An ingenious piece of American angling equipment
A wonderfully distinctive vintage fishing light by Flex-Lite of Kalamazoo, Michigan, combining purposeful American design with the practical ingenuity of traditional fishing accessories.
The lamp features a slender, flexible gooseneck that allows the light to be directed precisely where needed. Its compact metal body, brass-coloured finish and adjustable neck give it an unmistakably utilitarian character.
Flexible lights of this kind were particularly useful to anglers working with small flies, fine tippets and delicate tackle in poor light. Rather than relying on a fixed beam, the angler could position the lamp to illuminate a particular task while keeping both hands free.
Flex-Lite also produced flexible inspection lights for other practical applications, making these lamps an interesting example of American industrial design finding a place among traditional fishing equipment.
This example retains its characteristic brass-coloured finish and articulated neck. It has been tested and is fully functional.
A charming and increasingly uncommon piece of fishing ephemera, equally appealing as a practical accessory or as an addition to a collection of vintage American angling equipment.
Maker: Flex-Lite
Origin: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Type: Flexible fishing and utility light
Construction: Metal body with flexible gooseneck
Finish: Brass-coloured
Function: Adjustable directional lighting
Working condition: Tested and fully functional
Further photographs, measurements and international shipping information are available upon request.
An ingenious piece of American angling equipment
A wonderfully distinctive vintage fishing light by Flex-Lite of Kalamazoo, Michigan, combining purposeful American design with the practical ingenuity of traditional fishing accessories.
The lamp features a slender, flexible gooseneck that allows the light to be directed precisely where needed. Its compact metal body, brass-coloured finish and adjustable neck give it an unmistakably utilitarian character.
Flexible lights of this kind were particularly useful to anglers working with small flies, fine tippets and delicate tackle in poor light. Rather than relying on a fixed beam, the angler could position the lamp to illuminate a particular task while keeping both hands free.
Flex-Lite also produced flexible inspection lights for other practical applications, making these lamps an interesting example of American industrial design finding a place among traditional fishing equipment.
This example retains its characteristic brass-coloured finish and articulated neck. It has been tested and is fully functional.
A charming and increasingly uncommon piece of fishing ephemera, equally appealing as a practical accessory or as an addition to a collection of vintage American angling equipment.
Maker: Flex-Lite
Origin: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
Type: Flexible fishing and utility light
Construction: Metal body with flexible gooseneck
Finish: Brass-coloured
Function: Adjustable directional lighting
Working condition: Tested and fully functional
Further photographs, measurements and international shipping information are available upon request.
