Full Answer
What happened to Shakespeare fishing and Pflueger fishing?
Shakespeare Fishing and Pflueger Fishing are now owned by Pure Fishing. As such, all the newer parts will be listed in one section under Ambassadeur Parts.
Where is Pflueger made?
Earnest A. Pflueger starts the Enterprise Manufacturing Company in Akron, OH to make fishing tackle. The William Shakespeare, Jr. Company is founded Kalamazoo, MI, and a patent is awarded for the original Shakespeare fish-line reel.
How much does a Pflueger President cost?
Pflueger also offers the President in a combo package for around $79.99, the rod is not bad but I would prefer to spend a few more dollars and get the Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 Model USSP702M in a 7′ Medium Fast for about $20 more. For those of you who want all the details I have provided the chart below.
Why buy a Pflueger President reel?
The first thing that Pflueger did when the redesigned the President was to reduce the body weight by about 10% making for a lighter weight yet still durable reel. The advantage of having a lighter weight reel is that you can fish longer without wrist and hand fatigue.
What company owns Pflueger?
In 2004, Pflueger agreed to be acquired by US fishing tackle giant Pure Fishing, which has since been the owner of the Pflueger Fishing brand.
Who made Pflueger reels?
When his son Earnest A. Pflueger took over the family business and founded the E.A. Pflueger Company, he expanded the company from a hook manufacturer to all aspects of fishing tackle & gear. In 1916 the first Pflueger Baitcast reel was manufactured in Akron, Ohio, and became a benchmark of the fishing reel industry.
Who makes Shakespeare fishing reels?
Pure FishingThe Shakespeare Company is a subsidiary of Pure Fishing which manufactures fishing equipment. It was founded by William Shakespeare, Jr. in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1897. It was moved to Columbia, South Carolina in 1970.
Is Pflueger a good brand?
I have been fishing a Pflueger President for years and it is one of the best very affordable spinning reels that I have ever fished. The Pflueger brand has been around since 1881 when all they did was make fishing hooks.
Is Pflueger an American company?
Pflueger reels are all made in China. None of the models is produced in the US, or in any other technologically advanced country like Japan. The company is American, and very popular, but local ownership unfortunately doesn't guarantee local production.
Is Pflueger made in China?
All Pflueger reels are manufactured overseas, more precisely in China (like Kastking), where production costs are much lower. However, these reels are still very good and made up to American standards.
Who owns Shakespeare?
For nearly 90 years Shakespeare operated as an independent company, developing a diversified presence in sporting goods and industrial products through its expertise in using fiberglass. Anthony Industries acquired the company in 1980. In 1996, Anthony Industries changed its name to K2 Inc.
Are Shakespeare reels made in China?
I guess then, that all of our reels are made by prisoners in China and the name really means little. Pure Fishing makes their reels in Korea. If you want a reel with a pedigree, then Daiwa, Shimano and round Abus are still manufactured in their own factories.
Are Shakespeare reels any good?
From my experience, Shakespeare makes excellent fishing rods and reels. I have been using Shakespeare products for years and still have the first fishing pole I bought for myself (a Shakespeare) about 6-7 years ago. It is still in fine working order; although, I must admit that it has seen better days.
Does Pflueger make good rods?
This is a great reel and rod. You can feel every little vibration from the line and is very lightweight. I especially like the way the reel is made to accommodate more line. I recommend getting this for long term use and for casual fishing.
Are Pflueger fishing Rods good?
Pflueger President spinning reel is a good choice for anglers who are looking for an entry-level model. The reel is dependable, operates smoothly, it is durable, and it looks nice.
Where is Shimano reels made?
Where are Shimano reels made depends on a model. High-end premium models are manufactured in Japan, while other, more basic models, are manufactured in Malaysia. Some series were even produced in Singapore.
When was the Pflueger President reel released?
The Pflueger President reel was completely redesigned and re-released in the fall of 2011. This reel although inexpensive still provides a lot of quality features at a price point that is very affordable starting at around $59.
Is Pflueger President a bad choice?
Overall if you have a very limited budget or are just getting started and do not want to spend a lot of money on a reel then the Pflueger President is not a bad choice.
