Shakespeare Fishing Rods
Shakespeare fishing rods (a Purefishing division) have started to be produced next to the reel manufacturing process early on. Shakespeare is one of the oldest and historical tackle companies. It was founded in 1897! William Shakespeare, Jr., of Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA, then 27 (1896) 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. Later on, the production moved to all tackle business and in 1947 they put to the market the first fibreglass rod. I repeat, 1947! The Ugly Stick family and their combos are certainly entry level rods worth considering. Today, the company produces rods, reels and combos.
1896, patented the first level wind fishing reel 1946, manufacturing of monofilament line 1947, Wondereel®, introducing the first fiberglass rod 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 1996, Anthony Industries changes into K2, Inc 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 Rods: Pure Fishing Service Department *****
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