Clarence E. Zahn lure mentor and close friend swapped this material to Mr. Clyde Harbin. Mr. Zahn visited the Arbogast factory in July of 1981 during a NFLCC swap meet that was held in Akron, Ohio. Clarence Zahn met with Arbogast President, Dick Kotis and received this signed copy of "The First Fifty Years and 1982 Arbogast Catalog".
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Copyright 1978
Fred Arbogast Patches and Sticker
Fred Arbogast 1972 Catalog
Fred Arbogast 1982 Catalog
The Big Tin Liz
Mr. Clyde A. Harbin Sr. acquired this Arbogast Big Tin Liz in the box March 7, 2003. The Big Tin Liz came in the correct box without the "Tail Fin". It has the original red paint on the line tie (unusual flat style) and the same paint on the hook. There was no signs of tail fin travel and no evidence this bait was ever fished with a tail fin.
The Big Tin Liz - Glass Eyes in Correct Box
Box End - Patent Applied For
Box Side with Instructions
Fred Arbogast - MFGR
Box Insert Pamphlet
Fred Arbogast with "Your Truly"
Opposite Side of Picture Insert
Fred Arbogast Picture Enlarged
Fred's New Bass Trick
Three Sizes and Four Lure Colors
Weed Guard with Fishing Instructions
The Big Tin Liz
Fred Arbogast Insert Pamphlet
Two Big Tin Liz or Musky lures with the correct cardboard box. The Red Head lure never had a Tail Fin.
One Ounce Musky Tin Liz
Correct Marked Tail Fin for the Fred Arbogast One Ounce Big Tin Liz or Musky Lure
Close up Tail Fin
Same Original Marked Box with the second found correct Musky or Big Tin Liz Lure
Fred Arbogast Pamphlet and Musky Lure
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