I have what I believe to be a vintage Poe's RC1. My grandfather gave this to me so long ago that I can't honestly remember when it was. It feels like the original cedar version. Does anyone know when they were made and what materials? I tried digging around on google. I will post a pic later.

Thanx

Matt

The Poe's RC1 never went out of production that I know of - - the earliest ones (made in California) started about the late 80's and they have (as far as I know) always been made of cedar.    

The most valuable and highest quality baits from Poe's were from the late 80's California period -- in the early 90's they were bought out and production was shipped to Mexico.  I wouldn't be able to tell you if what you have is one of those baits or not (I've seen the same colors from the CA period as in the Mexico period, and brass line ties for both.....I'm sure an expert might know).    

At any rate, these baits can still be had fairly reasonably on EBay - - Poe's lures in the fish-shaped packages and the small carboard rectangular boxes are the California baits - - they generally go for less than $10 each.

They are supurb cranks - - but be prepared for maintenance if you want to fish with them a lot - - the finish cracks and and they are fragile.   I'm still looking for a more durable lure to replace my Poe's RC3's (I think I may have found one) - - they are a killer coffin bill bait.    

 

Oddly, the RC1's and 3's are almost as popular as some of the early Bagleys when they're up for sale on Ebay or the forums but just don't demand the same prices.  Some of it may have to do with the paint that as stringjam said, tends to crack up all over the place.  I've still got a couple early versions, love em.

Thanx all, I might put it away since it was given to me from my grandfather. I would be bummed if I lost it  8-)

I would'nt use that bait you might lose it. That one in the picture is a fish catching machine. 8-)

If the paint ain't cracked, save it.