line is taken from the spool; since the spool and crank plate are independent of one another, the crank plate “floats” rotationally, with the crank knob gravitating to a 6:00 position due to it’s weight and the weight of it’s associated components (bronze pinion bearing, shaft, gear, etc.). The crank knob will then rotate, only on
it’s own axis, as the spool continues to rotate. As may now be envisioned, this mechanical system is located toward the front face of the reel, having no direct effect on the disc drag system situated towards the back of the reel. This independence between the drag system and the planetary gear system allows any degree of drag resistance settings, including entirely “off”, without affecting the ability to spool line: direct and positive line retrieval capability!
Specifications & Features
1-1/2 to 1 retrieval ratio for fast line retrieval: One crank rotation results in 1 and ½ full spool revolutions.
Anti-reverse functionality: Crank knob gravitates into a stationary bottom dead center position as line pays out.
Positive line retrieval: Direct (gear) spooling action at any drag setting, even in the drag “off” position. The drag need not be engaged to create friction to “drive” the spool as is typical of most anti-reverse reels.
Easy, quick spool changes in seconds without tools or coins: Simply slide the latch pin towards the center of the latch housing to disengage the crank plate for removal and access to the spool.
Unique reel foot: Cold forged and heat treated 6061 alloy Aluminum reel foot is assembled to the frame with four stainless steel screws for positive securement and peace of mind. The foot has a conically tapered shape preventing unwanted movement and loosening on the fly rod in any direction.
Large, contoured crank knob handle provides gripping ability with comfort.
Durable construction: Light gold anodized finish on all aluminum frame components. Black hard coat finish on spool. All ferrous components fabricated from high quality 300 series stainless steel. Plastic components fabricated from high wear and impact resistant Dupont Delrin or Delrin AF.
Infinitely adjustable stainless steel disc / Delrin AF® drag with smooth, low start up friction .
Machined aluminum 6061
