Who Made Me?

[hatchback]

I recently came across this unmarked reel.
Diameter is 2-1/4” with a 15/16” wide spool and an on/off clicker.
The interesting features are the two sliding line guides. Anyone know who made this reel and when?

[Bill Muth]

Looks like an unmarked Shakespeare Winner fly reel.

[hatchback]

Thanks for the info. I can see that's gotta be it, now that I know what to look for. If it was made by Shakespeare
(circa 1900-1920?) is it unusual that it would be unmarked? Could it have been made by them to be marketed by
someone else? Or could it be a clone by another manufacturer?

[Bill Muth]

My guess would be that it was produced for another company or a retailer to be sold under their brand name, but others on this board know a lot more than me about trade reels.

[hatchback]

Thanks Bill. I’ll bring this reel to our upcoming NFLCC show in April to see what it’s worth and if anyone would be interested in it.

[kyreels]

Which show? Andover, Portland, Effigingham, Temple, or Weirton? Inquiring minds want to know. We have a lot of spring shows it seems. ORCA is co-sponsoring the Weiton show. I will be there and hope to see you all.

[Eric J]

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See previous post from Nov 2021 “Brass Reel Question”

[hatchback]

Thanks to all for this wealth of information! I'll have this (unmarked) Winner with me at the NFLCC show in Portland, OR.