Luke Halpin was the first to see the glass ball he’s holding, and drew his own name in an onboard lottery to become its owner. To hold their floats, fishers tied rope around them, often in artful knot ...

EMPIRE, MI – If you find a tarnished, old net float on an Up North beach, leave it in the sand – you could be looking at an historic artifact. “As a beachcomber, you see a lot of trash,” park rangers ...

According to an article published through Beachcombing magazine in 2023, “The Northwestern Glass Company, established in 1932 ...

What is the best fishing net? Hooking a fish takes patience and skill. Experienced anglers know the reward of landing the day’s prize. But landing a fish is difficult with your bare hands. That’s why ...

Porcupine quill floats have been used for pan fishing for many years. They are natural quills that shed from porcupines in North America and Africa, ranging in size from 6-8 inches and are very ...

Brothers Jim and Tim Lodermeier were looking for a joint business venture that would keep them within hands-reach of their passion — fishing and hunting — as well as keep them outside. They considered ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Collected between 1908 and 1909 by ...