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Pflueger Captain Reel
Pflueger Captain deep trolling reel with original wire lines. 5"D. Two wooden handles. In 1880, Ernest A. Pflueger started the Enterprise Manufacturing Company in Akron, Ohio to make fishing tackle. In 1883, Ernest patented the use of phosphorescent paint on artificial fishing lures, which lead to tremendous growth for their fishing lures and 50 more inventions. The company's name was changed to E.A. Pflueger Company and became one of the largest fishing equipment makers in America. The company would go on to develop the popular Pflueger Akron and the Summit casting reels.
PERIOD: 20th Century
ORIGIN: Ohio, United States
SIZE: 5"D
Pflueger Captain deep trolling reel with original wire lines. 5"D. Two wooden handles. In 1880, Ernest A. Pflueger started the Enterprise Manufacturing Company in Akron, Ohio to make fishing tackle. In 1883, Ernest patented the use of phosphorescent paint on artificial fishing lures, which lead to tremendous growth for their fishing lures and 50 more inventions. The company's name was changed to E.A. Pflueger Company and became one of the largest fishing equipment makers in America. The company would go on to develop the popular Pflueger Akron and the Summit casting reels.
PERIOD: 20th Century
ORIGIN: Ohio, United States
SIZE: 5"D
$52.50
Original: $150.00
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$150.00
$52.50Description
Pflueger Captain deep trolling reel with original wire lines. 5"D. Two wooden handles. In 1880, Ernest A. Pflueger started the Enterprise Manufacturing Company in Akron, Ohio to make fishing tackle. In 1883, Ernest patented the use of phosphorescent paint on artificial fishing lures, which lead to tremendous growth for their fishing lures and 50 more inventions. The company's name was changed to E.A. Pflueger Company and became one of the largest fishing equipment makers in America. The company would go on to develop the popular Pflueger Akron and the Summit casting reels.
PERIOD: 20th Century
ORIGIN: Ohio, United States
SIZE: 5"D
