tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22934044796436903162024-03-17T23:03:38.018-04:00Fishing for History: The History of Fishing and Fishing TackleThis 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.Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.comBlogger2839125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-51794243220570014752018-07-31T21:15:00.000-04:002019-02-13T21:21:04.919-05:00We've Moved to www.FinAndFlame.com<p>After a decade the Fishing for History Blog has moved to the <a HREF="http://www.FinAndFlame.com">FIN & FLAME</A> web site, which will be the home of all of our future content! Please check it out for all of the content including the Friday Funhouse!</p>
<p>-- Dr. Todd</p>Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-88190485463510746552018-06-23T17:16:00.000-04:002018-06-23T17:16:22.593-04:00The Friday Funhouse <br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>Wild Trout: A Montana Fish Story is a cool video.</br>
<br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IN7_CIxZy_s" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>
<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-ANTIQUE-W-D-CHAMPMAN-LURE-MAKER-THERESA-NY-1866-1898-TROLLING-BATE-LURE/232808611056?hash=item3634797cf0:g:sygAAOSw-a1bJW9X">W.D. Chapman lure</A> is incredible.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sygAAOSw-a1bJW9X/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>An <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/rare-E-A-Pflueger-frog-lure/153070725876?hash=item23a3b9eaf4:g:nsYAAOSwgvFbLD6m">E.A. Pflueger frog</A> would make any frog collector smile.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nsYAAOSwgvFbLD6m/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>An <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Edward-Vom-Hofe-Reel-491-Orignal-Line-Spoll-And-Tarpon-Hook/332689840792?hash=item4d75dc1a98:g:GvUAAOSwj-BbJzSb">Ed. vom Hofe 491</A> is a rare reel.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GvUAAOSwj-BbJzSb/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/C-F-Orvis-1874-2nd-Model-Fly-Reel/113075570085?hash=item1a53d445a5:g:UsEAAOSw4Q5bJ6PM">C.F. Orvis</A> 2nd model fly reel is pretty damn cool.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/UsEAAOSw4Q5bJ6PM/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="472" border=0></center></br>
<br> <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-ANTIQUE-GLASS-TUBE-MINNOW-FISHING-LURE-TACKLE-WELCH-GRAVES-NY-1893/232809873481?hash=item36348cc049:g:EsEAAOSwAZVbJuMo">Welch & Graves</A> made a cool minnow tube.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EsEAAOSwAZVbJuMo/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Tell me the <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-Rare-ABC-Minnow-Glass-Eye-Wood-Body-Vintage-Lure-Color-Backs-Michigan/142832581264?hash=item21417c3a90:g:bLoAAOSwQFNbIacj">ABC Minnow set</A> isn't super cool.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bLoAAOSwQFNbIacj/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>Old <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/1917-HARDYS-ANGLERS-GUIDE-RARE-EARLY-EDITION-FISHING-TACKLE-CATALOGUE/292610371698?hash=item4420eff072:g:WMcAAOSw5PJbKY04">Hardy Angler's Guides</A> are always good finds.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/WMcAAOSw5PJbKY04/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="761" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Vintage-Heddon-1020-TG-Tiger-Lures-Twin-6-Pac-NIB/263755823626?hash=item3d69127a0a:g:u7EAAOSwWe1bIV18">Deal Pack of Heddon Tigers</A> is a rare find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/52kAAOSweltbIV2D/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bagley-Balsa-B3-Lure-New-B-3-Square-Lip/113073743972?hash=item1a53b86864:g:Sx4AAOSwxupbJvGK">Bagley Balsa B</A> in a rare color is superb.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Sx4AAOSwxupbJvGK/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>The <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/tin-liz-crappie-lure-in-box/153070731292?hash=item23a3ba001c:g:lPQAAOSwlHJbLECr">Arbogast Tin Liz</A> is iconic.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~iIAAOSwh8NbLEDA/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>The <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Moonlight-Paw-Paw-Bullhead-A-beauty/323305743621?hash=item4b46862505:g:H94AAOSwBNtbJuas">Paw Paw Bullhead</A> was a really difficult lure to make.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H94AAOSwBNtbJuas/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/EX-CONDITION-MINT-HEDDON-111-WOOD-GLASS-EYE-RIVER-RUNT-CORRECT-MARK-BRUSH-BOX/163097850031?hash=item25f963b0af:g:NQ0AAOSw4eJbIuB3">Heddon River Runt</A> in the box if always a good find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NQ0AAOSw4eJbIuB3/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="440" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-3533844602936714772018-06-08T04:30:00.000-04:002018-06-09T18:21:03.219-04:00The Friday Funhouse<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>This is an interesting 1970s/early 1980s video by Jack Hargreaves on the Green Drake fly.</br>
<br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vRdP_WMSB-U" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>
<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Millers-Reversible-Minnow-Old-wood-fishing-lure-in-original-box-papers/382480047205?hash=item590d965c65:g:n5oAAOSwp41bEz7h">Miller's Reversible</A> is a superb lure, especially in the box.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/n5oAAOSwp41bEz7h/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334" border=0></center></br>
<br>They don't come rarer than this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Reel-Super-Rare-THE-CHIPPINDALE-n-1-BOX-ENGLAND-MOULINET-RARE-THREADLINE/183262237945?hash=item2aab47d4f9:g:Ze8AAOSwjXNbDyCB">Chippendale spinning reel</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Ze8AAOSwjXNbDyCB/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334" border=0></center></br>
<br>Loving this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pflueger-Muskie-Size-Globe-Lure-R-W-8-Canoe-Box-Beauty-Circa-1930-245/372321028745?hash=item56b0100a89:g:cssAAOSwQWxbEBkz">Pflueger Globe in the bOx</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cssAAOSwQWxbEBkz/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="386" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Carnival-Spotted-00-in-Correctly-Marked-Box-w-Paper/253669498310?hash=item3b0fe15dc6:g:rCoAAOSw9N5bFbWA">Heddon Strawberry Sport "OO" in the box</A> is beautiful.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rCoAAOSw9N5bFbWA/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Tiny-Torpedo-M-Pike-Scale-TUFF-uncataloged/273258040009?hash=item3f9f72cac9:g:iKMAAOSwzFxbFFzd">Heddon Tiny Torpedo</A> in pike scale is breaking the bank.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/iKMAAOSwzFxbFFzd/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Creek-Chub-Husky-Musky-Minnow-Special-Order-Redside-Sample-Rare-Combo/123172927731?hash=item1cadadb8f3:g:tpEAAOSw2spbFc8O">CCBC Husky Musky</A> has the Pflueger archives tag on it!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/tpEAAOSw2spbFc8O/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>LOVE These<a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Phillipson-Dry-Fly-Special-Pacemaker-8-1-2-bamboo-fly-rod/202331680846?hash=item2f1be8704e:g:u2wAAOSwCRRbFH9U">Phillipson Dry Fly Specials</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/u2wAAOSwCRRbFH9U/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="333" border=0></center></br>
<br>You won't see many <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOUGH-VINTAGE-PLAYFAIR-251-PFLUEGER-UNDER-WATER-MINNOW-FISHING-LURE/123170223836?hash=item1cad8476dc:g:zw8AAOSw92RbE-xe">Pflueger Playfair Minnows</A> around.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zw8AAOSw92RbE-xe/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>A green <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/GREEN-PENN-9MS-PEERLESS-MONOFIL-VINTAGE-SALTWATER-FISHING-REEL-MINT-IN-BOX-USA/332674010979?hash=item4d74ea8f63:g:ngEAAOSw-a1bFHqR">Penn 9MS</A> in a late box is attracting widespread interest.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ngEAAOSw-a1bFHqR/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Nothing prettier than <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Pflueger-Argyle-Min-in-Correctly-Mkd-Clean-Crisp-Blue-Border-Box-w-Paper/352372251714?hash=item520b05dc42:g:Q0cAAOSwJdBbFbGW">Pflueger Argyle on an Underwater Minnow</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Q0cAAOSwJdBbFbGW/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This is a super rare <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-C-1903-MEISSELBACH-Takapart-ROUND-PILLAR-Take-Apart-Casting-Reel/401536831260?hash=item5d7d75cf1c:g:XdIAAOSwetxa94Ng">Round Meisselbach Tak-A-Part</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XdIAAOSwetxa94Ng/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Wow, I love this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Julius-Vom-Hofe-Raised-Pillar-German-Silver-Fly-Fishing-Reel-Size-3/183258803883?hash=item2aab136eab:g:uC4AAOSw-VtbFWCC">Julius vom Hofe Fly Reel</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/uC4AAOSw-VtbFWCC/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-52417348753050046452018-06-01T06:00:00.000-04:002018-06-02T11:58:52.516-04:00The Friday Funhouse<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>NOTE: apologies for the lack of the Funhouse last week, was busy graduating my daughter from high school!</br>
<br>I just finished my 10-years in the making book on glass fly rods, so they've been on my mind. I found this interview with Cameron Mortenson of the Fiberglass Manifesto blog and thought it was cool.</br>
<br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HzDjGi-ydzQ" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>
<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>You don't see too many <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Frank-Knill-Vermillon-Silver-Minnow-Lure-New-Old-Stock-on-Card-Ohio-R-W-175/372314908946?hash=item56afb2a912:g:2t0AAOSwj-BbB0zw">Frank Knill Spoons on Cards</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2t0AAOSwj-BbB0zw/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334" border=0></center></br>
<br>Whoah. This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/ABU-AMBASSADEUR-5500-C-D-L-IN-TEAK-BOX/392052079693?hash=item5b481ffc4d:g:jOAAAOSwq4lbCV8v">ABU 5500CDL in Teak Box</A> is out of this world cool.<?br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jOAAAOSwq4lbCV8v/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Oddball spinning reels have been coming out of the word work of late and none are as tank-like as this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Reel-Super-Rare-HARDY-ALTEX-1-MK-I-DUCKS-FOOT-ENGLAND-MULINELLO-MOULINET-RARE/183244491942?hash=item2aaa390ca6:g:VwcAAOSw-VtbCbtu">Hardy Altex Mk 1</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/VwcAAOSw-VtbCbtu/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I absolutely love these original <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Orignial-Fred-Young-Big-O/362334991493?hash=item545cd93485:g:1fYAAOSw2spbDXhJ">Fred Young Big O's</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1fYAAOSw2spbDXhJ/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>You won't see too many <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CREEK-CHUB-5-HOOK-MINNOW-W-BOX-RAINBOW/123161967123?hash=item1cad067a13:g:n5EAAOSwF25bDcw~">CCBC 5-Hook Minnows</A> in the box.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/n5EAAOSwF25bDcw~/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="518" border=0></center></br>
<br>Heddon <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Heddon-5-Hook-Minnow-in-Blended-Red-w-Maroon-Box/253654264891?hash=item3b0ef8ec3b:g:8jMAAOSw7UJbDGde">150s in boxes</A> are always going to command interest.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8jMAAOSw7UJbDGde/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br><a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-WINCHESTER-Arms-8156-POCAHONTAS-FISHING-LINE-Original-Spool-25-Test/382472830809?hash=item590d283f59:g:NNgAAOSwuHFbCMNG">Winchester Line Spools</A> always break the bank.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NNgAAOSwuHFbCMNG/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Got to love this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Heddon-Spindiver-GREENSCALE-fishing-Lure-Antique-Tackle-Box-Bait-Bass/292585670829?hash=item441f7708ad:g:Rz8AAOSwJo5bDz3c">Heddon Spindiver</A> in fancy green scale.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Rz8AAOSwJo5bDz3c/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Check out this beautiful <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/South-Bend-BIG-Teaser-Old-wood-fishing-lure-in-original-box-NICE/372316846622?hash=item56afd03a1e:g:PeUAAOSw2VFbCgul">South Bend Teaser in the box</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PeUAAOSw2VFbCgul/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I always dig these <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Antique-The-Tronick-Tackler-Wood-2-Tray-Tackle-Box/153038162290?hash=item23a1c90972:g:NpYAAOSwE-xbCeZU">Tronick Tackle Boxes</A> made in Chetek, Wis.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NpYAAOSwE-xbCeZU/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>An <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Fishing-Lure-FRED-ARBOGAST-TIN-LIZ-WEEDLESS-KICKER-2-Frog-WITH-BOX/332664785870?hash=item4d745dcbce:g:VWQAAOSwgslbCe12">Arbogast Kicker in the Box</A> will make your day.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/VWQAAOSwgslbCe12/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="301" border=0></center></br>
