The beekeeper's legacy: when James Heddon created the first wooden plug, he carved a permanent place for himself in angling history

Article Abstract:

James Heddon, a beekeeper from Michigan, invented the first fishing plug, one of the most significant developments in fishing history. Heddon, who was a fishing enthusiast, reportedly started making wooden lures about 1890 and his first patent was issued in Apr 1902.

Innovations, History, Fishing lures, Heddon, James

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Sunglasses for the four-eyed angler

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A variety of wrap-around alternatives to expensive prescription sunglasses are marketed by Bonneau/Foster Grant. Other types of glasses, such as solarshields, fishmasters and OTG fishing glasses are described, and company contact numbers are provided.

Purchasing, Equipment and supplies, Fishers (Persons), Sunglasses

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Lake trout: increased conservation efforts have made this a prime time to troll a line for these slow-growing fish

Article Abstract:

Conservation has been effective in the maintenance of a good lake trout population in Canada. Trolling is the normal approach in lake trout fishing, but casting and jigging can also be used. Locations, equipment, and techniques are discussed.

Canada, Recreation, Trout fishing

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