Found one of these last year at my local lake. Its actually a large popper..not a typical spook. Is this bait worth fishing or should I hold onto it as a collectors item? Looking for info...is it a good bait?...when did they stop making them?

They still make something like that...

 

Heddon Chug'n Spook

36 minutes ago, desmobob said:

They still make something like that...

 

Heddon Chug'n Spook

The bait I found is a straight up popper...its about the size of a rebel magnum pop r. Maybe 3 inches long or so.

Was honestly hoping one of the old time top water guys would have some info on this lure.

9 hours ago, DitchPanda said:

Was honestly hoping one of the old time top water guys would have some info on this lure.

Sorry , I never used one . I think I have one some where , from my grandpas tackle box .

I have one I've had for probably 30 yrs. Mine is black shore minnow color. I think they stopped making these in the early 1990s. I don't remember seeing them. As I much after that. I actually still fished mine a little last year,but havnt thrown it this year. I'm not sure on any collectible value. You could see what they go for on E Bay. Cool old plug for sure.

14 hours ago, DitchPanda said:

The bait I found is a straight up popper...its about the size of a rebel magnum pop r. Maybe 3 inches long or so.

Are you sure it's not a Chug Bug???????? Picture would help.

 

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It has a large cupped face. Like a Hula Popper, it delivers a good BLOOP, when you work it as a popper. You can also chug it with shorter rod movements. Ditch Panda, you could sharpen or replace the hooks and still fish it. It will still catch bass

Is this the bait?????

6 minutes ago, Ski said:

Is this the bait?????

Yes

3 hours ago, Ski said:

Is this the bait?????

Yes mine is that clear skeleton red head color on the left. Its not in that nice a shape tho.

 

3 hours ago, Mobasser said:

It has a large cupped face. Like a Hula Popper, it delivers a good BLOOP, when you work it as a popper. You can also chug it with shorter rod movements. Ditch Panda, you could sharpen or replace the hooks and still fish it. It will still catch bass

I replaced them and will give it a shot. Or maybe ill sell it..those prices are dumb.

Are they actually selling for those prices ?  Maybe new in box . 

1 hour ago, scaleface said:

Are they actually selling for those prices ?  Maybe new in box . 

Nope. After looking most of the ones selling used without a box in the shape mines in are going  for $10-25 depending on color from what I've seen. Looks like I'm gonna fish it.

36 minutes ago, DitchPanda said:

Nope. After looking most of the ones selling used without a box in the shape mines in are going  for $10-25 depending on color from what I've seen. Looks like I'm gonna fish it.

I think mine is the same color as yours . I have quite a few 1960's era lures , one of these days I'll find a buyer .

I found mine . It had a rubber skirt on the rear hook . I dont know if it was made like that or it was added .

I don't think mines that old. Doesn't have any yellowing of the plastic. Is more beat up with a little more paint wore off.

18 hours ago, scaleface said:

Are they actually selling for those prices ?  

Yes on E-Bay.