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Macatawa Bait Co. Artistic Minnow Sample Case - Signed, 1 of 1

$700

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Description

Macatawa Bait Co. Artistic Minnow Sample Case. This special one of a kind signed set is a Macatawa take on the Heddon Artistic Minnow (1907-12). These two Minnows are in a Macatawa classic colors: Brown Trout and Brook Trout. The minnows are each 2 3/4" long (just the body) and their casting weights are 3 1/4" long overall. Each bait is in great condition, the Brown Trout minnow does have some minor marks (see photos). The matching boxes are all in great condition. Lastly the main set box is marked and signed by Tony Smith! Keep in mind price is for two lures in this master set!!! See all our premium Macatawa Bait Company lures . 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. Part of our Macatawa Arizona Collection . What we believe to be the largest privately owned and historically important Macatawa Bait and Tony Smith collection to ever be put up for sale. Just under 300 items that will be individually sold and passed on to a new generation of caretakers and collectors. These items trace back to the early days of duck decoys to the beginning of the Macatawa Bait Company and all the way up to more recent offerings including many custom ordered one of kind decoys and lures. Many of these items have only been sold once and have never changed hands and may never come up for sale again in your lifetime. Now is the time to add some amazing pieces to your collection.

Specifications

Category

Pike & Musky Jerkbaits

Length

2.75 in (70 mm)

Target Species

pike-musky, bass, trout

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

minnow wobble

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

This is a collectible hard minnow/jerkbait style lure rather than a modern production bait. It would be fished with casting and pause-and-twitch retrieves around cover, edges, or open water when imitating small trout or baitfish. The listing emphasizes collector value, so it is more relevant as a display piece than a practical fishing tool.

Pros

  • Rare one-of-one signed collectible set
  • Classic minnow profile that imitates baitfish
  • Includes matching boxes and provenance

Cons

  • Very expensive collector item
  • Condition shows minor marks on one lure
  • Not ideal as a user-grade fishing bait

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