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Spinning Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Shakespeare => Topic started by: jgp12000 on February 12, 2026, 07:44:48 PM

Title: My 1st 2062 EF
Post by: jgp12000 on February 12, 2026, 07:44:48 PM
I have been on a Shakespeare kick lately & decided to get a 2062 EF 1965.
Title: Re: My 1st 2062 EF
Post by: rcmsangab on February 13, 2026, 02:05:37 AM
Paint loooks really good on that one. They are nice looking reels!
Title: Re: My 1st 2062 EF
Post by: CincyDavid on February 14, 2026, 06:43:22 PM
Great looking early production 2062!
Title: Re: My 1st 2062 EF
Post by: Gfish on February 14, 2026, 07:51:51 PM
Yeah, no obvious paint loss. Great for a '65.
Title: Re: My 1st 2062 EF
Post by: work2fish on February 14, 2026, 08:01:59 PM
That is a beautiful reel, James! I have a couple Penn 712z, but I've been tempted to try a Shakespeare 2062 ever since a few weeks ago, when I discovered Tommy's old thread comparing the Shakespeare 2062 and Penn 712z:

https://alantani.com/index.php?topic=30105.0

Tommy's conclusion was that the 2062 has similar quality to the 712z but is lighter.

Mark
Title: Re: My 1st 2062 EF
Post by: jgp12000 on February 15, 2026, 03:41:23 PM
Yes Mark I have read Tommy's comparison several times.I have a weakness for 712s it was my 1st greenie,I now have 4-712s plus one 712z
Title: Re: My 1st 2062 EF
Post by: CincyDavid on February 16, 2026, 10:54:31 PM
I love my Shakespeares but my Penn 712Z is a smooth running reel, and I have a greenie, maybe a 710? Can't go too far wrong either way.
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