{"product_id":"vintage-horrocks-ibbotson-barnegat-level-wind-reel-made-in-usa","title":"Vintage Horrocks-Ibbotson \"Barnegat\" Level Wind Reel — Made in USA","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA genuine piece of American fishing tackle history. Horrocks-Ibbotson Co. of Utica, New York was founded in 1880 and grew into one of America's largest production tackle manufacturers, competing directly with giants like Montague and South Bend for the better part of a century, before closing its doors in 1978.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Barnegat\"\u003c\/strong\u003e model — named for the famed saltwater fishing grounds of Barnegat Bay, New Jersey, and originally marketed for saltwater angling. Featuring the era's classic Bakelite side plates in excellent original condition, with \u003cstrong\u003eno chips or cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e, clearly marked \"Horrocks-Ibbotson Co., Utica, N.Y.\" \u003cstrong\u003eFully working\u003c\/strong\u003e — smooth level-wind action, ready to fish or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA fantastic display piece for a tackle collection, man cave, or curiosity cabinet — genuine mid-century American fishing heritage, carrying the name of one of the East Coast's most storied saltwater fishing grounds, in condition well above what's typically found surviving today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBrand: Horrocks-Ibbotson Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModel: \"Barnegat\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: Level wind casting reel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMaterial: Bakelite side plates (no chips, excellent original condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOrigin: Made in USA (Utica, NY)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: 100% working\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Streampunk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49793226113266,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/8776\/7282\/files\/DSC_8423.jpg?v=1783855573","url":"https:\/\/www.streampunk.co.za\/products\/vintage-horrocks-ibbotson-barnegat-level-wind-reel-made-in-usa","provider":"Streampunk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}