An avid fisherman of 27 years, William Shakespeare, Jr. patented his innovative idea for a level-wind reel in 1896. Found in nearly every fishing reel to date, the man saw enormous success with this new product. A year later, he hired a staff of 12 and founded the William Shakespeare, Jr. Company. A name change in the mid-1900s proved to catapult the company’s success. The Shakespeare Company had more than 5,000 dealers who specialized in their products by 1920. A series of revolutionary products and features were then developed by the company whose sole focus was fishing rods, reels and gear. The 1950s gave the Shakespeare Company an opportunity to produce other items such as: radio antennas, golf club shafts, pool cues and archery equipment. In the late 1960s, Shakespeare acquires Pflueger Company and a decade later creates the Ugly Stik tubular fishing rod. The company continues to see success with future lines of Spincasting Reels. A number of children’s character kits make fishing fun for even the youngest member of the family. Shakespeare customers appreciate the company’s long-standing history and commitment to providing quality products. Not looking for a reel made by Shakespeare. We have extensive listings of other name brands where you should be able to find what you are looking for. If you are not sure what you are looking for then we have extensive fishing reel reviews and buuying guides to help you make a decision.

Shakespeare Alpha LX Series Spinning Fishing Reel Line
Shakespeare Alpha LX Series Spinning Fishing Reel Line
Paypal   US $24.99
PENN 114H SPECIAL 6 0 REEL SHAKESPEARE TW66 6 0 6ROD
PENN 114H SPECIAL 6 0 REEL SHAKESPEARE TW66 6 0 6ROD
Paypal   US $37.00
Shakespeare 5000FD 4BB Front Drag Spinning Fishing Reel
Shakespeare 5000FD 4BB Front Drag Spinning Fishing Reel
Paypal   US $34.11
Shakespeare 3000FD 5BB Front Drag Spinning Fishing Reel
Shakespeare 3000FD 5BB Front Drag Spinning Fishing Reel
Paypal   US $31.10
1960 SHAKESPEARE CRITERION MODEL GE RIGHT HANDED reel
1960 SHAKESPEARE CRITERION MODEL GE RIGHT HANDED reel
Paypal   US $19.99
Shakespeare Wonder Cast 1772 w box Reel
Shakespeare Wonder Cast 1772 w box Reel
Paypal   US $17.00
Shakespeare Catera Model 6640 R Spinning fishing reel
Shakespeare Catera Model 6640 R Spinning fishing reel
Paypal   US $35.00
Shakespeare Graphite Ball Bearing Fishing Reel
Shakespeare Graphite Ball Bearing Fishing Reel
Paypal   US $15.00
SHAKESPEARE WONDEREEL 1921 GE BAIT CAST FISHING REEL
SHAKESPEARE WONDEREEL 1921 GE BAIT CAST FISHING REEL
Paypal   US $26.99
Shakespeare Travel Fishing Rod Reel Kit Med 6 10
Shakespeare Travel Fishing Rod Reel Kit Med 6 10
Paypal   US $49.95
Shakespeare Axiom Baitcasting Reel
Shakespeare Axiom Baitcasting Reel
Paypal   US $17.00
Shakespeare Medalist Freshwater Spinning Reel
Shakespeare Medalist Freshwater Spinning Reel
Paypal   US $24.99
VINTAGE PRESIDENT FISHING REEL 1970A FH BY SHAKESPEARE
VINTAGE PRESIDENT FISHING REEL 1970A FH BY SHAKESPEARE
Paypal   US $40.00
NEW CRAPPIE COMBO SHAKESPEARE REEL 5 FT ZEBCO ROD
NEW CRAPPIE COMBO SHAKESPEARE REEL 5 FT ZEBCO ROD
Paypal   US $21.95
SHAKESPEARE PRESIDENT 1970A FISHING REEL VERY NICE
SHAKESPEARE PRESIDENT 1970A FISHING REEL VERY NICE
Paypal   US $37.99