So these big boys arrived today, 3 original pichney a 40s, supposedly.
These things are beefy, they weigh 3.5, 4.2 and 4.3 oz without hooks.
Bottom belly weight is visible, they feel solid and indestructible.
They are bigger than any other atom 40 I've ever seen or owned, much bigger than the original bob pond wood 40s I own and even bigger than the bm 40s.
But I think now after handling them they are not pichney's work.
The lip doesn't have the bends in the edges, the angle of the wire in te front isn't as extreme, the rear taper looks off, the nose isn't as round and they are 8" long on the body not 7.5".
Tail wrap, grommets, hardware and finish look right though.
Any ideas?
Homemade old school clones of his work?
Earlier or later design?
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