Bobby Garland Slab Slay'r crappie baits in Lights Out, black over chartreuse, color are lined up on racks at the Gene Larew plant in Tulsa on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

There was a massive shakeup in the fishing industry this week, when a pair of giants in the crappie lure market were purchased by a major competitor. PRADCO Outdoor Brands announced Wednesday the p… ...

Gene Larew Lures manufactures and sells fishing lures under its Gene Larew, Bobby Garland and Crappie Pro brands. For now, the manufacturing of Larew and Garland products will remain in Tulsa, a ...

He’s the lure designer for Gene Larew and Bobby Garland baits. Tulsa Fishing Lure Manufacturer Expands To Keep Up With Demand “I've been making my own lures since I was 8.

Some of the most popular fishing lures in the nation are made in Tulsa. Folks are so hooked on Gene Larew and Bobby Garland baits that the business has expanded to keep up with demand. The ...

Fran Paris places strings of Opening Night-color Bobby Garland baby shad baits on curing racks at the Gene Larew plant in Tulsa on Thursday. The Tulsa-based shop has about 60 colors of crappie bait.