About Us

My name is Curtis Nagel, I own Old School Tackle Company.
I have fished my whole life. I've spent countless days on the water with my Dad as a child. 
Dad intoducing me to fishing turned into a life long passion for not only fishing, but waterfowl hunting, deer hunting and just the general appreciation of the outdoors.  I moved out of the Twin Cities metro at the age of 18, and move to Osakis, located in Central, Minnesota.  I wanted to be closer to the lakes I loved, and also to go to College in Alexandria, MN.  Since 2008 I have called Osakis Home.  

I've had the oppertunity to learn how to fish walleyes from people of all walks of life.  Growing up not only my father passed down knowledge, but so did complete strangers.  Some of whom have turned into life long friends.  I personally guarantee every one of the rigs offered through the business I would personally use.  I have guided since 2008, and have a good track record of catching not only numbers, but quality walleyes.  Its honestly the rigs catching the fish, I just drive the boat and hold on! I have always tied my own Live-Bait Rigs.  Why? Because I could always find them at stores, but they were never what I wanted.  We battle lots of variables in our lakes locally including Rocks, Zebra Mussles, Weeds, Slime, and lots of other things that can make rigging not so fun.  I needed simple, lightweight, and effective ways to produce walleyes.  After years of trail and error, I feel like I've done a good job accomplishing that,

Longer than traditional Snells, Color Combos that catch Fish not Fishermen, and rigs that just simply make sense.  We have partnered with some AMAZING Companys such as Venom Outdoors, and Yakima Baits to offer you simply put some of the best compenants for Custom Tying a person could ask for.  We also have over 100 different bead options from 3mm-6mm one hand at all times. 

If you have an idea as to a color combination you would like to order you do not see, please send me an e-mail directly at: OldSchoolTackleCompany@Gmail.com