Burgess 
to 3 times longer, 
election of 
TANOUS, MAORI KNOWN .. F S 7 N 5 TA CK 
Shakespeare Casting Lines 
No. 4490 WEXFORD NYLON WONDER 
LINE—This famous black line wears up 
will not waterlog, is 
more flexible, will not kink—makes cast- 
ing a pleasure. 
No. 4490— 50 Yds. 
Wexford 12% lb... . $1.15 
Wexford 15 lb....-. 1.25 
Wexford 20 lb...... 1.40 
100 yds. comes as 2 connected spools 
in beautiful and useful plastic case. 
Shakespeare Nylon Fly Lines 
With the Tougher, Smoother ‘‘Formuia (2-0-9”’ Finish 
No. 4370S Shakespeare Nylon Level Line: 
Size C (25 yds.) $2.80. 
No. 4370 Shakespeare Nylon Double Taper Line: 
yds.) $8.45. Size HCH (30 yds.) $8.45. 
NOTE: All above Shakespeare Lines BELOW list prices. 
NIGHT CRAWLER 
AROMATIC 
PLASTIC BAIT 
Aromatic wood grub and corn 
borer in life-size to give realistic 
imitation. of the natural bait. 
Soft, lifelike and colored to imi- 
tate live worms. All insect feed- 
ers go for them. Use with Jig 
Flies, Jig Spiders—hook as you 
would the live bait. (Packed 3 
in envelope only 45c) 
MICHIGAN BUG— 
BREAM KILLER 
New “‘Ni- 
trogen 
Blown” 
soft rubber 
body pre- 
vents from 
x sinking— 
ever. Soft pliable body, guarantees 
every strike a catch. 
MICHIGAN BUG—No. 10 hook 
(2 white, 1 orange, 1 black, all 4 
only $1.00). 
BREAM—No. 8 hook (1 green, 
1 white, 1 red, 1 black, all 4 only 
$1.06). 
Note: We cannot change assort- 
ments. -Order as above only. 
enjoyment. 
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size. Specify size. 
(30”) (see rt. 
JIG FLIES 
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i . and colored wings are 
irresistible for. gills, 
es perch and ealico fish- 
ing. Come in pack- 
age of three only. 
All No. 10 hooks. 1 
Chrome Spider, 1 
Chrome Yellow, 1 
i Gold Spider. All very 
colorful. (All 3 only 
fasdiaciandinciisll 
HARNESS 
Nylon strand gut 
with spinner and 
three hooks for 
crawlers, minnows, 
frogs and pork 
rind. Use in lake, 
river and stream 
for trolling, still 
fishing, spatting 
and spin fishing. 
Catches the nip- 
pers and short 
strikers. (No. 4 
hook-size harness 
for bass and wall- 
eyes — 3 harnesses 
for $1.00) (No. 8 
hook-size harness 
for pan fis h—3 
harnesses for 
$1.00). We cannot 
combine hook 
sizes. 
BUCKAROO SPOONS 
The Buckaroo Spoon 
is used for bass, 
trout, cisco, white 
bass and all minnow 
feeders. Used with 
fly rod, or trolled it 
is deadly. Has more 
action than any fly 
rod spoon. Use with 
looped end leader. 
Choice of (Red & 
White) (Black & 
White) or (Silver). 
Fly Rod Size, 44 02. 
35¢ each. Spinning 
Rod Size, %4 oz. 40c. 
Specify color and 
weight. 
4 GLASS JIG RODS 
For the increasingly popular sport of win- 
ter jig fishing through the ice, these ARNOLD 
Jig Rods are justly famous. 
cent years they are being used even more 
for pan fishing in lakes and streams. Choice 
hardwood handles, fibre glass blades ground 
to the correct taper and chrome plated guides. 
Built for the utmost in service and fishing 
Made in both 20” and 30” blade 
($2.80 each). 
in cut) $5.50. 
JIG LINES 
Original DuPont Nylon MONOFILAMENT 
line. Can be used for either Jig Rods or for 
Spinning. This line comes in 20 Yd. spools. 
When ordering more than 1 spool, 
be connected. 4 or 6 lb. test (specify which) 
30c¢ per spool. 
Burgess Seed & Plant Co., Galesburg, Michigan 
- We don’t pretend to know or say. ‘But one thing we are sure of! 
Size D (25 yds.) $2.55. 
Size HDH (30 
However, in re- 
If gardening is “good for the soul,” as we all like to think, then, fishi 
must be a boon companion—they are the two most relaxing hobbies. 
