Mesabooger Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I was curious to see how many of you have lures that you've caught so many fish on that you're just afraid to use anymore? I have 3 different ones myself that I couldnt forgive myself if I ever lost them. They are: Model 7A Fire Tiger Bomber, Devils Horse In Tennessee Shad, and a 5in. Rapala wobbler minnow that I borrowed from my dad about 15yrs ago. I have unofficially retired these veterans. I'd like to hear if guys have some like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tm Customs Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I had a gold colored shad rap that I had for years cought at least 300 fish on it, then I stopped using shad raps because I could'nt cast them well on casting tackle. I decided to use it one day and lost it first cast I have cought tons of fish on XPS high back shiners but its windy down here in the delta and I usally end up crushing them one or two trips because there light and get blown into the rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 I retired all my Jim Pfeffer lures. I mounted them in shadow boxes and I display them in my office. That is how I got back into lure making. I really missed fising with those lures so I started making reproductions of Pfeffers and other vintage lures I just can't bear to see lost or damaged. BTW, I started making reporoductions as a teenager because my dad would not let me fish with his prize lures (that was a good decision on his part ). Even in the 70's he would only pull his Jim Pfeffers out for special ocassions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesabooger Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Mallard that's a good story. My dad did the same thing to me. He probably made the right decision since I was always getting hung-up and broke off when I was younger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverMan Posted August 13, 2004 Report Share Posted August 13, 2004 Yep, I have some tadpollies that have caught so many steelhead for me the paint is entirely removed on the back half the lure. I hang them in my garage where they can rest. These baits are not worth anything really but I would just hate to lose them. I also had a kwikfish that was magic on chinook and was nearing retirement. On an average day it would get 3 of the 5 bites in the boat. The last trip I took it on it was the only bait that was bit two days in a row! Anyway, right at dark after hooking the only two fish of the day, my rod dipped hard a third time, a monster chinook was on. The fish peeled out 50# braid in the heavy current and by the time we got the boat loose from the anchor it broke off my 40# pound leader, I almost cried...my lure was gone. I have tried several others that look identical to it and none of them have done a thing for me. Jed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 I have retired all of my grandfathers baits. I have an original Rapala minnow that is unlike all of the Rapala minnows that I have seen to date. It is thinner than others and was made in Finland. I have also retired 2 of the first 3 baits I ever made. I lost the first one. The third one caught one of the largest stringers that I have ever caught on High Rock. The paint job is a hoot. But that was one fish catching plug. I think I'll take a picture of it this weekend and post it on the site. Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoRoller Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Can you paint me one of your crankbaits in the "Hoot" color?? I am fishing High Rock in September! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeter Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 You betcha !!!!! Skeeter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoRoller Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 By the way, do you have a web site with your lures on display? I do want to try some out when I get back to NC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
