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Macatawa Bait Co. Michigan Musky Snow Duck Decoy/Lure, 2 of 2 w/Box - 2012 - RARE!

$1000

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Description

Macatawa Bait Co. Michigan Musky Snow Duck Decoy/Lure, 2 of 2 w/Box. 2012 Macatawa Bait here, that's the second of only 2 ever made. Decoy comes with optional belly hooks to turn this from a decoy to a lure. About 5 1/2 " long body not including the hardware or metal tail (about 8 1/8" overall). Decoy is in great condition. Box in great condition with a little storage wear. See photos. The Musky Birds are some of the most collectible Macatawa baits. This one is insanely rare! Would most likely be the centerpiece of your Macatawa bird collection. 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 Topwater

Length

5.5 in (140 mm)

Target Species

pike-musky

Techniques

casting, topwater

Water Column

surface

Running Depth

0 ft

Action

surface commotion

Conditions

low light, vegetation, open water

Field Notes

This is a collectible musky bird/duck-style surface lure that can be fished with optional belly hooks. It is best used as a topwater presentation over weed edges, shallow cover, or open water where musky can track a large profile from a distance. The decoy-style body and tail hardware suggest a slow, steady retrieve with occasional pauses to create commotion on the surface.

Pros

  • Huge, attention-grabbing profile for trophy musky
  • Topwater presentation can trigger aggressive strikes
  • Rare collectible with box

Cons

  • Very specialized and likely expensive to fish
  • Large profile can be awkward to cast and work
  • Collectible condition may make it better suited for display than regular use

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