Does anyone remember handmade lures by Tommy Poe? He also wrote a book on live bait back in the 40's. He is my great-great uncle. I have three crankbaits and the book he wrote and will post some pictures when I can.

Did he make those Poe crankbaits?  I think they were wood?

The last Bassmaster Issue I got I read about Boyd Duckett fishing one of those for a brief moment in the "day on the lake" article.  If it's the same Poe I'm thinking of.  All it said was "he tied on a Poe's Crankbait" and I thought to myself it must be one of those prototype lures or custom lures these guys give input into building, or they found a real good crafty lure designer and took one of his hands.  Anyway I'd like to know too, pics would be awesome.  I take it these things are hard to come by?

Last year Cabelas had a whole bargin bin filled with old Poe's style baits. These were so rough, I doubt they were originals...just using the name.

Well I finally got a minute to post some pictures of the lures and book I have. Here they are.

Another

Lures and box

The book The publish date is May 20th 1947

You have some resal treasures there.  Be sure to pass them on to the little ones for future showings.  I love old fishing and hunting stuff.  That is when it was real basic.

D3

Those are definately family heirlooms.

you can still buy that brand. same logo and everything.

My first 6lber came on a Poe's crank.  Thanks for sharing.

Great pictures Hellbilly, and welcome to the forum!