Shakespeare Purist 7597 reel Model DJ

[Nip Hadlock]

Anyone familiar with this reel? :?:
I just got one but can't seem to find anything about age, line, etc... :?

[flyman]

The 2 letter code on most Shakespeare reels is a date code and not actually part of the model number. See this chart for more info:
http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/antiques/how.shtml

For more detailed information try contacting Ed Barrett in Rio Vista. His email address in on this page: http://www.shakespeare-fishing.com/antiques/info.shtml

Hope this helps.
Gerry