<br>Most underrated company is Keeling and this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Special-Keeling-3hk-Tom-Underwater-Minnow-in-Box-Fishing-Lure/183247820874?hash=item2aaa6bd84a:g:BH4AAOSwYf9bDK0Y">3-Hook Special</A> is a beauty.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BH4AAOSwYf9bDK0Y/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-26202775699799921222018-05-18T08:27:00.000-04:002018-05-18T08:27:56.066-04:00The Friday Funhouse<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>This British news reel about fly fishing is awesome.</br>
<br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3haTXem2umw" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>
<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>I have seen many, many cool Heddon items but I have never seen a <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-James-Heddon-and-Sons-Screwdriver-in-Un-Opened-Sealed-Envelope-147/302741837702?hash=item467cd1d786:g:Yr4AAOSw1u5a~cHM">Heddon Screw Driver</A> in an envelope before!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Yr4AAOSw1u5a~cHM/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334" border=0></center></br>
<br>This is an awesome oddity <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Extremely-Rare-Antique-Brass-French-Fishing-Reel-w-Bell-Alarm-Slide-Latch-NR/332651169392?hash=item4d738e0670:g:0yMAAOSw8~5a-Hqy">French Alarm Reel</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0yMAAOSw8~5a-Hqy/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="437" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leonard-Bamboo-Fly-Rod-Model-51-Tournament/183227961239?hash=item2aa93ccf97:g:iocAAOSwbbda-4HI">Leonard Tournament</A> fly rod is a perfect casting machine.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5UoAAOSwP2pa-4HJ/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>I know collectors who have waited years to find this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Spoon-Y-Frog-Box-RARE-Originally-Part-of-a-gift-set-for-fisherman/222976562009?hash=item33ea705359:g:SoYAAOSwZTJa94MY">Heddon Spoon-Y Frog Gift Box</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SoYAAOSwZTJa94MY/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This is an awesome rustic looking <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fish-Decoy-Spearing-Ice-Fishing-Michigan-11-long-1940s/292562680714?hash=item441e183b8a:g:pbYAAOSwmEJa93Cw">ice decoy</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pbYAAOSwmEJa93Cw/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="373" border=0></center></br>
<br<Speaking of weird contraptions check out this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/1900s-wood-automatic-wind-up-fishing-reel-rod-vintage-machine/282965262587?hash=item41e20b40fb:g:9LwAAOSweIla-YNc">Auto Winder rod and reel</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9LwAAOSweIla-YNc/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="300" border=0></center></br>
<br>Pflueger made some cool lures and the <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Antique-Pflueger-Neverfail-Wooden-Minnow-lure-correct-Wood-Box-size-2-3-4/173312305889?hash=item285a37eae1:g:PecAAOSwV9ha9PQU">Neverfail Wooden Minnow</A> was one of them.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PecAAOSwV9ha9PQU/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br><a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Kirwans-Bad-Egg-Wooden-Lure/222973958164?hash=item33ea489814:g:6GkAAOSwoPta9Lzl">Kirwin's Bad Egg</A> just sits there, staring at you.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6GkAAOSwoPta9Lzl/s-l400.jpg" width="385" height="400" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Playfair-Fishing-Lure/132626306227?hash=item1ee124d4b3:g:TKYAAOSw9Rda~Z9p">Playfair Wooden Minnow</A> is a cool trade minnow.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TKYAAOSw9Rda~Z9p/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>The <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Early-Pflueger-Supreme-Bait-Casting-Reel-Serial-Number-3402-EJ83/302734787921?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1431.l2649">Douglas Patent Pflueger Supreme</A> with intact dog ears is an iconic fishing reel.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/UUIAAOSwH4ha9Mak/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334" border=0></center></br>
<br>I've always thought <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Creek-Chub-No-316-Crawdad-River-Peeler-fishing-lure/132625401138?hash=item1ee1170532:g:Z9YAAOSwjvRa~LUZ">this Crawdad River Peeler</A> was a striking lure color.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Z9YAAOSwjvRa~LUZ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="373" border=0></center></br>
<br><a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PFLUEGER-PALOMINE-SCRAMBLE-FINISH-GLASS-EYES/123127423810?hash=item1caaf76342:g:8mkAAOSw4b9a9jaC">Pal-O-Mines</A> in Scramble Finish are always amazing.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8mkAAOSw4b9a9jaC/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-7700321901640054232018-05-11T06:00:00.000-04:002018-05-11T15:12:00.609-04:00The Friday Funhouse<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>Another old home fishing video. Love these.</br>
<br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Tigp6JXqCeE" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>
<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>This bizarre <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Reel-Moulinet-Ancien-HOWBAN-Made-in-ENGLAND-ROLLE-REEL-VINTAGE-VERY-RARE-OLD/183209683194?hash=item2aa825e8fa:g:EvAAAOSwUXBa7LJ1">English-Made Howban Reel</A> is a wonderful find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EvAAAOSwUXBa7LJ1/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Tugis is an early <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Abbey-And-Imbrie-Early-Casting-Reel/323243971728?hash=item4b42d79490:g:7FoAAOSwuWha72vH">vom Hofe A&I</A> casting reel.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7FoAAOSwuWha72vH/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I've never seen this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-1950s-Shakespeare-Wonder-Cast-Fishing-Reel-Rod-Display-Gas-Oil-Sign/132607824062?hash=item1ee00ad0be:g:dwoAAOSwQQBa6jWI">Shakespeare Dealer Sign</A> before.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/dwoAAOSwQQBa6jWI/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="333" border=0></center></br>
<br>What's not to like about this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-HEDDON-BABY-VAMP-in-ORANGE-AND-BLACK-GREAT-COLOR-NICE/123124497934?hash=item1caacabe0e:g:ZwIAAOSwkp1a85ra">superb Baby Vamp</A>?</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ZwIAAOSwkp1a85ra/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="439" border=0></center></br>
<br>I'm personally not into contemporary ice decoys but <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rick-Wirth-Quilted-Fish-Spearing-Decoy-Folk-Art/112981843628?hash=item1a4e3e1eac:g:suAAAOSw-uda8it4">this Rick Wirth</A> might make me change my mind.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/suAAAOSw-uda8it4/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="281" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ZINK-SCREWTAIL-BROWN-CRAB-WOOD-RARE-FISHING-LURE-WITH-BOX-PAPERS/232763373439?hash=item3631c7377f:g:tJoAAOSwFYZa81kX">Zinc Screwtail</A> is great in the box.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/tJoAAOSwFYZa81kX/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Apparently there are only like three or four known of this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Millsite-Steel-Wire-Works-Jointed-99R-Vintage-Fishing-Lure-White-Head-Red-M27B/302729127887?hash=item467c0fe7cf:g:qkoAAOSwZVJa7jYG">Jointed Millsite</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qkoAAOSwZVJa7jYG/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="333" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fred-Youngs-Original-Handcarved-Big-O-Lure-Small/323250465506?hash=item4b433aaae2:g:q-oAAOSw-k1a9IK4">Fred Young</A> handcarved Big-O is a beautiful lure.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HAkAAOSwZNBa9IK4/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="189" border=0></center></br>
<br>You don't see this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Ca-1924-Jermyn-Bros-Heinie-Spinner-on-Card-SCRANTON-PENNSYLVANIA-LURE/232760926369?hash=item3631a1e0a1:g:8RYAAOSwKiZa8P9t">Jermyn Bros. Heinie Spinner on Card</A> very often.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8RYAAOSwKiZa8P9t/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="236" border=0></center></br>
<br>Loving this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Tough-Color-Vintage-Staley-Twin-Minn-Indiana-Old-Wood-Fishing-Lure-with-box/183212654063?hash=item2aa8533def:g:awkAAOSwEaNa72l3">Staley-Johnson Twin Minn</A> in the box.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/awkAAOSwEaNa72l3/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="333" border=0></center></br>
<br>I like the <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/k-k-animated-minnow-lure-rare-rainbow/163034602027?hash=item25f59e9a2b:g:fioAAOSwhRFa56tZ">K&K Minnow</A> a lot!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fioAAOSwhRFa56tZ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="281" border=0></center></br>
<br>This big <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bagleys-Bang-O-Lure-7-in-Baby-Bass-Musky-Pike-Jerk-Balsa-Bait-Wood-Plug/142789847814?hash=item213ef02b06:g:pW4AAOSwodpa9FbX">Bagley Bang-O-Lure</A> is great.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pW4AAOSwodpa9FbX/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-74138411188454201022018-04-27T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-27T17:45:12.409-04:00The Friday FunhouseTealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-73542724117657411582018-04-20T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-20T06:00:10.842-04:00The Friday Funhouse<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>This is an awesome video of Kentucky Reels on display in Frankfort, Kentucky.</br>
<br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EdoBSTtX5mA" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>
<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>I’m liking this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pflueger-Rare-Catalina-Metalized-Vintage-Lure-Glass-Eye-Bull-Dog-Prop-EMC33/302703085482?hash=item467a8287aa:g:mhAAAOSwGW9az6Yg">metabolized Pflueger Catalina.</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mhAAAOSwGW9az6Yg/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This gold presentation <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Reel-RARE-GOLD-Presentation-3-35-Casting-Reel/222927094056?hash=item33e77d8128:g:UFAAAOSw72Na1RiX">Heddon 3-35</A> is great.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rD0AAOSwE3ha1Rgr/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="364" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shakespeare-Old-wood-fishing-lure-in-wood-box-glass-eyes-paper/382436566525?hash=item590afee5fd:g:BRoAAOSw4jFa0qnY">Shakespeare 3-Hook Underwater Minnow</A> is a beautiful lure.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BRoAAOSw4jFa0qnY/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>An <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Rare-Arbogast-Tin-Liz-Walleye-Fishing-Lure-Nice/292524010942?hash=item441bca2dbe:g:oU4AAOSwPbla0lKl">Arbogast Tin Liz Walleye</A> is just so awesome.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mkUAAOSwSlRa0lJ2/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="374" border=0></center></br>
<br>A charming <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Charmer-Minnow-Red-Whitw/202287279589?hash=item2f1942ede5:g:c1sAAOSwwBNaz~ZE">Charmer</A> is always a fine find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/c1sAAOSwwBNaz~ZE/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTREMELY-RARE-MINT-HEDDON-DOWAGIAC-MEADOW-MOUSE-IN-UNUSUAL-HEDDON-COLORS/323202411654?hash=item4b405d6c86:g:loEAAOSwsgZazSrR">Heddon Mouse</A> in an unusual color has become very popular.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/loEAAOSwsgZazSrR/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-CREEK-CHUB-PIKIE-FISHING-LURE-BOX-6905-7-INCH/173270950128?hash=item2857c0e0f0:g:tmkAAOSwLjRa0msD">Creek Chub #6905 Pikie</A> is an incredible lure.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/tmkAAOSwLjRa0msD/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I like this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/rare-6-0-6-1-7-8-oz-Farlow-the-Ultimate-Midge-impregnated-bamboo-fly-rod/273153507807?hash=item3f9937c1df:g:kg0AAOSwTmtazgtn">Farlow Ultimate Midge 6' Fly Rod</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/kg0AAOSwTmtazgtn/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="162" border=0></center></br>
