South Bend Fly Fishing Reels: Manufacturing & Age - Expert Answer

Question
Hello Robert,

I just bought from ebay 2 south bend fly fishing reel.
- south bend finalist 1122
- south bend gladding 1122

I would like to know:
- where they were manufactured ? (USA, Japan, ...)
- When they were made ?

Thanks by advance, rgdrs, Pierre

Answer
Pierre,

Interestingly, Shakespeare made most of the reels sold by South Bend. They are late 60s - 70s reels. You can learn more about fishing reels at this website:

http://www.orcaonline.org/

regards

Bob Vermillion

www.folkartfishinglures.com