I need some help! I purchased a reel from a man who said he bought it in England about fifty years ago. He said it is a Shakespeare but it has no marking indicating it is. It does say made in England. The reel is all stainless, about six inches in diameter. It is a mooching type reel that has a unique lever that acts like a clutch or additional drag control. A stainless bar with a loop to anchor to the boat or a belt. All parts of the reel are stainless except for the two black knobs on the handle and lever. The Shakespeare antique catalog description on the web show a stainless super reel made in 1935. I think this might be the one. Anybody with some information would be really appreciated, especially if the value is known. Thanks for any help.[*]null

I'd really have to see it. It almost sounds like an old hardy or jw young mooching reel. It could be a shakespeare, but I have seen a few of the two I mentioned with no markings that were "hardy's". Could be worth about $100+ depending on who made it. A hardy would be up in the $200 range.

There are two Shakespeare "Super" reels listed in the Jellison and Homel Antique and Collectible Fishing Reels, 2nd Edition, 1999. They are the Super Sport #1969 (c. 1970 --- not likely yours) and the Super Reel #1975 HD (c. 1937, with marble inserts). In "excellent" condition the latter reel is worth about $70.

Found out a little more information about the reel. We are pretty sure its not a shakespeare. The company that made the reel is called, Sallcook & Co. Ltd. This reel is all stainless and huge, about the size of a large alvey. Does this ring a bell with any reel collectors? Probably made around fifty years ago. Thanks for the help..