Thanks Tokugawa. I guess then, that all of our reels are made by prisoners in China and the name really means little. Pure Fishing makes their reels in Korea.Jan 23, 2011
Is Shakespeare a good brand?
Shakespeare quality and pricing is in the middle tier of the many fishing rods that are on the market. They are not the best quality, most expensive nor are they they cheapest you can get. Shakespeare rods are an excellent choice if you want a good rod and don't have the means to fork out a lot of cash for a rod.
Are Shakespeare rods made in China?
It is stated that Shakespeare imports fishing rods from the People's Republic of China (China), and that the fishing rods are assembled in China from component parts manufactured in various countries.
Are Shakespeare reels any good?
From my experience, Shakespeare makes excellent fishing rods and reels. ... From my experience, the Shakespeare Agility is an excellent reel more than capable of handling everything it is designed to, and then a little more.
What are the 3 types of reels?
There are three main types of fishing reels: spinning reels, baitcast reels, and spincast reels.
When was the first fishing rod and reel invented?
Fishing reels first appeared in England around 1650, a time of growing interest in fly fishing. The fishing industry became commercialized in the 18th century, with rods and tackle being sold at the haberdashers store.
Who invented the fishing rod?
John Torrance invented the fishing pole. He was in the railroad industry in the 1930s and ran steamboats on the St. Lawrence River. He was also a director of the Bank of Montreal and closely involved with many things to do with the invention of the fishing pole.
Who made the first reel?
The Chinese probably invented the fishing reel around AD 300 or 400, but until the seventeenth century the only evidence that anglers used them was in art - when a professional fisherman called Barker let it slip that a 'winder' was useful for playing larger fish.