Arbogast

Fred Arbogast was one of the early pioneers of the lure industry. Like many other bait builders, it started as a hobby. Arbogast began carving baits for himself and his friends while employed at The Goodyear Tire And Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio. His lures began to become popular with people in his hometown, and a number of stores began sending requests to start selling his lures. Soon after, Arbogast realized he had something good going, so he resigned from Goodyear to go into the fishing business full time, two years later The Fred Arbogast Company was born, the year was 1926. Today, the company is best known for its fine topwater lures that are a favorite of most fishermen who have tried them!