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Ideal Fishing Tackle

Ideal Fishing Tackle Co.
Toronto, Ontario


     There really doesn't seem to be very much information on this tackle company and I am hoping someone out there will be able to shed some light. As far as anyone knows, this company produced tackle in the 30's and 40's according to the style of hardware, the graphics on their lure boxes and the paint they used. Unfortunately, their paint does not seem to stand the test of time well as most lures that have been discovered by this company have cracks, chips or crazing on the body. It is very difficult to find one of these lures in EX+ condition. The pikie style lure on the bottom has an unusual metal lip that has a small line tie punched and bent out. These lures came in straight and jointed bodies with pressed eyes and various colour schemes. The lures at the top of the picture have been called the "banana" style baits and came in different paint schemes and sizes as well.

Assorted Ideal Fishing Tackle Co. Wooden Lures

2 examples of the banana style bait and a black pikie style lure from Ideal Fishing Tackle. Notice the strange lip on the pikie...helps to distinguish their lure from others.

From the Collection of Gord Cluff

Ideal Fishing Tackle Company Lure Box

A tough to find Ideal Fishing Tackle Company box.

From the Collection of Gord Cluff

Ideal Fishing Tackle Odd Shape Lure

A strange "cocktail weiner" style of lure from the company.

The Gord Cluff Collection

An Ideal Fishing Tackle Company Collection

A beautiful collection of Ideal Fishing Tackle lures from Gord Cluff...Thanks for sharing Gord!