Creek chub did make some plastic lures just before they closed. The creek chub jointed pikie is one of the best lures made for northern pike, musky, trophy bass and inshore gamefish. As a collector, it is a great addition to my lure library. Installed 2017 indiana historical bureau, garrett historical society, garrett state bank, dr. Having grown up down the street from the ccbc factory, dr. A field guide to creek chub lures is the culmination of over two decades of research and writing on the creek chub bait company by garrett, indianas own dr. The bait is placed in a minnow trap and creek chubs swim in to eat, but cannot escape.
The millsite tackle company was based out of howell, michigan and is most known for its wonderful selection of tenite early plastic baits. There are even a few newer lures thrown in for good measure. The lure has been fished and has some scrapes and scratches. Whether it is creek chub bait company or their off brand shurstrike, these are some of the best lures ever made.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This book showcases lures of the creek chub bait company. These are just a few of the popular lures crafted by the creek chub bait company during the twentieth century. This date is found into the 1960s vintage lures and one of the reasons creek chub collectors, us included, only want new condition creek chub lures. Stainless steel wirethrough technology and highgrade hardwood are two components in creek chub s lineup of lures for everything from striped bass to tuna. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. History webpage was generously supplied to me by anita rolfe. The fun and artistry of antique fishing lures collectors weekly. Creek chub surf popper antique lure the creek chub surf popper antique lure is a large piece of fishing lumber.
Below is a list of creek chub antique lure series numbers, and or models. Their variety of high quality lures in amazing colors make it very enjoyable to collect and display. Antique creek chub plunker fishing lure us patent poster art print smallmouth bass walleye muskie lures poles 11x14 wall decor pictures. Established in garrett, dekalb county, indiana in 1916, the creek chub bait company became one of the countrys leading manufacturers of artificial fishing lures. Below are various types of creek chub lure boxes in order of age prices vary with color, condition, grade, markings, age, and desirability. Identification and values collectors encyclopedia to creek chub lures and collectibles smith, harold e. This is my goto lure when casting to blitzing bluefish or fishing around rocky shorelines for stripers. Shop ebay for great deals on vintage fishing lures. Creek chub lures wooden creek chub sams fishing shack.
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If youre battling big, strong fish, youd better fish a big, strong lure. Lurenet is your online source for lures that not only catch fish, but create memories that last a lifetime. Creek chub dingbat, series 5100, in original box, signed diving metal lip, cup hardware, wooden lure, good glass eyes, circa 1937, lure has a small scratch on side see photos but is otherwise in very good condition, the box is also in good condition. Old creek chub wood and glass fishing lures old antique. Also be sure to check out our lure history pages and our blog. The best bait for catching creek chubs varies by location and angler. It is indexed by inventor name, as well as by patent date. Get the best deals on creek chub vintage fishing lures when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Creek chub darter vintage wood lure, blended redwhite. The field guide to creek chub lures and collectibles. Shur strike creek chub pikie minnow wood fishing lure in pike scale.
The creek chub brand is now owned by pradco and they only produce a few plastic lures. The quality and colors available make this a collectors favorite. Creek chub 2202 red white glass eye midget pikie minnow fishing lure new in box with catalog insert. Keyser street where the company was located, beginning at 8. Creek chub often placed pocket lure brochures, how to fish guides and other materials in the lure boxes. With the lip in the standard position, it was a diving, wiggling bait. I have a whole shelf of fishing lure books and i have all six florida. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Finding out what you have first, then find out what color the antique creek chub lure is in are the steps that lead to placing a time stamp on your lure. Dills one of the original founder of the creek chub bait. Nov 01, 2001 collectors encyclopedia of creek chub. Youll find new or used products in vintage fishing lures on ebay.
The creek chub jointed pikie is absolutely irresistible to big predatory fish. Their most famous lures include their river runt type lures 100 series, 99er, wig wag, daily double, and their rattle bugs. Antique fishing lure creek chub plunker vintage lure 3200 red and white wood lure fishing tackle fishing gift for him lake house cabin decor. The creek chub knucklehead is a unique jointed topwater lure that produces sound, surface disturbance and a totally unique body motion. Robobait 3d electronic pike zander perch lure water activated. This small, pear shaped, painted eye, wooden antique fishing lure measures in a 1 34. The ebay listing that ron mentioned is a weed bug, but i cant find your lure in the book. Creek chub crawdad, series 300, 3 inch wooden body, good glass eyes, signed and painted metal diving lip, screw eye and cup hardware, 2t hooks, only about 65% of original rubber band still present, circa.
Dills one of the original founder of the creek chub bait co. After producing the most innovative and beautiful baits in the world for more than 70 years, the small company in garrett became a memory. Creek chub tiny tim lure fin and flame fishing for history. Creek chub plastic vintage fishing lures for sale ebay. Dills also patented a process of painting lures by spraying paint through a screen. When you search for old wooden fishing lures, be aware that vintage wooden lures needed lead weights to sink them to the proper fishing level unless the conditions called for surface appeal for fish, such as in heavy rain conditions. View cart 0 early fishing lures creek chub, heddon, paw paw, south bend. Creek chub original wooden vintage fishing lures for sale. The creek chub bait company was founded in 1916 by three anglers, one of whom, henry dills, invented a wiggling lure with a metal lip that could be used to alter the way the lure moved. Prefer 19161960 examples over plastic or tack eye era baits but will buy it all if earlier lures are well represented.
