How Canada's Biggest Tackle Company Makes Their Lures in Alberta

If you've ever gone fishing for Pike in Canada, chances are you've heard the name Len Thompson. Perhaps best described as the Canadian tackle brand, the 96-year-old company was founded by First World War soldier and farmer Len Thompson in Abernethy, Saskatchewan in 1929. Their signature spoons have become a staple in tackle boxes across the Prairies and the Arctic. 55 million lures, a few acquisitions and 96 years later, they've moved operations to Lacombe, Alberta where they're still family o

By Martin P. • June 19, 2025 • 1 min read

If you've ever gone fishing for Pike in Canada, chances are you've heard the name Len Thompson.

Perhaps best described as the Canadian tackle brand, the 96-year-old company was founded by First World War soldier and farmer Len Thompson in Abernethy, Saskatchewan in 1929. Their signature spoons have become a staple in tackle boxes across the Prairies and the Arctic.

Len Thompson in 1968 | Credit: LenThompson.com

55 million lures, a few acquisitions and 96 years later, they've moved operations to Lacombe, Alberta where they're still family owned and operated, and produce over half a million lures each year.

World's Biggest Fishing Lure | Credit: LenThompson.com

The company also brought the Guinness World Record for world's largest fishing lure back home to Canada in 2019, where it still stands. The project was completed to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the fishing lure company.