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Macatawa "Old" Beetle w/Box

$300

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Description

Macatawa "Old" Beetle w/Box. Unsure why this is marked as an "old" Beetle: it could be the name of this color or maybe that this is an older model of a beetle (what we believe it is.. notice the hook is the opposite way you normally see them). This Macatawa Beetle is about 4 1/4" long overall (1 3/4" body). Wooden lure with metal works. Lure is in amazing shape. The matching box is in overall good condition. See photos. 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

Lure
Best for
Pike, Musky, Pike & Musky
Presentation
Surface, 0 ft, Surface Disturbance, Floating
Techniques
Topwater, Casting
Conditions
Low Light, Open Water, Vegetation
Size4.25 in (108 mm)
SeasonSummer
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

A wooden surface lure like this is best fished with steady retrieves, pauses, and occasional twitches to create disturbance and draw strikes. It fits calm to lightly rippled water where fish can track a topwater presentation, especially around cover or during low-light periods.

Pros

  • Historic collectible lure with matching box
  • Wooden construction and unique vintage hardware
  • Effective surface presentation for aggressive fish

Cons

  • Collector-grade price makes it impractical for everyday use
  • Vintage condition and hardware may limit durability

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