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Selected Works of William B. Krohn
Article
The early history of an American fishing favorite: the Rangeley Spinner
Fishing For History (an e-magazine) (2019)
  • William B. Krohn, University of Maine
Abstract
The Rangeley fishing spinner was invented and first produced in Maine by Henry O. Stanley (see two previous articles about H. O. Stanley in this website). This article discusses the history of this nationally popular spinner from it's it's inception in the late 1800s to the 1930s, emphasizing early Rangeley Spinners made in Maine. Early makers who are discussed include: Henry O. Stanley, Phillip W. Edwards, William G. Hill, Walter D. Hinds, and Gardiner A. Percy.
Keywords
  • Rangeley fishing spinner,
  • H. O. Stanley,
  • P. W. Edwards,
  • W. G. Hill,
  • W. D. Hinds,
  • G. A. Percy
Disciplines
Publication Date
Spring March, 2019
Citation Information
William B. Krohn. "The early history of an American fishing favorite: the Rangeley Spinner" Fishing For History (an e-magazine) Vol. 3 Iss. 2 (2019) p. 4 - 16
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/william_krohn/88/