Jerry Esten, Author at BD Outdoors

Jerry Esten

Jerry Esten has had a very diverse background since he started fishing California in 1950. He has manufactured his own jigs, been a tackle rep and then became the owner of his own tackle shop. Jerry has written for South Coast Sportfising in the 1960’s. He produced the first kayak fishing derby and ran it for the next 8 years. Jerry recalled, “I’ve always loved local fishing and throwing a jig. I was over zealous in my efforts to prove my line of jigs worked great. During this time, I had the pleasure to meet and work with many of the finest skippers and tackle industry pioneers.”

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Memories of Santa Monica Bay – Remembering Jerry Esten

Editor’s Note: We are saddened to hear about the passing of Jerry Esten and wanted to offer condolences to his family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Jerry while getting his articles on BD and I was lucky enough to meet him …

A History of Jigs in California Sportfishing

Catching fish on a lure has always been fascinating and a challenge to me, so when I discovered jig fishing in California, I was delighted. It was in the early 1950s when a group of pals and I headed for San Diego. The fish reports from …

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Jerry Esten

Jerry Esten Articles

Memories of Santa Monica Bay – Remembering Jerry Esten

A History of Jigs in California Sportfishing