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Old 05-13-2003, 03:19 PM   #1
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Connecticut Yankee Pics

If any of you have any original CT Yankees, post some pics, I'd love to see them!

I recently aquired a small quantity of original Connecticut Yankee blanks. I'm told these blanks are 40 plus years old. I'm going to use vintage paint schemes on these blanks.
The bodies are just under 6.5" long

So here's a before and after.

Many thanks to JHABS for setting me up with the blanks, lips and hardware

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Old 05-13-2003, 03:25 PM   #2
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Nice, looks like a cow killer!!!
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Old 05-14-2003, 12:07 PM   #3
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Nice paint You must fish some of the same places as me I did up a couple last week with a very similar paint.

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Old 05-14-2003, 04:36 PM   #4
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Gee that Hab's guy is great
I have some nice ones that I can share with you all.
I will post some pic's over the weekend
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Old 05-14-2003, 04:41 PM   #5
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yup

sooner than I thought
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Old 05-14-2003, 04:42 PM   #6
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Old 05-14-2003, 04:44 PM   #7
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yup

If you need better pic's let me know

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Old 05-14-2003, 05:18 PM   #8
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Thanks VB, Thats a real nice collection

Are those all original paint jobs?? Pretty cool if they are.

I think I did OK on the eye and hook placement without a plug for reference.

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Old 05-14-2003, 08:34 PM   #9
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bernzy, your plugs are purdy.

live to fish. fish to live. rod tips high.
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Old 05-15-2003, 09:18 AM   #10
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PAINT

Bernzy,
They are 100 % original paint.
The gold tail's was done by Kriss himself. I forgot the story behind the gold!

The one's Hab's gave you have glass eyes and are mint, but never made it on the market, "proto types" would be a guess.

They also made several other models and used some strange neon green and bright colors on them.

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Old 05-15-2003, 09:33 AM   #11
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Looks like you got some doubles.....ou dont need doubles

I'll take the pink.

You need my address or you have it on hand?
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Old 05-15-2003, 10:07 AM   #12
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YUP

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Long gone buddy,,,,,,u know what I have and don't have
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Old 05-15-2003, 07:22 PM   #13
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BERNZY, Your more than WELCOME at the FACTORY. Hey VB soon I will start that 4 foot NEEDLE FOR YOU .....

Over the Last Several Years HAB'S NEEDLEFISH Have Caught More "Confirmed" 30, 40, 50, and even 60 pound Striped Bass than any other Wooden Needlefish on the Market today. 2 Over 50lbs. and 1 Over 60lbs. in 2005 alone........... "HOOK UP WITH HAB'S" Your Best Bet For BIG BASS.....
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Old 05-15-2003, 10:22 PM   #14
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A Habs get a Job

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Old 05-16-2003, 03:13 PM   #15
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WHEELS

Dave please keep your eyes on the road.


And keep your window up
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