Early Fishing Tackle

A look at fishing from days gone by.Glimpses of our fishing past through images, ephemera, letters and advertising.Including old Lures, boxes, Tournament casting,Floats,Bobbers,catalogs and tackle companies. I'm always interested in adding to my collection of vintage fishing tackle maker correspondence. If you have any early fishing letterhead or paper to sell or trade, Let me know.Jtejmjordan5@gmail.com No content of this blog may be reproduced without express written consent of the author .

Sunday, January 15, 2012

F.E. Chester & Co. Cork & Wood fishing floats


This Providence , Rhode Island company had a long history of manufacturing cork and wood fishing floats. (above ad circa 1903)

The F.E. Chester egg style wood float was available from as early as 1903 up until at least 1954.

Circa 1954 F.E. Chester & Co. Float assortment