QuestionMystery Lure
QUESTION: I wondered if you could identify the lure in this photo?
Thanks,
Patrick
ANSWER: Patrick
your lure is a South Bend Surf-Oreno. Its a later model with tack eyes (before WW2, glass eyes from Germany were used). Unfortunately its in poor condition, so its value is ~$2-5.
regards
Bob
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metal lure?
QUESTION: I have another question for you Bob. Any idea what this is? Looks like an old metal lure? Any idea of value? Thanks again for your help.
Patrick
AnswerPatrick
A better photo of the lure will help. If the metal keel wraps around both sides of the body, I think its a Bass Bird made by JJ Gill & Associates in Huntington Park, CA. They date from 1946 and later. The value would be $15-25 due to the condition.
Are you collecting old fishing tackle? (I am always looking for early home made/folk art lures).
Bob Vermillion