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.

Sunday, November 18, 2012

1000 Words

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Our friend Doug Bucha sent in this lovely photo for this week's 1000 Words. Here is his description: Just wanted to send you a pict...
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Deconstructing Old Ads: Magazine Covers as Advertising – Part Two: Outdoor Life

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Magazine Covers as Advertising – Part Two: Outdoor Life After looking through a mountain of old Outdoor Lifes I have come to the concl...
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Friday, November 16, 2012

The Friday Funhouse

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Video of the Week Damn this is one big catfish! 12 Things I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them This is a cool monstrosity of a re...
Thursday, November 15, 2012

A Funny Thing Finding You Here...

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I got an email from a friend of mine who remarked, "Hey, it was funny finding you on here! I didn't know you posted on the Fibergla...
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Voices from the Past: Tony Accetta's Film (1939)

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One of my favorite fishing characters of the 20th century was Tony Accetta. Accetta started out as a tournament caster and ended up as a m...
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

News of the Week: November 13, 2012

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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 ...
Monday, November 12, 2012

Veteran's Day

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No posts today. Instead, we reflect on the things that really matter -- freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. None of these things...
Sunday, November 11, 2012

1000 Words

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This 1908 photo of a fishing party comes from Winfield, Kansas and is dated 1908. It is cool for many reasons, but I really love the random ...
Saturday, November 10, 2012

Deconstructing Old Ads with Bill Sonnett: Magazine Covers As Advertising - Part One (Field & Stream)

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Magazine Covers As Advertising - Part One– Field & Stream One hears a lot about advertising and the need to make a lasting impression ...
Friday, November 9, 2012

The Friday Funhouse

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The Video of the Week Hey lady, it's only a fish! 12 Things I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them This is a cool Meisselbach ...
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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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