Category: Retro Ads

Bass Boats of 1964

Posted by Terry Battisti | Aug 26, 2026 | Old Bass Boats, Retro Ads |

Today we’re going to continue down the line of old bass boats, specifically the Bass Boats of...

Bass Pro Shop Grand Opening

Posted by Brian Waldman | Aug 13, 2026 | Retro Ads, Throwback Thursday |

In today’s Throwback Thursday piece, Bass Pro Shop Grand Opening, we look at the third Grand Opening for Johnny Morris’ Bass Pro Shops.

Minnow Lure Battles

Posted by Terry Battisti | Jul 30, 2026 | Retro Ads, Tackle History |

Even though the Floating Minnow was available in the States, stock was still low, keeping the price well above average. As with any open market, this opened the door for copycats. This is a short look into those early copycats and the baits they developed based on the Original Floating Rapala.

Stick With Your Strengths – Penn 2-Speed

Posted by Terry Battisti | Jul 29, 2026 | Retro Ads, Tackle History |

In Stick With Your Strengths – Penn 2-Speed, we look at one of the failures in reels when Penn tried to get into the bass market

The Creek Chub Plunker – A Classic Bait

Posted by Bill Sonnett | Jul 26, 2026 | Retro Ads, Sunday Sonnett, Tackle History |

In today’s Sunday Sonnett, Bill talks about the Creek Chub Bait Company’s Plunker and what a successful topwater bait it’s been.

The Tube Worm

Posted by Brian Waldman | Jul 23, 2026 | Retro Ads, Throwback Thursday |

Today’s post is a look back at The Tube Worm produced by Knight Manufacturing who also brought us the Lit’l Fishie.

Garcia Outdoor Collection Fold-Out Ad

Posted by David Smith | Jul 18, 2026 | Garcia, Retro Ads |

The other day I was at a local Flea Market and while there I purchased a few vintage fishing...

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