Rebel 1983 Catalog
1983 Rebel Fishing Lure Catalog
The 1983 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 1983. By 1983, Rebel was coming out with some really 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My Bait Shop Master Catalog Archive Project (MCAP), a growing digital archive of vintage fishing tackle catalogs and historical reference materials for collectors and researchers.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: 1983
Catalog Code: EBS-1796-TOSH-25M
Type: Vintage fishing lure catalog
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Version: Consumer
Pages: 24 including covers plus 1 bonus page (insert)
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
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Popular Lures Featured in the 1983 Rebel Catalog
- Rebel Minnow — Browse examples for sale
- Rebel Wee-R — Browse examples for sale
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Historical Notes from the 1983 Rebel Catalog
One of my favorite Rebel catalogs. Just so many goodies in this one. Page two shows new lures from Rebel such as the Buzz 'N Frog, Talkin' Spoon, Jointed Jawbreaker, Liv 'N Shad, and Double Deep Wee-R. Page six shows the Naturals, my favorite Rebels of all-time. The Natural Bass in the middle was a Christmas present to me as a kid and I caught just a ton of bass on that lure including one of my best fishing days ever.
The centerfold of pages 12 and 13 is a great display of Saltwater Rebels before you get into a few pages of classic Rebel tackle boxes (one of which I also got as Christmas gift as a kid). Oh the memories... Like I said, just tons of Rebel goodness!
Below is the complete scanned 1983 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 1983 Rebel Fishing Lure Catalog.
Catalog Pages
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Back Cover
Page 24
Bonus Page
Page 25
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