bpsbassman Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 (edited) I've been like a kid waiting for the prize from a cereal box offer! Found this on E-Bay and had to have it for my Rec Room (yet to be built). Not sure how many of you know that Rocket Richard's passion for hockey was second only to his passion for fishing. One of his ventures after he retired was to buy the General Fishing Line Co. He would spool the line off bulk spools in his basement and travel around the province selling them to Tackle Shops. To think that the mighty Rocket may have handled these spools!! Package also included an original pricelist The guy still has another lot listed on E-Bay if anyone is interested. Click Here E-Bay Item My next goal is to try and dig up some of the nylon line that he used to sell. I read an excellent magazine article in my Dentists office awhile ago that focused on his fishing experiences. Anyone know what magazine that was? I would like to try and find it. Does anyone know anymore of the history of the General Fishing Line Co. and the Rocket?? Edited November 29, 2006 by bpsbassman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Hey, that's cool. I didn't know that about Rocket Richard. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clampet Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Back then, that was known as high tech stuff, heck, the phrase "High Tech" hadn't been conceived yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mistyriver1 Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Very cool Roger. That will make a great display in your rec room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specktacklure Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Read an article about the rocket in outdoor canada (about a year ago) had no idea he had more of a passion for fishing than he did for hockey.Learned alot about him and only gave me more respect for him.He was a true legend ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I didn't know that about the Rocket either. Nice grab for the new rec room! Once it's done that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just2manylures Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 neat my 2 cents 2many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryonG Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Just seeing if i am on the sight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I think that article was in Outdoor Canada.... Ya after hockey.. he had to make some dough and bought the company and yes he did travel around to sell it!! If the artcile want in OC it was in OOD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyv Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 (edited) If this was still the 50's he could have been on "Whats my line"......pun intended. Edited November 29, 2006 by Garyv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 very interesting roger,i never knew that about the mighty ROCKET.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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