Your favorite antique lures?

Bassboss · 07-09-09, 08:59 PM

Hey!

So as you all probably know, I'm making some hard baits, and I'm running out of ideas, my brother told me to make a snake. a lure that's 10" with 10 joints. I think I'll try that on for size! Than my dad got this great idea to look at antique lures! Though I'd give the bass something that they've not seen in for ever! So far I've got the creek chub wiggle fish, heddon crazy crawler, the Johnny rattler, and the heddon lucky, on the list as well! I'd like to get you guyses opinions on this one! Some of you old timers on here probably have some old faves you caught a lot bass on, but are made no longer, if you do, lemme know! Or just not widely use still made, old classics (like the Crazy Crawler, and the lucky). With anything that has a lip blade, buzzer and the like, I'm gonna be using old spoons (like what you eat with), and the bottoms of soda bottles, (cutting them with sheers) to make them... I'll also need a new drill bit for for putting holes in the mettle! If you can think of anything else to put holes in mettle, please let me know!

Thanks guys!!

nofearengineer · 07-09-09, 09:14 PM

Well, besides the Pregnant Guppie I went on and on about a while back, there was also the L & S Bass Master Jointed Minnow I used to catch em on. There are a ton of those on ebay though. I just bought one in really good condition for a 30 year old lure, but I still haven't found one in frog spot paint and good condition like the one I used to have.

Bassboss · 07-09-09, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nofearengineer

Well, besides the Pregnant Guppie I went on and on about a while back, there was also the L & S Bass Master Jointed Minnow I used to catch em on. There are a ton of those on ebay though. I just bought one in really good condition for a 30 year old lure, but I still haven't found one in frog spot paint and good condition like the one I used to have.

Thanks for the addition nofear!

I also got the idea of adding a blade to back of tough puppy (see http://www.bassfishin.com/bassfishin...ad.php?t=20646).

Also guys, if you would please, tell me the color too like nofrear did, I also need ideas for colors!

nofearengineer · 07-09-09, 09:34 PM

BB, your "bull frog" paint job is almost spot on for the "frog spot" of the L & S lure. Look one up and you'll be surprised.

WatterBoy · 07-09-09, 09:53 PM

Depending on how far back you want to go for your ideas, get yourself a deck of the "Lures of the Past Playing Cards". That will give you 54 different old lures to look at.

Product Description - Jon Q. Wright has brought out the fishing lures colorful history by designing 54 different playing cards. Each one shows a different notable antique lure from the 1890s to around 1940.

BigBassin144 · 07-09-09, 10:11 PM

The Heddon Lucky 13. But I think they still make it, along with the crazy crawler.

BB

nofearengineer · 07-09-09, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBassin144

The Heddon Lucky 13. But I think they still make it, along with the crazy crawler.

BB

Yep, 144. I just saw a Lucky 13 in the local Wal Mart the other night.

keithdog · 07-09-09, 11:06 PM

You might do a search for antique fishing lures on ebay and see what shows up in photos.

Stew · 07-09-09, 11:31 PM

Johhny Rattlers are not antique lures but came out in the early 1980s.

zooker · 07-10-09, 07:34 PM

jitter bug...

zooker

ROBZILLA · 07-11-09, 08:44 AM

Mud puppy, I collect them. have four or five. really good action lure.

bamabassman · 07-11-09, 08:45 AM

hula popper, jitterbug, mann's grape jelly worm. and a whole lot more.

Raul · 07-11-09, 01:24 PM

Small list of lures that I´ve fished with ( and still catch fish ) since 1980:

Heddon Crazy Crawler
Heddon Torpedo
Heddon Zara Spook, Zara Puppy, Zara Spook II ( discontinued )
Heddon Sonic and Super Sonic ( the difference is that the Super has rattles ) ( discontinued )
Heddon Zaragossa
Heddon Bayou Boogie
Heddon Lucky 13
Heddon River and Tiny River Runt
Arbogast Jitterbug
Arbogast Sputterbuzz
Arbogast Arbogaster ( discontinued )
Arbogast Hula Popper
Rapala Shallow Fat Rap ( discontinued )
Mann´s Jelly Worm
Mann´s Augertail Worm
Mann´s Jelly Waggler Worm ( discontinued )
Mann´s Mannipulator Worm ( discontinued )
Mann´s Stingray Grub
Mann´s Auger Lizard ( discontinued )
Bagley´s Small Fry Baby Bass ( the version I´m talking about has been discontinued for many years now )
And the list can go on.

bamabassman · 07-11-09, 11:01 PM

raul......you have just listed my tackle from the late 70's to present pal. hahahahhaa. oh yea, i have added a few "new" things as well. lost most of the older stuff too.

WTL · 07-12-09, 02:52 PM

My Dad always mentioned the Paw Paw aristocrat shiner because thats what he primarliy fished growing up.

