Rebel 1989 Catalog
1989 Rebel Fishing Lure Catalog

The 1989 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). By 1989, Rebel was a giant in the fishing industry. 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My Bait Shop Master Catalog Archive Project (MCAP), a growing digital archive of vintage fishing tackle catalogs and historical reference materials for collectors and researchers.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: 1989
Catalog Code: EBS-1133-OTCSS-5M
Type: Vintage fishing lure catalog
Format: 8 1/2" x 11"
Version: Consumer
Pages: 16 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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Collector Tip
Try some of these old baits the next time you go fishing. Take the beat up ones of course. You will be surprised how well they fish.
Popular Lures Featured in the 1989 Rebel Catalog
- Rebel Minnow — Browse examples for sale
- Rebel Wee-R — Browse examples for sale
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Historical Notes from the 1989 Rebel Catalog
Tons of great lures in this catalog. The Crickhopper is new in this catalog. The Weedless Wee-R. The Redneck series on page 13 is classic Rebel. More Rebel Salmon Series on page 15.
Below is the complete scanned 1989 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 1989 Rebel Fishing Lure Catalog.
Catalog Pages
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Page 15
Back Cover

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