ANTIQUE FISHING REELS

As the barkers used to yell at baseball games, "You can't tell the players without a program".  Vintage fishing tackle catalogs are a great glimpse into the world of antique fishing tackle and what was available for anglers back in the day.  Today they serve as a guide that collector's can use to make a "wish list" for tackle that they are hoping to find.  For historians old catalogs are a great reference source and a treasure trove of historical information.  Many companies, large and small, manufacturer or retailer, produced foldouts, brochures or catalogs to promote their products.  Below I have tried to catalog some of these great old catalogs.