<br>The <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fishing-Lure-Immel-Chippewa-Wisconsin-Poor-Shape-Priced-Fair/123073077513?hash=item1ca7ba2109:g:6AEAAOSwSiJaz2Un">Chippewa</A> is such an iconic bait.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6AEAAOSwSiJaz2Un/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="333" border=0></center></br>
<br>As a trade tackle collector I love this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Vintage-Congress-Trade-Minnow-Box-with-Crackleback-Minnow-Lure/263601843761?hash=item3d5fe4ee31:g:waIAAOSwX2xazoa6">Congress trade minnow</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/waIAAOSwX2xazoa6/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>A Heddon <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Heddon-Tiger-1020-SF-Twin-Six-12-Pack-Dealer-Box-Full/202287297623?hash=item2f19433457:g:YzEAAOSwdBZaz~2S">Tiger 12 Pack</A> is a great find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/jwUAAOSwwARaz~2q/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This is a superb <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SOUTH-BEND-MIDGET-MINNOW-in-ORIGINAL-BOX-MINT/123080297185?hash=item1ca8284ae1:g:~uIAAOSwIhFa0-3U">South Bend Midget Minnow</A> in the box.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ZDAAAOSwoJ1a0-5J/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="472" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-72762502843603126812018-04-13T06:00:00.000-04:002018-04-13T06:00:35.712-04:00The Friday Funhouse<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>Growing up I was a huge Stan Laurel fan It's cool to see him fishing here in this ca. 1930 home movie.</br>
<br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ULfmi_DR4Qs" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>
<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>I absolutely LOVE these green splatter <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-PAW-PAW-PLATYPUS-IN-WOTTA-FROG-GREEN-SPLATTER-COLOR/222914955416?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649">Paw Paw Platypus</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4v4AAOSwbtdayTF~/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Reel-Vintage-AGAL-AMBIDEXTER-Made-in-ITALY-MULINELLO-ROLLE-MOULINET-RARE-VINTAGE/183169190455?hash=item2aa5bc0a37:g:J3MAAOSw5nFaymga">Agal Ambidex</A> makes me miss my friend Ben Wright.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/J3MAAOSw5nFaymga/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This is such an odd an endearing <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-1919-Circa-Henry-Leepers-Bass-Bait-Antique-Lure-Multi-Level-Line-Ties/183164886696?hash=item2aa57a5ea8:g:trgAAOSwYhRaxu9A">Henry Leepers Bass Lure</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/trgAAOSwYhRaxu9A/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This Red Flitter <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-9630-Red-Head-Flitter-Punkinseed-Fishing-Lure/253548687923?hash=item3b08adf233:g:7QEAAOSwGHJafz1Q">Heddon Punkinseed 9630</A> is a sweet bait.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7QEAAOSwGHJafz1Q/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>These Winchester, Indiana made <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-1920-s-Circa-Winchester-Diving-Beauty-O-L-Williams-Winchester-Indiana/183164876015?hash=item2aa57a34ef:g:1fUAAOSwJqVaxuxk">O.L. Williams Lure</A> is cool.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1fUAAOSwJqVaxuxk/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>The <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/OLD-circa-1910-Shakespeare-Whirlwind-Lure-6-see-through-flat-plate-hardware-NR/323200958972?hash=item4b404741fc:g:HLwAAOSwRsJazDVt">Shakespeare Whirlwind</A> is such a primitive lure.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HLwAAOSwRsJazDVt/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="317" border=0></center></br>
<br><a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Heddon-Magnum-Topedo-in-Box-362-Insert-Papers-Blue-Shore-NOS/282921413795?hash=item41df6e2ca3:g:sMUAAOSwW3Vazq1q">Magnum Torpedos</A> are very popular in Japan.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/sMUAAOSwW3Vazq1q/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br> One of my favorite lures is this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-MOONLIGHT-NO-1-FLOATING-BAIT-FISHING-LURE-W-CORRECT-BOX-c-1909-NR/253549703198?hash=item3b08bd701e:g:qBIAAOSwuXtaytbS">Moonlight Floating Bait</A>.<br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/qBIAAOSwuXtaytbS/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="728" border=0></center></br>
<br>Not much of a fan of Winchester but this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-WINCHESTER-MULTI-WOBBLER-9201-Lure-Very-Nice/162988616612?hash=item25f2e0eba4:g:gtkAAOSwOyJayqdJ">Wobbler</A> is pretty cool.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gtkAAOSwOyJayqdJ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="438" border=0></center></br>
<br>These Wisconsin made <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Large-Red-Muskie-Sucker-front-Prop-Vintage-Fishing-Lure-LTA14/372269809886?hash=item56ad0280de:g:g~gAAOSwW3VaxlCk">Musky Suckers</A> weigh like a pound. It's a massive musky bait!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oXcAAOSwIzBaxlCm/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br><a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/5-1-2-Inch-Live-Action-Frog-Fishing-Lure-In-Original-Box/332614781983?hash=item4d7162cc1f:g:~U8AAOSwcFVayoiL">The Live Action Frog </A> is such a bizarre lure.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~U8AAOSwcFVayoiL/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br><a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Catalog-1931-super-clean/162992449001?hash=item25f31b65e9:g:cjgAAOSwLx1azWXO">A Heddon 1931 Catalog</A> is a glorious find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cjgAAOSwLx1azWXO/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-83301678615721596752018-04-06T07:00:00.000-04:002018-04-09T10:42:07.268-04:00The Friday Funhouse<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>I can't get enough of these post-war home fishing movies. So nostalgic.</br>
<br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bKtzkwHNrZ8" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>
<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creek-Chub-BIG-Plunker-old-wood-fishing-lure-glass-eyes-a-WOWSER/372265157590?hash=item56acbb83d6:g:oAUAAOSwXj5awDZ-">CCBC Musky Plunker</A> is a sweetheart.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oAUAAOSwXj5awDZ-/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>Literally everyone loves <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stunning-Heddon-4-Point-Perch-Scale-Decoy/253541162707?hash=item3b083b1ed3:g:rOwAAOSwnCxaxVHT">a Heddon Ice Decoy.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rOwAAOSwnCxaxVHT/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>LOVE this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-in-Crisp-Clean-Box-Donaly-WOW/253541173599?hash=item3b083b495f:g:-1gAAOSw08paxVVE">Donaly in the box.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-1gAAOSw08paxVVE/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>My favorite fly reel is this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Superb-Early-Second-Version-Orvis-Pinned-Frame-Fly-Reel-in-Original-Walnut-Box/352322433874?hash=item52080db352:g:OuoAAOSwC2JaxUwv">Orvis in the box.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OuoAAOSwC2JaxUwv/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>These W&M <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Superb-1947-1951-WRIGHT-McGILL-GV9053-Granger-Victory-9-3-2-Split-Bamboo/401513763194?hash=item5d7c15d17a:g:bZEAAOSwCPRaup1F">Granger Victory rods</A> are underrated.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bZEAAOSwCPRaup1F/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>INSTANT COLLECTION ALERT: A batch of 7 <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Centaure-Pacific-Spinning-Reel-Large-Made-in-France-LOT-black-green-brown/123059187406?hash=item1ca6e62ece:g:8aAAAOSwpqRaxTTZ">Centaure-Pacifics.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8aAAAOSwpqRaxTTZ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>I dig this really cool<a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Detriot-Glass-Minnow-Tube-Fishing-Lure-Antique-Tackle-Box-Bait-Bass-Pike/302694852106?hash=item467a04e60a:g:cCoAAOSwV5laxlw5">Detroit Glass Minnow Tube.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cCoAAOSwV5laxlw5/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>Not going to find a nicer catalog than this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-and-Pristine-Early-Edward-Vom-Hofe-Catalog-w-Original-Mailing-Envelope/352322413076?hash=item52080d6214:g:Fs8AAOSwpxFaxUOq">1925 Edward vom Home.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Fs8AAOSwpxFaxUOq/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>Loving this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Staley-Johnson-Twin-Min-Lure-Frog-Combo/323189474865?hash=item4b3f980631:g:Db0AAOSwjX1axRio">Staley-Johnson in the box.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Db0AAOSwjX1axRio/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>Really like these <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/FLORIDA-FLOOD-SHINNER/183164638664?hash=item2aa57695c8:g:pNUAAOSwn35axq2X">Florida Shiners in the box.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/u9cAAOSwP8laxq2g/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500"></center></br>
<br>Nothing hotter than the<a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-fishing-lure-paw-paw-platypuss-awesome-bait-and-condition-creek-chub-hed/282909806454?hash=item41debd0f76:g:-rsAAOSw-b9awsp3">Paw Paw Platypus.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ozMAAOSwiYRawsrJ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>Your miscellaneous bait of the week is this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Herington-Bag-o-Mad-Old-wood-fishing-lure-new-in-box/372265164432?hash=item56acbb9e90:g:21wAAOSwjXVawDjZ">Herrington Bag-o-Mad.</A></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/21wAAOSwjXVawDjZ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-52593121689419278542018-03-30T09:29:00.001-04:002018-03-30T09:29:03.485-04:00The Friday Funhouse
<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>This video on tournament/pendulum casting shows you just what a beast these big lead slingers are.</br>
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<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br> This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Wood-Box-combo-NICE-minnow/222897018954?hash=item33e5b2984a:g:NKAAAOSwrLRato0o">Heddon 150 in the Wood Box</a> is a centerpiece.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/NKAAAOSwrLRato0o/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Another great classic is this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Early-Millers-Reversible-Minnow/253518887475?hash=item3b06e73a33:g:RZAAAOSw7p1at8MS">Miller's Reversible</a>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RZAAAOSw7p1at8MS/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>An <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/S-E-Bogdan-No-0-Multiplying-Salmon-Reel/162971541253?hash=item25f1dc5f05:g:rP4AAOSwlrFavX2u">S.E. Bogdan #0</a> is a modern masterpiece.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rP4AAOSwlrFavX2u/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="356" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Punkinseed-RARE-Nice/222896122016?hash=item33e5a4e8a0:g:3NUAAOSwjpRatabC">Heddon Punkinseed in Orange Shore Minnow</a> is a sweet find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3NUAAOSwjpRatabC/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>A Top 10 Bucket List Reel is the original<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Orvis-Fly-Reel-w-Overhanging-Rim/253518933387?hash=item3b06e7ed8b:g:72IAAOSwkm9at8q~">Orvis Fly Reel</a></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/72IAAOSwkm9at8q~/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mint-Phillipson-Peerless-Dry-Fly-Special-81-2-6-Weight-Vintage-Bamboo-Fly-Rod/202271542774?hash=item2f1852cdf6:g:9uUAAOSwQapauDmN">Phillipson Peerless Fly Rods</a> are overlooked gems.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9uUAAOSwQapauDmN/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="233" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Coast-Minnow-Large-Size/323166023566?hash=item4b3e322f8e:g:Jk0AAOSwXXVatauB">large Heddon Coast Minnow</a> doesn't come up for sale often.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Jk0AAOSwXXVatauB/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>One of my favorite lures is this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fred-Arbogast-Tin-Liz-Snake-Northern-Pike-Metal-Lure/162971524926?hash=item25f1dc1f3e:g:2IEAAOSwQGZavXo1">Arbogast Tin Liz Pike</a></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2IEAAOSwQGZavXo1/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="201" border=0></center></br>
