New release from Heddon and Creek Chub

[Finaddict]

It looks like Tattoo's, Afterhours, Surf Asylum and the other guys on this site who make wooden spook style plugs, made a big impression on those cats at Pradco -- owners of Heddon and Creek Chub lures -- who were making everything out of plastic, and now are building wooden plugs, it's not likely that a company like that would invest the money to produce wooden plugs that cost $15-$18 retail, unless the market was there to support it. But have to believe they don't fare to our friends on this site who make the nice wooden spooks.

[CANAL RAT]

WOW thats pretty sick!!

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Finaddict

It looks like Tattoo's, Afterhours, Surf Asylum and the other guys on this site who make wooden spook style plugs, made a big impression on those cats at Pradco -- owners of Heddon and Creek Chub lures -- who were making everything out of plastic, and now are building wooden plugs, it's not likely that a company like that would invest the money to produce wooden plugs that cost $15-$18 retail, unless the market was there to support it. But have to believe they don't fare to our friends on this site who make the nice wooden spooks.

I also support all the sponsers of this site but in all fairness.It's my belief The Folks at CC, (even though they have been bought an sold a few times since the wooden lure designs) don't have to answer to anybody.Probably handcrafted oversea's like the Stezko's to keep the cost's down..What's it say on the package made in phillipines?
So do I buy a wooden CC made abroad?
Or do i Buy a wooden lure from a guy I know for 4 dollars more?
Well thats pretty simple.
Well I may buy one or 2 CC's but the bulk of my doe goes to those I know.
There's gotta be some good fish Karma in that also.

[Flaptail]

Just a reminder here and a little dose of reality. Creek Chub, in what ever re-incarnated state they are in today as a company, were the first to build Pikies, Darters, Poppers and spooks ( the Zaragosa was thier design not Heddon's originally) they were also the first company to use thru wiring techinques and invented the bent metal plate lip. In my opinion and no disrespect to local builders, but who owes who really in this situation?

If anybody has the rioght to build a wooden plug again if they wish it's them. They have the patents and marketing rights. All the local builders even the bigger builders such as Gibbs, Salty, Beachmaster, Habs and Tattoo owe something to CCBco as to technique and building methodology.

Yes they might have noticed the trend in small local builders and home builders but this is a reminder as well that they were here before and can still produce. ( The new ones by the way are "Fabrique au Chinoix" translate made in China)

[capesams]

I'll buy a pike an split it up the middle to see what their made of, then take out the caliper's an compair it to the older one's...this should be fun.

I'll agree to flaps comment, but also on nib's..spend your money with the local's first if you can.

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by capesams

I'll buy a pike an split it up the middle to see what their made of, then take out the caliper's an compair it to the older one's...this should be fun.

I'll agree to flaps comment, but also on nib's..spend your money with the local's first if you can.

Yes I can see it both ways as well. As to ripping one in half I got an easier way. I'll just have Numbskull x-ray the bastage!

[Joe]

There are not too many jointeds out there to compete with so if they can make a jointed that retails that cheaply, then they'll win that niche.

It would be unrealistic to expect that a bigger competitor would not come to the marketplace. And don't underestimate how price-driven the market is - when it comes down to it, people usually opt for the better deal. Stetzco and Gibbs will be hardest hit because the quality is probably equal but the price is much better.

[Redsoxticket]

Why is the front loop on the spooks slightly off centered ? The spooks that I have are centered.

[Slipknot]

Originally Posted by Redsoxticket

Why is the front loop on the spooks slightly off centered ? The spooks that I have are centered.

I assume so that it is more of a glider

[capesams]

Originally Posted by Flaptail

Yes I can see it both ways as well. As to ripping one in half I got an easier way. I'll just have Numbskull x-ray the bastage!

thats ok fa lead, but I want to see what kind of wood and if there's sealer of any kind.Once the paint is off..will it still float or turn into a jig.


PS. I'd just like to be understood that this product has no reflection on Mike or his shop or what he decides to carry.it's about another product that was made here and has now gone overseas.

[Flaptail]

Originally Posted by capesams

thats ok fa lead, but I want to see what kind of wood and if there's sealer of any kind.Once the paint is off..will it still float or turn into a jig.


PS. I'd just like to be understood that this product has no reflection on Mike or his shop or what he decides to carry.it's about another product that was made here and has now gone overseas.

Bamboo?

[winchmaster]

Hmmm interesting, but will they work as good as the originals? How much of the design is the same as the originals. FRom just looking at them there are many differences than the originals.
In truth I think it's fantastic that they finally got the idea that there is a need for those big plugs. You can thank the backyard builders and the pikieholics for this move that took over thirty years. The price is not that bad if they really swim like the old ones. Not so sure if I agree with belly hook placement the rear hook almost looks to be a screw eye?
Mike have you tested one yet?
The color combo's are not my choices as the very best either.
How could you make a Giant pikie and not offer one in Pearl?

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by capesams

I'll buy a pike an split it up the middle to see what their made of, then take out the caliper's an compair it to the older one's...this should be fun.

I'll agree to flaps comment, but also on nib's..spend your money with the local's first if you can.

I consider it sinful to cut plugs in half Steve. Thats a big no no in my book .. I also would enjoy some of NIB's money .. I hear that guys loaded .

[Karl F]

Jimmy Hat on a Creek Chubby...

hmmm.. seen that type of wiring done on another asian produced plug.
Steve, any chance that is some type of composit wood?

Taggah, er, I mean...
"Bandsaw Ed" .. when you swear offa slicing plugs ta look at the innards?

[capesams]

Originally Posted by Karl F

Jimmy Hat on a Creek Chubby...

hmmm.. seen that type of wiring done on another asian produced plug.
Steve, any chance that is some type of composit wood?

Taggah, er, I mean...
"Bandsaw Ed" .. when you swear offa slicing plugs ta look at the innards?

reel wood fa shore....went dump pickin an found table/chair leg's made of the same stuff....sucks water like a sponge .

[NIB]

Originally Posted by Tagger

I also would enjoy some of NIB's money .. I hear that guys loaded .

Not sure what gave ya that impression.No wife No kids Low maintenance girlfriend.I have a couch that was given to me in 85 my coffe table is 30 yrs old That has tile on the top of it.I live very simply to say the least I spend some money on tackle ya it's my hobby.Like when i go on vaca.i go to the shops an look around spend some doe.Then I sleep in my van under a shade tree an shower in the sink at the DD. I scrape the electric bill money like everyone else.An bust my butt workin just me an me bro.tile like mad.I don't work I don't make money. I will be workin till I'm dead, Lets hope I make it.

[Karl F]

CS, is it just my eyes, or is that plug not sealed?.. or does the "nose cone"... just hold all the moisture up front?.. that nose looks wet, clear through..

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by NIB

This %$%$%$%$ is starting to piss me off as I think about it so u better not bring it up again./

just goofing on ya Tony ... like you do me .. I'll walk on egg shells for now on ..