ABU Garcia USA Advertizing.

The Fisherman Magazine,  July 1952


ABU Safir  and Whirler mentioned






The Fisherman Magazine,  September 1953


The “Safire” version of the “Safir” spoon has always been a bit of a mystery as “Safire” was not cataloged in the US or Sweden – it was always just “Safir.”  The Fisherman article has a picture of a “Safire” along with text, documenting what most collector’s believed – that the Safire was an export lure to the US.  Also, 1953 puts it a year earlier than predicted by the “Safir” to “Safir Sweden” stamp changeover in 1954/55.  (No Safires without Sweden stamped have been found.)
 

                            




These page scans below  are kindly provided by Bob in USA. They are greatly appreciated in furthering the available information on ABU lures early in USA.
"Anybody who might have unusual copies of 19th century angling magazines--especially bound volumes as that is what I collect. Should you see any at shows or while looking around, please contact me. Titles such as American Angler (1881-1900) are my cup of tea.  I look for many, many titles, too many to list.
In the meantime, hope these pages help. Happy new year!

                                                                                            Bob Kohrman  Contact kohrbd@chartermi.net