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Fred Arbogast – A Biography of Akron’s Greatest Angler

Fred Arbogast – A Biography of Akron’s Greatest Angler is a book review of Kevin Virden’s book on the life of Fred Arbogast, a must read.

1985 Mister Twister Catalog looks back at one of the ground-breaking plastics companies of the 1970s and 80s.

Posted by Terry Battisti | Sep 3, 2022 | Tackle History |

Hiroshi Nishine – Nishine Lure Works takes a look at the history of a contemporary lure designer from Japan who has made a big impact in bass

Posted by Mike Orzell | Aug 28, 2022 | Tackle History |

You Don’t Know Jack-The Martin’s Lizzard goes back to the days before the Whopper Stopper Hellbender and the Bomber Waterdog.

Posted by Terry Battisti | Aug 23, 2022 | Tackle History |

The Eaker Shaker takes a look back to the man who started the whole vibrating jig craze before there was a vibrating jig craze, Guy Eaker.

Posted by David Smith | Aug 21, 2022 | Tackle History |

Canadian Wiggler Since 1945 is a look back at one of the only hollow all-metal lures in existence today and has been for over 70 years.

Stay Tuned-Bagley’s Lead Lip goes baxck to the days of the original Bagley’s Divin’B with the lead button diving bill.