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Location: Twin Cities, MN | I have this reel - 1944 Shakespeare Casting Reel Model GE
And a 5 1/2 carboley rod
I would say the rod is mid 60's, and the reel is hard to say as they were made from around 1946 to the mid 60's I think. The reel for sure looks older.
If you want some pictures, let me know |