Shakespeare Fishing Tackle

The Shakespeare Company
Corporation
Industry Fishing Tackle
Founded 1897
Headquarters Columbia, SC
Products Fishing Rods, Reels, Tackle, and accessories.
Parent

Pure Fishing (Jarden)

homepage = http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/index.html
Slogan America Goes Fishing With Shakespeare

The Shakespeare Company is a subsidiary of Jarden which manufactures fishing equipment. It was founded by William Shakespeare, Jr. in 1897.[1] In June 2005, approximately 438,000 of their children's fishing kits were recalled after being found to contain lead paint.[2]

References

  1. "History of Shakespeare Fishing Tackle". The Shakespeare Company. Retrieved 2008-06-21.
  2. "CPSC, Shakespeare Fishing Tackle Division Announce Recall of Children's Fishing Poles". Consumer Product Safety Commission. Retrieved 2008-06-21.