<br>An 8'6" <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Vintage-Made-in-USA-SHAKESPEARE-WONDEROD-Fiberglass-8-6-Fly-Rod/232710071422?hash=item362e99e47e:g:DDgAAOSw2gxYwuIM">Shakespeare Wonderod</a> is a perfect bass fly rod.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DDgAAOSw2gxYwuIM/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="174" border=0></center></br>
<br>Loving this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creek-Chub-Deluxe-Wagtail-Chub-806-in-Goldfish-color/162963927102?hash=item25f168303e:g:Q34AAOSwihpat5F1">CCBC Wagtail Chub</a>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Q34AAOSwihpat5F1/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>An <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-OCEAN-CITY-LONG-KEY-BAITCASTING-REEL/323166476438?hash=item4b3e391896:g:IMsAAOSwfTVaqZ7O">Ocean City Long Key</a> is an underrated big game reel/</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/IMsAAOSwfTVaqZ7O/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>You don't see too many Shakespeare-made <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-south-bend-fishing-reel-2500-Model-A-no-box/253517504306?hash=item3b06d21f32:g:wYUAAOSweq5atsPH">South Bend #2500 reels</a>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/wYUAAOSweq5atsPH/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-36710858500370374452018-03-23T06:00:00.000-04:002018-03-23T06:00:16.481-04:00The Friday Funhouse<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>It sure was fun when antique tackle ended up on the Antiques Road Show!</br>
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<br><b>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>Who doesn't like an <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Edward-vom-Hofe-Fishing-Reel/292485631866?hash=item4419808f7a:g:yiQAAOSw7wxaq46Q">Edward vom Home #521?</a></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yiQAAOSw7wxaq46Q/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>An amazing <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Truline-Rod-Octagon-MINT-RED-D8/232701543890?hash=item362e17c5d2:g:KRgAAOSwgptaraqj">TruLine Big Game Rod</a> is incredible.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KRgAAOSwgptaraqj/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500"></center></br>
<br>Is there a more classy looking bait than <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Spin-Diver-Lure-Model-Series-3000-GE-Green-Scale-L-Rig/302675590594?hash=item4678defdc2:g:z9kAAOSwe1xarv-~">the Heddon Spin Diver?</a></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/z9kAAOSwe1xarv-~/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334"></center></br>
<br>The intro <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Style-Creek-Chub-Box-with-Correct-Wiggler/173225554437?hash=item28550c3205:g:f84AAOSw~JRasEB7">CCBC WIggler and Box</a> is a bucket list bait for many collectors.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/f84AAOSw~JRasEB7/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>Yowza this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-antique-Buckeye-Bait-BABY-Bug-N-Bass-in-NONCATALOGED-YELLOW-RED-GILL/222886302566?hash=item33e50f1366:g:-LEAAOSwHG9arGQH">uncatalogued Bug-N-Bass</a> is going crazy.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-LEAAOSwHG9arGQH/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-WWI-1918-Fred-Keelings-Flapper-Minnow-W-Intro-Box-Victory-Finish/183133159664?hash=item2aa39640f0:g:zMoAAOSwdRpardhI">Keeling Flapper Minnow</a> in the box is lovely.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zMoAAOSwdRpardhI/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>A Heddon 1910 <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-1910-Rainbow-151-Paste-box-Combo/202258917037?hash=item2f179226ad:g:yVQAAOSwlrFapx4-">Underwater Minnow #151</a> in the box makes my heart flutter.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yVQAAOSwlrFapx4-/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="281"></center></br>
<br>People go crazy for these <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/OLD-Original-Winchester-5-hook-Underwater-minnow-lure-Rainbow-1931-or-older/323151564228?hash=item4b3d558dc4:g:EN4AAOSw3MparbZU">Winchester Underwater Minnows.</a></br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/EN4AAOSw3MparbZU/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="183"></center></br>
<br>The <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/ESTATE-SALE-FIND-1930s-5-Florida-Shinner-Minnow-F-B-L-Flood-In-BOX-Paperwork/132543545176?hash=item1edc35ff58:g:8RgAAOSw10harrSX">Florida Shiner</a>is a classic bait.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8RgAAOSw10harrSX/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="281"></center></br>
<br>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Abbey-Imbrie-fishing-lure-in-box/152953034293?hash=item239cb61635:g:XJEAAOSw2CJasbjF">Abbey & Imbrie Trade Minnow</a> many be my favorite thing going right now.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XJEAAOSw2CJasbjF/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/jim-donaly-fishing-lure-in-box/152954217284?hash=item239cc82344:g:70AAAOSw0gFasty~">Jim Donald in the box</a> has everything you'd want.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/70AAAOSw0gFasty~/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Abercrombie-Fitch-Co-Fly-Reel-L-W-Holmes-Hardy-Perfect-Clone/132540677460?hash=item1edc0a3d54:g:tTUAAOSwT8FarAOD">A&F Trade Reels</a> are really fun to collect.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/tTUAAOSwT8FarAOD/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500"></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-47931349012567017652018-03-16T07:00:00.000-04:002018-03-16T13:41:27.615-04:00The Friday Funhouse<br>The Video of the Week</br>
<br>This is a neat little video on Australian fishing reels.</br>
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<br>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</br>
<br>It’s <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Heddon-model-4-18-WINDSHIELD-WIPER-Old-Fishing-Reel-SUPERB-RARE/352302045736?hash=item5206d69a28:g:6jwAAOSwm9JapEtw">Heddon 4-18</A> week, apparently, with two of these rare beauties going head-to-head.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/6jwAAOSwm9JapEtw/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>The Arbogast <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-Arbogast-Tin-Liz-Pikie-Pike-Nice/292478463951?hash=item4419132fcf:g:rkcAAOSwklBapEBg">Tin Liz Snake</A> is an iconic lure.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rkcAAOSwklBapEBg/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="374" border=0></center></br>
<br>Well, this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Pre-1900-Comstock-Flying-Hellgrammite-Smallest-Size-All-Original/253486322210?hash=item3b04f65222:g:hJcAAOSwi6JapwZS">Flying Helgramite</A> is sure a rare lure. </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hJcAAOSwi6JapwZS/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I’ve always been a sucker for the<a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creek-Chub-Green-Gar-Minnow-with-Correct-Box-2920-VGC-NR/253488915608?hash=item3b051de498:g:ysEAAOSwNbFaozyR">CCBC Gar</A>. </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QBIAAOSwiYRaozuM/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height=“243" border=0></center></br>
<br>The <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-HEDDON-GREAT-VAMP-IN-RARE-BLUE-HERRING-SCALE-W-BOX-100-MINT-VAMP/123016024295?hash=item1ca45390e7:g:z6IAAOSw3sVaprKB">Heddon Great Vamp</A> is a big chunk of wood.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/z6IAAOSw3sVaprKB/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height=“352" border=0></center></br>
<br><a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/E-3-Hook-Pflueger-Minnow-in-Yellow-Green-Back-w-Original-CrispBlue-Border-Box/253486408423?hash=item3b04f7a2e7:g:QNkAAOSw2LlapxP9">Pflueger Underwater Minnows</A> are underrated collectables.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QNkAAOSw2LlapxP9/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/REEL-HARDY-ALTEX-2-MK-V-ENGLAND-MOULINET-ANGELROLLE-REEL-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE/222875364577?hash=item33e4682ce1:g:7OEAAOSwhHlaovsR">Hardy Altex</A> will make some spinning reel collector happy.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7OEAAOSwhHlaovsR/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Lots of debate over this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-SAMUEL-FRIEND-F-A-PARDEE-KENT-MINNOW/192478404045?hash=item2cd09b5dcd:g:OkkAAOSw7p1aoyz9">Possible Friend Pardee Minnow</A> since it showed up on Joe’s Board.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/bmoAAOSwQ19aoy0H/s-l1600.jpg" width=“375" height=“500" border=0></center></br>
<br>Here’s a Heddon lure you don’t see much: <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-HEDDON-SHRIMPY-SPOOK-IN-BOX-W-PAPERWORK/123015882661?hash=item1ca45167a5:g:CCgAAOSwA1papqzI">the Shrimpy Spook</A>. </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CCgAAOSwA1papqzI/s-l1600.jpg" width=“498" height=“500" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-8-1-2-Fiberglass-8wt-Flyrod-Heddon-Mark-IV-In-Fantastic-Unfished-Shape/263543057798?hash=item3d5c63ed86:g:4ywAAOSww1hapG99">Heddon Mark IV</A> glass fly rod is a high quality rod.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4ywAAOSww1hapG99/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="271" border=0></center></br>
<br>A twelve pack of <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kroker-Frog-Harness-set-of-12-on-original-poster-Unique-fish-fishing-lure-bait/253475011366?hash=item3b0449bb26:g:H5IAAOSwWUlaoJUC">Kroker Frog Harnesses</A> is a nice Minnesota find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H5IAAOSwWUlaoJUC/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="430" border=0></center></br>
<br>A Heddon <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-HEDDON-740-PUNKINSEED-in-CRAPPIE-W-BOX-GREAT-COMBO/123016082351?hash=item1ca45473af:g:-JwAAOSwUwhapsE5">740 Punkinseed in the box</A> is always a nice find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-JwAAOSwUwhapsE5/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height=“421" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-56004606067117512582018-03-09T06:00:00.000-05:002018-03-09T06:00:58.350-05:00The Friday Funhouse<br>The Video of the Week</br>
<br>This is a strange and interesting film of big game fishing from 1945.</br>
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<br>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</br>
<br>You won't see very many <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Vintage-Late-1800s-to-Early-1900s-PFLUEGER-Ice-Fishing-Fish-Decoy-Lure/132526615032?hash=item1edb33a9f8:g:3ZcAAOSwURpanH38">Pflueger Ice Decoys</a></br>
<br><img src=""> width="500" height="375" </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3ZcAAOSwURpanH38/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>These <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Super-scarce-Louis-Rhead-Fly-Rod-Frog/282870929801?hash=item41dc6bd989:g:xY0AAOSwpRFanIJc">Louis Ahead Frogs</a> are just a blast.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xY0AAOSwpRFanIJc/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Heddon-Dummy-Double-Lure-Paperwork-Box-Combo-Rainbow/282872462121?hash=item41dc833b29:g:0Y0AAOSwdfFancze">Heddon Dummy Double</a> in the box with paperwork is about as good as it gets.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0Y0AAOSwdfFancze/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I like this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/heddon-Blue-Scale-Basser-Lure-Fishing-Rare-Head-On/192474112123?hash=item2cd059e07b:g:TtUAAOSwoH1anYZO">Heddon Blue Scale Head On Basser</a>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TtUAAOSwoH1anYZO/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Fly guys are going crazy for this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Paw-Paw-Trout-Muddler-on-card-in-box/282870948854?hash=item41dc6c23f6:g:tAoAAOSw63NanIlJ">Paw Paw Trout Muddler</a>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/tAoAAOSw63NanIlJ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>The Bagley Boys are going wild for this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/BAGLEY-VINTAGE-HONEY-B-ORANGE-OVER-RED-RARE-COLOR-BRASS-WIRING-SQUARE-LIP/302662671504?hash=item467819dc90:g:hm8AAOSw7t5aoGEt">rare Honey B</a>.<br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hm8AAOSw7t5aoGEt/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pflueger-2600-Model-DB-narrow-spool-RARE-vintage-EXCELLENT-condition-USA/323120594888?hash=item4b3b7cffc8:g:nykAAOSwFtZaniLM">The Pflueger 2600 Model DB</a> is a great reel with an amazing back story.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nykAAOSwFtZaniLM/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/LUCKY-STRIKE-MODEL-400-5in-SALMON-PLUG-FISHING-LURE/263532401958?hash=item3d5bc15526:g:rrsAAOSw~IVanNpC">Lucky Strike Model 400 Salmon Lure</a> is in great shape.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rrsAAOSw~IVanNpC/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I'm not sure I've ever seen <a href="XXX">a Leo Wise Fly Rod Mouse</a> before.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mLYAAOSwq61anHbk/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>You don't see many of these <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/REEL-NEULAC-Germany-MOULINET-ANGELROLLE-VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-NO-DAM-NO-HARDY/222868959094?hash=item33e4066f76:g:OE4AAOSwq4NanceG">Neulac Spinning Reels</a> from Germany.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OE4AAOSwq4NanceG/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I like rotaryhead lures like this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Green-Vaughns-Lure-in-The-Correctly-Color-Coded-Box-w-Original-Paper/253472346730?hash=item3b0421126a:g:rJgAAOSwCbxanxF-">Vaughn's Lure in the box</a>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/rJgAAOSwCbxanxF-/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>No one loves <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Early-Threaded-Minnow-2-Fishing-Lure-By-Chapman-Son-of-Theresa-NY/112849967527?hash=item1a4661d9a7:g:nwoAAOSwu-JanEhq">Chapman lures</a> more than me, unless it's Stagnitti.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nwoAAOSwu-JanEhq/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="215" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-35200735068698948802018-03-02T06:00:00.000-05:002018-03-02T06:00:32.895-05:00The Friday Funhouse<br>The Video of the Week</br>