Myself, I have always preferred the action of a Devils Horse. I think bass as they have become more pressured are less likely to go after such a big propbait.

I also like AC Shiner 375 jerkbaits.

I still enjoy big dry flies for river bass, even though its a little more trouble.

I landed a few nice fish on Creek Chub Pikies last year and just havent had the situation to break them out since...but they are a good lure.

07-09-09, 08:59 PM	#1
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Your favorite antique lures? Hey! So as you all probably know, I'm making some hard baits, and I'm running out of ideas, my brother told me to make a snake. a lure that's 10" with 10 joints. I think I'll try that on for size! Than my dad got this great idea to look at antique lures! Though I'd give the bass something that they've not seen in for ever! So far I've got the creek chub wiggle fish, heddon crazy crawler, the Johnny rattler, and the heddon lucky, on the list as well! I'd like to get you guyses opinions on this one! Some of you old timers on here probably have some old faves you caught a lot bass on, but are made no longer, if you do, lemme know! Or just not widely use still made, old classics (like the Crazy Crawler, and the lucky). With anything that has a lip blade, buzzer and the like, I'm gonna be using old spoons (like what you eat with), and the bottoms of soda bottles, (cutting them with sheers) to make them... I'll also need a new drill bit for for putting holes in the mettle! If you can think of anything else to put holes in mettle, please let me know! Thanks guys!! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

07-09-09, 09:14 PM	#2
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	Well, besides the Pregnant Guppie I went on and on about a while back, there was also the L & S Bass Master Jointed Minnow I used to catch em on. There are a ton of those on ebay though. I just bought one in really good condition for a 30 year old lure, but I still haven't found one in frog spot paint and good condition like the one I used to have. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

07-09-09, 09:34 PM	#4
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	BB, your "bull frog" paint job is almost spot on for the "frog spot" of the L & S lure. Look one up and you'll be surprised. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

07-09-09, 10:11 PM	#6
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	The Heddon Lucky 13. But I think they still make it, along with the crazy crawler. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

07-10-09, 07:34 PM	#10
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	jitter bug... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

07-09-09, 09:53 PM	#5
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	Depending on how far back you want to go for your ideas, get yourself a deck of the "Lures of the Past Playing Cards". That will give you 54 different old lures to look at. Product Description - Jon Q. Wright has brought out the fishing lures colorful history by designing 54 different playing cards. Each one shows a different notable antique lure from the 1890s to around 1940.

07-09-09, 11:06 PM	#8
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	You might do a search for antique fishing lures on ebay and see what shows up in photos.

07-09-09, 11:31 PM	#9
Stew BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shawano, Wisconsin Posts: 154	Johhny Rattlers are not antique lures but came out in the early 1980s.

07-11-09, 08:44 AM	#11
ROBZILLA BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Markham, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 1,901	Mud puppy, I collect them. have four or five. really good action lure. __________________ Hang E'm High Till The Gills Go DRY! BARRIE,ONTARIO,CANADA

07-11-09, 08:45 AM	#12
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	hula popper, jitterbug, mann's grape jelly worm. and a whole lot more. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

07-11-09, 01:24 PM	#13
Raul BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,030	Small list of lures that I´ve fished with ( and still catch fish ) since 1980: Heddon Crazy Crawler Heddon Torpedo Heddon Zara Spook, Zara Puppy, Zara Spook II ( discontinued ) Heddon Sonic and Super Sonic ( the difference is that the Super has rattles ) ( discontinued ) Heddon Zaragossa Heddon Bayou Boogie Heddon Lucky 13 Heddon River and Tiny River Runt Arbogast Jitterbug Arbogast Sputterbuzz Arbogast Arbogaster ( discontinued ) Arbogast Hula Popper Rapala Shallow Fat Rap ( discontinued ) Mann´s Jelly Worm Mann´s Augertail Worm Mann´s Jelly Waggler Worm ( discontinued ) Mann´s Mannipulator Worm ( discontinued ) Mann´s Stingray Grub Mann´s Auger Lizard ( discontinued ) Bagley´s Small Fry Baby Bass ( the version I´m talking about has been discontinued for many years now ) And the list can go on.

07-11-09, 11:01 PM	#14
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	raul......you have just listed my tackle from the late 70's to present pal. hahahahhaa. oh yea, i have added a few "new" things as well. lost most of the older stuff too. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

07-12-09, 02:52 PM	#15
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	My Dad always mentioned the Paw Paw aristocrat shiner because thats what he primarliy fished growing up. Myself, I have always preferred the action of a Devils Horse. I think bass as they have become more pressured are less likely to go after such a big propbait. I also like AC Shiner 375 jerkbaits. I still enjoy big dry flies for river bass, even though its a little more trouble. I landed a few nice fish on Creek Chub Pikies last year and just havent had the situation to break them out since...but they are a good lure. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005. Last edited by WTL; 07-12-09 at 02:59 PM.

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