Gibbs
In 1908, when Rufus Gibbs started his fishing tackle company, we wonder if he ever dreamt it would become Canada’s largest and oldest sport fishing tackle brand. Or, dreamt it would survive well into a new century.
The history of Gibbs Delta Tackle stems from the merger of two distinct yet iconic Canadian manufacturers in the late 1990s:
Gibbs Fishing Lures: Founded by Jack Gibbs in 1908 in Victoria, British Columbia, making it one of the oldest lure companies in North America.
Delta Fishing Tackle: Founded later, in 1948, in Delta, British Columbia.
The combination of these two forces created the largest tackle manufacturer on the Canadian West Coast, maintaining its headquarters in Victoria, British Columbia.
Gibbs Delta Tackle has always been geared towards the challenging environment of the Pacific Northwest. Their products are specifically designed for trolling and catching large, powerful marine and anadromous fish.
Target Species: The main focus is Chinook (King Salmon), Coho Salmon (Silver), and other Pacific Salmon species, as well as Halibut.
Innovation: The company pioneered the development and refinement of the accessory gear required for effective trolling.
Gibbs is renowned for its reliable, classic metal lures:
The Gibbs Spoon (Croc): A classic metal spoon lure used for salmon, walleye, and other freshwater and saltwater predators. It is known for its stable, appealing action.
Flashers and Teasers: The company is a leading producer of flashers—plastic or metal devices that create a visual illusion of a school of baitfish in the water and additional flash, drawing salmon toward the main lure.
