Pflueger Automatic Fly Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Pflueger
Material	Aluminum
Color	Multi
Handle Material	Stainless Steel
Fishing Line Type	Fly
Bearing Material	Stainless Steel

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Aluminum alloy frame and spool, 7/8-Inch width
Stainless steel main spring
Stainless steel foot and line guard
Main spring release and fold down trigger for easy storage

product description

The Pflueger® automatic fly reel takes the fuss out of fly fishing -- just pull the trigger to reel in the big catch! It features an aluminum alloy frame and spool with stainless steel main spring, foot, and line guard.

product details

Date First Available ‏ : ‎ December 6, 2017
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077Y2MG2G

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Questions about Pflueger Automatic Fly Reel

where is it made?

Answer: Cheaply made like most things made today. Search eBay for either a Martin or South Bend automatic fly reels. I bought one of each, unused & in their original box w/instructions for only $32 each. I like the yesteryear fishing gear plus I use one for fly fishing fir Bluegills. Saves time & my arms reeling them in when they’re biting in the Summer.

Answer: Another product that was sent to china for cheap manufacture and that' s exactly what you get. Mine never worked out of the box. Get something else. Pflueger must be aware of this by now but apparently is OK with letting the customer deal with the frustrations and loses.

Answer: China

How do you return a Furger automatically

Are pfl;ueger autopmatic still made with thin metal?

Answer: The one I purchased was, however the spring broke the second time I used it. Would not try another one.

Does this reel have a drag feature.

Answer: Not really. I have not caught anything that required me fighting with the reel since buying it. I guess if the fish is strong enough to pull from a bent rod the equivalent strength of a person stripping line, to load the spring, then yes, there is a drag.

How many yards of backing is recommended for this reel?

Answer: I have been using 50 yard backing line, plus 15 Yard shooting line #5.

Answer: It depends on the line you use. I had 6wt line on it and I could only use just about a foot of backing.

Answer: I put no backing on mine and barely fit an Air Cell bass line on there. No backing is required on these anyways, no fish in the lakes I work are going to get into your backing. Great reel, this has worked great for me out of the box. It is built like a tank and I think the quality is superb.

Does this reel come with fishing line already installed or do I have to purchase and install it separately? (Using for a dance piece, not fishing)

Answer: Fly line has to be installed separately. Strongly recommend using backing between fly line and reel arbor, regardless of application -- even if it is dancing around a pole!

Answer: Sorry for the delay in answering your question which is a good one. It does not come with line already installed and you have to purchase your own line and install it separately.

Answer: The reel comes with no line attached.

Answer: No, it does not come with the line, I have not been satisfied with mine, it doesn't want to automatically roll up line like it should

Answer: No line installed, must install backing, line and leader

Whats the difference between the 1195X and the 1195B ?

Answer: They are the same reel except the 1195X model is the newer version

Answer: Both are faulty and do not work properly. They sound like a train wreck when using.

Answer: Im not familiar with the b model, and neither is pfluegers website.

what is the difference between box and clam packaging?

Answer: in a box or wrapped in plastic

does this come with line one it? if not what do I need to get?

Answer: Can't remember. It was a gift. Just buy fishing line for a fly reel. It comes in different weights.

Answer: No it does not come with line You will need to buy a 7/8 weight fly line. and some fly line backing. I like mine.

Answer: dont buy this reel..it is pure junk..They used to be qaulity reels but now they are trash...trust me dont waste your time

Manuf: warranty ???

is this reel both left and right hand retreive/

Answer: yes

Product reviews of Pflueger Automatic Fly Reel

J P. : Pure junk

I had a Pflueger 50 years ago that served me without a flaw..But this one is garbage..I'm returning it for a refund.

Ronald F. Long : Pflueger

Good reel. Will see if it holds up like Grandpa's. I have an old one given to me by my Grandfather. Still works well.