Some wag has said that the worms of the garden make fishermen of us al 
All of us 
here at Burgess’ are as handy with a rod as we are with a hoe. We think © 
they go. together. 
Our first line of Fishing Tackle presents only nationally-known, branded — 
merchandise. Note that it is dominated by the famous Shakespeare name. It - 
was natural for us to go to Shakespeare people, for their tackle is the standard - . 
of quality the world over. Besides, they’re our neighbors—with their huge 
factories almost in sight of our nursery. 
We don’t “make” tackle, like we do seeds and plants. But we think we know > i 
how to use it, and knowing how, will list only the most usable materials at 
more than fair prices. And we will stand behind everything we sell, as we 
have for 40 years. 2 j f 
David and Elden Burgess 
ARNOLD CASTING & SPINNING BAITS 
Be sure to specify whether 
you wish Casting or Spinning 
Baits; also color. 
STANDARD SPOON 
This is the standard spoon 
that every fisherman must -- 
BABY PIKE—F Hiirizadiae netonr pigs have. Brilliant red and white 
—For goo iggling a a H 
flash and color, this is the best. Casting, Wt. 1%, Coloring, nickel back. We. 
oz. Colors: (1003 Silver Flash) Sea Perch can supply in large %4 oz. or 
Seale) (1005 Pike Scale) 75¢ each. Spinning, ll 3 oz. sizes. Specify: 
Wt. %4 oz. Colors: (3103 Silver Flash) (3104 waa a an ae 
Perch Seale) (3105 Pike Scale) 75¢ each. INS y 
MARSH MOUSE — One of the newer ‘‘old — 
standbys,’’ does a good job of seiling fish 
Casting, Wt. 5% oz. Colors: (201 Red ané 
White) (213 All Black) (214 Grey White Belly} 
75¢ each. Spinning, Wt. %4 oz. Colors: (3308 
Red and White) (3313 All Black) (3314 Grey 
White Belly) 75c each. 
JOINTED PIKE—Tops them all for built-in 
action ; runs 24” under water. Casting, Wt. % 
oz. Colors: (2003 Silver Flash) (2004 Perch 
Scale) (2005 Pike Scale) 85c each. Spinning, 
Wt. % oz. Colors: (3603 Silver Flash) (3604 
Perch Seale) (3605 Pike Scale) 85c each. 
F ; WOUNDED MINNOW—Many a man’s favorite 
ary BIG phair sme Ve ose top water lure; lots of noise and flash. Casting. 
OZ Colors: (401 Red and White) (405 Pike wt. 5% oz. Colors: (1201 Red and White) (120 
Scale) (406 Rainbow) 75¢ each. Spinning, Wt. Silver Flash) (1204 Perch Scale) 75¢ each — 
¥%4 oz. Colors: (3801 Red and White) (3805 Spinning, Wt. %4 oz. Colors: (3001 Red and 
Pike Scale) (3806 Rainbow) 75c each. Lave ea Lar: Silver Flash) (3004 ee Scale) — 
SKINNY MINNY — Weighted, ¢ 
spinner on each end for trolling and casting— 
runs deep. Casting, Wt. % oz. Colors: (608 
Red and White) (612 Golden Brown Scale) 
(SPECIAL Black and White) 75¢ each. Spi 
ning, Wt. %6 oz. (3501 Red and White) (351% 
Colden Brown Scale) (SPECIAL Black an 
White) 75c each. : : : 
POPPER—Cupped head, tapered tail section 
make it popular from coast to coast. Casting, 
Wt. % oz. Colors: (701 Red and White) (704 
Perch Seale) (709 Frog Green) 75¢ each. Spin- 
ning, Wt. % oz. Colors: (3201 Red and White) 
(3204 Perch Scale) (3209 Frog Green) 75c each. 
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BABY RED HEAD WOBBLER—Standard WHIRLWIND—Spinner on each Sai welche ae 
grooved head with the right action and balance. for deep fishing—troll or cast—lots of flash and 
Casting, Wt. % oz. Colors: (1101 Red and glitter. Casting, Wt. % oz. Colors: (1501 Red 
White) (1104 Perch Scale) (1109 Frog Green) and White) (1503 Silver Flash) caer 
75c each. Spinning, Wt. %4 oz. Colors: (3701 Shinner Scale) 75¢ each. Spinning, yy, 
Red and White) (3704 Perch Scale) (3709 Frog Colors: (3401 Red and White)™ (3408 Si 
Green) 75c¢ each. Flash) (3407 Silver cae Ss) ise each 
