Thanks for the kind words. The success of the "Surf Howdy" is because of the people fishing it.
It is, however, very loosely based on an old, plastic freshwater design. I kept the same basic shape ( except that the original had flat sides) made it out of wood also weighted it differently and substantially increased the size. Other than that it is the same lure that someone else invented
Anyway, thanks for your support. Joe@ Surfcasting RI will have a supply of the original "Surf Howdy's" and the NEW "Big Howdy" next week.
Bernzy