Tools and accessories matagi rod accent products rod building books and dvds startup and rod building kits bill mar decals. How fishing lure is made manufacture, making, history. May 07, 2014 bill lewis lures, alexandria, louisiana. Bill lewis magnum trap lipless crankbait dicks sporting goods. One of americas favorite search bait is the bill lewis lures ratltrap. Lewis covering the collectible lures of the six most popular lure manufacturers in north americaheddon, south bend, paw paw, pflueger, creek chub and shakespearethis is a fullcolor book. Headquarters 7848 sw jack james drive stuart, florida 34997 tel. Surface prop bait 38 scrap wood and a handpainted finish make this an approachable first project lure 2. On more than one sales trip, bill had no choice but to sell his products below costs just to earn enough gas money to get back home. Slade, after collecting old fishing tackle since 1958 and contributing articles on old fishing lures for a collector magazine for several years started researching and writing books in the 1990s.
Bill lewis lures rb6302 rocket bobber gamefish series artificial fishing bait, yellow toporange top, 614 thkfish fishing floats and bobbers balsa wood floats spring bobbers oval stick floats slip bobbers for crappie panfish walleyes 1x0. Fishing lure collectibles an identification and value. Get the best deals on ratltrap vintage fishing lures. Shop a wide selection of bill lewis magnum trap lipless crankbait at dicks sporting goods and order online for the finest quality products from the top brands you trust. The ratltrap magnumforce is great for big bass, salmon, lake trout, stripers, pike, muskie and many saltwater species. Bill lewis became a prominent figure in the fishing tackle industry in which he worked for over 40 years. The lures were a series of wooden, frog shaped, painted eye, weedless lineup made by the hub bait company of beaverdam, wisconsin. Name sku price colorblade new best sellers most viewed.
Make offer 3 vintage used bill lewis rat l trap 2 12 fishing lures great colors. When it comes to fishing lures there are few as synonymous as the ratltrap lipless crankbait, dating back over fifty years from its introduction. The story pleased the imagination, but is challenged in the fascinating recentlypublished bass by robert boyle w. The heddon legacy by bill roberts and rob pavey this book has 370. Get hooked on one of the oldest of all collecting hobbies with this gotoguide of fishing lures. Item will usually ship the same business day if ordered by 2. Bob realized that even though there have been many books published on the subject of old fishing lures that few books covered any detailed history on the old lure makers. Now lelands lures carries many products for trout and crappie enthusiasts.
Classic fishing lures identification and price guide by russell e. These two, with many other friends and family, were. The bill lewis lures mission is to preserve our heritage by continuing to produce quality products with good value, and continuing to appreciate the common passion that anglers share around the world. As a result, we cannot show you the price in catalog or the product page. This hardbait features a flashy shadlike profile, an aggressive rattle and a super tight wiggling action that can attract monster fish. Exclusive to bill lewis lures, set lok hooks, have been custom designed by the experts at bill lewis lures. The bill lewis ratltrap mini trap lipless crankbait is just what you need for fishing shallow waters. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pradco outdoor brands, a manufacturer and marketer of fishing and hunting brands and products, has acquired legendary fishing lure brand norman lures, formerly of greenwood, ark. Shown below is a group lot or set of 5 mukchockofrog antique lures.
It is a perfect companion to author lewiss other volumes. Clear plastic lure bills tacklemaking bass fishing forums. Collectible fishing lures by russell e lewis nook book. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lure by murphy, dudley, edmisten, rick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Surface popper 54 this lure, using a purchased lure roughout with a spraypaint finish, will teach you some alternative methods lure 3. Lewis gives a complete history of all rods, reels, and lures available for sale in the united states for 1952. Our price is lower than the manufacturers minimum advertised price. Table of contents table of contents introduction 8 lure gallery 10 chapter 1.
