Horton

Horton Mfg. Co. Reels

The Horton Mfg. Co. - Bristol, CT

Horton Mfg. Co. reels were made starting in 1916. However, much earlier on March 8, 1887, Everett Horton received a patent for a hollow, telescoping metal rod. This was the beginning of the Horton Mfg. Co. It was known for it's line of Bristol, Rainbow and Luckie metal rods and Kingfish Brand fishing line. In 1904, they also offered the Seely Edsall's patent combination reel and handle.

In 1916, Horton Mfg. Co. bought the B.F. Meek & Sons fishing reel business and name. They moved the manufacture from Louisville, KY to Bristol, CT. Horton continued to make high quality reels in the Meek tradition up until late 1940's. Meek reels were the top of the line and marked with large letters to highlight the name. The Blue Grass line was the mid-grade and Simplex was their economy grade of reels. In addition to the Meek and Blue Grass line of reels, Horton introduced the less expensive Bristol line of bait casting and fly reels. Also available at the time was the Meek No. 55 fly reel. It was a quality reel that was available with an agate line guide. The business closed in 1952. Horton Mfg. Co. is considered one of the great reel makers in the New England states area.



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The HORTON MEEK No. 6 Reel


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HORTON MEEK No. 3 Free Spool Reel Awarded to Walter Willman in 1922


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The HORTON MEEK No. 2 Free Spool with Narrow Aluminum Spool Reel


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The HORTON BLUE GRASS No. 10 Reel


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The HORTON BLUE GRASS No. 5 Reel


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The HORTON MEEK No. 2 Reel and Box, circa 1917


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The HORTON MEEK No. 3 Free Spool Reel, circa 1917


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The HORTON MEEK No. 4 Free Spool Reel, circa 1917


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The HORTON MEEK No. 4 Reel, circa 1930


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The HORTON MEEK No. 3 Reel, circa 1930


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The HORTON MEEK No. 3 Reel, circa 1930


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The HORTON MEEK No. 3 Aluminum Spool & Handle Tournament Reel, circa 1930


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The HORTON MEEK No. 4 Reel, circa 1930


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The HORTON MEEK No. 7 Reel, circa 1930


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The HORTON MEEK No. 3 Tournament Reels, circa 1920


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The HORTON MEEK No. 4 and No. 3 Reels, circa 1930


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The HORTON No. 4 and No. 3 BLUE GRASS Reels, circa 1930


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The HORTON MEEK No. 30 Reels, circa 1940


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The HORTON BRISTOL No. 88 and No. 77 Reels, circa 1930


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The HORTON MEEK No. 3 Engraved Reel


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The B.F. Meek & Sons Blue Grass No. 25


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The HORTON Blue Grass No. 33


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The HORTON MEEK No. 55 Fly Reel, circa 1938


The EVERETT HORTON March 8, 1887 Rod Patent

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The EVERETT HORTON March 8, 1887 Rod Patent


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HORTON MANUFACTURING Co. June 2, 1888 The American Angler Magazine Ad


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The HORTON MEEK Fly Reels in the 1938 Catalog


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Catalog Page of HORTON MEEK Tournament Reels


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Marshall Field 1931 Catalog Page Showing The No. 6 MEEK Reel




To see the Horton Mfg. Co. 1910 Bristol Steel Fishing Rods catalog, click on the link below.

1910 Bristol Steel Fishing Rods Catalog

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Horton Mfg. Co, 1910 Bristol Rods Catalog Cover



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