Fishing for History: The History of Fishing and Fishing Tackle

This blog deals with our outdoor heritage. It concentrates in particular on the history of fishing and fishing tackle, and seeks to provide interesting, informative, and important materials for anyone who wants to help preserve our nation's (and the world's) fishing. ©2007-2018 Dr. Todd Larson.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Friday Review: Lang's Auction Catalog

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Well, since I screwed up and posted the Friday Funhouse on Thursday, today the Thursday Review comes on Friday. We're whacky like that h...

Thursday, April 17, 2008

The Friday Funhouse

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THE Friday Funhouse Video of the Week What NOT to do when you land a 400 pound Goliath Grouper. Things I Would Buy If I Could Afford Them T...

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Voices from the Past: Fred Rinehart

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Yesterday I profiled the life of Fred Rinehart, inventor of the Rinehart Jinx lure. As mentioned, for a brief time Rinehart served as an out...

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Beyond the Jinx: The Life of Fred Rinehart

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Monday, April 14, 2008

The News of the Week: 14 April 2008

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Vice President Cheney is accused of catching angling for more than fish...fishing stupidity is a sign of the times...fishing with a cast net...

Friday, April 11, 2008

THE Friday Funhouse

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THE Friday Funhouse Video of the Week My favorite song about fishing, from one of my favorite country artists, Brad Paisley. The dude can s...

Thursday, April 10, 2008

A Review of the Fiberglass Flyrodders Web Forum

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Although I love to fish all kinds of vintage tackle, I have an affinity for three kinds. The first is a classic Heddon Musky rod with an ori...

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Teal: My name is Dr. Todd Larson, and I am a college history professor who writes on the history of fishing in America. I started this blog to help people better understand their outdoor heritage. I am originally from Duluth, Minnesota and live in Southwestern Ohio with my wife, daughter, three fish, two cats, and a dog.

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