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1)
In the late 1930’s Heddon came out with a lure color that can be described as “white and silver, with a red head and red stripe running down the sides”. The color of this lure is referred to as:
In the late 1930’s Heddon came out with a lure color that can be described as “white and silver, with a red head and red stripe running down the sides”. The color of this lure is referred to as: a.“Rainbow”
“Rainbow”b.“Redstripe”
“Redstripe” c.“Allen Stripey”
“Allen Stripey”d.“Blood Trail”
“Blood Trail”2)An early way of fishing using a very long pole with a lure tied to the end and running it through the water by swaying the pole back and forth was called:
An early way of fishing using a very long pole with a lure tied to the end and running it through the water by swaying the pole back and forth was called:a.Skittering
Skitteringb.Cane Pole Fishing
Cane Pole Fishingc.Trolling
Trollingd.Flashing
Flashing3)Who is credited with, after enjoying a meal in his boat, accidentally dropping a spoon in the water and then seeing a trout snap at it…giving him the idea to create several revolutionary lures:
Who is credited with, after enjoying a meal in his boat, accidentally dropping a spoon in the water and then seeing a trout snap at it…giving him the idea to create several revolutionary lures:a.W. D. Chapman
W. D. Chapmanb.James Heddon
James Heddonc.Skinner
Skinnerd.J. T. Buel
J. T. Buel4)What lure company made that “Sassy Bassy Bait” and made lures that would “Fool the College Bred Fish”?
What lure company made that “Sassy Bassy Bait” and made lures that would “Fool the College Bred Fish”?a.South Bend
South Bendb.Creek Chub Bait Co
Creek Chub Bait Coc.Biff Bait
Biff Baitd.Bite Em Bait
Bite Em Bait5)In 1859, Riley Haskell obtained a patent for a “fish hook” that was in the shape of a minnow. In the patent, the material the minnow was to be made out of was:
In 1859, Riley Haskell obtained a patent for a “fish hook” that was in the shape of a minnow. In the patent, the material the minnow was to be made out of was:a.Rubber
Rubberb.Wood
Woodc.Metal
Metald.Plastic
Plastic6)What lure was tested and manufactured by “Professor Howe”?
What lure was tested and manufactured by “Professor Howe”?a.The “Vacuum Bait”
The “Vacuum Bait”b.The “Bleeder Baits”
The “Bleeder Baits”c.The “Hi-Yo Lure”
The “Hi-Yo Lure”d.The “K and K Automatic Minnow”
The “K and K Automatic Minnow”7)This company spelled “bait” b-a-t-e in their original name for the first years of their existence.
This company spelled “bait” b-a-t-e in their original name for the first years of their existence. a.Biek Bait Co
Biek Bait Cob.Bite-Em Bait Co
Bite-Em Bait Coc.Herb Mills Bait Co
Herb Mills Bait Cod.Biff Bait Co
Biff Bait Co8)Several lures where made with a line tie on each end of the lure so that the lure could be an underwater lure or a surface lure…depends on what side the line was tied to. Which one is NOT one of these lures?
Several lures where made with a line tie on each end of the lure so that the lure could be an underwater lure or a surface lure…depends on what side the line was tied to. Which one is NOT one of these lures?a.“Leeper’s Bass Bait”, by Henry Leeper
“Leeper’s Bass Bait”, by Henry Leeperb.“Miller’s Reversible Spinner”, by Union Spings Specialty Co
“Miller’s Reversible Spinner”, by Union Spings Specialty Coc.“Two-Oreno”, by South Bend Bait Co
“Two-Oreno”, by South Bend Bait Cod.“Daily Double”, By Millsite Fishing Tackle
“Daily Double”, By Millsite Fishing Tackle9)Several companies made “Globe” lures, where the head and body are separated by a two-bladed metal spinner and the head rotates on retrieve. What company made a lure like this for Edward K. Tryon Co. in the early 1900’s ?
