Title

Metal Fishing Rod w/ Cork Handle & Copper Reel - Joseph Griffith, Prior Lake (Summer Home)

Creation Date

1946

Description

Fishing rod and reel used by Joseph Griffith at his summer home in Prior Lake. The rod is silver metal with four guides and a cork handle. Seen around the guides are red reflectors. Attached to the rod is a Benson-Reel brand reel. The reel is copper with eight Y hooks that hold the fishing line. Engraved onto the reel are two ovals with the text "Pat. No. 2409098/Benson-Reel" and "Kaufman Mfg. Co./Manitowoc, Wis." Seen on the handle below the reel are a thumb-operated brake and a hook for the index finger. Line is wrapped around the reel but is not threaded through the rod.

Geographic Notes

Manitowoc/Wisconsin