Quinte Fishing

This is not related to Quinte fishing but I thought I would give it a try, does anyone have any info on a fishing reel named Bata Trentvalley, it's a old baitcaster that I recently bought. Thought it was interesting that it said Bata on it. Thanks .

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LG Mckeown ,Bacon&Eggs-- A lifes commitment for a pig and only a days work for a chicken!

The Bata reel was made in Batawa, Ont., just north of Trenton. During WW2, Bata was like a lot of companies involved in the war effort with changes in the wind following the easing of hositilities. Having troops coming back home to Canada, Bata and a few other Canadian Companies switched gears soon after the war to more liesurely pursuits, with at least 2 different reels made for aproximately 2-3 years in roughly 1947-1950.

As far as collectibility goes these can still be found primarily in Ontario. Distribution was national but largely remained a regional item to note.

I trust that this is of some assistance.

Regards
Donald Stokes