H.B. Costa Bait Co. Costa Lure

H.B. Costa Bait Co., Tampa, FL

The most well-known Costa lure is the Istokpoga Hannerhead. The novel lure design is very popular among collectors. Costa also made a glass-eyed minnow lure. Hammerheads were sold by Knight & Wall Co. in Tampa. Lake Istokpoga is located near Sebring about 60 miles southeast of Tampa.


The ISTOKPOGA HAMMERHEAD Lure, circa 1930's


FOR ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANTIQUE FLORIDA LURES, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME.

Thanks!

Ron Gast

rkgast@cfl.rr.com

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