Breckenridge fishing lure
empire started at home
ACQUISITIONS FOLLOWED OVER THE YEARS
Brecks Fishing Tackle Company has a long and prestigious
history in this country. Founder George Breckenridge, who
settled in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, spent much of his
younger years fishing the plethora of lakes and rivers in the
region. In 1947, he started his lure company with his wife
Maude, and they manufactured and marketed lures right from
their home.
George was involved in a number of businesses. A rainwear
manufacturing plant, golf courses, a marina, fishing camps in
the subarctic and fox fur farming were all part of his career. As
JEFF
his first love was fishing, he thought why not forge a career than
MORRISON
selling something close to his heart. In 1950 he obtained
exclusive Canadian rights to Mepps lures. The Brecks company also made Dartee and Sparky
spoons.
In 1964, his son David took over the company, it continued to expand and in 1983 David
got the rights to Mister Twister and Ma