I thought this might be one I'd need to watch in two settings, given that it's an hour long. But no! That hour seemed to last around 20 minutes. I've been trying to get a frog skin lure from Mike for the last year or so. Beautiful lures. His workshop is a treasure trove! You should do a yearly video with Mike, and just ask him about some history of something, and record the stories he tells. GREAT stories! This place, Bacon's, is really an unsung American landmark.
Funny, Dave, I had plans to chop this up into two or three episodes, but it just didn’t seem right to deliver this experience in any way other than its uncut form. You can imagine how quickly MY time at Bacon’s flies by when I am there! Good news is, Mike and I already have plans for our next video…
I got to visit their last year while working in Shreveport. Only knew about it because of you channel. Mike was awesome and took time out of his day to show ,e anything I wanted. I was enamored by the history of it all. Such a treasure.
I went to Bacon’s back in the winter because of your vid and yes you will lose track of time. I walked out with some Heddon Swim’n Images in older colors. Some Zoom plastics in long discontinued colors. Of course I found some Traps!! I was at the Horseshoe hotel next door to Bass Pro. Didn’t bother going because my trip was to find treasures at Bacon’s Tackle. Support your independent tackle shops!! Great long video Retro!
Bonjour et merci pour cette très bonne vidéo ....je suis Français et je viens de découvrir votre chaîne , bien sûr je m'abonne , cette vidéo ressemble à un vrai documentaire , j'adore . tous ces vieux leurres donne une âme à la pêche .Bravo à vous ... Cordialement , Alain depuis la France .
Guys like Bacon are a rare gem this guy is a dying breed. Which I hope all his knowledge doesn't just get forgotten about and thats with a lot of the vintage or old school collectors and sellers. Most of em are up there in age at least the ones that have the amazing collections haha. I really think u could make an awesome series going around the country to different peoples collections and showing them off just like what u did with D's Tackle.
Thanks for talking to him about that Red River lure I showed ya! He said it was red turned black but actually I found 5 of them...Red, Black, Green, ,Yellow and an Orange one. Good to hear that it was pre Bill Lewis. 👍 Also, loved the reaction to the cobalt blue midget. That just verifies it's rarity heariing him say he'd never seen one. He's seen many of lures I'll tell you that. Great sit down Chris! Great episode. Ready for the next part!!✌️🤠
So Nice of mike to share his time an knowledge!!! We need more videos like this to preserve the history of lures and Lure Making!!! Thanks Chris and mike for putting together one of the Best Videos on You Tube!!! Ken Vick Hot Springs Arkansas
Awesome episode. Got me thinking, if you ever get up WI and want to do an episode on Mepps, I know the team there and could more than likely get you some time with the owner. Great group of folks, they still hand tie all those skirts with local squirrel and deer tails. They also now own Mister Twister, so there could be some history to share about them as well. Great episode as always!!!!
What's up. If you make it down to Orlando look me up I've got some places to catch some bass. I'll break out the old Hank parker lightening rod pistol grip.
I thought this might be one I'd need to watch in two settings, given that it's an hour long. But no! That hour seemed to last around 20 minutes. I've been trying to get a frog skin lure from Mike for the last year or so. Beautiful lures. His workshop is a treasure trove! You should do a yearly video with Mike, and just ask him about some history of something, and record the stories he tells. GREAT stories! This place, Bacon's, is really an unsung American landmark.
Funny, Dave, I had plans to chop this up into two or three episodes, but it just didn’t seem right to deliver this experience in any way other than its uncut form. You can imagine how quickly MY time at Bacon’s flies by when I am there! Good news is, Mike and I already have plans for our next video…
Just now seeing all these comments ! I really appreciate them! I actually just made some more frog skin lures if you still want one!
Great way to start my day, two cups of coffee and a one hour episode of Retro Bassin 👍
And tune in tomorrow for a second weekend episode!
Great episode Chris. Was cool to see Mr Bacon fix up our old baits. Good stuff
Can you believe he had the actually Pfeffer blades!?
@@RetroBassin that is crazy but good
Wow you could do a whole week's worth of shows there and it would never get boring I hope someone recordes all his stories before he's lost to time
TALL BOY 😄 and yes Bacon’s is the BEST!
heyo it's bacon's :D I go by there to get stuff. it's a great place and great people.
I got to visit their last year while working in Shreveport. Only knew about it because of you channel. Mike was awesome and took time out of his day to show ,e anything I wanted. I was enamored by the history of it all. Such a treasure.
That is so cool! Hope you grabbed some Rat-L-Traps…
Haha a pile of traps and old rouges. Mike was kind enough to give me some lips and show me how to install them. Such a good dude. @@RetroBassin
I went to Bacon’s back in the winter because of your vid and yes you will lose track of time. I walked out with some Heddon Swim’n Images in older colors. Some Zoom plastics in long discontinued colors. Of course I found some Traps!! I was at the Horseshoe hotel next door to Bass Pro. Didn’t bother going because my trip was to find treasures at Bacon’s Tackle. Support your independent tackle shops!! Great long video Retro!
