About Halco Tackle The Australian Lure Manufacturer
Making Lures Since 1950. Home / About. Halco Tackle Company began business in 1950, when Hal Cooper, an engineer by profession, started making metal lures and fishing rigs in his small premises in Mosman Park, Western Australia. Halco lure assembly, circa 1960. Hal Cooper, Halco founder, overseeing Pam as she inspects Twistys and Smiths Jigs.