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Creek Chub 800 Deluxe Wagtail Chub, #01 Perch Color-Early Version, Hand Painted Gills

$125

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Description

Creek Chub 800 Deluxe Wagtail Chub, #01 Perch Color-Early Version. Great lure here. Only produced from 1921-1953. This is an early version with non-fluted tail and hand painted gills. Wooden body, glass eyes (both are cracked), double line tie (dates to at least pre 1935 or so). Lure is used with some wear but still in overall great condition. See photos. A tougher vintage Creek Chub lure to find. See all of our Creek Chub lures for sale here . This lure will make a great addition to your collection. Be sure to check out our other tough and rare antique lures at My Bait Shop's Vault , the place to find our tougher collectible lures for sale.

Specifications

Category

Topwater Baits

Sink Rate

floating

Target Species

bass

Techniques

casting, topwater

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0 ft

Action

topwater prop wash

Conditions

low light, open water, vegetation

Field Notes

This is a vintage surface plug designed to be worked on top of the water. It fits best around shallow cover, calm water, or low-light periods when bass are willing to strike a surface presentation. The prop-style tail and classic wooden body make it a collectible as well as a fishable topwater bait.

Pros

  • Classic collectible Creek Chub vintage lure
  • Surface action can draw explosive strikes
  • Hand-painted detail and early-version construction

Cons

  • Cracked glass eyes
  • Used condition with visible wear
  • Vintage hardware may be less durable than modern lures

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