1880 - Future Uncle Josh Founder, Alan P. Jones is born 1911 - Alan Jones gets out of the Navy in World War I 1911 - 1921 - Jones and friend Urban Schreiner, frequently fish favorite Wisconsin watering hole, Jordon Lake 1921 - A scarcity of frogs around Jordon Lake sparks an idea that would lead to the inception of Uncle Josh Bait Company 1922 - Uncle Josh Bait Company Founded – First big shipment valued at $300 1922 - 2002 – In a blink of any eye, 80 years go by … as the Uncle Josh line expands more and more fish continue to say “Uncle” 2002 - New Ownership – Kurt Kellogg and Patrick McDevitt purchase the business and continue the proud tradition of Uncle Josh - Uncle Josh acquires Atom Lures – Since the 40’s, the words “Atom” and “Striper” have been pretty much synonymous - Uncle Josh acquires Bass Stalker – Part science, part dynamite - many fish fall for this incredible jig - Uncle Josh acquires Bead Tackle – Since 1929, fishermen have counted on Bead as their saltwater standard - Uncle Josh acquires Kalin’s – Tournament tested best. When money’s on the line, you’ll always find Kalin’s grubs on the line - Uncle Josh acquires Little Stinker – Little Stinker is the legendary catfish baits that keep on working, day in and day out - Uncle Josh acquires Sizmic – When it comes to bigger harder to motivate fish on lakes and rivers, think Sizmic 2011 - Uncle Josh acquires Arctic Fisherman, home of the original Beaver Dam tip-up | ||||||
Late 1830’s - Jones Family settles in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin