He moved into the industry not only as a fishing guide 30 years ago but into a lifestyle that has taken him from Alaska all the way to the coast of Costa Rica slaying fish
Special thanks to collectors Matt Lollman and Mark Ward of Old & Antique Fishing Lure , Architectural Anarchy , and South Porch Antiques for loaning many of the lures, creels, and additional fishing gear you see in this story
Many remember childhood fishing trips with friends or relatives, dunking worms in a pond or creek, and thrilling to the pulse of scrappy sunfish at the end of the line
Weight capacity up to 140 lbs for gear, tools, and garments
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It was available in three sizes, the 60, at 31/4", illustrated here, the 80, at 33/8" and the 100 at 33/5"