Chuck Shaw : Née versions have some cast fittings instead off all brass

I use this classic reel with a handmade bamboo rod. Gives it perfect balance, and “fits” into the bamboo rod feeling. It’s also fun to use! This is a replacement for the same type reel I bought back in 2005. The old one had its coil spring rust up when I used in brackish water (dumb!). The old had all parts brass/bronze (except spring and housing.). This “new” one has cast fittings and thinner metal. However, it works perfectly (but would probably corrode quickly in other that fresh water.). Highly recommend frequent cleaning and lubrication however (not a problem if you love fishing and fishing gear!!!!

Morrie : Pflueger 1195B Automatic Fly Reel

Years ago I had a Shakespeare automatic and this reel performs just as well. It helps to control the extra line as I wanted.

Guyer : Junk

I bought one of these for myself, and I use it all the time. I bought one for my son because he was using Martins and they were junk. The first Pflueger I bought, fell apart on the stream. The second one I bought fell apart as I was putting line in it. The Pflueger I have, and the one I use, is great. Not a problem. How come the last two I bought are falling apart? Oh, the latest one I sent back wasn't even properly assembled. I guess there is no QC any more. Don't the Chinese have Quality Control? I guess not!. Anyway, Amazon has been great. I mean, I was able to send two back, but I won't get another one of these for a while. I'm also not buying a new Martin. I have an old 1950's Martin. I guess I'll give that to him. What a shame. We have to go back in time to have something good. Thanks for your assistance Amazon, but I'll have to pass on the Automatic Reels at this time.

D. C. Johnson : Great Reel

I bought this reel just because it looked interesting and I wanted to see how it worked. I like that you don't have to reel in line forever. It works well and is a lot of fun. I'fe only caught very small sunfish with it so far, but it is still a blast!

greg fullmer : This reel is an excellent purchase and replacement for an old Abu Garcia that ...

I grew up using an automatic fly reel. Last summer I was out with my brother using a old reel and was totally confused with it, and embarrassed, BTW.
This reel is an excellent purchase and replacement for an old Abu Garcia that someone absconded with.

lefty : A Southern Panfish Fly Fishing Staple

Unlike fly fishing for trout, where the line is stripped into the water, when fishing for pan fish from a boat, this reel spools up the line as you catch and play the fish to keep it from snarling and knotting in the boat.

phyllis : works great

fly fishing

T G : One Star

The spring broke the first time I used. IT WAS RETURNED!

Casey J. : Low quality Chinese garbage.

I bought 5 for gifts last year. I finally got mine out to use it and after about 30 min of use it stopped working. The gears had stripped the cheap brass they were made of and it won't hold tension on the spool. I bought one of these in the 90s and used it for 12 years, but these new ones are crap. Go on eBay and find an old Martin and you'll be happier.

You can see in the picture where the gear was stripped.

Ronald F. Long : Pflueger

Good reel. Will see if it holds up like Grandpa's. I have an old one given to me by my Grandfather. Still works well.

MadMan : Best Reel Ever

My dad bought me one of these reels when he taught me to fly fish at age 10. That was 38 years ago and I still use it today. It's a little beat up after 38 years, and I have replaced the rod 4 times but the reel still works like new. When I taught my wife I bought her one and it too is still working after about 20 years. I bought her a crank style Mitchell first and had to replace it twice before I convinced her to use the automatic reel, now she loves it and would not trade it for the world. When our 2 kids learned we bought them both this reel. That was 16 and 18 years ago and they both work like new as well. My wife and I go fishing at least 2 or 3 times a month and every weekend in the Fall so they get a lot of use. Bottom line if someone tells you that Pflueger doesn't know how to make a fly reel it's because they have no clue how to use it. I have a combined total of 92 years using this reel and have not had to replace one yet, but if I do you can bet it will be this one. We now have 2 grandkids and they will both be getting one when their time comes.

CZ : Poor quality in my opinion

Poor quality in my opinion, very thin aluminum spool, tends to flex and bend to easily. I doubt if the mechanical works are much better or that they would hold up for any duration.

Andy McBride : Love it

Love it use it crappie fish with

Joseph Wodatch Sr. : but it works great.

