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No. 1150 No. 1160 No. 1171 No. 1190L 
FINEST BAIT CASTING RODS MADE 
No. 1150 JIM DANDY FibreGlass Rod. Here is a genuine 4’ 9” Shakespeare glass 
rod at an amazingly low price. Double offset handle, stainless steel mountings, 
medium action. Only $5.95. 
~ No. 1160 FAVORITE is genuine Howald Process Wonderod, 5’ 2”, with stainless steel 
guides, ‘“Pgwer-Flex’’ double offset Tru-Aim Cork Handle, medium action, Only $7.95. 
No. 1171 SUPER SPECIAL. Most popular, with “Power-Flex’’ chuck-type handle, 
a handle of tough, fighting material that brings the feel of a fighting fish right down to 
the very butt cap. Wonderful universal action. 5’ 2”, with cork grips, stainless steel 
mountings. List $11.25. Our price $9.95. 
No. {1190L SUPER DE LUXE. Here is an extra quality, light action rod that defies 
description. The finest made, with Carboloy tops, famous Tru-Aim double offset de- 
tachable aluminum handles and the new Pivot-Lock reel seat. 5’ 2” of fishing dyna- 
mite that will make casting a new thrill for you. List $26.00. Our price $23.10. 
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World Famous 
SHAKESPEARE 
FibreGlass 
WONDERODS 
The Shakespeare fiber glass 
Wonderod is a light, tough 
powerful, action-packed rod 
made of hundreds of thou- 
sands of parallel glass fibers 
strung under tension and dou- 
ble bonded. This is the Orig- 
inal. There are many so-called 
originals. There are many 
imitations. The Shakespeare 
Howald Process gives Won- 
derods that fast, live action, 
that unfailing power and per- 
fect performance’ that NO 
OTHER rod can match. Won- 
derods are designed and built 
with action where it’s 
wanted! Power where it’s 
needed! Accuracy made easy 
as pointing your finger. All 
for fresh or salt water. 
IDEAL GIFT! 
Complete 
BAIT CASTING OUTFIT 
What could be a more happy 
ehoice as a gift for that favorite 
person than a complete Shakes- 
peare outfit? We offer the follow- 
ing, knowing the item to be uni- 
versally popular and accepted 
throughout the country. 
1—No. 1920 Wondereel 
1—No. 1171, 5’ 2” Wonderod 
1—50 Yd. Spool of Wexford 
{5 Ib. Line. 
All for only $19.95 prepaid 
No. 1250 No. 1270T 
BEST FLY RODS 
No. 1250 FAVORITE. Here is a 2- * 
piece, 7’ 9” all-purpose fly rod for flies, 
bugs, bait and spinners. Ideal for trout 
or bass. Weight 5.1 oz. List $17.95. 
Our price $15.95. 
No. 1270T SPECIAL. The outstand- 
ing Shakespeare 2-piece, ‘‘Trout Ser- 
vice’’ fly rod for dry or wet fly, stream- 
ers; for trout, bass or panfish. 7’ 9” 
and only 5.1 oz. List $25.00. Our price 
$22.25. 
No. 1270T—Same as above only 8’ 
and 5.35 oz. List $27.50. Our price 
$24.45. 
A FAMOUS SHAKESPEARE REEL for EVERY PURSE 
pacity 100 yds: of 15. lb. line. 
List $22.50. Our price $19.95. 
You Don't Need a Thumb with 
a Shakespeare Wondereel 
No. 1990 “IDEAL” 
Handsome Direct’ Drive with Nylon 
gears, chrome steel frame, pearlhead ring 
and crank grips, ‘‘Automatic Thumb’’ 
easting drag, snap-on plastic arbor. Ca- 
Teen Ze 
All Fishing Tackle Prepaid 
ge 
$6 
No. 1920 WONDEREEL 
Most famous of all Reels. 
Here is the one that anyone 
can use. It just can’t back- 
Finished heavy 
plate over nickeled 
brass. 4 to 1 spiral gears, 
three-piece take-down 
quick-take-down level wind. 
Capacity 100 yds. of 15 lb. 
line. Requires no thumbing— 
casting skill is ‘‘built right in- 
to’’ a Wondereel. List $11.00. 
Our price $9.75. 
lash. in 
chrome 
and 
No. 1956 TRUE BLUE 
Low price reel built for service with 
many features of high priced reels, in- 
cluding chrome-plated brass frame, tail 
spool cap casting drag, spiral cut drive 
Capac- 
ity 100 yds. of 15 lb. line. 7.9 oz. Price 
ars, chrome-plated carriage. 
.60. Our price $5.85. 
Learn to Cast — Fast 
With a Shakespeare Reel 
Presented here are 
the finest reels for 
fresh or salt water in 
their class made any- 
where, from the eco- 
nomical True Blue to 
the world-famous Ideal 
Direct Drive, with the 
Nylon gears. All are 
made by Shakespeare, 
most famous name in 
sporting equipment. 
They are offered to you 
at Burgess’ Low prices. 
serviceable reel. 
chrome-plated brass 
bushings, 
‘Burgess Seed & Plant Co., Galesburg, Michigan 
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No. 1958 TRIUMPH 
An outstanding value in a rugged, 
Plastic head ring, 
spiral-cut gears, 
tail spool cap casting drag. 
100 yds of 15 Ib. line. 7.7 oz. 
$7.70. Our price $6.85. 
TRU-ART AUTOMATIC 
FLY REELS 
Silent winding and 
free-stripping. Spring 
is‘ highest quality tem- 
pered steel. Green an- 
odized finish, with 
chrome plated line 
guards. No. 1835, 50 
yds. capacity. List 
$10.00. Our price $8.90. 
No. 1837, 80 yds. capac- 
ity. List $10.50. Our 
price $9.35. 
No. 1924 DIRECT DRIVE 
A tough, rugged, quiet level-winding 
reel made of chrome-plated brass, with 
Nylon gears, and built for years of fresh 
or salt water service. Has ‘‘’Automatic 
frame, bronze Thumb’’ tail spool cap casting drag. Ca- 
adjustable pacity 100 yds. of 20 Ib. line. 8.5 oz. 
Capacity List $12.00. Our price $10.65. No. 1924S 
—Same as above except with Star Drag. 
Wt. 9.5. List $13.50. Our price $12.15. 
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