Fred Arbogast 1992 Catalog
In Fred Arbogast 1992 Catalog we take a look back at one of the most famous bait companies ever and see what they offered in their twilight.
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Tag: Hawaiian Wiggler
Richard “Dick” Kotis – Retro Bassman
Richard “Dick” Kotis – Retro Bassman looks back at the man who took over the Fred Arbogast Bait company in 1957.
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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.
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Wigglers and Dancers – Fred Arbogast
Wigglers and Dancers – Fred Arbogast is another look back at the baits and designs of famed lure maker Fred Arbogast.
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Fred Arbogast Ads 1940
Hand tying was labor intensive and Arbogast was looking for a quicker way to turn out baits. To decrease the labor, he turned to making skirts out of rubber. In doing that, Arbogast invented the living rubber skirt in 1936 and introduced the Hawaiian Wiggler shortly thereafter.
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