That is so good to hear! How many pounds of Rat-L-Traps did you walk out with? Haha
We appreciate your support! We are now the only surviving independent local tackle dealer in Shreveport
Bonjour et merci pour cette très bonne vidéo ....je suis Français et je viens de découvrir votre chaîne , bien sûr je m'abonne , cette vidéo ressemble à un vrai documentaire , j'adore . tous ces vieux leurres donne une âme à la pêche .Bravo à vous ... Cordialement , Alain depuis la France .
This guy is an artist. I'm loving the mechanical screwdriver in the vise. Smart dude!
A Great episode! Especially with a Lure Craftmans! That knows the lure history!
Guys like Bacon are a rare gem this guy is a dying breed. Which I hope all his knowledge doesn't just get forgotten about and thats with a lot of the vintage or old school collectors and sellers. Most of em are up there in age at least the ones that have the amazing collections haha. I really think u could make an awesome series going around the country to different peoples collections and showing them off just like what u did with D's Tackle.
Amazing history lesson there. You never fail to educate. I can't wait to see you fish those lures.
Awesome episode- Enjoyed watching Mr.Bacon perform surgery on the Big O - Awesome channel really love these gem 💎 tackle shops! - thank you Chris!!
This channel is literally therapy for me.
This entire video is as good as it gets! We went over this morning and he gave us the grand tour of everything! VERY INTERESTING to say the least.
That shop is cool! Love that egg beater drill deal!
He is living history! Awesome! Thanks for bringing him in my living room 🤠
Thanks for talking to him about that Red River lure I showed ya! He said it was red turned black but actually I found 5 of them...Red, Black, Green, ,Yellow and an Orange one. Good to hear that it was pre Bill Lewis. 👍
Also, loved the reaction to the cobalt blue midget. That just verifies it's rarity heariing him say he'd never seen one. He's seen many of lures I'll tell you that. Great sit down Chris! Great episode. Ready for the next part!!✌️🤠
That was great, Chris. Thanks!
Thanks for the view!
Holy cow that was incredible!
You shoulda seen it in living color!
Great video. Men like these are a lost treasure of knowledge to the fishing world. Need more history lessons like this.
Seriously old school 🤠
So Nice of mike to share his time an knowledge!!! We need more videos like this to preserve the history of lures and Lure Making!!! Thanks Chris and mike for putting together one of the Best Videos on You Tube!!! Ken Vick Hot Springs Arkansas
Next stop! Bacon's Tackle!!
It’s close…
That Rolls Royce will be killer on Panasoffkee 🤫💥🎣
Yes it will, Ted!
I’ll watch this again and again thank you
Funny, I rarely watch my old videos but have rewatched the “History of Ol’ Ben’s” a half dozen times. Definitely worth a watch if you have not yet!
Theirs a place I would love to visit * For a few days * History at it's best *
Guys like him are extinct *
Come see us - I’ll give u a grand tour
@@janetbacon75 If I ever make it to Louisiana * I'll definitely take your offer! TY sir !
Great vid retro living history this guy
I had to edit DOWN to 60 minutes…
I remember the worm bar.. last time I saw one was at the Sportster in Waco..
Cool baits! Love that bronze and black! Sweet!
It’s a nice looking bait for sure
The knowledge you guys are sharing…amazing to watch the love and admiration for lures like this.
Great episode. Worth the entire watch.
Thank you! Definitely a lot to ask folks to invest an hour of their time, but I hope it was worth it!!
Man makes ya wonder about all the baits that never made it to market.
Awesome episode. Got me thinking, if you ever get up WI and want to do an episode on Mepps, I know the team there and could more than likely get you some time with the owner. Great group of folks, they still hand tie all those skirts with local squirrel and deer tails. They also now own Mister Twister, so there could be some history to share about them as well.
Great episode as always!!!!
Not Boy howdy. OH my Gosh. Rolls Roice!!
This is very cool Chris! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed, OTHO!
Fantastic
Best yet..
Glad you enjoyed. This was a fun one for me!
This is another excellent video. Thanks.
Whoooooaa amazing video thanks
Another great video ++
Great vid!
These Vids are so dang Cool!
It's been too long since I've been to Bacons. I work a couple of miles away. Ive got some old lures to ask Mike about.
What's up. If you make it down to Orlando look me up I've got some places to catch some bass. I'll break out the old Hank parker lightening rod pistol grip.
I grew up on Smith Lake
Great video we need more guys like him question do you think he would sell me 2 horse fly
Drop by and we will see!
Who were you with the day before? Where is he located?
With D’s Tackle Box!
Shreveport , LA- come see us
I’m a Louisiana Lure builder 👀!
Send a link!
Fascinating History lesson! Thanks for taking us along. Now it's recorded for ever and for more to see.
Where can we buy a rolls Royce?
At Bacon’s and only at Bacon’s!
Does he sell them baits that he give you
Yes! But you gotta make your way to Shreveport!
That’s a good way from me I got to order from mail
How much do the Rolls topwaters cost
Don't stop what you're doing...
Spoted ape looks like a baby bass
I live there