Earl Gresh, St. Petersburg, FL

Earl Gresh was a renouned wood working artist from St. Petersburg, FL. He made lures and even made custom tackle boxes for presidents Hoover and Eisenhower. Earl was best known for his salt water flies and was featured in the book by J. Edson Leonard, "Flies", published in 1950. All of Gresh's lures are collectable and were made in the 1950's through the 1970's. Earl's lures are unique and came in a wide range of colors and styles. Most are marked with his name on the belly of the lure. Earl Gresh also made marquetry pictures with inlaid woods from around the world and wooden purses. He also made marquetry pins for ladies sportswear. He sold his lures and his wood working art in the store next to his "Wood Parade" wood history Museum.