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.
Help identifying this metal “Hickory” bait
Help identifying this metal “Hickory” bait
Mike N.
ORCA Founder, 1990
ORCA Founder, 1990
Re: Help identifying this metal “Hickory” bait
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
“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
Mike N.
ORCA Founder, 1990
ORCA Founder, 1990
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Re: Help identifying this metal “Hickory” bait
Thank you, Alan. The 1911 patent registration date is very interesting.
Mike N.
Mike N.
Mike N.
ORCA Founder, 1990
ORCA Founder, 1990