bbf Posted October 8, 2017 Report Share Posted October 8, 2017 I have some gulp crankbaits that I’m about to repair and repaint. As I was checking them out I noticed something that I haven’t noticed before. I have 3 that are more flat in the mid section than the other gulps I own and have owned. So my question is did Mr Harter change the bait a bit? These aren’t replicas made by someone, I don’t believe. Cause if they are someone copied his design to a “t” and used his painting style as well. They all have the same type wire for the through wire harness. Here’s some pics and if anyone knows I would like to hear your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 9, 2017 Report Share Posted October 9, 2017 Honestly, every custom bait maker makes a lure that is virtually indistinguishable from the baits shown - particularly makers in Tennessee and N.C. The only way to tell them apart is the different finishes, which you seem to have a good handle on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal cranker Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Jim built 3 different thicknesses. Fat- Fat, Fat-Regular, Little-Regular. Can shoot me a message and I'll email pics. Don't know if pics are wanted in the post. Edited October 10, 2017 by socal cranker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbf Posted October 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thanks bobp and SoCal cranker for the replies. SoCal I’ll shoot u a pm and thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 I googled Gulp cranks and among the pictures there is a (apparently) Japanese collector who shows about a hundred Gulp paint schemes, just FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socal cranker Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 7 minutes ago, BobP said: I googled Gulp cranks and among the pictures there is a (apparently) Japanese collector who shows about a hundred Gulp paint schemes, just FYI. Masaru? He's a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobP Posted October 11, 2017 Report Share Posted October 11, 2017 Don’t read Japanese and the photo has no attribution in English. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