We have a great variety of old, collectible, rare, and special order ccbc baits. Made by the creek chub bait company, out of garrett, indiana this antique lure was first produced in 1953 and was out of production by 1958, so only five years worth of production which makes. The creek chub tiny tim lure is a great little antique lure. Its fantastic for casting and trolling, manufactured with sturdy hardware made for the long haul. From james heddon and sons and creek chub bait company to rebel, storm, smithwick, rapalas, bass lures and musky baits, we have it here. Creek chub lure color series numbers old and antique. Tough lures has lots of vintage creek chub lures for sale. Join us for their dedication of the official indiana state historic marker along the rightofway at 109111 e. Contact me with a general idea of quantity, average quality and price for everything. Collectors guide to creek chub lures and collectibles, 207 pages. This is the place to buy new and used old fishing lures, antiques, collectibles and everything a good bait shop would have. Amid a revival of interest in the former creek chub bait co. There are also a few creek chub lures being made the same way.
The creek chub bait company ccbc was located in garrett, indiana, started by three founders. Anitas maiden name is anita dills, the daughter of gordon s. Posted on march 28, 2010 by stefan duma about seven years ago when i did my first tackle show in germany i was introduced to the dam vampir lure and straight away i thought that it was a copy of the heddon gamefisher. Lurenet offers the complete product lines for 15 of the most. Creek chub is the manufacturer of some of the strongest, mosteffective saltwater lures, too. Unofficial accounts indicate that some of the founders of the creek chub bait company were making lures several years before the companys official founding and selling them to friends and local anglers. The lure was creek chub bait company of garrett indianas model number 6400.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Get the best deal for creek chub vintage fishing lures from the largest online selection at. Aug 11, 2017 creek chubs wiggler, introduced in 1916, was among the first to feature the metal lip. It is marked creek chub pikie 2300 on the top of the lure. The big lure became the company that, for millions of people, put garrett on the map. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Some antique lures are collectible, some catch fish just as well as they did. Get the best deals on creek chub original wooden vintage fishing lures when you shop the largest online selection at. Shop robobait 3d electronic pike zander perch lure water activated animated swimbait chub.
Here you can buy and sell old vintage fishing lures from many different companies including heddon, creek chub, arbogast, rebel, rapala, and bagley just to name a few. The patentpending holdtite link between the head and the body provides a strong link and allows the body to swim while the concave mouth produces a poppingchugging surface display. This will also help you better describe your old fishing lure by knowing its corresponding series number. Antique fishing lures hold the secret to past fishing techniques. Shes written over 400 articles on antique collecting for the spruce crafts. Creek chub knuckle head junior lures, chromeblue back, 4inch.
Check out our creek chub selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our fishing shops. The creek chub brand is now owned by pradco and they only produce a few plastic lures and not eve. Harold smith, and the national fishing lure collectors club. The companys first lure was the wiggler, a basic minnowtype lure. How many variations did the major lure manufacturers make. Creek chub bait company family history antique fishing lures. Some other ccbc baits are featured in this creek chub lures folding brochure and this spinning lure pamphlet. The creek chub is a popular and effective bait for larger fish like bass and pike. On january 20, 1936, the garrett clipper provided a summary of the company and described its continued growth since its founding in 1916. Creek chub lure model numbers old and antique fishing lures.
This will help you identify what may have gone inside an an old or antique empty creek chub lure box you may have. Nice creek chub baby dingbat in pikie scale in correct end stamped box. The lure is in excellent condition and comes in a box marked, in ink, correctly for the lure. The creek chub bait company garrett, indiana 19161978 the creek chub bait company c. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject.
Get the best deals on creek chub plastic vintage fishing lures when you shop the largest online selection at. Collectors encyclopedia of creek chub lures and collectibles. This 1940 creek chub bait company lure catalog is a great example of the products. This is the absolutely best book ever written for color and details on creek chub lures with current prices. These are some of the most popular antique fishing lures among collectors because of the wide variety of styles and colors that were produced. Page for sharing creek chub baits literature and memorabilia and related items. Take for example a lure made by the creek chub company called a pikey one of their popular lures, one of the first lures they ever made, and they made it for probably 60 years. The creek chub bait company started making lures in 1916. Creek chub bait companys pikie minnow originated around 1919 and. Creek chub baitsthe baits that have been setting world records for decades will soon be celebrating its 100th year. The garrett museum of art will have antique fishing lures from the historic creek chub bait co. Creek chub lures archives fin and flame fishing for history. Creek chub plunking dinger 6200 pikie scale finish. Vintage creek chub fishing lures collectors weekly.
Presented in threering binder format, the book includes 182 pages of drawings taken from 155 florida lure patents granted from 1908 1980. Creek chub striper strike lures tackledirect sells creek chub striper strike lures. Smith is in a unique position to chronicle creek chub history, and this is his final, revised say on the matter. The field guide to creek chub lures and collectibles harold e. Shur strike glass eye river runt made by the creek chub bait company.
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