This routine gave no indication of the success the business would later enjoy. Mukchockofrog antique lure the mukchockofrog antique lure has always garnered the eye of lots of collectors. With 30 years of experience, these guys have fished every hook known to man on a trap. Instock at tackledirect the item is available to ship from our egg harbor twp, nj warehouse immediately. This volume contains no repeats from lewiss other books and identifies previously unknown items. I dont just give you a list of paints or blends and leave you to figure out the technique. This volume contains no repeats from lewis s other books and identifies previously unknown items. The book features a history of each manufacturer, with. Dick and holly nethers of fort smith have owned norman for the past 18 years and will remain involved in a consulting capacity. Bill lewis ratltrap knockntrap sportsmans warehouse. When bill lewis created the ratltrap little did he know that his lure would be deemed the most influential bass fishing lure of all time, and it would be copied in one guise or another by. Message board order tracking customer service careers 1. Ratltrap original vintage fishing lures for sale ebay.
Shur strike baby slant nose antique lure the shur strike baby slant nose lure is a series or style b. Bill lewis ratltrap original rt 06 boneorange belly bill lewis ratltrap original rt 09 chartreuseblack back bill lewis ratltrap original rt 140 chromeblue backred eye bill lewis ratltrap original rt 141 chromechartreuse bill lewis ratltrap original rt 145 goldhot pink bbred eye bill lewis ratltrap original rt 30ob yearling bassorange. Louis rhead made interesting lures in the 1910s and 1920s. With wes higgins, richard broadwell and ronald lyles. Like a drumbeat, the bill lewis knockntrap gets fish up and moving, and that proven ratltrap combination of broadsided flash plus supertight wiggle just does the rest. If you are painting wooden lures, be sure to prepare the raw wood before you start. Unfollow vintage bill norman lure to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Since the original stutterstep was released at the 2016 icast, anglers have been asking for a smaller version of this revolutionary topwater bait. The last known quantity available is provided to the left of the instock message.
On more than one sales trip, bill had no choice but to sell his products below costs for gas money to get home. Lewis was best known for his invention of the ratltrap line of fishing lures which is recognized around the world as among the most popular and most effective artificial lures in history. On more than one sales trip, bill had no choice but to sell his products below costs for gas. Featuring red mustad triple grip extra strong hooks and split rings, the mini trap is made for use with a wide variety of species, including sea trout, redfish, and weakfish among others. How fishing lure is made manufacture, making, history, how. You have no obligation to purchase the product once you know the price. What began as a hobby for jeff smith and todd gainer, owners of lelands lures, has now developed into something more. An entertaining history of collectible fishing gear. A great pickuptoperuse type of book, built for toting to shows and antique shops, this lure reference aids you in your effort to accurately identify, price and better understand the history behind vintage and modern lures from 31 manufactures, starting with the big six heddon, pawpaw, creek. For the fishing, carving and collecting enthusiast whether it is the thrill of catching a fish with a handmade lure or finding a perfect one to add to your collection, this book of 11 stepbystep projects with a collectors gallery will grab you hook, line and sinker. Slade, a series of books published as the encyclopedia of old fishing lures made in north america with extensive history and patent information on old lure makers and the first to include extensive coverage on canadian lure makers. Ignore online airbrushing workshops, tutorials and courses. An entertaining history of collectible fishing gear sorenson, eric lowell on. Plastic lures are imitations of worms, bait fish, bottomdwellers, and even snakes and amphibians.
Pradco outdoor brands acquires norman lures bassmaster. But, even the pitcher with the best fastball sometimes needs a closer with a mean slider to come in and close the game. It is a perfect companion to author lewis s other volumes. When the big lure lands next to the cover its presence cant be denied. Bill lewis legendary invention, the ratltrap, is recognized as the most popular, and consequently, the most imitated lure over the past 35 years. Bill lewis lures maker of the legendary ratltrap lipless crankbaits. The book features a history of each manufacturer, with nearly 2,000 listings of. Bill lewis ratltrap original rt 06 boneorange belly bill lewis ratltrap original rt 09 chartreuseblack back bill lewis ratltrap original rt 140 chromeblue backred eye bill lewis ratltrap original rt 141 chromechartreuse bill lewis ratltrap original rt 145 goldhot pink bbred eye bill lewis ratltrap original rt 30ob yearling bassorange belly bill lewis ratltrap. A great pickuptoperuse type of book, built for toting to shows and antique shops, this lure reference aids you in your effort to accurately identify, price and better understand the history behind vintage and modern lures from 31 manufactures, starting with the big six heddon, pawpaw, creek chub, plueger, shakespeare and south bend. With over 10, 000 pictures in preparing the historical stories for these books.
