The IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum (IGFA) just announced that a Rapala lure exhibition will open this Sat., Feb. 10. Why Rapala? How about this fact: Rapala lures have been used for 269 IGFA records caught around the world.
"Created by a fisherman, Rapala lures have been a mainstay of our sport for nearly 70 years," said Chris Hess, director of IGFA's museum. "We are excited to showcase this historic company and its products."
"We are extremely honored by this recognition from IGFA," said Tom Mackin, president of Rapala USA. "We're always excited when our lures land a record, and it's a privilege to be featured in the IGFA museum."
IGFA will hold a museum open house and a junior angler fishing clinic at the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum during the opening of the Rapala gallery. The public is invited free to the all-day event. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.
The Rapala Lure Exhibition will showcase the historic company and its products for 3 months.
Established in 1939, IGFA maintains and publishes world records for saltwater, freshwater and fly fishing catches, as well as U.S. state freshwater records and junior angler records. The IGFA is located at 300 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, Fla. (954-922-4212).