Several companies made “Globe” lures, where the head and body are separated by a two-bladed metal spinner and the head rotates on retrieve. What company made a lure like this for Edward K. Tryon Co. in the early 1900’s ? a.Plueger (Enterprise Mfg)
Plueger (Enterprise Mfg)b.Anson B. Decker
Anson B. Deckerc.Manhattan Bait Co
Manhattan Bait Cod.James Heddon and Sons
James Heddon and Sons10)This lure was available in 1912, but the name was changed in 1918 in honor of the American Marines in the recent war (World War I). What lure is this?
This lure was available in 1912, but the name was changed in 1918 in honor of the American Marines in the recent war (World War I). What lure is this?a.The “Humdinger”, by W. J. Jamison
The “Humdinger”, by W. J. Jamisonb.The “Wonder”, by Clinton Wilt
The “Wonder”, by Clinton Wiltc.The “Monarch Minnow”, by Pflueger
The “Monarch Minnow”, by Pfluegerd.The “Dardevle”, by Lou Eppinger
The “Dardevle”, by Lou Eppinger11)In 1915, South Bend Bait Co bought the rights to a now famous lure they originally called the “South Bend Wobbler”, and one year later changed the name to the “Bass-Oreno”. Who did they buy the rights from?
In 1915, South Bend Bait Co bought the rights to a now famous lure they originally called the “South Bend Wobbler”, and one year later changed the name to the “Bass-Oreno”. Who did they buy the rights from?a.Jim Olds
Jim Oldsb.F. W. Worden
F. W. Wordenc.Jim Harvey
Jim Harveyd.Richard T. Wilson
Richard T. Wilson12)Which of the following companies did NOT modify a lure color for troop support after or during World War I or World War II?
Which of the following companies did NOT modify a lure color for troop support after or during World War I or World War II?a.Brown Brothers Co
Brown Brothers Co b.Creek Chub Bait Co
Creek Chub Bait Coc.South Bend Bait Co
South Bend Bait Cod.Eger Bait Mfg Co
Eger Bait Mfg Coe.Union Specialty Co
Union Specialty Co13)This lure manufacturer started in 1915 and made lures specifically for use with a pork rind:
This lure manufacturer started in 1915 and made lures specifically for use with a pork rind:a.Al Foss
Al Fossb.Josh’s Tackle
Josh’s Tacklec.Charles Helin
Charles Helind.Jim Dandy
Jim Dandy14)This company is credited with making the first jointed fishing lure:
This company is credited with making the first jointed fishing lure:a.K and K
K and Kb.Erwin Weller
Erwin Wellerc.Heddon
Heddond.Oliver and Gruber
Oliver and Gruber15)Who is credited with making the “grandfather” of all current spinner baits in 1917:
Who is credited with making the “grandfather” of all current spinner baits in 1917:a.Shannon Tweed
Shannon Tweedb.W. J. Jamison
W. J. Jamisonc.Fred C. Keeling Co
Fred C. Keeling Cod.Paw Paw Bait Co
Paw Paw Bait Co16)This color was “invented” when the Heddons needed to rush some lures to a customer and attempted to dry the paint on them in their kitchen oven. This color is known as:
This color was “invented” when the Heddons needed to rush some lures to a customer and attempted to dry the paint on them in their kitchen oven. This color is known as:a.“Burnt Back”
“Burnt Back”b.“Antiqued”
“Antiqued”c.“Crackleback”
“Crackleback”d.“Flake Paint”
“Flake Paint”17)Whose slogan was “One in every Tackle Box”, and due to its huge success…this goal was fairly accurate:
Whose slogan was “One in every Tackle Box”, and due to its huge success…this goal was fairly accurate:a.The “Jitterbug”, Fred Arbogast
The “Jitterbug”, Fred Arbogastb.The “River Runt”, Heddon
The “River Runt”, Heddonc.The “Pikie”, Creek Chub Bait Co
The “Pikie”, Creek Chub Bait Cod.The “Bass-Oreno”, South Bend Bait Co
The “Bass-Oreno”, South Bend Bait Co18)In around 1930, Heddon introduced their new “indestructible” lure made of plastic. What did they call these types of lures?
