Any “Shapleigh Hardware” reel collectors recognize these?

[Mike N]

[wrong99]

Those would have been sold through Shapleigh Hardware Co. in St. Louis. They owned the trade marked "Diamond Mfg." brand of tackle. "Diamond Mfg. Co." was a brand name, rather than an actual manufacturer.
Mark

[Mike N]

Thanks, Mark. Your post led me to edit the thread title and then find several articles on Shapleigh Hardware. I’m searching for a catalog now. Thanks again.

Mike N

PS when searching old blogs from other sites, it’s a shame that many of the great tackle photos that accompanied those articles are no longer visible due to web hosting issues. I pray that never happens to Orcaonline.

MN

[Midway Tommy D]

Thanks, Mark. Your post led me to edit the thread title and then find several articles on Shapleigh Hardware. I’m searching for a catalog now. Thanks again.

Mike N

"PS when searching old blogs from other sites, it’s a shame that many of the great tackle photos that accompanied those articles are no longer visible due to web hosting issues. I pray that never happens to Orcaonline."

MN

It shouldn't ever be a problem as long as the photos are hosted here at ORCA.

Use an outside hosting source and you're always at their mercy! They can change the rules at any time.

[Mike N]

Yep, we have Brian and Dr. Elder and others to thank for their foresight on ORCA’s Reel Talk.

Thanks, Brian and John.

Mike N

[Alan Baracco]

Folks,

Eye Candy, the two oldest Shapleigh Trademarks

Alan

[Mike N]

Wow, Alan. Very cool. Thanks for posting.

Mike N