Pflueger Pelican 1021 overview
The Pelican model 1021 is a roller pick-up version of the Pelican 1020. Roller pick-up spinning reels eliminate the full bail which controls the line on more conventional spinning reels like the Pelican 1020, and instead require the angler to use finger control. While requiring more skill, it has several advantages:
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From the servicing perspective, eliminating the bail is good because on vintage reels the bail can be one of the more difficult mechanisms to service; if, for example, the bail spring is worn out, it can be hard to locate a replacement.
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From the angling perspective, using the finger to control the line allows greater control than an automatic bail mechanism.
Shakespeare provides a description of how to cast using this less-well-known design in his chapter on spinning techniques. The reel manual also provides instructions on casting. Both documents are cited in the references.
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These reels are very simple, strong, dependable designs, and many are still in use today. This overview provides background on similar reels, badges and finishes, features and controls, specifications, and how to integrate this reel into a balanced tackle outfit. [link to any related docs]
History and similar models
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Videos
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The Service Guide title shows you how to disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble this reel.
Specifications
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The 720's housing and rotor cup are made of steel, as is the main gear; the rest of the gears are mostly brass. The crosswind block and drag cap are made of white plastic. The spool is made of aluminum.
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Features and controls
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Drag operation.
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List specs, usually found in manual - this is a mermaid table.
Weight: [#] oz.
Gear ratio: [#:#]
Line capacity
| Line lb. test | yds. |
|---|---|
| 4 | 300 |
| 6 | 200 |
| 8 | 150 |
| 10 | 125 |
| 12 | 100 |
Balanced tackle outfits
Put reel in context of balanced tackle, info usually found in manual, also some info can be found in Shakespeare's "Secrets of Successful Fishing."
These specifications are [any variations, what models are covered].
| Rod | Line lb. test | Lures oz. |
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| 5'6" light action | 2--6 | 1/8--1/2 |
| 6' light action | 4--8 | 1/4--1/2 |
| 6'6" light action | 4--8 | 1/4--1/2 |
| 7' light action | 4--10 | 1/--1/2 |
References
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