AL&W Tackle

AL&W Tackle (Allcock, Laight and Westwood) is a historic Canadian company based in Toronto, and was one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fishing tackle in Canada.
Founding and Origin: The company traces its roots back to 1854, with the founding of S. Allcock and C. Laight in Toronto. Later, in 1868, Benjamin Westwood joined, and the company adopted its full name: Allcock, Laight and Westwood.
Throughout its long history (operating until 1977), AL&W offered an extremely broad product range: from rods, reels, and line to guns, ammunition, and camping equipment.
 AL&W not only distributed third-party lures but also manufactured its own. They are notable for an agreement in 1927 with the American Creek Chub Bait Company, allowing AL&W to produce their own versions of Creek Chub lures (like the famous Pikie) with unique Canadian colors and hardware.
Their legacy includes baits like the Lazy Loon and various spoons in the Fishrite series (e.g., Fishrite Devil Eye).
Legacy and Closure: AL&W was a dominant force in the Canadian market for over a century. In 1977, the company was acquired by Bill Edgar, the owner of another prominent Canadian brand, Lucky Strike Lures, who carried on its tackle heritage