Fred Arbogast Story: A Fishing Lure Collector's Guide [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Scott Heston (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2007

In his quest to become a better fisherman, Fred Arbogast began to design his own lures. He then began selling his lures to pay for his casting competitions, and eventually started making lures full time. From this humble beginning, the Fred Arbogast Co. became one of the largest suppliers of bass lures in the world. The company was sold in 1997 and now the Akron, Ohio, factory stands silent, but thanks to PRADCO (Plastic Research and Development Group), several of Fred s original lures live on. The values of the many discontinued lures and colors have climbed rapidly over the last ten years. This book contains over 800 photos and three color charts which take the reader through the company s history. Current values have been given as a guide to help sellers and collectors reach fair prices. 2007 values.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Arbogast fan should certainly enjoy reading Scott Heston's, The Fred Arbogast Story. From the eye catching color and graphics on the cover to the extensive list of lures and their numbers, this collector book is a valuable addition to your library.Author Scott Heston also names the many companies that were taken over by Fred Arbogast during his company's lifetime.

About the Author

Scott Heston is a long time tackle collector and a member of both the NFLCC and ORCA. He is the author of the book Ohio Made Fishing Lures and Tackle. His main interest is in Fred Arbogast Lures. Scott caught his first big bass on his Grandfather's Hula Popper and has loved fishing with Fred Arbogast lures ever since.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Collector Books; Ill edition (March 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574325353
• ISBN-13: 978-1574325355
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #838,499 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #46 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Antiques & Collectibles > Sports Memorabilia

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Any sports or fishing collectibles collection will want this., June 9, 2007

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This review is from: Fred Arbogast Story: A Fishing Lure Collector's Guide (Hardcover)

Scott Heston's THE FRED ARBORGAST STORY: A FISHING LURE COLLECTOR'S GUIDE is for any avid collector of fishing lures: it surveys both cataloged and uncataloged lures, providing good-sized color photos of both lures and packaging and blending design history insights with values. Any sports or fishing collectibles collection will want this.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Arbogast Book, May 25, 2007

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Jeff B "bassfish62" (Indpls, IN.) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fred Arbogast Story: A Fishing Lure Collector's Guide (Hardcover)

Excellent book, has lots of great info about the Fred Arbogast Company and the lures and items that are collectable. The print quality of some of the pictures could be better, especially the color charts, but that aside, thanks to Scott Heston for putting it together.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for any lure collector!, May 8, 2007

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Michelle Edmonds "erikshappywife" (PURDUE Country, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fred Arbogast Story: A Fishing Lure Collector's Guide (Hardcover)

This has to be THE best collectors guide I have ever purchased on ANY collectable, EVER! Even better than his book on Ohio fishing lures. I am so glad I bought this guide. I recently found an old tackle box full of old lures at a yard sale, one of the lures were still in it's box, both in incredible condition! (not gonna mention which lure...but it is valued at $200 in the box)...this guide helped me to recognize what an outstanding deal these lures really were at the price...I paid only $5 for the lot and was able to make quite a tidy profit off of them on eBay. The eBay tips on picture viewing (or in my case, taking) helped me to show the lures off to their best advantage...Thanks Mr. Heston!!!