Vintage Bass Lures Archives

James Heddon’s Sons 1940

Posted by Terry Battisti | Aug 9, 2023 | Retro Ads, Tackle History |

The Crazy Crawler is actually still manufactured by PRADCO and there are even some Japanese and small U.S. companies that manufacture Crazy Crawler-like baits.

Bomber Baits 1980/81 Catalog

Posted by Terry Battisti | Dec 20, 2022 | Bass Tackle Catalogs, Tackle History |

In Bomber Baits 1980/81 Catalog we continue to delve into the history of the iconic Bomber Bait Company through their sales catalogs.

Canadian Wiggler, Since 1945

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.

Bill Norman Lures Catalog

Posted by Terry Battisti | Jan 17, 2022 | Bass Tackle Catalogs, Tackle History |

If you’ve been around the Bass Fishing Archives for any time, you know we love Bill Norman Lures....

Jack A. Smithwick Sr. The Warhorse Man

Posted by Brian Waldman | Sep 20, 2021 | Tackle History |

From online research I’ve been doing, it seems like the bait went by the name “Devels Warhorse” beginning around 1960. Sometime around the later 60s through the early 70s, it’s called “Devils Warhorse” (spelled with an “i” instead of an “e”).