Rapala Flyer 1963
In Rapala Flyer 1963, we look at one of the earliest flyers and advertising products that Rapala ever produced, featuring their Rapala Minnow
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Storm Lures 1992
In Storm Lures 1992 we look back at a pre-Rapala catalog to see what the hallowed hardbait company was producing at the height of its rein
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Sports Shows 1970
In today’s Friday Finale historical photo, Sports Shows 1970, we look back at the early days of winter sports shows and all they offered.
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Minnow Lure Battles
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.
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From Marilyn Monroe to Ott Defoe
Lauri Rapala, inventor of the Original Floater, began making his lures in the 1930s, and as they evolved the Finnish lures became popular throughout Europe, particularly after the Summer Olympics were held in Helsinki in 1952.
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