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, April 21, 2013

1000 Words

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This historical photo dates from 1945 and features Generalisimo Francisco Franco, the fascist dictator of Spain. Franco rose to power in the...
Saturday, April 20, 2013

Letterheadings with Jim Jordan: The Outing Manufacturing Co. (1924)

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This 1924 Outing M'F'G. Co. envelope gives us a look at some of the companies line of goods. Most accounts claim the Elkhart, Indi...
Friday, April 19, 2013

The Friday Funhouse

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Video of the Week Political pundit Tucker Carlson is surprised while fly fishing in Central Park. 12 Things I Would Buy If Only I Cou...
Thursday, April 18, 2013

Thursday Review: West Coast Vintage Salmon Lures Vol. I by Russell Christianson

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While I was gone I received a welcome package -- the latest book by West Coast fishing historian Russell Christianson. His earlier work, Tac...
Wednesday, April 17, 2013

A Tribute To Doug Hannon, A Legendary Big Bass Fisherman by Steve Kuchman

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Steve Kuchman posted this to Joe's and graciously allowed us to repost it here. I'd been meaning to write something up on Doug but h...
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

APRIL 2013 Fishing for History Magazine!

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DOWNLOAD THIS ISSUE BY CLICKING HERE ! NOTE: If you have trouble downloading this issue, email us at fishingforhistory@yahoo.com and we ...
Monday, April 15, 2013

The News of the Week: April 15, 2013

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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 ...
Saturday, April 13, 2013

Letterheadings with Jim Jordan: W.B. Haynes (1914)

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This weeks letterhead is rather plain in design and content, yet  I find it no less interesting than the most colorful illustrated letterh...
Friday, April 12, 2013

The Friday Funhouse

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The Video of the Week Another great IGFA video of bone fishing in the 1950s. 12 Things I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them This...
Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Story Behind the Heddon Jenny Mohawk Wood Minnow

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In January 2013, one of those events occurred that causes the entire collecting world to catch its breath. In this case, an honest-to-God He...
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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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