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Macatawa Bait Co. Jointed Pike Lure, 1 of 1 w/Box - Signed Box

$499.99

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Description

Macatawa Bait Co. Jointed Pike Lure, 1 of 1 w/Box. Older Macatawa bait here and the only one of its kind made. Lure is about 5" long excluding the spinner. Wooden lure, glass eyes. Lure and box are in amazing shape. Box is signed by Smith I believe. This bait has been sitting in a collection for quite a few years. See photos. Dating to roughly around 2003 or earlier. Hand carved and painted by two of the founding fathers of modern contemporary lure making: Tony Smith and Craig Holstine. 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.

Specifications

Category

Pike & Musky Jerkbaits

Length

5 in (127 mm)

Target Species

pike-musky

Techniques

casting

Water Column

variable

Action

jointed wobble

Conditions

clear water, open water, vegetation

Field Notes

This is a collectible jointed wooden pike lure suited to casting around weed edges, timber, and shoreline structure. The jointed body and spinner add flash and a wounded-baitfish profile that can draw strikes from pike and musky in clear or stained water.

Pros

  • Rare one-of-one collectible with original box
  • Hand-carved wooden construction and glass eyes
  • Jointed profile adds lifelike movement and flash

Cons

  • Collector-grade price makes it impractical for everyday use
  • Likely more fragile than modern production lures
  • Exact running depth and sink behavior are not stated

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