<br>The Fieldsports Channel in Britain ran this little video on CSI: Fishing Tackle a few years back.</br>
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<br>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Crankbait-lure-display/152923781498?hash=item239af7b97a:g:3z0AAOSwFstalJyy">Luhr Jensen Lure Display</A> is pretty cool.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3z0AAOSwFstalJyy/s-l1600.jpg" width="480" height="640" border=0></center></br>
<br>Holy smokes is this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Exceeding-Rare-in-Nice-Condition-Chippewa-Minnow-Lure-in-Box/372229587378?hash=item56aa9cc1b2:g:5aMAAOSwvSpajkmF">Chippewa in the Box</A> awesome!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5aMAAOSwvSpajkmF/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Horton-No-5-Blue-Grass-Reel-Jeweled-Model-German-Silver-1920s-Vintage/142698035802?hash=item2139773a5a:g:eaIAAOSwKXdajgte">Horton No. 5</A> is very cool.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/eaIAAOSwKXdajgte/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I've always thought these<a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Johnsons-Automatic-Striker-Minnow-NICE/282857149473?hash=item41db999421:g:M6EAAOSw37BajfX1">Johnson's Auto Strikers</A> were neat.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/M6EAAOSw37BajfX1/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Hubba Hubba for this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hub-Bait-Co-MUK-CHA-Ko-Frog-made-in-Beaver-Dam-Wisconsin-Rare-Combo/183097449499?hash=item2aa1755c1b:g:Md4AAOSwcCtalFhb">Hub MUK_CHA-KO Frog</A>! </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Md4AAOSwcCtalFhb/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Instant Collection Alert for these<a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Buck-Perry-Spoon-Sets-Lot-Vintage-Metal-Reel-Fishing-Lure-Field-Find/192466822107?hash=item2ccfeaa3db:g:OvYAAOSw~qNZh8Tl">Buck Perry Spoon Plugs</A>. </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OvYAAOSw~qNZh8Tl/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>Love this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Moonlight-Muskie-Pikaroon-Minnow-Lure-Stunning-Never-Need-an-Upgrade/372229591830?hash=item56aa9cd316:g:3nwAAOSwMlRajkvQ">Musky Pikaroonr</A>so much!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3nwAAOSwMlRajkvQ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334" border=0></center></br>
<br>Man this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/HEDDON-RIVER-RUNT-SPOOK-NO-SNAG-FISHING-LURE-GOLDFISH-SHORE-MINNOW-GLD-EYES-LBR/352291076440?hash=item52062f3958:g:FX8AAOSwIDtak1zC">River Runt Spook No Snag</A> in goldfish shore is just amazing. </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/FX8AAOSwIDtak1zC/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXC-GARCIA-MITCHELL-408-SPINNING-REEL-W-BOX-847610/202240856278?hash=item2f167e90d6:g:HUAAAOSwx4Zak1CM">Garcia Mitchell #408</A> in the box is pretty cool. </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HUAAAOSwx4Zak1CM/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="889" border=0></center></br>
<br>Another great minnow bucket is this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Minnow-Bucket-Floating-Torpedo-Bait-Antique-minnow-Pail-galvanized/222847517127?hash=item33e2bf41c7:g:RfUAAOSw86Jai4Bd">Tow Behind</A>. </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/RfUAAOSw86Jai4Bd/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>The Fred Arbogast<a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Arbogast-Tin-Liz-Minnow-Glass-Eye-Sunfish-Nice-Condition/302647225948?hash=item46772e2e5c:g:Nx8AAOSwu29ajkuH">Tin Liz</A> is just super cool.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Nx8AAOSwu29ajkuH/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="249" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-South-Bend-Topwater-920-Minnow-With-Bings-Weedless-Hooks-Very-Nice-Bait/232676379456?hash=item362c97cb40:g:pf8AAOSw9LlakJbr">South Bend #920</A> is a superb lure. </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/pf8AAOSw9LlakJbr/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-17209409605554823932018-02-23T06:00:00.000-05:002018-02-23T06:00:28.809-05:00Friday Funhouse<br>The Video of the Week</br>
<br>Kentucky Afield does a lot of great videos, including this survey of Lew Kornman's tackle collection.</br>
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<br>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</br>
<br><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Congress-Rare-5HK-Game-Fish-Minnow-Pflueger-Trade-Minnow-Vintage-No-Box/183078492595?hash=item2aa05419b3:g:hokAAOSw6lRabP9X">Congress Trade Minnows</a> from Supplee-Biddle Hardware are always fun.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hokAAOSw6lRabP9X/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>I think <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creek-Chub-Plunker-Minnow-Lure-Red-Wing-Black-Bird/372223968395?hash=item56aa47048b:g:oSgAAOSwvu5ahiiX">CCBC Red Wing Black Bird</a> is one of my top five lure colors, especially on a lure like the Pop 'N Dunk.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oSgAAOSwvu5ahiiX/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="206" border=0></center></br>
<br>Not sure how rare this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/COLLECTIBLE-SCARCE-J-C-DICKS-COMPANY-FISHING-LURE-PARKERSBURG-WEST-VIRGINIA/273075264227?hash=item3f948ddae3:g:1GkAAOSwryBaieNs">J.C. Dicks surf lure</a> is, but it is pretty cool.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/1GkAAOSwryBaieNs/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>These <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Field-Stream-Muskellunge-Honor-Badge-Pin/162904343329?hash=item25eddb0321:g:JysAAOSw-RFahiR9">Field & Stream Musky Honor Pins</a> are SUPER rare.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/JysAAOSw-RFahiR9/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Always like these <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-109a-Perch-pasteboard-Combo/202228006248?hash=item2f15ba7d68:g:EbEAAOSw-1VahCma">Heddon 100s</a> in the white label box.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KC4AAOSwnlFag18C/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="281" border=0></center></br>
<br>My favorite CCBC lure is the <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creek-Chub-Green-Gar-Minnow-with-Correct-Box-2920/253431853861?hash=item3b01b73325:g:alQAAOSwJIlah1JY">Creek Chub Gar</a>.</br?
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/alQAAOSwJIlah1JY/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Your instant collection alert are these <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-split-shot-tins-Winchester-Olson-Koon-Kreek-47-total/263509374185?hash=item3d5a61f4e9:g:7lgAAOSww85ajL7x">47 Split Shot Tins</a>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7lgAAOSww85ajL7x/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Shakespeare-Metalized-Minnow-Copper-Very-Clean-Hardware-Perfect-Eyes/232668305042?hash=item362c1c9692:g:BQ4AAOSw0ZJah4X0">Shakespeare Metalized Minnow</a> is a beautiful bait.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/BQ4AAOSw0ZJah4X0/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This Bourne & Bond <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-fishing-Bourbond-minnow-bait-bucket-Great-Graphics/192458015266?hash=item2ccf644222:g:zSIAAOSw-PFahxdK">Minnow Bucket</a> is a very rare find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Ex8AAOSw6SVahxdV/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="667" border=0></center></br>
<br>I like how<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bamboo-Fly-Rod-SEWELL-N-DUNTON-AND-SONS-INC-2-piece-7-feet-Split/263503237390?hash=item3d5a04510e:g:PvYAAOSwVnlaiIkl">Sewell Dunton rods</a> are getting more respect.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-5cAAOSw8bpaiIkf/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Reel-Zangi-Audax-right-Made-ITALY-REEL-MOULINET-MULINELLO-RARE-OLD-VINTAGE/222845600032?hash=item33e2a20120:g:QWEAAOSwjIVaifZX">Zangi Audax</a> is another great model from this Italian company.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QWEAAOSwjIVaifZX/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Extremely-rare-Gee-Whiz-fishing-lure-frog-display/282850131165?hash=item41db2e7cdd:g:arwAAOSw9NBahj9z">xxx</a>
<br><img src=""> width="500" height="751" </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/arwAAOSw9NBahj9z/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="751" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-12258329865943459452018-02-16T09:07:00.000-05:002018-02-16T09:07:37.062-05:00The Friday Funhouse
<br>The Video of the Week</br>
<br>If you don't know Andy Foster -- former president of ORCA -- watch this video as he gives a great overview of antique fishing reels.</br>
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<br>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</br>
<br>Holy moly are these two <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Abalone-Inlaid-Tuna-Lure/132502315549?hash=item1ed9c0e21d:g:mtkAAOSwqvNagQEi">Tuna Jigs</A> blowing up!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mtkAAOSwqvNagQEi/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This is a really intricately engraved <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/FANCY-Vintage-WINCHESTER-2644-FISHING-REEL/132500884427?hash=item1ed9ab0bcb:g:0pMAAOSw8i9af1UZ">Winchester #2644 Reel</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/0pMAAOSw8i9af1UZ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="372" border=0></center></br>
<br>This is another great <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-and-Beautiful-Heddon-150-WOW/323067176104?hash=item4b384de4a8:g:ciMAAOSwRLZaf61s">Heddon 150</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ciMAAOSwRLZaf61s/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Heddon-900-Swimming-Minnow-Lure-and-White-Paste-Board-Box-Combo-NR/282846393006?hash=item41daf572ae:g:7NgAAOSwmNxagjRN">Heddon #900</A> in the box is driving the Heddon folks wild.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7NgAAOSwmNxagjRN/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br><a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Rare-Pre-Rapala-Sp109-Japanese-Popeye-Wiggle-Wart/323069122851?hash=item4b386b9923:g:VxwAAOSwbsdagNli">Storm Wiggle Warts</A> are just plain hot right now.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/VxwAAOSwbsdagNli/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="431" border=0></center></br>
<br>I really love the Green Crackleback color especially on a <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-River-Runt-GREAT-color/323066809015?hash=item4b38484ab7:g:9AIAAOSww85af5Rb">Heddon River Runt</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9AIAAOSww85af5Rb/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
A mint <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/PENN-MODEL-249-SALTWATER-DEEP-SEA-REEL-MADE-IN-USA-ORIGINAL-BOX-ETC-VINTAGE/302635973675?hash=item4676827c2b:g:Y6IAAOSwhiZagQQa">Penn Model 249</A> is a great find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Y6IAAOSwhiZagQQa/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>A Hildebrandt <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-VINTAGE-HILDEBRANDT-SALESMAN-SAMPLE-SPINNERS-LURE-DISPLAY/202225698924?hash=item2f1597486c:g:bgUAAOSwPkJafwsE">dealer display case</A> is superb.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/aw0AAOSwpw1afwpV/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="675" border=0></center></br>
<br>An early <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pflueger-Medalist-1392-Fly-Fishing-Reel-Birdcage-Spool-Made-in-USA/183071824826?hash=item2a9fee5bba:g:CY0AAOSw5VNagg5D">Pflueger Medalist #1392</A> is an iconic fly reel</br>.
