Stumbled into an old vintage baitcasting reel today
 

Found an unused still in the box Shakespeare Wondereel 2612 bait casting reel today at a garage sale. Was still wrapped in the box and with paperwork. Still has old Macleods price tag on the reel. Is their any demand for these?

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I don't know for sure but I expect there is. You could give the Canadian Pickers a call or send them a message through the discovery channel website.
They should be able to tell you.

ill take it how much u want for it?? pm if u want?!

is there a date on it any where?

Nice find, I don't think I could give that up. A little piece of Canadiana, the Macleods price tag makes it for me.

Here is a site you might find interesting.

http://www.canadianlures.com/

There is no date on it but the Macleods price tag on it would lead me to believe its pre 65????

Try here
 

Try here. There a couple of links that may narrow down the age.
http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/antiques/how.shtml

I have a couple of those cool little pieces of antiquity!:)
They normally run about $25, they are not what you would call a high end reel like a Pflueger or some of the other brands, but I like them anyway.
The price tag and the box adds to the reel as well.
Cat

Thank you for all the replies fellas. It appears their should be a two letter date code on it but I'm afraid that its not to be seen and is more than likely under that darn Macleods price tag....

I would NOT remove that tag!!:sign0161:
Nothing on the foot?
Cat

Nope. And I'm in agreement with you in terms of keeping the price tag from Macleods on it....

Thats awesome, and I thought the 1983 new in box Shimano I found was great. Your lucky, nice old reel.

Anyone wanna trade it for an older Weaver K4 I need for one of my Savage 99's? LOL. :)

I think I have one - I'll trade you for sure!:)
Cat

With box, condition and paperwork I'd say it's worth about $45 - $65. And to add yes don't take the price tag off the reel.

She's a done deal!:sHa_shakeshout:
Cat