Classic Fishing Products, Inc. began in 1977 in the garage of an avid Angler named Rodney B. Dann. When Rodney introduced the now infamous Culprit Original Worm, it was the first-ever soft-plastic "ribbon tail" worm that featured one color on the top of the bait and a different color on the bottom. The two color process is now what the fishing industry refers to as a laminate color. Rodney was well known in the area for his fishing expertise and his "Culprit Original Worm" featuring laminate colors was immediately accepted by fishermen knowing it was designed by a fisherman.