The Legends of Luhr Jensen & Sons
No doubt, the art of telling fish stories began when the very first one got away. Storytelling is perhaps as much a part of our industry as the fish themselves. Some stories have a unique quality which permits them to become legend. Fishing is a sport rich in legends. The following, we present some of fishing's greatest. They are people whose love of the sport inspired legendary products and techniques. They are the heart of our sport because they are sportsmen with heart.
At Luhr Jensen, the qualities that have made these legends great, inspire us in everything we do. Vision, Dedication, Quality, Service.
By keeping these products available, Luhr Jensen guarentees that the legends will live on.
The Legends themselves...
Luhr Jensen Sr.
Pete Rosko
Tony Accetta
Sam Griffin
Les Davis
Pete Rosko
 Some people are born fisherman. Pete Rosko is one of them. More than a fisherman, he is a perpetual student of nature. His curiosity of creatures beneath the waters spawned invention of the Crippled Herring. Originally created for salmon jigging, this bait-shaped metal jig has attracted the attention of all types of fish (and fisherman) from all over the country. The legend lives.
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Tony Accetta
 As the legend goes, of there were only two fish in the sea, Tony Accetta could land both within the hour. Far greater than his ability as a fisherman was his understanding of fish and their habitats. He was a champion of preservation and environmental issues. His vision has become our vision. The legend lives.
Tony Accetta and Son Company
Founded in the late '30s in Cleveland, Ohio, the Tony Accetta and Son Company remained in that mid-west city until 1956 when a move was made to the warmer shores of Riviera Beach, Florida. Ray Accetta, Tony's son, ran the business from 1958 to 1970 at which time it was acquired by George S. Agnew, Inc. Some 18 years later, Luhr Jensen and Sons purchased the company from Agnew and moved the entire manufacturing process to Hood River, where an ongoing family tradition of high-quality work-manship, coupled with the best materials continues.
That same year, Luhr Jensen & Sons acquired the lure manufacturing portion of Marine Metal Products of Clearwater, Florida. This included the old Florida Fishing Tackle Company Barracuda brands, the Reflecto trolling spoon and the Dalton topwater plug series made up of the Dalton Special, Dalton Twist and the Dalton Fish Stick.
The Dalton Special is one of the oldest topwater wooden lures made, and is reputed to have won more bass tournaments of record than any other topwater plug. These lures joined the Genuine Crankbait Brand division of Luhr Jensen and were later moved under the Sam Griffin Classic Woods category with the rest of their wooden baits.
The Barracuda and Reflecto spoons were moved under the marque of the Tony Accetta line of bluewater fishery lures. The entire Accetta line now includes the legendary Pet Spoon, Barracuda Spoon, Original Mr. Champ, Original Reflecto Spoon, Yo Ho Diamond Jig, Yo Ho Ho Deep Jig, Calamari, Tony's Spoon, Hobo, Keel Head Belly Strip, Bullet Head Trolling Feather, Jelly Belly and Flat Top Jelly Belly and features the popular 24K gold plate finish on many of the products.
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Sam Griffin
 Long before technology came to dominate the manufacture of fishing tackle, plugs were made of wood. Under the masterful supervision of Sam Griffin, this tradition continues. It is said than Sam knows more about topwater woods than anyone except God. We believe that to be true, though Sam would humbly deny it. For fisherman who appreciate meticulous attention to detail and dedication to craft, we proudly offer this handsome collection of Classic Woods. The legend lives.
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Les Davis
Often called the father of modern spinning tackle, Les Davis was far more than mortal. Fishing was his passion. But dedication to friendship and service to ordinary folks were his motivations for living. His spirit has become part of every item we manufacture. His philosophy has become our philosophy. The legend lives.
Les Davis Company
 It was his boyhood love for salmon fishing that sparked Les' interest in the idea that someone should be making better salmon tackle than that being offered for sale in those days. His first tools were a pair of tin snips, a creative mind and a lot of desire. He combined these to bring about the introduction of his original Herring Dodger -- an instant success that to this day continues to be a strong attractor for salmon, lake trout and other gamefish.
From that modest beginning, this company of two (Les and wife Ruth) grew and grew until, in the mid-'70s, and four plants later, it had become the largest manufacturer of salmon tackle in the world. It was the respect for his knowledge that caused Les to be one of a select group called upon by the Michigan State Fish and Game Department in 1967 to provide advice and assistance in the highly successful introduction of coho salmon to the Great Lakes area.
 Such products as the Cowbell, Bolo, Willow Leaf, Odd-Ball and Jack-O-Diamonds Flex-I-Trolls; Canadian Wonder, Point Defiance, Hot Rod and Bang-Tail spoons and spinners; Cutplug, Herring Dodger, and the Deep Six Diving Sinker have meant many a successful trout, salmon or steelhead fishing trip for thousands of anglers.
With the purchase of the company in 1983 by Luhr Jensen and Sons, the absolute best materials, workmanship and painstaking field testing ensure that these and other Les Davis lures and accessories continue to maintain their tradition of excellence. In fact, now more than 700 different products, sizes and finishes proudly carry the Les Davis name.
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