James Aitken

James Aitken: A Legacy of Engineering Excellence
 

James Aitken was an American fishing lure manufacturer based in Toledo, Ohio, USA. The company built its reputation on precision and innovative design.

The Famous Muskie Lure

The company is best known for the Percy Haver James Aitken muskie lure, originally developed by Percy Haver in 1930.

Percy Haver applied a rigorous engineering approach to lure design. Complex drawings of spoon baits (kolobalky) were an essential and indispensable part of his development process, many of which are still preserved today, showcasing the technical effort behind the final product