Gibbs/Delta

A Unique Start: Gibbs-Delta Tool & Stamping Works.

Rufus Gibbs arrived in Vancouver, British Columbia from Peterborough, Ontario in 1908. By trade, Gibbs was a tool and die maker, having served his apprenticeship with the Canadian General Electric Company in Toronto. The Gibbs-Delta Tool and Stamping Works was established in 1908, on Main Street, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Preservation

George Whatley was careful to preserve the history of Gibbs-Delta. Many of the old packages, dies, molds, metal presses are still in the plant today. The staff at Gibbs-Delta are careful to reserve the rich history of that encompasses our company.

A Change of Hands

In the late 1980′s, George Whatley decided to sell Gibbs-Delta. It was a tough decision, but made easier because he was selling to Syd Pallister. Syd is the grandson of Len Thompson, of the Canadian Prairies famous Len Thompson Lures. Syd grew up with the manufacturing of fishing tackle, and although he had a successful accounting practice, he was always partly involved with the family business. The purchase of Gibbs-Delta by Syd seemed a logical choice. The Len Thompson Lures company in Lacombe, Alberta, is run today by Syd’s brothers. Fishing, indeed is in the family blood.

Onwards and Upwards

The purchase of Gibbs-Delta brought Syd and his family out to the West Coast. Syd is committed to quality and excellence. This can be seen in the creation of new lures, colours and patterns as well as other fishing products. Syd is well prepared and ready to take Gibbs-Delta into the year 2000.

From the Past…to the Future

The history of Gibbs-Delta is never far from Syd Pallister’s mind. It is something that he greatly appreciates. “When I was a kid, I used to dream about someday making fishing lures, just like my Grandpa Thompson, and in my high school yearbook it said that my goal in life was to make thousands and thousands of fish hooks”. Syd, indeed , has fulfilled this dream.

90 Years

Gibbs-Delta is proudly celebrating over 90 years of Quality Canadian Fishing Tackle, Founded in 1908, we are a company rich in history and knowledge. As we have just entered the new millennium and our own 100 year anniversary, we re-affirm our commitment to producing the best possible quality fishing tackle for fishing enthusiasts.

Gibbs-Delta is now one of the biggest fishing tackle manufacturers in Canada, with a product line of over 7,000 lures, landing nets, sinkers and accessories available.