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, February 17, 2011

Who Am I?

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This photo dated 1939 is of a very famous angler during his time. Here are three clues: 1) His first fame came as a fishing guide. 2) He...
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Art Lawton--Musky Angler by Mike Kaligordis

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A few weeks ago, Michael Kalogridis posted an interesting story and pics on Joe's Board. With his kind permission, I've reposted it ...
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

News of the Week: 15 February 2011

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Don't have time to read 50+ fishing and tackle collecting blogs and web sites? Well, let us do it for you! Follow all of the latest n...
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Monday, February 14, 2011

The Fishing Valentine: A Photographic History (Part II)

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The Fishing Valentine: A Photographic History (Part II) The Fishing News of the Week will run tomorrow (Tuesday). As we stated last year...
Sunday, February 13, 2011

1000 Words

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1000 Words Over the next month, we'll feature some stunning photos from Jack Seedhouse from British Columbia, Canada. These photos com...
Saturday, February 12, 2011

Deconstructing Old Ads: The Dazzler Bass Fly (1918)

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The Dazzler Bass Fly While looking through the pages of the May 1918 issue of Field & Stream I noticed this prominent ad for the “Da...
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Friday, February 11, 2011

The Friday Funhouse

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The Video of the Week This is an exceptional video of fly fishing for bass. 12 Things I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them This I...
Thursday, February 10, 2011

Field & Stream's Vintage Tackle Contest #1

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Field & Stream's Vintage Tackle Contest #1 The first edition of Joe Cermele's Field & Stream Vintage Tackle Contest is up,...

Thursday Review: The January 2011 FATC Newsletter

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Thursday Review: The January 2011 FATC Newsletter I'm always excited to get a copy of the FATC Newsletter , the official publication o...
Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Roosevelt's Fishery Legacy - This Day in History

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Craig Springer, the editor of the outstanding Eddies Magazine , sent me a blurb worth repeating today. It's a special anniversary! The 1...

The Vintage Fishing Tackle on American Pickers

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The Vintage Fishing Tackle on American Pickers The popular History Channel show American Pickers in a recent episode profiled vintage tack...
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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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