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.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Journey to the Center of an Obsession: My ABU Tour, Part II by Espen Olav Sjaastad

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Today we get the second and final part of Espen's beautiful article on ABU. A tremendous thank you goes out to Espen and the whole ABU g...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Journey to the Center of an Obsession: My ABU Tour, Part I by Espen Olav Sjaastad

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Today and tomorrow, we are absolutely delighted to offer you a glimpse into the world of ABU, written by our Scandinavian friend Espen Olav ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Voices from the Past: Tris Speaker (1921)

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A popular but often overlooked outdoor writer was Morris Ackerman, a syndicated writer who often billed himself as "America's Forem...
Monday, July 20, 2009

News of the Week: 20 July 2009

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ICAST reports abound...the Thames is cleanest in 200 years...bluegills and the popular imagination...musky anglers must change...or simplify...
Sunday, July 19, 2009

Dealer Display Cards, Part I

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A semi-regular feature I'd like to start is to begin profiling Point of Purchase display cards for various brands of fishing tackle. Man...
Saturday, July 18, 2009

Deconstructing Old Ads with Bill Sonnett

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Deconstructing Old Ads with Bill Sonnett The Markham Ball Bait In 1913 C. E. Markham of Jackson Michigan owned the rights to the Burgess Wee...
Friday, July 17, 2009

Friday Funhouse

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The Video of the Week A Lake Biwa guide reports to Bassmaster's Ken Duke on the possible record bass. Things I Would Buy If I Could Only...
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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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