Ike Lure & Flex Ike

Question
On eBay I see a lure simply labeled "IKE." In all ways it appears the same as the lures labeled "Lazy Ike," "Kautzky Lazy Ike," and "Kautzky Ike."

Is this lure simply labeled "IKE" a genuine Lazy Ike, and if so where does it fit in in the history of Lazy Ike production?

I know that the original Lazy Ikes were made of wood.  Later they were all made of plastic.  

Also, were "Flex Ikes" made in wood or just plastic?

Answer
Hi Charley,

I am not an expert on old lures but I founs this right away on the internet:

Newel Daniels designed and hand-carved the "Lazy Ike" lure in the 1930s in Fort Dodge, Iowa. While fishing, Daniels was approached by Joseph Kanutzky of the Kanutzky Manufacturing Company, who took one look at the lure and said, "Look at that Lazy Ike."

Kanutzky Manufacturing
The name stuck, and Daniels began making the "Lazy Ike" for the Kanutzky Company, hand-carving each wooden lure from 1938 to 1940. When he left the company, Daniels turned over the rights to Kanutzky. "Pop" Shuck then took over the hand-carved manufacturing of the lure until 1945, when lathe production began. The Lazy Ike was made from wood, either hard-carved or on a lathe, until 1960, when the first plastic version was made.

Lure Action and Appearance
The action of the Lazy Ike in the water is described as a "lazy roll" or "wobbling," with a "lifelike action" that is enticing to even "the savviest gamefish." The lure is shallow-running and usually stays near the surface. The lures are painted in a variety of colors and the finish is designed to look as natural as possible. The "Lazy Ike" generally has two treble hooks on the underside. The treble hooks are most necessary when fishing for pike.



Read more: Information on Lazy Ike Lures | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5057086_information-lazy-ike-lures.html#ixzz1Voeoqzeq

I hope this helps.

Marc