Help identifying this metal “Hickory” bait

[Mike N]

Well, it is already identified as “Hickory.” But my go-to metal bait guy has never seen it before.

Any research help—especially from my reel buddies, who are some of the best researchers of vintage tackle— would be greatly appreciated. I have a photo with and without the barrel swivel, which was not an early “square” swivel.

Thanks,

Mike N.

[Mike N]

Mike Pollock on Joe’s told me Hickory was a trade name of the Duluth, MN hardware store, Kelley-How-Thomson. And of course, our Dr. Todd has written about it:

“The K-H-T branded tackle is usually found with the word Hickory spelled over a diamond. Marked Hickory reels, lures and hook folders have been found, and date to the pre-WWII era. It is most often found on fluted spinners, but all marked Hickory tackle is rare. K-H-T also utilized the Sportland trade name on both rods and terminal tackle.”

http://fishinghistory.blogspot.com/2011 ... y-how.html

[Alan Baracco]

Mike,



Merry Christmas,

Alan

[Mike N]

Thank you, Alan. The 1911 patent registration date is very interesting.

Mike N.