RI Plug and Tackle Manufacturers - Back in Time

[DarkSkies]

Let's hear about any old-time Rhode island Commercial fishing tackle manufacturers, from the large companies to the garage operations.

The ones that succeeded, and why you liked them growing up. The ones that failed, and the ones in between.

Let's hear about some local pride. Someone in your family or a relative make or sell tackle for awhile? Even if they didn't succeed, they are a part of RI fishing history. If you cite sources that are copyrighted, please remember to put up the link. I reserve the right to edit links I feel aren't appropriate.

I think this is gonna be a good thread for the winter.

[DarkSkies]

If someone wants to talk about Point Jude Tackle here that would be great. Met a guy yesterday in Rhody who has had some success with the Point Jude Pogee. There is a lot of white bait and sandeels starting to show in the surf line there. and the fish have just started to feed on a regular basis.