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Shakespeare Speedex Fly Reel

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Posted 17 March 2010 - 04:16 PM

Hi Guys, was garage sale wandering and came across a Shakespeare Speedex Reel made in England. Guy told me it was a 6/7/8 reel. Beautiful condition! Apparently a multiplier reel? Don't know much else about it. Anyway, i bought it for a song. $25.00!!!! Did i get ripped off, or was it a deal? I thought i could use it for saltwater fly fishing? Can anybody tell me more about it?
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Posted 29 March 2010 - 08:28 AM

Hi Joel,

The "Speedex" reel was quite popular in it's day (late 70's >), a very well built semi-budget priced reel. Over the years the colour changed, I have a couple of green versions with several spare spools, Some years ago I ordered a couple more spools for them. The newer ones came in grey with a silver edge to them. They did it in several sizes & with standard & narrow spool versions. It has a 2 to 1 rewind ratio & was discontinued due to being heavier & U.K. made rather than today's more fashionable far east manufactured products. A good solid reel. You didn't pay over the top for it. I van't say about salt usage, but it should be okay if wd40'd before & after use.

Hope that's of some help

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John
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