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.

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Voices from the Past: Ellen Kimberly McElhone (1909)

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This is a neat poem from Field & Stream by Ellen Kimberly McElhone entitled "The Pool." The Pool By Ellen Kimberly McElhone I...
Monday, October 20, 2008

News of the Week: 20 October 2008

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Bernie Schultz gets a shout out before the Bassmaster Classic...fall is musky season...as it is for pike...PETA rears its ugly head...Indian...
Sunday, October 19, 2008

Sunday Poll Results: Is it REALLY Still Out There?

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Sunday Poll Results: Is it REALLY Still Out There? This week's poll had some surprising results. First, fully 2/3 of the respondents fel...
Saturday, October 18, 2008

UNID Files #9: The Case of the Quill Hopper

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UNID Files #9: The Case of the Quill Hopper Chris Diestel sends along a great little UNID fly rod lure--the first fly rod lure featured on t...
Friday, October 17, 2008

Friday Funhouse

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The Friday Funhouse Video of the Week This is one of the coolest old fishing videos (it's only 3 minutes long but you'll have to wai...
Thursday, October 16, 2008

Review: Lang's Catalog Fall 2008

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Review: Lang's Catalog Fall 2008 I received the latest Lang's Auction Catalog for Fall 2008, and I have to say, it was a surreal ex...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Remembering Jack Bright (1922-2008)

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Remembering Jack Bright (1922-2008) I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jack Bright, partly because he did not announce his i...
Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Voices from the Past: Death of a Fly Tying Expert (1887)

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Voices from the Past: Death of a Fly Tying Expert (1887) We know the names of so few professional fly tiers in the Victorian era, that when ...
Monday, October 13, 2008

News of the Week: 13 October 2008

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Fishing show host who discovered UFO at Roswell in 1947 dies...bass angler with no arms and legs becomes an inspiration...NFLCC member and T...
Sunday, October 12, 2008

Sunday Poll Result: Which Lure Company is Holdings its Value Best?

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Sunday Poll Results: Which lure company is holdings its value best? The results from the latest poll are in, and it would appear that we hav...
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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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