Rebel 1974-1975 Catalog
1974-1975 Rebel Fishing Lure Catalog
The 1974-1975 Rebel fishing lure catalog provides collectors with a detailed look at the lures and fishing tackle offered by the Rebel (PRADCO-Plastic Research & Development Corporation) during one of their first years in business. By 1974, Rebel was gaining steam in the industry and popular with fishermen around the country. 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My Bait Shop Master Catalog Archive Project (MCAP), a growing digital archive of vintage fishing tackle catalogs and historical reference materials for collectors and researchers.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: Rebel (a Division of Plastics Research & Development Corp. PRACDO)
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas
Year: 1974-1975
Type: Vintage fishing lure catalog
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Version: Consumer
Pages: 16 including covers plus one bonus page (price list)
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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Collector Tip
Be sure to keep those empty boxes. Boxes can always be matched up with lures later. A good collector always has a stash of empty boxes just waiting for the matching lures.
Popular Lures Featured in the 1974-1975 Rebel Catalog
- Rebel Minnow — Browse examples for sale
- Rebel Wee-R — Browse examples for sale
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Historical Notes from the 1974-1975 Rebel Catalog
Another early and great Rebel catalog and it is full of Rebel classics. The famous Rebel Minnow, Humpback, Racket Shad, Jointed Minnows, Rebel Popper, Super-R, Spoonbill, Windcheater, Rebel Skipper, Spinback, Sea-Gar, Top Prop, Deep Runner, Fastback and more.
It's also great to see a Rebel Boat and a Rebel Trolling Motor towards the end of the catalog. Not many people associate Rebel with these offerings but there they are in the catalog. A great piece of fishing history. Would love to see a Rebel boat photo or two.
Below is the complete scanned 1974-1975 Rebel 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 Rebel Lure Company during this period.
Catalog Cover
Cover of the 1974-1975 Rebel Fishing Lure Catalog.
Catalog Pages
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Page 6
Page 7
Page 8
Page 9
Page 10
Page 11
Page 12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15 - Color Chart
Back Cover
Bonus Pages
Page 17
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