In around 1930, Heddon introduced their new “indestructible” lure made of plastic. What did they call these types of lures?a.“Composites”
“Composites”b.“Fake Glass”
“Fake Glass”c.“Spooks”
“Spooks”d.“Clear Coats”
“Clear Coats”19)This tackle company was bought out by Heddon to obtain the rights to their tackle box and all their lures were then discontinued:
This tackle company was bought out by Heddon to obtain the rights to their tackle box and all their lures were then discontinued:a.Hastings Sporting Goods Co
Hastings Sporting Goods Cob.Lauby Lures
Lauby Luresc.Wright and McGill
Wright and McGilld.Outing Mfg
Outing Mfg20)On June 2, 1932, nineteen year old George Perry caught the world record Black Bass of 22 lbs. 4 oz. in Georgia on the only store bought lure he owned. What was the lure claimed to be?
On June 2, 1932, nineteen year old George Perry caught the world record Black Bass of 22 lbs. 4 oz. in Georgia on the only store bought lure he owned. What was the lure claimed to be?a.Creek Chub Wiggle Fish
Creek Chub Wiggle Fishb.Pfueger Globe
Pfueger Globec.Heddon River Runt
Heddon River Runtd.South Bend Bass-Oreno
South Bend Bass-Oreno21)Classic lure maker “Bud” Stewart’s real first name was:
Classic lure maker “Bud” Stewart’s real first name was:a.Chuck
Chuckb.Larry
Larryc.Bob (Robert)
Bob (Robert)d.Elmer
Elmer22)In the early 1900’s, William Shakespeare Jr named two lures after his “fishing buddies” who were also famous lure makers. One was a Revolution lure (after F. G. Worden). The other was:
In the early 1900’s, William Shakespeare Jr named two lures after his “fishing buddies” who were also famous lure makers. One was a Revolution lure (after F. G. Worden). The other was:a.The “Slim Jim”, after James “Slim” Heddon
The “Slim Jim”, after James “Slim” Heddonb.The “Neverfail Minnow”, after Fred “Neverfail” Rhodes
The “Neverfail Minnow”, after Fred “Neverfail” Rhodesc.The “J Plug”, after W. J. Jamison
The “J Plug”, after W. J. Jamisond.The “Monarch Minnow”, after the Plueger Brothers
The “Monarch Minnow”, after the Plueger Brothers23)Heddon made some other products besides items for fishing. Which one was NOT manufactured by Heddon:
Heddon made some other products besides items for fishing. Which one was NOT manufactured by Heddon:a.Radio antennas
Radio antennasb.Golf club shafts
Golf club shaftsc.Violin bows
Violin bowsd.Tent poles
Tent poles24)Whose nickname was “Mr. Bucktail”?
Whose nickname was “Mr. Bucktail”?a.F. G. Worden
F. G. Wordenb.J. Heddon
J. Heddonc.J. Rhodes
J. Rhodesd.H. Dills
H. Dills25)Before being called “Pflueger” or “Enterprise Mfg Co”, this company was called:
Before being called “Pflueger” or “Enterprise Mfg Co”, this company was called:a.The American Fish Hook Co
The American Fish Hook Cob.4 Brothers Co
4 Brothers Coc.Lures Inc
Lures Incd.Akron Tackle Co
Akron Tackle Co26)This lure inventor made over 50 different styles of lures on a lathe that he altered from an old foot powered sewing machine, but he only patented a few such as the “Tantalizer” and the “Getsem”.
