Fishing for History: The History of Fishing and Fishing Tackle

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The Video of the Week

Kentucky Afield does a lot of great videos, including this survey of Lew Kornman's tackle collection.

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Congress Trade Minnows from Supplee-Biddle Hardware are always fun.

I think CCBC Red Wing Black Bird is one of my top five lure colors, especially on a lure like the Pop 'N Dunk.

Not sure how rare this J.C. Dicks surf lure is, but it is pretty cool.

These Field & Stream Musky Honor Pins are SUPER rare.

Always like these Heddon 100s in the white label box.

My favorite CCBC lure is the Creek Chub Gar.

Your instant collection alert are these 47 Split Shot Tins.

A Shakespeare Metalized Minnow is a beautiful bait.

This Bourne & Bond Minnow Bucket is a very rare find.

I like howSewell Dunton rods are getting more respect.

A Zangi Audax is another great model from this Italian company.

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As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.

-- Dr. Todd

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If you don't know Andy Foster -- former president of ORCA -- watch this video as he gives a great overview of antique fishing reels.

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Holy moly are these two Tuna Jigs blowing up!

This is a really intricately engraved Winchester #2644 Reel.

This is another great Heddon 150.

This Heddon #900 in the box is driving the Heddon folks wild.

Storm Wiggle Warts are just plain hot right now.

I really love the Green Crackleback color especially on a Heddon River Runt.

A mint Penn Model 249 is a great find.

A Hildebrandt dealer display case is superb.

An early Pflueger Medalist #1392 is an iconic fly reel
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This Doug English Advertising Lure is incredible -- Doug gave them out every Christmas to friends and clients.

This CCBC Wagtail Chub is a nice find.

You don't see these Martin Triple Jointed Salmon Lures very often.

As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.

-- Dr. Todd

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If you've never been introduced to Lee Sisson, you need to check out this short video to learn how he impacted Bagley Baits.

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This is a BEAST of a Heddon Muky Lure.

I've seen a lot of Bear Creek decoys growing up in Northern Minnesota but I don't know if I've seen any that were this popular!

A Gold Ambassadeur 5500C is a great find!

This early wood minnow (possibly Woods?) has gotten a lot of interest.

I've always felt the Shakespeare underwater minnows like this Kazoo 3-Hook were greatly underrated.

You won't find a nicer Horton Meek #5 combo than this one!

English made baits are always fun to collect and this old Devon is no exception.

This Don Musso Needlefish is a rare example of saltwater lure craftsmanship.

Several things I like about this Zangi 3V. First, its a classic Italian spinning reel. Second, its in a Taico box -- a company best known for cheap Japanese imports. The American Import Co. (TAICO) did in fact import tackle from around the globe, not just Japan.

An old brass clamp reel is a classic early 19th century fishing reel. Kudos to the artistic photo!

Collectors need to recognize that these Hetzel Tuna Jigs are very collectable.

Give some love to this Central Wisconsin Bon-Net Musky Bait

As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.

-- Dr. Todd

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Some of you may have seen the ABU Garcia documentary, but if you haven't, sit back and enjoy. It really its great!

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Once or twice a year do you get a lure like this Heddon 150 that goes insane. Very possible it will go to five figures!