It's a little heaver than I expected, but it works great.

paul theriot : Five Stars

excellent product, have used these for years

Jerry W : very disappointed.

auto spring broke on first day of fishind trout. ruined my day. very disappointed.

ben : Do not buy

This thing was pretty cool for the 3 minutes that it worked.... the gears stripped almost instantly

gus kladis : As advertised.

Exactly as described. Seem to work fine.

J P. : Pure junk

I had a Pflueger 50 years ago that served me without a flaw..But this one is garbage..I'm returning it for a refund.

tim barger : Obviously they have a issue with this manufacturing

This is my second reel that didn't work correctly. the rewind spring shaft strips after just a few casts. I returned the first one thinking that it was defective, but now the second reel has the same issue. it will not auto rewind after a few casts. unfortunately I took too long to try using it, so I won't be able top return this one.

Amazon Customer : Three Stars

fair

JEFF WELCH : Four Stars

works fine

Kindle Customer : Works great

Just what I wanted.

Randy Ivey : Five Stars

Works great

Kevin, CA 1981 : Three Stars

the black paint chips off and rusts. been using this reel for 4 seasons.

Jerry W : very disappointed.

auto spring broke on first day of fishind trout. ruined my day. very disappointed.

tim barger : Obviously they have a issue with this manufacturing

Darry L Kennard : Classic quality at a great Price.

Classic Pflueger quality. A well made, great functioning fly reel. Bought it as a gift for my 83 year old father-in-law. He has authritis and his hands aren't as nimble or strong gripping as they used to be. He loves fishing and this reel and larger grips went a long way to help him keep doing what he loves.

Daniel Padilla : It worked great! But on the second day of fishing

I bought one of these at Field and Streams. I took it out to play and I couldn’t belive I used anything else before. It worked great! But on the second day of fishing, the spring release broke and rendered the entire reel useless. Couldn’t stand light use for very long! Don’t waste your money. Wait for a different and better build model if it ever comes out!

Amazon Customer : ... these reels a number of yrs ago it works beautifully. I have caught a number of trout bass ...

I bought one of these reels a number of yrs ago it works beautifully. I have caught a number of trout bass and even one huge catfish it handled them w/no problem. An automatic fly reel is my go to reel when wading a fast moving river having an extra hand for balance or fighting the fish is good just zip in the slack line. Good reel

Joseph Wodatch Sr. : but it works great.

It's a little heaver than I expected, but it works great.

paul theriot : Five Stars

excellent product, have used these for years

Amazon Customer : 3rd one I've bought.

Reel works well as described. Fairly good deal on an automatic fly reel .
Not as good as the old Perrine reels but serves the purpose for this old bream bugger. Great reel for a grandson to learn with. :)

Alan Hughes Roofs

a happy person : a good product

It is easy to use and works well

Darry L Kennard : Classic quality at a great Price.

Amazon Customer : ... these reels a number of yrs ago it works beautifully. I have caught a number of trout bass ...

anders white : phulger auto fly reel

poor quality did not meet the fishing needs that is required when fly fishing a poor choice that I made

Amazon Customer : Thanks!

Received in great condition. Would of liked it prespooled, but not a problem.

MG : Blast from the past!

Old school but well built. It's just what I expected.

CountingWizard : Good when it works, bad when it's broke

My wife had one and it works fine, no issues, but I go out fishing for the first time this year and make my first cast and the spring breaks, so now it doesn't retract. And now all that it is good for is a paper weight, cause it's been too long since I bought it.

Harlan Gilbert : Disappointing performance compared to my old reel

Spring is very weak and requires constant wind-up to even reel in 6 weight line.

Andy McBride : Love it

Love it use it crappie fish with

Guyer : Junk

anders white : phulger auto fly reel

poor quality did not meet the fishing needs that is required when fly fishing a poor choice that I made

T G : One Star

The spring broke the first time I used. IT WAS RETURNED!

Fred : Five Stars

Nice reel works great

Betty Sandlin : Great

Super reel,smooth,line flows in and out. I wish I could give more than 5 starts!!

Amazon Customer : Three Stars

Like every thing else made in China - Poor quality

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