mangeboy79 Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 just made my first tally whaker, i just tested it in the sink and it sits super low and slightly tail down ! will this work ? i think i might get a waterski effect that gets i to surface when i start retreving it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 Hi- I just made some of my own also, I tested mine in the bath tub (much to my wifes amusement) . Mine also sit a little low in the rear but once I start the retrieve it pulls up and make a nice sputter. I made a final test on my proto at a duck pond that that has not froze over yet. The only real good way to tell if it will work is to try it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangeboy79 Posted February 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 thanks but the ice is thick here so will not be abel to test for a while will try to get to my local indoors swiming pool some time next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I don't know how things are where you boys are from, but for us Southern boys, a tally whacker is NOT a fishing lure. Any questions?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I tried to look the lure up on the web, to get an idea of what you were all talking about, ended up in a bunch of porn sites and got a warning from my boss! If you could be so kind, could you post a picture for us beginners. Many thank's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Up here in the northland, a TALLYWHACKER is a segmented lure with a prop blade on one or both segments that spins and creates a commotion in the water as it is retrieved. Now I know you southern boys and British are known to come up a little on the short side in certain areas but I didn't think it was intellectually also. JK:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBooger Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 It is an actual lure called Gutsch's Tally Wacker...If I can post links check the one below for details http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/nav_id/26/page/1/id/499/name/GutschsTallyWacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Steady on Mr Bone! I'm so intellectually challenged, I can't think of an amusing reply. Actually, I am staring out of the window at a pea souper as I write. Hopefully, it will protect us Brits from the 'neukulor' fall out. So, how about a picture of the 'tallywhancker' then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 sorry Vodkaman, i don't have the knowledge to post a picture. I do prefer to call that style of lure a prop bait, just sounds better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Don't feel too bad about it, Haven't worked it out myself yet. Hopefully, another more knowledgeable member will be able to help us out with an image of the 'prop bait'. Have a nice day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaPala Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 There's a member here by name of Tally, perhaps he'd known what a whacker is, errr, now how do u spell that exactly???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheesehead Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Mr LaPala, I rember this Mr Tally as being a student of your carving techniques. After seeing picture of both his and your work I agree that he may well be a whacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Wow, this threads really going down. My wife and I were in the Mall of America a few weeks ago and I was telling her about my new Tallywhacker bait that I'm trying to perfect and the next thing you know I'm getting cuffed and stuffed by mall security,now I have to wear a funny collar on my ankle, I can't go within 1 mile of any schools and I have to give a DNA sample. I just don't get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Sorry LaPala, typing with my boxing gloves on. Maybe we should get back to discussing the lure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longball Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 I don't know how things are where you boys are from, but for us Southern boys, a tally whacker is NOT a fishing lure. Any questions?? This thread is killing me. It has to be a regional thing because what I grew up knowing what a tally wacker is would not be anything I want to fish with. It must be a California or Mass. bait only to be found in a liberal's tacklebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braveviper Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Up here in the northland, a TALLYWHACKER is a segmented lure with a prop blade on one or both segments that spins and creates a commotion in the water as it is retrieved. Now I know you southern boys and British are known to come up a little on the short side in certain areas but I didn't think it was intellectually also. JK:lol: Come on guys, we all know Minnesota is the center of intellect and higher learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerkbait Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 http://www.joebucher.com/Articles/Article_Topraider.asp Here is the one I use. It has the T-Whacker tail and a keel weightd nose. Not the original but an example. Jerkbait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavewalker2006 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 they float flat or nose dwon a little to get a plop plop the sound . try changeing the back hook to smaller sige or you have to much weigh in the back it takes alittle mokey around to get them right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charkins Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 I can't speak for the Brit, but us southern boys are not physically or mentally challenged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Cal. I believe you (diddle deng deng dennnng). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Cal. You just inspired me to come up with a brand new lure design, take a look at squealer. There is a rattle in the tail so you can listen to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavewalker2006 Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 go to any musky store or shop or were they sell muskie lures they are not hard to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Cal.You just inspired me to come up with a brand new lure design, take a look at squealer. There is a rattle in the tail so you can listen to it! Hi Vodka, So what type of bait is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count draculure Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Hey Vodkaman, Check this one out. Circa 1928. http://www.antiquehelper.com/item.php?itemID=11322 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 It started out as a very silly joke, the USA Brit thing. But, as I was drawing it, I started to think that their might be something to it, it might just work. Incidently, hope I didn't upset anyone, sometimes humour goes too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