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CY0AAOSw5VNagg5D/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Doug-English-Advertising-Flash-Jax-Beer-Merry-Xmas-Lure/122963297710?hash=item1ca12f05ae:g:AQEAAOSwEUdagHlp">Doug English Advertising Lure</A> is incredible -- Doug gave them out every Christmas to friends and clients.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/AQEAAOSwEUdagHlp/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fishing-Lure-Creek-Chub-Wagtail-Chub-Early-Hardware-Gill-Marks-Nice/122957896335?hash=item1ca0dc9a8f:g:koEAAOSwbP1afLhz">CCBC Wagtail Chub</A> is a nice find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/koEAAOSwbP1afLhz/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="333" border=0></center></br>
<br>You don't see these <a HREF="xxx">Martin Triple Jointed Salmon Lures</A> very often.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H4gAAOSwXkNag0RU/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-82347566390657377592018-02-09T06:00:00.000-05:002018-02-09T13:10:43.869-05:00The Friday Funhouse
<br>The Video of the Week</br>
<br>If you've never been introduced to Lee Sisson, you need to check out this short video to learn how he impacted Bagley Baits.</br>
<p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fsXsmeu63YM" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<br>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</br>
<p>This is a BEAST of a <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Dowagiac-Musky-Minnow-Vintage-5-Hook-Lure-Model-Series-700-Rainbow/372211091103?hash=item56a982869f:g:hAUAAOSwXoxac2-t">Heddon Muky Lure</a>.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hAUAAOSwXoxac2-t/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" ></p>
<p>I've seen a lot of <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ICE-KING-FISHING-SPEARING-DECOY-LURE-BEAR-CREEK-BAIT-COMPANY-with-BOX/142678158797?hash=item213847edcd:g:GugAAOSw-31adeMN">Bear Creek decoys</a> growing up in Northern Minnesota but I don't know if I've seen any that were this popular!</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/GugAAOSw-31adeMN/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="667"></p>
<p>A Gold <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Abu-Garcia-Ambassadeur-5500G-Gold-Fishing-Reel-Foot-770200-Exc-Con/222824673649?hash=item33e162b171:g:oGsAAOSw86Jad27h">Ambassadeur 5500C</a> is a great find!</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oGsAAOSw86Jad27h/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334"></p>
<p>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Old-Unidentified-Underwater-Minnow-Fishing-Lure/183055853652?hash=item2a9efaa854:g:82MAAOSwRTVad5RH">early wood minnow</a> (possibly Woods?) has gotten a lot of interest.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/82MAAOSwRTVad5RH/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></p>
<p>I've always felt the Shakespeare underwater minnows like this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/1910-Shakespeare-Kazoo-3-hook-Wooden-Minnow-Wood-Fishing-Lure/382370329913?hash=item59070c3539:g:Ja0AAOSwKcVadQxK">Kazoo 3-Hook</a> were greatly underrated.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/t3EAAOSwzbxadQxP/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></p>
<p>You won't find a nicer <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Horton-No-5-Blue-Grass-Reel-With-Box-Paper-Work-German-Silver-1920s-Vintage/142678299678?hash=item21384a141e:g:MSgAAOSw9vladgcH">Horton Meek #5</a> combo than this one!</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/MSgAAOSw9vladgcH/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></p>
<p>English made baits are always fun to collect and this old <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/EARLY-UNUSUAL-VERY-WELL-MADE-DEVON-VERY-RARE-ENGLISH-LURE/312062041382?hash=item48a858dd26:g:ciwAAOSwSKtaemIo">Devon</a> is no exception.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ciwAAOSwSKtaemIo/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="218"></p>
<p>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-SIGNED-DON-MUSSO-WADD-WOOD-NEEDLEFISH-SALTWATER-SURF-FISHING-LURE/282838196803?hash=item41da786243:g:nHsAAOSwdTJaehrg">Don Musso Needlefish</a> is a rare example of saltwater lure craftsmanship.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nHsAAOSwdTJaehrg/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></p>
<p>Several things I like about this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zangi-3V-spinning-reel-Ex-in-rare-Taico-box-with-parts/263470571689?hash=item3d5811e0a9:g:s~QAAOSwp7tacxOz">Zangi 3V</a>. First, its a classic Italian spinning reel. Second, its in a Taico box -- a company best known for cheap Japanese imports. The American Import Co. (TAICO) did in fact import tackle from around the globe, not just Japan.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/gbMAAOSwBRVacxJ1/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="335"></p>
<p>An old <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectable-Brass-Clamp-Wench/183053429202?hash=item2a9ed5a9d2:g:drwAAOSw~3padPuV">brass clamp reel</a> is a classic early 19th century fishing reel. Kudos to the artistic photo!</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/drwAAOSw~3padPuV/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="332"></p>
<p>Collectors need to recognize that these <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-FRANK-HETZEL-TUNA-JIG-FISHING-LURE/173141478249?hash=item2850094b69:g:4AwAAOSwzbxad8Kw">Hetzel Tuna Jigs</a> are very collectable.</p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~W0AAOSwMl9ad8LZ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="259"></p>
<p>Give some love to this Central Wisconsin <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fishing-Lure-Bon-Net-W-H-Hobbs-Eau-Claire-Wisconsin-Nice-Box/122905838723?hash=item1c9dc24483:g:5fIAAOSwXOhaVSER">Bon-Net Musky Bait</a></p>
<p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5fIAAOSwXOhaVSER/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334"></p>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-56299141129729167602018-02-02T10:46:00.000-05:002018-02-02T10:46:11.810-05:00The Friday Funhouse<br>The Video of the Week</br>
<br>Some of you may have seen the ABU Garcia documentary, but if you haven't, sit back and enjoy. It really its great!</br>
<br><center><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aSVjYBSrL68" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></center></br>
<br>12 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</br>
<br>Once or twice a year do you get a lure like this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heddon-Dowagiac-Minnow-Five-hooks-4/273028134117?hash=item3f91beb4e5:g:C5UAAOSw1RVaXj4a">Heddon 150</a> that goes insane. Very possible it will go to five figures!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/574AAOSwzRFaXj4m/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Edward-vom-Hofe-model-number-360-Super-Rare/232650259016?hash=item362b093a48:g:57sAAOSwgsxacl8s">Edward vom Hofe #360</a> is really rare. Could use a cleaning though!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/57sAAOSwgsxacl8s/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="667"></center></br>
<br>Well, you have a better chance of being struck by lightning then finding a <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-Ultra-Rare-C-F-Murphy-Newark-NJ-Bamboo-Fly-rod-9-or-10-3pc-2-tips/222818134547?hash=item33e0feea13:g:DU4AAOSwp-RacdX0">Charles F. Murphy</a> fly rod.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DU4AAOSwp-RacdX0/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="1085"></center></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Heddon-100-in-blue-back-aluminum/222812427198?hash=item33e0a7d3be:g:HUkAAOSwfpBaa~Ec">Heddon 100 in Black Aluminum</a> is a striking bait. </br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/HUkAAOSwfpBaa~Ec/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>Holy moly does this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Creek-Chub-Wiggler-w-box-brochure/282824620248?hash=item41d9a938d8:g:3-EAAOSwQiFabGwY">CCBC Wiggler in Black and White Spot</a> look pretty!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3-EAAOSwQiFabGwY/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>Storm baits are super hot and this <a href="XXX">Wiggle Wart</a> is leading the way.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/QaMAAOSwL9pabkri/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>You simply won't find a better hand-made reel than<a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/M2-RARE-VINTAGE-JACK-WELCH-HAND-MADE-CASTING-FISHING-REEL-DOWAGIAC-MICHIGAN/352267973120?hash=item5204ceb200:g:KssAAOSwHYVab7ZZ">a Jack Welch</a>.
