Fishing For History Magazine February 2018
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I’ve always enjoyed blogging at Fishing for History, and in 2013 when I started the Fishing for History magazine, I thought it had answered all my prayers. In truth, I had slowed down my blogging for several reasons, some personal, and others because I got tired of overseas entities copying my content and then selling it to article aggregation sites. “Why didn’t you use legal means to stop them?” you might ask. Well, you try initiating a lawsuit against an entity based in Bahrain. And even if I could win a costly legal battle (try hiring a bilingual lawyer), the chances of collecting are close to zero.
I did not miss a day blogging for something like seven years. Obviously, it was a big part of my life. One thing I learned the hard way, however, is you can’t do everything by yourself. This is why when Matt Lollman — founder of the really great “Fin & Flame” blog and web site — and myself started talking about combining forces, the idea
really intrigued me. After all, I had a decade’s worth of content that was mouldering (in part due to PhotoBucket’s unconscionable decision to ransom users for what was originally a free product) and could be Sixed and shared once
again with the Fishing and Collecting community.
So we decided to combine forces, with the Fishing for History blog slowly being incorporated into the Fin & Flame web site. This solved a lot of problems for me, as I’m not great at the technical side of things but I am a content
monster. I was tasked with creating new content (including the launch of a new magazine at anglingechoes.com) as well as bringing back the Fishing for History magazine.
Reviving the Fishing for History magazine was easier than you might think. I reached out to the writers I worked with in the First volume of the magazine, and was pleasantly surprised that everyone I asked said yes. Added to this were the people Matt reached out to who also agreed to contribute.
I would stack our writers (and content) against any publication in the world. I think there’s more original and interesting articles in Fishing for History than in any similar publication anywhere. And both Matt and I were both
dedicated to sharing this content for free to the community. We did decide, however, that for those who wanted to save and print the magazine, we’d offer a high resolution downloadable magazine for a nominal fee. Purchasing the high resolution magazine will help offset the software necessary for sharing the magazine on-line as well as recoup a portion of the costs of the server used to run the blog. So to everyone who buys ayearly subscription or single issues, we give our sincere thanks.
The Fishing for History magazine is back and we will be preserving the history of Fishing and tackle in every issue. We hope you’ll join us in this journey and enjoy the research we will share with you on a bi-monthly basis. Along with our sister publication Angling Echoes: A Monthly Collection of Classic and Forgotten Fishing Articles,
this means we’ll be producing no less than 18 individual issues dedicated to Fishing history every year. This is in addition to regular blog articles. Matt and I are of the same mind: we are crazy for vintage tackle and Fishing history. Enjoy the rebirth of Fishing for History!
Deconstructing Old Ads with Bill Sonnett: Virgil Ward’s First Bait
In this continuation of the legendary series by longtime tackle historian Bill Sonnett, author of three books in the Deconstructing Old Ads series. In this article, he profiles the first wooden lure sold by Virgil War of television fishing show fame.
Heddon after Heddon: A Corporate History of the Heddon Company, 1951-1984
In this, the first part of an eight part series, Dr. Todd Larson details the corporate history of Heddon from its first sale in 1951 to 1984. This installment includes a detailed background to the mythical Murchison family of oil millionaires from Texas who were the first owners of Heddon outside the family. A very detailed and engaging account!
Reel Restoration with Dr. John Elder: The Earliest Known Cradle Reel?
Follow along as former ORCA president and professional reel restorer Dr. John Elder takes you inside and out of what is considered the earliest big game cradle reel — a reel with a built in handle. This reel was made by the famous Joseph Coxe of tuna club fame, who late in life went to work with Bronson. 15 high quality photos show the entire restoration from start to finish, along with entertaining history!
It Brings In the Bacon: The Michigan Stump Dodger by Matt Lollman
In this article noted fishing tackle historian Matt Lollman details the fascinating history of Bert Winnie’s Michigan Stump Dodger, one of the iconic baits of the 1910s. Includes gorgeous photos of the lure, box, and box papers, as well as a solid history of the lure itself.
The Feurer Brothers Model #202 Flip Reel by Tom Delong
Spinning reel historian Tom Delong provides this photo essay and analysis of one of the more interesting spinning reels of the 1960s — the Feurer Bros. Flip Reel. Includes fourteen photos (inside and out) along with detailed commentary.
The Rhyme of the Ancient Angler: Isaac McLellan’s When This Old Rod Was New
Reprint of the classic poem by noted piscatorial poet Isaac McLellan.
Whistling Dixie: The Writings of Dixie Carroll — Telerana Nova Leaders
A reprint of the classic history of California fly fishing legend Jed Welsh’s company and its iconic product, the Telerana Nova Leaders. Includes photos and ads.
From the Reelsmith’s Bench with Michael Hackney: The World’s First 3D Printed Reel
A short photo essay and description of noted reel maker and writer Michael Hackney’s successful attempt to craft the world’s first 3D printed spinning reel.
Snarls and Backlashes with Finn Featherfurd: The Tackle Hawks, Part I
Outdoor writer and all-around tackle crank Finn Featherfurd details the history of newspaper advertising for fishing tackle in this, his first installment featuring the Tackle Hawks. Includes numerous period newspaper tackle ads as well as Finn’s caustic commentary.
London Calling with Brian Taylor: R.B. Marston Series of Salmon Flies
Noted British tackle author Brian Taylor (co-author of a recent biography of Dingley, the famed British reel maker) turns his quill to the series of salmon flies designed by Fishing Gazette editor Robert Bright Marston. Includes a color plate of all 12 of the Marston flies.
