Rebel 1982 Catalog
1982 Rebel Fishing Lure Catalog
The 1982 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 1982, Rebel was hitting its stride and really producing some great baits. As you look through this catalog you will recognize some all time classics. Famous for a host of lures they made popular with fishermen and collectors alike. 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My Bait Shop Master Catalog Archive Project (MCAP), a growing digital archive of vintage fishing tackle catalogs and historical reference materials for collectors and researchers.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: 1982
Type: Vintage fishing lure catalog
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Version: Consumer
Pages: 24 including covers plus 1 bonus page (letter)
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 1982 Rebel Catalog
- Rebel Minnow — Browse examples for sale
- Rebel Wee-R — Browse examples for sale
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Historical Notes from the 1982 Rebel Catalog
There are so many great lures in this catalog it is difficult to name them all. The Crawfish series gets a lot of attention. There are color charts on individual pages for R-Series, SupraNaturals, Pop-R, Sinking Minnows and more. The classic highly collectible Rebel tackle boxes are featured starting on page 14. Note the clear top Ecalibur series!
Overall just a ton of great lures that would end up going down in history, especially the R-Series baits.
Below is the complete scanned 1982 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 1982 Rebel Fishing Lure Catalog.
Catalog Pages
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Page 23
Back Cover
Bonus Pages
Page 25
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