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/KssAAOSwHYVab7ZZ/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="516"></center></br>
<br>The <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Thoren-Minnow-Chaser-Fishing-Lure-Antique-Wisconsin-Tackle-Box-Bait-Bass/302621008360?hash=item46759e21e8:g:TwcAAOSw7rdab8Sd">Thoren Minnow Chaser</a> is an iconic bait.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TwcAAOSw7rdab8Sd/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></center></br>
<br>My vote for one of the most underrated collectible lures would be Smithwick, and this <a href="Stud Duck">xxx</a> is so cool and rare.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vSoAAOSwp-RabKR3/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="308"></center></br>
<br>Be honest, have you ever heard of a <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boris-Flipper-Lure-Silver-Head-Very-Tough-Miscellaneous-Boris-Tool-Detroit/302616015195?hash=item467551f15b:g:9jUAAOSwMYRaamdq">Boris Flipper</a> lure?</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/9jUAAOSwMYRaamdq/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334"></center></br>
<br>Love this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scarce-Lash-Master-Reel-Ex-in-Box-w-Paperwork-Oil/112776216722?hash=item1a41fc8092:g:29MAAOSw~o5aalv5">Lash Master</a> reel in the box!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/29MAAOSw~o5aalv5/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="229"></center></br>
<br>Man, do I like this conical shaped <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ANTIQUE-METAL-FISHING-MINNOW-BAIT-BUCKET-c-1900/352266832393?hash=item5204bd4a09:g:Y-kAAOSwy1Nabfbx">minnow bucket</a>!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/Y-kAAOSwy1Nabfbx/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="443"></center></br>
<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-27513065249216933752018-01-30T13:27:00.002-05:002018-01-30T13:27:54.680-05:00NEW VINTAGE MAGAZINE! Angling Echoes: A Monthly Collection of Classic & Forgotten Fishing Articles<p><a href="https://finandflame.com/angling-echoes/">CLICK HERE</a> to read the first issue, and think about subscribing! 12 issues a year, $.99 an issue!</p>
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<p><em>Angling Echoes</em> is a unique departure in fishing magazines based on a very old idea. There is an ancient Hebrew saying that declares that some people die twice; once when the spirit leaves the body, and then again when their name is said out loud for the last time. This is as true for writings as it is for people. There are millions of words of angling literature that have been allowed to recede from memory and die unnecessary deaths. <em>Angling Echoes</em> collects these classic, obscure, and forgotten writings on fishing from authors ranging from the greatest in their field to anonymous scribes whose names are lost to history. Each issue will contain a long feature article of between 5000-10,000 words, followed by a selection of writings spanning the period from the eighteenth century to the modern era. These writings have been carefully curated both for the content and for their readability and interest. Everything from profiles of famous anglers and tackle makers to classic informative articles to writings that show a passion for the sport of angling will be included. Every fourth issue will be a “themed” issue based on a single author, publisher, or subject matter. So sit back every month and revisit the best and most interesting angling articles of yesteryear. When you read them, take pride that you are helping to rescue the echoes from anglers long gone but thankfully not forgotten.</p>
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<p>Here is a list of articles included in the first issue!</p>
<p>TROUT-FISHING IN THE RANGELEY LAKES (1877)</p>
<p>This exceptionally important 10,000 word essay by Edward Seymour is one of the most important works on nineteenth century fly fishing ever written. It introduced the American reading public to the incredible fishing in Maine. The article is reproduced with the original 24 images.</p>
<p>GUDGEON’S VISIT TO THE FISHING BANKS (1858)</p>
<p>This eight panel cartoon is a humorous depiction of saltwater fishing on a party boat and is one of the earliest depictions of this style of fishing in history.</p>
<p>HOW FISHING-LINES ARE MADE (1880)</p>
<p>This is a very rare description of how fishing lines were made in the 1870s written by a reporter who toured Captain Henry Hall's line works in Highland Mills, New York. It explains in great detail the minute detail on how fishing line was made, from the "line walk" to the braiding of Cuttyhunk line.</p>
<p>FLY FISHING ON LARGE AND SMALL TROUT STREAMS (1897)</p>
<p>This classic article, by American Angler editor William C. Harris, is perhaps this famous editor's most esteemed piece of writing. It is a charming description of how to fly fish streams. A charming piece. Includes both original images.</p>
<p>LADY ANNESLEY, GREAT ANGLER (1898)</p>
<p>This lost profile written by a correspondent to the St. Paul Globe is a great example of the kind of literature that has been lost to history. A charming depiction of this angling British aristocrat, it's a fascinating article that likely introduced the subject to Americans for the first time. Includes an original image.</p>
<p>SEASON OF ICE FISHiNG (1900)</p>
<p>This great article on ice fishing by the famous Emerson Hough -- noted novelist and editor -- gives as good a description of fishing through the ice as you are likely to find. Buried in the lost pages of a Chicago newspaper, it describes both ice fishing and ice spearing as it was conducted at the time. Beautifully written, it's a great example of why Hough was one of the finest outdoor writers of his generation.</p>
<p>THE BIG ONE UNDER THE BRIDGE (1911)</p>
<p>This is not your typical fishing story. Written by the 2nd place prize winner in the 1911 Field & Stream, it's a classic big fish tale and a good one at that. Includes one original image.</p>
<p>ARTIFICIAL MINNOWS (1920)</p>
<p>Dixie Carroll was one of the most popular fishing writers of his era, writing in the vernacular of the people and getting a syndicated fishing column before just about anyone else. This article on artificial minnows was written only two years before his untimely death at the age of just 39. Includes two original images.</p>
<p>THE FATHER OF AMERICAN FISH CULTURE (1917)</p>
<p>This detailed profile of Seth Green, the legendary pisciculturist and angler, comes from the American Angler. It is a great history of this fascinating figure, tracing his career from unlikely origins to his place as the most important figure in fish propagation in American history. Includes four original images.</p>
<p>BLACK BASS CHATS: WHY DO BASS STRIKE AT ARTIFICIAL BAITS? (1920)</p>
<p>This article written by the incomparable Will. H. Dilg -- founder of the Izaak Walton League -- is a great example of the kind of writing that made him beloved by the reading public (and also hated by some of his colleagues). It's a classic piece of black bass literature. Includes original image.</p>
<p>FISHING THE MIKADO’S STREAMS by Shegetaro Morikubo (1921)</p>
<p>A really interesting piece by a forgotten outdoor writer, the Japanese-born American citizen Shegetaro Morikubo. The son of a famous Japanese parliamentarian, he came to America and trained as a chiropractor. He was also a very good fishing writer, and this description of the styles of trout fishing in Japan is unique and fascinating. Includes original image.</p>
<p>THE FROSTFISH AND THE DRY FLY (1921)</p>
<p>This article by the iconoclast Edward T. Whiffen -- poet, playwright, rod maker -- is exemplary of the strange subject matter this forgotten writer regularly tackled. Whiffen describes fly fishing for Adirondack Fly Fish (the Round Whitefish) in clearly the first article of its kind arguing for this as a sport fish. It's a clever and interesting article. Includes two original images.</p>
<p>ON DRY FLIES (1934)</p>
<p>This great article by a 22-year old Larry Koller showed that even early on, he was an outstanding angler and skilled writer. This piece came at the beginning of his career, and shows all the signs that made him a legend among Catskill fly tiers.</p>
<p>THE BIG FISH THAT GOT US AT SOMBRERO LIGHT KEY (1937)</p>
<p>This neat saltwater article was penned by Bill DeWitt, noted tackle maker and owner of Bill DeWitt's Baits, a division of his Shoe Form Company of Auburn, New York. Published in a trade journal, it's an obscure piece that describes well fishing in the Floria Keys. Includes two original images.</p>
<p>LEROY WARD: THE CHAMP! (1948)</p>
<p>A one page artistic pictorial of LeRoy Ward, a teenage ace angler who caught a 750-pound marlin.</p>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-78282913228944959972018-01-26T06:00:00.000-05:002018-01-26T06:00:25.277-05:00The Friday Funhouse<br>The Video of the Week</br>
<br>If you haven't seen this video of Frank Rybarcyk's Shakespeare collection, you really should.</br>
<br><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-6yu8XYz3VY" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe></br>
<br>10 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</br>
<br>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Heddon-Vamp-7509X-Blue-Scale-finish-correct-marked-box-EXTREMELY-TUFF/192434293575?hash=item2ccdfa4b47:g:LHEAAOSwQiFaZRKb">Heddon Vamp #7509X</a> is a truly astounding lure.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LHEAAOSwQiFaZRKb/s-l1600.png" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectable-LEONARD-MILLS-Raised-Pillar-50-Fly-Reel/183029041635?hash=item2a9d6189e3:g:yfAAAOSwBOlaZBUR">Leonard Mills Fly Reel</a> is a classic reel.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yfAAAOSwBOlaZBUR/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="332"></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Creek-Chub-White-Red-No-502-Fishing-Lures/332526282975?hash=item4d6c1c68df:g:QEkAAOSw4EhaYnUB">Creek Chub Dealer Box of #502s</a>will make a Creek Chub collector very happy.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/42wAAOSwQN5aYnVW/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="531"></br>
<br>Heddon reels like this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/HEDDON-CHIEF-DO-WA-GIAC-SNARL-FREE-No-4-REEL-NICE/253376522325?hash=item3afe6ae855:g:WkMAAOSwp-RaYGzh">Chief Do-Wa-Giac</a> have been really hot of late.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/WkMAAOSwp-RaYGzh/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/J-A-Coxe-15-in-Box-w-Paperwork-Leather-Case/112765053108?hash=item1a415228b4:g:hRcAAOSwoFVaYl9S">J.A. Coxe Model 15</a> has been very active.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/hRcAAOSwoFVaYl9S/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="283"></br>
<br>A signed letter from <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-H-L-Leonard-FIshing-Rods-Reels-Flies-Signed-Letter-1877-Bangor-ME/292418359286?hash=item44157e0ff6:g:TLsAAOSwtBdaZMw-">H.L. Leonard</a> is insanely rare.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/TLsAAOSwtBdaZMw-/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500"></br>
<br>The <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fishing-Reel-Long-Key-Ocean-City-Rare-In-Box/263458572568?hash=item3d575ac918:g:zjoAAOSwg31aYKLr">Ocean City Long Key</a> is super rare, especially in the box. It's an underrated reel.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/zjoAAOSwg31aYKLr/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500"></br>
<br>You really don't see many <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Early-Celluloid-Nifty-Minnie-Minnow-Tube/352262912941?hash=item5204817bad:g:oZIAAOSwg31aZ-lh">Nifty Minnies</a> around. They are very brittle so a complete example is qiote a treasure indeed.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oZIAAOSwg31aZ-lh/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>The <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/South-Bend-Yellow-Spotted-5-Hook-Underwater-Minnow-W-Box-Paper/253387747722?hash=item3aff16318a:g:mKQAAOSwBRVaaTBf">South Bend Underwater Minnows</a> are just incredible baits.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/mKQAAOSwBRVaaTBf/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>Three cheers for this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Shakespeare-Yellow-and-Gold-Spotted-Spinner-in-Correct-End-Label-Wood-Box/352263826245?hash=item52048f6b45:g:5UMAAOSwFmxaaTHX">Shakespeare Rotaryhead</a> lure in a wooden slide top box.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5UMAAOSwFmxaaTHX/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>Everyone loves <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-antique-1920-Abbey-Imbrie-Glowbody-Minnow-Tuff-Early-Bait-NICE/302611273786?hash=item467509983a:g:ywwAAOSwY7taZUL2">the A&I Glowbody</a> but remember, the material inside is poisonous!</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ywwAAOSwY7taZUL2/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>I love glass minnow traps and <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-C-F-ORVIS-GLASS-MINNOW-TRAP-UNUSED-WITH-BOX-AND-INSTRUCTIONS/222805818437?hash=item33e042fc45:g:hlgAAOSwFLBaW8-I">this Orvis in shipping box</a> is incredible.</br>