This lure inventor made over 50 different styles of lures on a lathe that he altered from an old foot powered sewing machine, but he only patented a few such as the “Tantalizer” and the “Getsem”. a.Jay Rhodes
Jay Rhodesb.Samuel Friend
Samuel Friendc.Franklin Alger
Franklin Algerd.Frank Woods
Frank Woods27)In the early 1900s, a janitor named Horace Ball belonged to a club whose members had little time to fish in the day due to work, so they fished at night. He made lures in the basement of the county courthouse where he was janitor for this purpose. Later, he joined with Charles Varney and formed this tackle company:
In the early 1900s, a janitor named Horace Ball belonged to a club whose members had little time to fish in the day due to work, so they fished at night. He made lures in the basement of the county courthouse where he was janitor for this purpose. Later, he joined with Charles Varney and formed this tackle company:a.Luminous Bait Co
Luminous Bait Cob.Moonlight Bait Co
Moonlight Bait Coc.Enterprise Mfg Co
Enterprise Mfg Cod.Horace Ball Bait Co
Horace Ball Bait Co28)This lure manufacturer is believed to be the forerunner to the “Bleeding Bait Co” and made a lure that would “bleed” when special tablets when inserted into a compartment in the lure.
This lure manufacturer is believed to be the forerunner to the “Bleeding Bait Co” and made a lure that would “bleed” when special tablets when inserted into a compartment in the lure.a.Big State Bait Co
Big State Bait Cob.Clark Brothers
Clark Brothersc.Klipon Lures
Klipon Luresd.Val-U-Lure
Val-U-Lure29)The famous “World Champions” of Bass Fishing Contest between lure makers Ans. B. Decker and W. J. Jamison (Note: Jamison “won” 28 to 16 fish, but Decker claimed victory also for his fish were larger) took place:
The famous “World Champions” of Bass Fishing Contest between lure makers Ans. B. Decker and W. J. Jamison (Note: Jamison “won” 28 to 16 fish, but Decker claimed victory also for his fish were larger) took place:a.June, 1910
June, 1910b.July, 1912
July, 1912c.May, 1914
May, 1914d.August, 1916
August, 191630)This lure was made from little tin boxes that once contained watch parts. The tins were sealed shut and soldered to a shaft that had propellers on it:
This lure was made from little tin boxes that once contained watch parts. The tins were sealed shut and soldered to a shaft that had propellers on it:a.“Shoonie’s Scooter”
“Shoonie’s Scooter”b.“Jack’s Rip-L-Lure”
“Jack’s Rip-L-Lure”c.“Scooterpooper”
“Scooterpooper”d.“Kilby Minnow”
“Kilby Minnow”31)This lure is believed to be the result of two doctors assigning patients at a mental hospital a manufacturing project to aid in “recovery”. When hospital staff learned they were possibly making money off of the work of the patients, the manufacturing was halted.
This lure is believed to be the result of two doctors assigning patients at a mental hospital a manufacturing project to aid in “recovery”. When hospital staff learned they were possibly making money off of the work of the patients, the manufacturing was halted.a.The “Glowurm”
The “Glowurm”b.The “Vacuum Bait”
The “Vacuum Bait”c.The “Hootenanna”
The “Hootenanna”d.The “Snakerbait”
The “Snakerbait”32)Shortly after World War II, W.R. Sauey and his brother, Ed, put all of their combined savings toward the purchase of parts to build a hand-made injection mold machine. At first they were going to make plastic toys, but manufactured this lure instead:
Shortly after World War II, W.R. Sauey and his brother, Ed, put all of their combined savings toward the purchase of parts to build a hand-made injection mold machine. At first they were going to make plastic toys, but manufactured this lure instead:a.The “Halik Frog”
The “Halik Frog”b.The “Bubble Minnie”
The “Bubble Minnie”c.The “Whirling Dervish”
The “Whirling Dervish”d.“Minnie The Swimmer”
“Minnie The Swimmer”1)C
C2)A
A3)D
D4)C
C5)B
B6)A
A7)B
B8)B
B9)D
D10)D
D11)A
A12)D (OK, this was a tricky question as Eger had “Victory” boxes, but no special lure color that I am aware of.)
D (OK, this was a tricky question as Eger had “Victory” boxes, but no special lure color that I am aware of.)13)A
A14)A
A15)B
B16)C
C17)A
A18)C
C19)D
D20)A
A21)D
D22)A
A23)D
D24)A
A25)A
A26)C
C27)B
B28)A
A29)A
A30)C
C31)A
A32)A
A