About Arnie's
A Legacy on the Water
Arnie’s House of Trollers began with one man, one van, and a love for fishing. Bill Arnold, known to most as “Arnie”, started the business in the late 80s or early 90s. No one remembers the exact year, but everyone remembers Arnie and his van full of lures. He traveled from lake to lake, selling his favorite colors… red, green, and chartreuse… in the 503, 504, and 507 models. Before long, both Arnie and his van became local legends.
New Faces, Same Traditions
In the 90s, Don DeWitt and Lou Ray Wright bought Arnie’s from Bill and carried on his tradition of craftsmanship and community. They expanded the line in 1998 by purchasing Dynamite Trolling Spoons, later renamed Dynamac Trolling Spoons, a name know for its quality to this day. For decades, Don and Lou Ray built relationships with anglers across the country, turning Arnie’s into a name people trusted.
In 2018, Tricia Craig took the helm, continuing the family’s dedication to quality and connection. Then, in 2025, she passed the torch to Hallie Dantzler, the third generation to own and operate Arnie’s.
From a single van to a nationwide brand, Arnie’s has always been about more than fishing, it’s about memories made on the water, stories shared between generations, and the joy of reeling in that perfect catch.
Every lure is still proudly handmade in the USA, crafted with care and tradition that runs deep. Whether you’ve been with us for years or just found us today…
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Hey Friends!
Welcome to Arnie's House of Trollers! My name is Hallie Dantzler, or Hal if you prefer!
Tricia, my mom, owned Arnie's before me and if you have used Arnie's within the past few years, you probably chatted with her a time or two. My grandparents Don and Lou Ray owned Arnie's House of Trollers prior to her. I can guarantee you had at least one conversation with them, if you have been an existing customer. The history of the business from before them is fuzzy these days.
I am very excited to take on this new adventure and grow with you in the business. I have been involved with Arnie's my entire life; from learning to count by counting lures and snubbers to learning to thread the trollers to creating the online presence for the business. I practically grew up in and on the water at Vallecito in Bayfield, Colorado. I will never forget the feeling of being 6 years old and catching a 19-inch Rainbow Trout off the back of the pontoon with a 508 Chartreuse Tiger Lure. I was so excited for my first catch and thus my love of fishing, being on (and in) the water, and seeing the smiles on your faces when you pull your catch in began.
I own two other successful businesses and have a background in business and healthcare. My range of experience is anything but limited! I cannot wait to get to know you as we go along.
All this to say, we are still manufacturing the same great products that everyone has come to love over the last 30+ years. While a few things may look different, I promise that our products and standards are at an all-time high.
Please don't ever hesitate to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns!!
Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to chatting with everyone soon!
xx
Hal