Shakespeare Fishing Reels
Two things about Shakespeare fishing reels: they exist since 1897 (!), they belong to Pure Fishing which in turns is a group of the K2 Corporation. In beetween, two World Wars (with a conversion to the military gears), world recessions, lunar landing and a warming planet! Their history is thus impossible to concentrate in a few words and is well explained on their website: William Shakespeare, Jr., of Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, then 27 (1896) wanted to share his tiny contribute to make this world a better world by improving the fishing reels of those days. He improved an existing reel (since the reel revolved faster than the line runoff) and patented the first level-wind reel which automatically spread the line evenly when reeling in. Today, the company produces rods, reels and combos.
1896, patented the first level wind fishing reel 1939, Wondereel®, a reel which prevents the back lash of the line 1946, manufacturing of monofilament line 1947, Wondereel®, introducing the first fiberglass rod and the President Reel 1950, June 25 William Shakespeare, Jr. passed away 1966, acquires Pflueger 1972, enter the stock market and acquires Southern Tackle Distributors. 1976, the Ugly Stick, the most innovative rod in two decades, first to feature a clear tip and ferruless construction. 1979, Anthony Industries of Los Angeles, CA buys 35% of Shakespeare shares 1985, Ugly Stik Tiger rods, for big game 1992, Pflueger Medalist® fly rods, entering the fly rod arena 1993, 2500 ULX spinning reel, entering the ultra light arena 1995, Sigma® baitcast reel, Microspin® and Microcast® reels. Re-eintering baitcast arena 1996, Anthony Industries changes into K2, Inc 1997, EZCast® spincasting reels 1999, Warner Brothers "Looney Tune" character kits for children 2000, Synergy® spincast reels, Travelmate and Excursion travel kits 2002, Pflueger® premium products 2003, Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, Miss Barbie become kids fishing gear 2005, Synergy Titanium family , spincasting design awards ****** Contact address for Shakespeare Fishing Reels and Servicing: Pure Fishing Service Department *****
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