H.B. Costa Bait Co. Lures

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 H.B. COSTA ISTOKPOGA HAMMERHEAD Lure, circa 1930's

For any questions about antique fishing reels, lures or tackle, please feel free to Email or Call me. I always like to talk about old tackle.

Email me at: ron@luresnreels.com or Call me at: 407-496-7940

Thanks!

Ron Gast

P.O. Box 420703

Kissimmee, FL 34742-0703