Below are some of the great 2001 "Success Stories" that have been sent to us. Have a story of your own? Click Here!

Captain John Badger of Barbarian Sport Fishing (Email, November 25, 2001) (about the #3 Dodger)

San Francisco Bay, California, United States

"My name is Capt. John Badger . The only charter boat in the San Francisco Bay who trolls for California Halibut. The Gibbs Nortac #3 silver dodger has been a favorite of mine for years. Good whip, good flash and just so irresistible to halibut. The Gibbs #3 Dodger has caught at least 3 times more halibut than any other make or model. I use 6 dodgers on my boat. We have to very size and weight to keep the spread from tangling and the #3 out fishes them all, every time. Once you see this dodger fishing technique you will be amazed at how effective it is. Check www.barbariansportfishing.com regularly for a detailed description of how to troll for halibut in the San Francisco bay. Trolling with Gibbs Dodgers kicks butt! Halibut that is. 248 keeper halibut in 28 trips ain't bad."

Al Fassler (Email, August 12, 2001) (#60 Minnow)

Port Hope, Ontario, Canada

"Just love your minnows cough this 22 pound salmon on a # 60 Minnow in Kelly Green and Chartreuse on the Sacramento River on 08-10-01 keep up the great work on your products."

Matt Endrizzi (Email, August 1, 2001) (about the #5 FST)

Kamloops, BC, Canada

"I am a firm believer of your #5 FST. Once a year in late August the Thompson river near where I live opens for salmon fishing for one month. I tried everything and I just couldn't land a fish. Finally near the end of the season I was talking to this old fisherman on a nearby bridge just as he landed a 24lb Chinook. He was not too impressed at the size to my amazement. I looked at the shiny orange FST hooked in it's mouth. I had to get that magical lure as soon as I could, sure enough I caught a 32lb Chinook a day before the season closed wow what a fight! The next year I caught four more on the same lure all in the 20-30lb range. Thanks Gibbs!!"

J.P. Lach (Email, April 24, 2001) (Gibbs Croc)

Terrasse-VauDreuil, Quebec

"My brothers, friends and people we introduce to your company’s “Croc” Lures would like to take this time to Congratulate Gibbs/Nortac and Thank-you for all the big fish we have caught due to your finely crafted “Croc” lures. Which we have stocked in our tackle boxes in places of honour and easy reach for many years now!"