Fishing for History Rewind: The Entertaining History of Rufus V. Allen’s Miracle Hook by Fred Ribb
Texas tackle collector and ABU expert Fred Ribb published this piece on the Fishing for History blog in 2014; it is restored here for this issue with all of its photos restored. A neat history of an obscure hook!
A Corporate History of the Fred Arbogast Company, 1925-1947
Kevin Virden, author of the well received biography of Fred Arbogast and a forthcoming book on Al Foss, turns his considerable talents to detailing the company history of the Fred Arbogast Company, from its founding until the tragic death of Fred in 1947. This is the first of an eight part series detailing this company’s history, which promises to share much information never before
seen in print.
Lost Patents: The Actual ‘Hopper (1950)
In this series, odd and interesting tackle patents are explored. In this case, it is the Natural Bait Company’s ‘Hopper lure, made from a real grasshopper. Dr. Todd Larson traces the patent back to pre-World War II Great Britain, and traced the history of this company as well as explaining the patent.
Lure Lore with Tom Jacomet: The Roller Flasher Bait
From the pages of Tom Jacomet’s famous Lure Lore web site, we get this interesting history of the Roller Flasher Bait. Includes a listing of all known colors as well as photos.
Canada’s Fishing Tackle with Patrick Daradick
From north of the border comes Patrick Daradick, one of Canada’s foremost tackle historians, with a detailed history of the very cool 1940s Flash Tail plug from the Northern Tackle Company of Sudbury, Ontario (and you thought Sudbury was only for Saturday Nights). Includes a detailed history and great photos.
The Plight of the Vampires by Matt Lollman
Matt Lollman returns with this interesting history of George B. Wood’s Improved Lollacap mosquito repellent. A fun trip back in time with great photos of the original Wood’s tin.
Texas Tackle with Emil Polansky: The Fred Nichols Lure Company, Part One
Legendary Texas tackle collector Emil Polansky shares his decades of knowledge with us in this great photo essay and history of the Lone Star State’s Fred Nichols, an amazing lure maker. Includes photos of many rare early Nichols baits and some fun history of the man himself.
A Few Lines About Lines with John Etchieson: The Rare Abbey & Imbrie Tsatlees Fly Line
John Ecthieson, widely acknowledged as the world’s foremost authority on fishing lines, gives us the dope on the earliest known American fly line to be found to date. A neat history from a great historian!
Big Reels with Ed Pritchard: Moulinet de Péche au Gros?
A French big game reel? Who would have thought? Noted big game tackle historian and collector Ed Pritchard gives us the details of the previously unknown French-made big game tuna reel. Includes catalog photos of this mid-1930s beauty, including photos of the man who sold it.
Nine Decades of Fishing: The Smallmouth Bass, Part One by Bruce Franklin Larson
Born in the 1920s, Bruce Franklin Larson has caught fish in nine different decades along with putting together one of the most extensive lure collections in history. Having spent 100+ days on the water since the early 1930s, he shares a lifetime of experience on fish, fishing, and tackle in his on-going series. In this issue he chronicles smallmouth bass in clearwater lakes and their habits. Illustrated with photos from the author’s 100-year collection of family fishing photos.
Razor Blades as Baits by W. Wallace Ham (1921)
A reprint of one of the most bizarre fishing stories you are likely to read.
Voices from the Past: Edward Samuels Remembers Lorenzo Prouty (1906)
In this issue’s installment of Voices from the Past, outdoor writer and artist Ed Samuels profiles Boston’s legendary tackle man Lorenzo Prouty, of Appleton & Bissett and Appleton & Prouty fame. Includes a detailed history of the life and career and untimely death of Prouty, the most famous Boston tackle man of his era.
Photo Essay: The Fishing Themed Swap Card by Dr. Todd Larson
In this issue’s Photo Essay, we get a detailed history of the fishing themed playing card. Includes a brief history and depicts 65 different fishing theme playing cards in full color glory.
Rotaryheads by Terry Oxley: Pflueger Musky Globes
Terry Oxley, author of Rotaryhead Fishing Lures: Vintage & Modern Classics, gives us a detailed history of the Pflueger Musky Globe, including a general history, as well as details on dating as well as a color chart of Musky Globes.
Bache Brown & Airex Memories by Bob Halver: Rethinking Airex Chronology
In the beginning of his series, Bob Halver — author of books on Bache Brown and Airex fishing tackle — will fill in the gaps for Airex history. In this introduction he seeks to recapture Bache Brown’s place in fishing history.
A Very Old Spring Snap Hook by Dave Baumgartner
Noted old metal lure collector Dave Baumgartner shares his latest find, one of the earliest spring snap hooks to have been discovered to date. Dating ca. 1800, its history is covered in brief and it is shown in photos in both its set and unset position.
An Angler’s Miscellany by Gary L. Miller: The Length of a Goose’s Neck
Fishing historian and ice spear expert Gary Miller shares a fascinating story on how fishingspears got their standard 21 1/2 inch length. It’s a fascinating piece.
The Friday Funhouse
Featuring 60 of the best and most interesting auctions from the past two months, including photos, final value fees, and clickable links to the actual auctions themselves. A great way to follow the values of old tackle and learn about new and interesting pieces! Includes both an Auction of the Month as well as a What’s Hot in Vintage Tackle profiling tackle that is hot.
Zebco Memories with Dick Braun: The Versatile Zebco Jr./Model 77
Dick “That Zebco Guy” Braun features a history of this popular Zebco model that taught somany young people how to fish, then became the hot item for ice fishing. Fully illustrated.
Additional articles include 1000 Words and Focus on Full Page Ads (2 page 1954 spread for K-
B Spoons).
