Very well stated Volkaman! The seasoned builder or beginner can garner information from that statement. A primer for a deeper understanding of crankbait action.
Well you all are creative bunch. However, No moustache, mutton chops, beard, foo manchoo or van dyke. Could be another name for the hairs on the chin, not the style or cut.
Something to consider when reproducing a bomber with a plastic diving bill! They made a plastic diving plane bomber in 1949 only 1 yr, apparently the didn't fish well. Since the weight of a bomber is in the metal diving plane it might be difficult to reproduce the action with a plastic diving plane. But might be worth a try!
Sooner or later someone would get it I am sure! It is documented in one collector book that I know of. I just didn't want the thread to loose it's momentum!
Hell I don't know what it is!! I figured someone would come along and tell us. This after all, is a fact finding mission. Just kidding!!!
No it is not a Maskita bait. Here is a clue it was made in southern Missouri!