Horton Mfg. Co., Bristol, CT

Horton Mfg. Co. was known for it's line of Bristol metal rods and Kingfish Brand fishing line. In 1916, they 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 a high quality reels in the Meek tradition up until late 1940's. Meek reels were the top of the line. The Bluegrass line was the mid-grade and Simplex was their economy grade. In addition to the Meek and Bluegrass line of reels, Horton introduced the less expensive Bristol line of bait casting and fly reels.