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<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-46776422370062600982018-01-19T06:00:00.000-05:002018-01-19T06:00:23.422-05:00The Friday Funhouse<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>If you have about 50 minutes you need to watch this beautiful movie by James Prosek, as he retraces the steps of Izaak Walton. Really well done.</br>
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<br><b>10 Thing I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Split-Bamboo-Fly-Rod-Wilson-Rod-Portland-Oregon/112751884732?hash=item1a408939bc:g:SWMAAOSwhiZaWSyO">1930s Wilson fly rod</a> from Oregon is very rare. </br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/S-cAAOSwHYVaWSyd/s-l1600.jpg" width="375" height="500"></br>
<br>Well this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bassmaster-Classic-Belt-Buckle-Commemorative-Gift-Rick-Clunn/173098723799?hash=item284d7ce9d7:g:zhUAAOSwnMBaW6eu">Rick Clunn belt buckle</a> is a super cool piece of bass fishing history!</br>
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<br>You don't see many glass fly rods reach this high of a level like this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Payne-bamboo-maker-fiberglass-fly-rod-8/152862261297?hash=item23974d0031:g:9-8AAOSwkh9aV5jy">Payne Glass</a>.</br>
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<br>Of the contemporary makers, is there a classier maker than <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jan-Cummings-Type-1-Fairform-Frog-Fishing-Lure-Strawberry-Original-Box/122912292047?hash=item1c9e24bccf:g:J4gAAOSwmuVaWjM3">Jan Cummings</a>?</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/J4gAAOSwmuVaWjM3/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-CLARK-BROTHERS-No-35-MAKE-EM-BITE-BAIT-EARLY-MISC-FISHING-LURE/391961009126?hash=item5b42b25be6:g:nTAAAOSwkh9aWg6o">Clark Bros. Make-Em-Bite</a> is a classy bait.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/nTAAAOSwkh9aWg6o/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCEEDINGLY-RARE-RHODES-3-HOOK-KALAMAZOO-MINNOW-PRE-SHAKESPEARE-SEE-THRU-HDW/391961005400?hash=item5b42b24d58:g:k1MAAOSw2tFaWglK">Rhodes Kalamazoo 3-Hook Minnow</a> is amazing.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/k1MAAOSw2tFaWglK/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>LOVE this <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Paw-Paw-Crippled-Minnow-Lure-Very-Nice-Tough-Color-Model-6400/302597809502?hash=item46743c255e:g:xCkAAOSw~o5aVlsM">Paw Paw Crippled Minnow</a>, such a pretty bait!</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/xCkAAOSw~o5aVlsM/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="334"></br>
<br><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Edward-Vom-Hofe-9-0-621-Vintage-Fishing-Reel/263431874765?hash=item3d55c368cd:g:3C8AAOSwItJaV~qH">Edward vom Hofe 9/0 Model #621</a> is a great add to an ocean reel collection.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/3C8AAOSwItJaV~qH/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>This is a very nice and early <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-and-Early-Heddon-150/322996818179?hash=item4b341c5103:g:cDoAAOSwGllaWVZL">Heddon 150</a>.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/cDoAAOSwGllaWVZL/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>You don't see many of these <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Valentine-400-Vintage-Fly-Reel/162852314549?hash=item25eac11db5:g:XhEAAOSwhiZaW5G1">Valentine fly reels</a> around, but they are cool and pretty rare.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XhEAAOSwhiZaW5G1/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="281"></br>
<br>This <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Winchester-Crackle-Back-9205-Fishing-Lure-in-excellent-condition/263439036670?hash=item3d5630b0fe:g:VgsAAOSwmuVaXQ5l">Winchester 9205</a> is a nice find.</br>
<br><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/VgsAAOSwmuVaXQ5l/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375"></br>
<br>A <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Creek-Chub-Fintail-Shiner-metal-fins-w-NRA-box-early-catalog-order-form-etc/232629983473?hash=item3629d3d8f1:g:y5MAAOSwjytaWtPk">CCBC Fintail</a> in the box with papers? Hell yeah!</br>
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<br>As always, have a great weekend -- and be good to each other, and yourself.</br>
<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>
Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-79560219228259244042018-01-17T21:48:00.001-05:002018-01-17T21:48:40.856-05:00Sneak Peek At the Upcoming FISHING FOR HISTORY Magazine!<br><center><img src="https://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1314/13760782/24782490/413738562.jpg"></center></br>
<br>Here’s a sneak peak … of the relaunch of the Fishing for History Magazine! Here’s a look at the contents in this issue (adding more every day). Going live February 15!</br>
<br>Bill Sonnett on Virgil Ward’s First Bait • Matt Lollman on Bert Winnie’s Stump Dodger • Tom DeLong on the Fuerer Bros. #202 Flip Reel • Dixie Carroll on Joe • Dr. John Elder on the First Big Game Cradle Reel • John Etchieson on Abbey & Imbrie’s Earliest Fly Line • Finn Featherfurd on Newspaper Tackle Ads • Michael Hackney on the World’s First 3D Printed Spinning Reel • Dr. Todd E.A. Larson on Part One of a Corporate History of James Heddon, 1950-1984 • Tom Jacomet on the Roller Flasher Bait • Matt Lollman on Mosquito Dope • Classic Outdoor Writing: W. Wallace Ham • Kevin Virden on Part One of the the Inner History of the Fred Arbogast Company • Emil Polansky on the Fred Nichols Lure Company • and Much More!</br>
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<br>-- Dr. Todd</br>Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-23747483624097830962018-01-12T08:55:00.000-05:002018-01-12T08:55:20.299-05:00The Friday Funhouse for January 12, 2018<br>NOTE: Guess what? I’M BACK BABY! Yes, I’ve got time to restart the Friday Funhouse and the blog again. It’s been some time but I’m happy to be back in the swing of things. I’m partnering with my man Matt Lollman over at <a HREF="https://finandflame.com/">Fin and Flame</A> so check back for some cool happenings in 2018!</br>
<br><b>The Video of the Week</b></br>
<br>I’m a sucker for Hemingway. Not only was he a great writer, his love of fishing knew no bounds. For those who haven’t, pick up a copy of <em>The Old Man and the Sea.</em> You won’t be disappointed!</br>
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<br><b>12 Things I Would Buy If Only I Could Afford Them</b></br>
<br>This Julius vom Hofe <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Julius-Vom-Hofe-Fishing-Reel-Patent-Oct-1889-Thomas-Conroy-NY/332513340515?hash=item4d6b56ec63:g:vgkAAOSw8-FaUtki">Perforated Fly Reel</A> is incredibly rare, even missing an end cap. How rare? One in the box went for 25k in a past Lang’s Auction!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/vgkAAOSw8-FaUtki/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>You have got to love this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1904-Manitou-Minnow-Fishing-Lure-Antique-Tackle-Box-Bait-INSERT-WRENCH/302597901288?hash=item46743d8be8:g:0l8AAOSwCMtaVnDY">Manitou Minnow</A>.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~24AAOSw05taVnDt/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br><a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pflueger-Atlapac-No-1690-9-0-Reel-1935-Vintage-With-Box-Bag-Tools-Paper-Etc/142651046251?hash=item2136aa396b:g:YHQAAOSwz7NaVTFl">Pflueger Atlapacs</A> in the carrying case are super fun reels.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/YHQAAOSwz7NaVTFl/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-Creek-Chub-Pikie-Lure-w-original-box-and-booklet-2610-mint/382340493531?hash=item590544f0db:g:FqYAAOSwp7taVr2F">CCBC Striper Pikie in Blue Head</A> is very rare.</br>
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<br>When’s the last time you’ve seen a <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Superb-Scarce-1920-1930-UNION-HARDWARE-No-60-6713-Jeweled-Casting-TRADE-Reel/401463520883?hash=item5d79172e73:g:~csAAOSwpzJaOv-k">Union Hardware reel</A> get this much interest???</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~csAAOSwpzJaOv-k/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>Instant Collection Alert: <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Lot-of-18-Pre-Rapala-Storm-Wiggle-Wart-Fishing-Lure/253358037592?hash=item3afd50da58:g:ndwAAOSwZ3BaVUmS">Storm Wiggle Warts</A> from the pre-Rapala era. Remind me to tell you about Rapala’s purchase of Storm some time!</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ndwAAOSwZ3BaVUmS/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height=“312” border=0></center></br>
<br>Spears are always fun collectively and this <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/1940s-LEWIS-GUSTAS-BRAINERD-MINNESOTA-DARK-HOUSE-FISH-FISHING-SPEAR-7-TINE/372188518353?hash=item56a82a17d1:g:t~IAAOSwVLRaU7eD">Brainerd, MN made Lewis Gaustas</A> model is pretty great. …</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/t~IAAOSwVLRaU7eD/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height=“81” border=0></center></br>
<br>An early <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Early-Heddon-Zaragossa-Fishing-Lure/232618881171?hash=item36292a7093:g:oL8AAOSwlptaTXMm">Heddon Zaragossa</A> in the box is a great classic bait.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/oL8AAOSwlptaTXMm/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height=“332” border=0></center></br>
<br>Been busy laying out an Al Foss book so this cardboard <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/PATENT-PENDING-INTRO-BOX-FOR-THE-AL-FOSS-LITTLE-EGYPT-PORK-RIND-MINNOW/222785292204?hash=item33df09c7ac:g:JhQAAOSwzRlaJKMB">Little Egypt intro box</A> was good to see. Predates his tin boxes.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/JhQAAOSwzRlaJKMB/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height=“491” border=0></center></br>
<br>This <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-RARE-PENN-420-DELUXE-VINTAGE-CLOSED-FACE-FISHING-SPINNING-REEL-BRAND-NEW/292398147829?hash=item441449a8f5:g:PvkAAOSwIBJaUQp5">Penn Model 420 Spinster</A> is a reel with a fascinating history — made in Japan, and rejected by Penn. It was never sold commercially.</br>
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<br>Any <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/W-D-Chapman-Theresa-NY-lure/322985546212?hash=item4b337051e4:g:52YAAOSw~4taUOLL">W.D.Chapman Spinner</A> is a nice find.</br>
<br><center><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/52YAAOSw~4taUOLL/s-l1600.jpg" width="500" height="375" border=0></center></br>
<br>The Salties out there love these <a HREF="https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-DEVONSHIRE-Surf-Plug/132461386959?hash=item1ed7505ccf:g:vR8AAOSw~uJaUpzv">Devonshire Surf Plugs.</A>!</br>
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<br>And it feels good to say once again, have a good weekend, and be good to each other and yourself.</br>
<br>— Dr. Todd </br>Tealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05227788765970706674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293404479643690316.post-22075094111117604852017-01-26T07:56:00.001-05:002017-01-26T07:56:15.200-05:00The World's First 3D Printed Spinning Reel!<p>My friend Michael Hackney, author of the great <a HREF="http://www.whitefishpress.com/bookdetail.asp?book=107">The Reelsmith’s Primer</A> and other works on making fishing reels, is always on the cutting edge. </p>
<p>He wrote me recently about making the first functional spinning reel with a 3D printer. I believe this is the wave of the future, and not surprisingly, Michael is right on the edge. Here’s what he wrote:</p>
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<p><em>I’ve now finished the first functional prototype of a 3D printed spinning reel. It is loosely modeled off the Illingworth second model. It is fully functional, completely 3D printed spinning reel that I believe is a "first". The reel features a bail-less line retrieve with a low friction pulley, an oscillating spool to smooth the uptake, a click check, and an adjustable friction spool drag. This is the very first functional prototype. It is still a little crude but that will be addressed in the next few iterations. The reel currently has 13 printed parts. The finished reel will likely have 17 parts. There is no other hardware, it's ALL plastic!</em></p>
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<p>For more photos and a video of it in operation <a HREF="http://mhackney.zenfolio.com/p666793663">Click Here</A>.
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<p>Thanks, Michael, for sharing this with us!</p>
<p>— Dr. Todd</p>
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