Tackle Tour just did a write up on a few Strike Pro Lures which is a company that does not get much press since they operate as mainly an OEM. I know they have done lures for Yo-zuri, R2Sea, Bass Pro, and many other's....Tackle Tour states they make many High End Brands both overseas and in America. Obviously like most OEM's, they are going to sell their own lures which may or may not be identical, but in different colors, different hooks etc. and not advertise. Recently a lure they make has become popular for inshore Fisherman and when I looked at it today I realized it was identical to several Bass lures.

I just went to the Strike Pro site since the owner of a local Tackle shop was showing me the Strike Pro Master Catalog and they own over 500 current designs on the market today, and have patents for over 4k lures or something crazy. 

I have never fished a Strike Pro lure, but I am now curious. Obviously this does not make any brand any less valuable or quality since they would build to spec based on a certain Brand's request. I just didn't realize how big they were, but I noticed today that Lucky Craft now is selling a gunfish 117 for $9 in Bass Pro, 6.99 cranks, and All Ima lures are $10 as well. I had to use a gift card so I was looking on the back of certain packages and I did notice many Japanese brands are made in different Countries. We just had a new Bass Pro Open in this area and I had time to look around and it seems that lure prices are coming down which is great because I love a few of the Ima lures and other's. I have been seeking a Certain Popper that Owner used to make as well as a walking bait, and I think I found it in different colors, just not sure. Sorry for the ramble, but here is a link. Cool product line, odd colors for sure, I am curious to find out if prices are going down because maybe one company is making production more streamlined?  My buddy mentioned to me that Strike Pro has been using VMC hooks for years, and I am wondering if maybe many companies have gone to VMC trebles since they do make a good hook at a great price? Either way, I picked up a Gunfish 117mm in a clear Gill Color that moves as good as all the other's I have, and if Bass Pro is selling them for $8.99, Tackle warehouse will be about 20% less or more....I think 117mm is a new size but I like the price and lure...

Here is the opening Statement from the Strike Pro Website & a link to a tackle tour lure review. I guess i have been asleep with new tackle the last year as I have been trying to save money and not walk into fishing stores or order anything unless I really need it, or have a gift card.

Strike Pro Classic Shad Crankbaits - TackleTour.com