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Macatawa Bait Co. Northern Pike w/Box

$400

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Description

Macatawa Bait Co. Northern Pike w/Box. Classic Macatawa model that could've come from the old Macatawa order sheet. About 8" long body not including the hardware. Wooden lure, glass eyes. Lure is in great condition. Box in great condition with a little storage wear. See photos. Older box and a classic early model. See all our premium Macatawa Bait Company lures . 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.

Fishing Profile

Best for
Pike & Musky
Presentation
Surface, 0 ft, Prop Topwater, Floating
Techniques
Casting, Topwater
Conditions
Low Light, Vegetation, Open Water
Size8 in (203 mm)
SeasonSummer
CategoryPike & Musky Topwater

Field Notes

This is a classic surface lure for pike and musky, best worked over weed edges, shallow flats, and other strike zones where fish can track a bait from below. Use steady retrieves with pauses or a walk-the-dog style cadence to make the prop hardware and body flash stand out, especially in low-light periods.

Pros

  • Classic collectible Macatawa wooden construction
  • Large 8-inch profile suited to big predators
  • Prop-style topwater hardware adds commotion and flash

Cons

  • Topwater presentation can be less effective in heavy wind or rough water
  • Collector-grade price makes it impractical for everyday use

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