WANTED: Wooden line spools with nice labels

[johnsetch]

This is my first ever posting on this board. Does anyone on this board have any nice pre 1950 wooden line spools for sale or trade?

My name is John Etchieson and I am a Collector and buyer of all brands of VINTAGE (1800s - 1950s) FISHING LINES on Wooden Spools with very colorful and graphic images on labels that are intact (no holes punched) or in Coils on very Graphic and colorful Cards that are clean and not torn

I am also seeking any FISHING LINE Company's Product Labels, Catalogs, Brochures, Pamphlets, Store Displays, Signs, Banners, Company Letterheads, Advertising, Salesman Samples, Factory Photos or Factory Records or Documents.

I collect anything that is directly related to the HISTORY or to the PRODUCTS of American Companies that MANUFACTURED or SOLD "FISHING LINE" from 1800s to 1950s.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY "FISHING LINE" RELATED ITEMS EITHER FOR SALE OR TRADE THAT I CAN ADD TO MY COLLECTION.

To view some examples of the type of fishing line items that I collect you can view a picture album here: http://orcaonline.org/images/pixel.gif?8778560
In addition to this album link, there are several other albums you may also view by clicking the MORE ALBUMS button.

[Brian F.]

Howdy Johnsetch,

Welcome to the message board and hope you find something for your collection. I moved your post to the For Sale, Trade or Wanted forum as more are likely to find your post here.

[johnsetch]

Brian: You are absolutely right and I will soon get the hang of posting in the right forum or place on the board. Thanks again for your help and for this wonderful message board. John

[Brian F.]

...Thanks again for your help and for this wonderful message board...

Can't take credit for the board but you can thank ORCA and all the people that come here to contribute - glad to help. Not sure if you're already a member of ORCA but if not, you might consider joining. Please CLICK HERE to check out what we are about. If you're already a member, scratch that - you already know about the great resources!

[Teal]

Hello ORCAns,

John is a great guy and he is doing really, really important research on early line manufacturers and the fishing line industry. I'm sure a bunch of you have line spools lying around you don't want or use. Get in touch with John as I am sure he will be interested in them!

For those who don't think line spools are related to reels, keep in mind these line spools have helped identify the majority of trade names that companies used in America.

--Dr. Todd

[Harvey]

When is the book due out?

[johnsetch]

Hope to have the book America's Vintage Fishing Lines 1800 - 1950 finished by the summer 2007. Thanks for asking. John

[graycat]

I am in possession of a pamphlet that was included in some reels from the Shakespeare Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
It gives specs and pricing for "Shakespeare Super Silk Casting Lines".
Not sure of the year(s) printed; and am not interested in selling it.
I will be glad to send you a copy for info

[graycat]

I am in possession of a pamphlet that was included in some reels from the Shakespeare Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
It gives specs and pricing for "Shakespeare Super Silk Casting Lines".
Not sure of the year(s) printed; and am not interested in selling it.
I will be glad to send you a copy for info

[johnsetch]

Thanks! I will email you and follow up. I already have two different ones similar to what you have described, but you may have one that I do not. Thanks agin for your kind offer of help. John

[johnsetch]

Thanks! I will email you and follow up. I already have two different ones similar to what you have described, but you may have one that I do not. Thanks agin for your kind offer of help. John