I always find it fun and interesting when someone posts a picture of a bait that may not be common or has just been overlooked for a while.   So today I was in our local tackle shop and the owner was digging through some olds plastics.  He holds this one up and asks me if I know what it is.  He goes on to tell me that it was the bait that started it all for someone who has enjoyed success in the business.   I thought I would share it with you and see if anyone here knows what it is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I don't know... Guess? Tom Mann, Stanley?

I don't know... Guess? Tom Mann, Stanley?

Good guesses but not correct.

BPS or smith wick I dunno

This company is famous for their craw bait.

Creme or Manns

Netbait? Gene Larew? Reaction Innovations? Idk I'm just thinking of famous craw baits!

someone got it right

someone got it right

The suspense is killing me...

Creme

Not Creme

Gene Larew..

Gene Larew..

It is Gene Larew, the bait is called a Salt Frog, from what I am told it was one of the first salt infused baits on the market. There was actually a patent rights law suit between Larew and Arkie baits where Larew claimed that Arkie had violated his patent with another salt infused bait.

That's interesting, off the cuff, what era?

I am not sure, I was led to believe that the bait pre dates the salt craw, which has been around for a long time.

Great post.

 

I love reading or listening to stories about the old baits of the 50s and 60s if not before those decades.

 

I have some very old baits that I have no idea of their origin or manufacturer but it is fun to collect old baits and admire them in detail to see the craftsmanship.

 

Thanks for giving us a challenge.

 

And does anyone know the story of how the name "Luck-E-Strike" came to be?????

Great post.

 

I love reading or listening to stories about the old baits of the 50s and 60s if not before those decades.

 

I have some very old baits that I have no idea of their origin or manufacturer but it is fun to collect old baits and admire them in detail to see the craftsmanship.

 

Thanks for giving us a challenge.

 

And does anyone know the story of how the name "Luck-E-Strike" came to be?????

I will see if I can dig up some of my old baits and try another 1. It is fun to look back at some of the old baits and their craftsmanship.

 

Ok, so this is one that a friend from the Low Country, that's South Carolina if you don't already know sent me a picture of, he asked if anyone knew who the manufacturer was. I had some good leads on it, but it was never positively identified, so this may be a real challenge. Maybe someone else has one and will know. My friend thought that it was called a springerbait.


 

When I researched this bait a few years back, I was able to find the patent for it, it contains the name and address of the man that applied for patent.  I will provide the link to the patent and maybe someone can find another example of the bait or provide some other information.

 

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4011681.pdf

Mister twister

It is Gene Larew, the bait is called a Salt Frog, from what I am told it was one of the first salt infused baits on the market. There was actually a patent rights law suit between Larew and Arkie baits where Larew claimed that Arkie had violated his patent with another salt infused bait.

Uh no!

Gene Larew Salty Ringworm was first & then the Salty Hawg Craw was second. Gene Larew was the first injection molded plastic & salt impregnated.

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-federal-circuit/1188371.html

Appears the Salty Frog was the first commercial salt impregnated plastic lure. At least according to the wording in the Arkie Lures VS Gene Larew Tackle lawsuit. Arkie sued Larew.

Uh no!

Gene Larew Salty Ringworm was first & then the Salty Hawg Craw was second. Gene Larew was the first injection molded plastic & salt impregnated.

Catt, my information comes from Jim Zeiner of Zeiners Bass Shop in Wichita KS.  Jim and his family have been in business since 1953 or 61 years.   The documentation recorded in the court case also seems to confirm that that Salty Frog was the first.   Do you have some additional information that has been overlooked?

http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-federal-circuit/1188371.html

Appears the Salty Frog was the first commercial salt impregnated plastic lure. At least according to the wording in the Arkie Lures VS Gene Larew Tackle lawsuit. Arkie sued Larew.

Thanks for finding the actual documentation, it is amazing what you can find on the internet.

My information comes from Gene Larew himself & Dr. Glen Carver Ph.D.

I guess they could have been wrong