The ratltrap has earned its place in history as the most productive lure ever to come along. It is full of great stories, beautiful and rare photographs and illustrations, and lure. William bill lewis 19212005 bill lewis was best known as the inventor of the famed ratltrap fishing lure, and for starting bill lewis lures, an internationally recognized fishing tackle company which origins date back to the early 1960s. In the early years, bill lewis sold various lures from the back of his old ford rattletrap station wagon. Buy encyclopaedia of lures first edition by harris, chris, harris, sue isbn. Bill lewis original saltwater ratltrap hard bait bass pro shops. The inventors of the rattlebait category ratltrap now also offer stutterstep topwaters, echo crankbaits, and rocketbobbers. Its taken a lot of hard work and effort by many individuals but the day has finally arrived, said wes. Bill lewis lures alexandria, louisiana business service. Video tape about early 1903 to 1916 heddon lures from the early catalogs. The lure was first introduced in 1933 and was made by the creek chub bait company of garrett indiana, and marketed and sold under the shur strike name.
Bill lewis ratltrap bleeding craw lures bill lewis magtrap saltwater lures bill lewis magtrap lures bill lewis magnum force lures. Bill lewis ratltrap knockntraptheres no doubt the ratltrap is the most influential lure when it comes to sound. This book provides a written and visual history of many american lure companies. Again, the motion of the lure and its effectiveness depend on the dramatics of the angler. Buy the bill lewis original saltwater ratltrap hard bait and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. May 01, 2011 whether you grew up fishing or are just curious about the early years of the sport, classic fishing lures and tackle is a joy to look through with classic lures and tackle as well as modern pieces. New listing new vintage yellow ratltrap lure with case 14 ounce bill lewis lures. If you had to pick one book about the history of heddon lures, pick this one. In the early days, bill lewis sold lures from the back of his old ford rattletrap station wagon. Jun 21, 1981 the story pleased the imagination, but is challenged in the fascinating recentlypublished bass by robert boyle w.
Also, 40 of the rarest lures, both heddon and early miscellaneous lures. From the early season red traps to late season chrome, the bill lewis rat l trap crankbaits are a must have for bass fishing. They are molded of soft plastic, often in lurid colors, although blacks and blues seem to be preferred by fish. Bill lewis bleeding shad lures red treble hooks help simulate the movement of a bleeding wounded shad. For really tiny lures even the smallest sinkers are overkill, so try switching to ball bearings.
A collection of the heddon catalogs over the history of the company from 1902 to the later years. I am not an expert, dealer, appraiser, member, or associated with the national fishing lure collectors club nflcc. New listing new vintage yellow ratltrap lure with case 14 ounce bill lewis lures nos. If you want to go leadfree, then brass rod can be cut into short lengths and used to weight your lures. His latest book writing project was nine years in the making and covers over 100 years of lure making history starting in 1875 and covers over 2,500 lures makers throughout. It was on the columbia river that that we came up with our design for jab spinners.
As we share that interest with anglers we are inevitably drawn towards developing new products that will write another page in. Bill lewis product testers successfully did this over and over again at sam rayburn around flooded bushes. Buy the bill lewis ratltrap magtrap and more quality fishing, hunting and outdoor gear at bass pro shops. The ratltrap will catch redfish, trout, stripers, snook and many other saltwater species. Details about his lure designs can be seen in his book fishermans lures and game fish food published in. Bill lewis ratltrap mini trap lipless crankbait dicks. We are a small company in sw washington where we live. Female fisherman will love this book just as much as fathers and grandfathers do. American fishing wire swivels and snelled hooks made in the usa betts bobbers bullet weights daiichi, mr. Getting started in custom painted crankbaits crazy lure art.
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