Related Records

1. Card of Indian Jigger baits from the Manitowish Waters Bait Company ca 1950s - The Manitowish Waters Bait Company was located in MW and owned by R. D. Schewartz. He is credited for inventing two stainless steel baits, the Indian Jigger and the Indian Caster. Source of information: "The Encyclopedia of Fishing Lures Made in North America, Volume 11" by author Robert A. Slade.

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2. "Manitowish Waters Being Re-stocked With Game Fish Taken From Dam Lake". Iron County Miner newspaper. 5/16/1930 - The MW Chapter of the Izaak Walton League participated in this fish transplanting project, which was new to the US.

   8/11/1956 5/16/1930

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3. McClellan Junction newsletters - The McClellan family has been in MW since the early days of cranberry growers. Bob grew up between Alder and Little Trout Lakes and became a premier guide and outdoors man. Raising his family on Alder Lake and at his business The Junction. Bob was most well known for his expertise for walleye fishing, although was a master at catching every species of fish in the Northwoods. The Junction Newsletter is a unique outreach to the fishing community in the Northwoods using early digital publishing with the support of his sister Pat Cowles. His son Ricky continues to guide many of the same lakes as his dad. Note: this description provided by MWHS President Jim Bokern.

   1991-1992

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4. "Milking" fish eggs for the fish hatchery. ca 1932-1945

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