WD Chapman Minnow Propeller Definition
This WD Chapman Minnow Propeller Definition is a pretty unique advertisement. It lends itself or proves that life was simpler back then in the 19th century. In a day and age where everything seems to be complicated from our fishing boats to the equipment installed upon them, we have come a long way. Some may even argue that its not been a good way and has taken the natural sport or enjoyment out of things.
These two ads from 1884 are amusing none the least, as they use W.D Chapman’s lures to help define the word “Propeller”. These ads were found off the beaten path in a periodical called, and its quite a mouthful “Knight’s New Mechanical Dictionary, A Description of Tools, Instruments, Machines, Processes, and Engineering with Indexical References to Technical Journals.” Both the Minnow Propeller & the double bass bait also show the Chapman swivel attached to help identify one should your antique fishing lure come with it.
In the first illustration we see them use the Minnow Propeller to define: Minnow Propeller, a bait for trolling, having a bright spoon which rotates by contact with the water. Behind the propeller is a feather bait with hooks.
The Second uses Chapman’s Reversible Propeller or Double Bass Bait as we refer to it as; Propeller, A kind of trolling bait having oblique wings which cause it to rotate it in the water.
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