Stumper - What is this?

[TN_Explorer]

I recently came into possession of this "Rocker Lock" by Kitchen & McClay manufacturing. I googled both "Rocker Lock" and "Kitchen & McClay" and got no hits on either one. It is in the original box, apparently never used, and is accompanied by a letter from Mr. McClay dated December 17, 1965. I contacted Angling Artifacts, who responded that they had never seen one of these and did not know its purpose. It is certainly nicely made and looks like it would have been a top drawer piece of equipment in its day.

Has anyone here seen one of these and/or know what it is?

 

[alicia ayers]

hey got u info. you requested on "Rocker Lock" .you need to google( Rocker Lock manufactured by Kitchen & McClay ) when info comes on screen , click on Popular Mechanics Google Books Result . this item can be attached to canoe and using just one hand a fisherman can schull his boat silently along w/a canoe paddle clamped in a new transom attatchment it is available from Kitchen & McClay for $39.75! sounds like you have something all those kayakers would want !Happy Fishing and hope this is info you were looking for , Alicia Ayers

 

[TN_Explorer]

Alicia - that's definitely it! Thank you very much. Not sure why I couldn't find it myself, but you get 4 stars for best sleuthing.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[tennfisher]

FYI that cost of 39.75 in 2016 dollars comes out to $301.34 according to the dollartimes.com calculator. Don't let it go cheaply.

Tennfisher

 

[richg99]

And to think, before outboards and before trolling motors ..people still caught fish every day.

It's been a number of years, but way up North in Wisconsin, it was still illegal to troll for muskies with a motor. That might have changed in 20 years or so. richg99

 

[alicia ayers]

glad i could help you ! that price in 2016$$$$$ is an eye opener WOW!! yeah i wouldnt sell it too cheap either ! that will be a fun run to the bank LOL!! That amount of moola will buy you a good rod and reel setup !!