Lure of the Month: Lure #1 - Flaptail

[vineyardblues]

It's all in the location in the tail
Just ask Paulie

[Slipknot]

Thanks for the info George

I first learned of the flaptail plug from Steve. I tried my own crude version and the first cast from the canal I got a hit on it. They do work for stripers.
I guess I need to make more.

[OLD GOAT]

Holy cow What about--Capesams-- I thought he made a flaptail???

[BigFish]

Flaptails are at the top of my list for new plugs I will be tossing next season! Working on some now! This is my version of a "Lido" Flaptail!

[numbskull]

This site has a lot of pictures of older flaptails. Antique Saltwater Lures click on the link for Fishmaster to see some nice Sylvester flaptails.

I think Capesam's plug is based on the Lido plug Paul brought back to life. Wouldn't surprise me if he built others as well.

Here are two other takes on flaptails.
The needle on top is by Slip
The swimmer I don't remember the company name (I don't think it is a Capt'n Bill)

[capesams]

Originally Posted by numbskull

This site has a lot of pictures of older flaptails. Antique Saltwater Lures click on the link for Fishmaster to see some nice Sylvester flaptails.

I think Capesam's plug is based on the Lido plug Paul brought back to life. Wouldn't surprise me if he built others as well.

Here are two other takes on flaptails.
The needle on top is by Slip
The swimmer I don't remember the company name (I don't think it is a Capt'n Bill)

she's a c-bill's..tough color..black over yellow....flaptails r only good if they come off the bottom of the plug..not out the butt end..people got lazy an thought it was the easy way out.Works far better down under.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by OLD GOAT

Holy cow What about--Capesams-- I thought he made a flaptail???

Problem was he was one of the first to do it, but a plug body made out of logs and the flap made out of stone didn't work too well. Though considering the materials and tools they had to work with in the late Jurassic period, he really was quite a head of his time

[capesams]

Originally Posted by JohnR

Problem was he was one of the first to do it, but a plug body made out of logs and the flap made out of stone didn't work too well. Though considering the materials and tools they had to work with in the late Jurassic period, he really was quite a head of his time

sad to say the first toss was a flop..rock went to the bottom an the log stood straight up w/2 feet of the top standing out of the water...where do u think they got the idea for mooring bouys .

[Pete F.]

Originally Posted by vineyardblues

Just ask Paulie

Ya kin unly be kawled Pauley if you are from Lawn Guyland.