South bend fly fishing reel
Question
Hello Robert,
I just bought from ebay 2 south bend fly fishing reel.
- south bend finalist 1122
- south bend gladding 1122
I would like to know:
- where they were manufactured ? (USA, Japan, ...)
- When they were made ?
Thanks by advance, rgdrs, Pierre
Answer
Pierre,
Interestingly, Shakespeare made most of the reels sold by South Bend. They are late 60s - 70s reels. You can learn more about fishing reels at this website:
http://www.orcaonline.org/
regards
Bob Vermillion
www.folkartfishinglures.com
origin of fly rod
hardy bamboo rod and reed