Lazy Ike 1973 Catalog
1973 Lazy Ike Fishing Lure Catalog
The 1973 Lazy Ike fishing lure catalog provides collectors with a detailed look at the lures and fishing tackle offered by the Lazy Ike Corporation. By 1973, Lazy Ike Corporation was full in stride and making a fantastic line of Lazy Ike baits as they were growing their business in Ft. Dodge, Iowa. Lures they made are popular with fishermen and collectors yet today. Vintage fishing lure catalogs like this are important reference materials for identifying lure models, studying finishes and packaging, and researching the history of classic fishing tackle.
This catalog is part of the My Bait Shop Master Catalog Archive Project (MCAP), a growing digital archive of vintage fishing tackle catalogs and historical reference materials for collectors and researchers.
Catalog Details
Manufacturer: Lazy Ike (Lazy Ike Corporation)
Location: Fort Dodge, Iowa
Year: 1973 (catalog 873)
Type: Vintage fishing lure catalog
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Version: Consumer
Pages: 8 including covers
Collection: My Bait Shop Master Catalog Archive Project (MCAP)
Complete scanned catalog part of the My Bait Shop - Master Catalog Archive Project (MCAP). For research purposes only.
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Popular Lures Featured in the 1973 Lazy Ike Catalog
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Historical Notes from the 1973 Lazy Ike Catalog
Right in the prime years of Lazy Ike Corporation. Take a look at all of those Metallic Ikes. They are even announced as New on the Shark Ikes now on page 7. Just overall one of the best solid overall Lazy Ike catalogs you will find. Full of great information for collectors. A must read and must for your collection.
Below is the complete scanned 1973 Lazy Ike fishing lure catalog. Each page is shown in order so collectors and researchers can study the lure models, finishes, and tackle descriptions used by the Lazy Ike Corporation during this period.
Catalog Cover

Cover of the 1973 Lazy Ike Fishing Lure Catalog.
Catalog Pages
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Page 7
Back Cover

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