Shakespeare Reels

[bluefish69]

Is Shakespeare still in the reel business? I have an oldie here that I bought in the mid 60's. It was working till I through out the 2 spacers.

#1935 Direct Drive - Free spool - Level Wind Reel

I through out the 2 spacers & I can make new ones but I want to keep it original.

Mike

[philaroman]

most Shakespeare knuckle-busters are pretty cheap & a "parts reel" may be easier to find than new parts:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHAKESPEARE-NO-1935-MODEL-EJ-AS-IS-FOR-PARTS-NOT-WORKING-/171277797794?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27e0f3c9a2

[Irish Jigger]

Is Shakespeare still in the reel business?

Mike

Yes, Shakespeare is now a brand of Pure Fishing.

[johndtuttle]

I got a Basspro catalogue that is full of Shakespeare stuff. Rods, reels...mostly entry level stuff.

[bluefish69]

Thanks guys

I will just make 2 spacers & be done with it. I never plan to use the reel again anyway.

Mike

[mike1010]

Schematics for old Shakespeare reels are tough to find.  Here's a link that has photos of the 2062 and 2081 schematics:
http://www.fishingtalks.com/shakespeare-sea-wonder-2081-.-52240.html

[bluefish69]

Thanks Mike

I picked up a parts reel that was better then my reel. Now I have a few parts.

Mike