shakespeare id

[hurdpete]

Hi folks:

Hoping that you who know more than I (i.e., all of you) can help me with a little background: my dad had a Shakespeare Sportcast Standard 1977 casting reel, with jewelled bearing caps and mother-of toilet-seat crank side spacer and knobs, which he had amongst his gear as long as I can remember, which is way too durn long (yes, I do remember watching Captain Kangaroo when I was a kid). It's in real nice shape, plating is good, not scarred up- my dad was a fly/spin fisherman and didn't use it to fish with. It's marked "patented" un the foot. Can any of y'all give me some background on this puppy (age, etc.)? Thanks.

[Harvey]

Pete,
That reel was made from 1930 till 1955 in a bunch of varaitions. What is the model number on it? That will get us to a closer date. Only the earliest did not have the burlite head ring. They are collectable and very fishable.
Let me know,
harvey

[cws/carl schultz]

he only became that after HOWDY DOODY canned him as clarabell any other peanut gallery out there---- ask harvey for link to shakspeare 2 letter date code

[Harvey]

Asks and You Shall recieve!
Dating Code:

http://orcaonline.org/images/pixel.gif? ... eldate.htm
"H"

[hurdpete]

Thanks, Harvey! I'll check it out tonight when I have the reel in my hot, sticky little hand.
pete

[hurdpete]

Thanks to Harvey and Carl: we have a date : 1947.

[Harvey]

Pete,
Assuming the it is a Model "GD" we can get closer than that. The "GD" was produced from 12/2/46 till 7/31/49.
It is listed in the 1947 catalogue as being able to hold 50yd of 12lb test Wexford line and sold for $11.00.
"H"

[hurdpete]

Harvey:

As usual, you're on the money- it is a model GD, with yellow (or yellowed)
head plate spacer and knobs.

Thanks again,

pete