Category: Tackle History

Dave Myers The Lunker Gazette

Posted by Terry Battisti | Oct 7, 2026 | Fenwick, Tackle History, Western |

In today’s post, “Dave Myers The Lunker Gazette,” we look at one of the most influential people in the bass fishing world no one knows of.

Pin-Up Style Ads 1940s

Posted by Terry Battisti | Oct 5, 2026 | Historic Bass Fishing Pics, Retro Ads, Tackle History |

In today’s post, “Pin-Up Style Ads 1940s,” we look into the ad campaign of Rain-Beau Fishing Lines from the mid-1940s.

The Early History of J.A. Coxe and Bronson-Coxe Fishing Reels

Posted by Terry Battisti | Oct 2, 2026 | Tackle History |

In today’s post we look at the first Bronson-Coxe Reel catalog and discuss some of the history behind J. A. Coxe and his contributions.

McEwen Tackle Company aka Strike King

Posted by Terry Battisti | Sep 28, 2026 | Historic Bass Fishing Pics, Tackle History |

Today in McEwen Tackle Company aka Strike King we look back at the man who developed one of the most recognized spinnerbait in the world.

Larry Snyder’s Twin T’s

Posted by Terry Battisti | Sep 15, 2026 | Short Strikes, Tackle History |

And although Gary Yamamoto has built a bait empire over the course of the last 35 years, one cannot talk about the origins of the company without mentioning Larry Snyder’s Twin T’s.

Reverend McDonald and the Bristol “Hex” Adjustable Rod

Posted by Bill Sonnett | Sep 13, 2026 | Sunday Sonnett, Tackle History |

In today’s Sunday Sonnett “Reverend McDonald and the Bristol “Hex” Adjustable Rod,” Bill reminisces about an old friend, a cherry tree, and lesson.

Vintage Heddon Lures Poster

Posted by Brian Waldman | Sep 12, 2026 | Heddon, Memorabilia, Retro Ads, Tackle History |

Here’s a great image of a Vintage Heddon Lures Poster I found while paging through a 1980...

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written by Terry Battisti