Shakespeare 1850 FJ Spinning Reel 

Here is a quality Made in Canada Shakespeare 1850 Model FJ closed face spinning reel. "FJ" is Shakespeare code for made in 1952 - please see the last two photos for excerpts from my 1952 Shakespeare catalog for details about this reel. Light finish wear. Cranks smoothly and all mechanical functions work well, including the line release by backing the handle. Comes with original box, manual and paper. A fine reel to fish or collect!

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