After over 20 years of collecting vintage fishing tackle you would figure I would have it all. Well not quite. I am searching for old tuna jigs. Bone and Ivory jigs are the most commonly found but I am looking for them inlayed with different materials. Inlays include abalone, mother of pearl, catalin, bakelite and wood. Other materials that the old jigs were made of were wood. Those inlayed with abalone are a favorite. Lastly I am looking for lures called Hetzels. They were made in Hermosa Beach by a Frank Hetzel. Materials were catalin, plastic and Bakelite.
Another item I am looking for is sportboat memorabilia. Any sportboat Items from the 30's - 70's. Old photos of Jack Ward, Bill Poole, Russ Izor, Jim Peterson, Dick Helgren, Cookie Cook, ect.
All items are being put toward a future history book on socal sportfishing.
Thanks, Eric
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Hello Eric, i am looking for information on my grandpa Frank L. Hetzel if Hermosa Beach, i would be interested in your book when it is available.
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