As a kid, I used a bunch of these baits -- Heddons and Creek Chubs mostly -- and they caught bass, pike and walleyes a lot better than most stuff I use today. That was a long time ago, so maybe there were just more fish around.
About 2 months ago, I fished some of my grandpa's lures like the Hawaiian Wiggler (circa 1920 or so.) They were loving it. It's fun to do this sometimes! Great video concept.
The coating on the lure looks like efflorecents commonly found in masonry work. Though I don't think that applies here,lol. Amazing collection of vintage baits, and I agree, one and done. They deserve to be as good once as they ever was. 🎶 🎵
OH man what a haul! I dont have any old baits like that from my Dad but I bought a guys full load. 4 boxes 5 rods 2 nets and a crap ton of tackle. most of what you have there he had in there plus a few knives, tools and grease. Those no name lures I was told killed all fish back in the day not just dinks but massive pike and walleyes.
Really love your videos man. Have been watching since early this year and I must say you really helped get me into fishing. I spent nearly every weekend in the summer on the water and much of the spring and fall (so far). I'm looking to upgrade from a spinning setup to a baitcaster set up and I know it will take time but i'm determined to learn. Just curious if you have recommendations for quality reels and rods as I really don't know what i'm looking for. Not looking to cheap out but don't want to spend a ton of money either. Perhaps entire set ups in the $300 range. Want a decent "all around rod" to start with and something that I won't want to upgrade very quickly. Would love to hear your recommendations. Keep the videos coming!
Sir, I don't know if anyone has identified the top water lure with four small treble hooks, revolving prop on the front-end of a rounded body, and a silver/black scale finish yet.It is the "legendary" fishing lure, the Helin Fishcake. That's right, Fishcake. It was produced by the Hellin Company. This is the makers of the real legendary Flatfish Lure. The Fishcake lure was popular with fisherman in the northeastern part of the US during the 1950's.Those northern fisherman that used the Fishcake Lure for top water fishing has some exciting fishing adventures, using this bait.
As a kid, I used a bunch of these baits -- Heddons and Creek Chubs mostly -- and they caught bass, pike and walleyes a lot better than most stuff I use today. That was a long time ago, so maybe there were just more fish around.
Soft plastic ruined bass fishing
@@Deathroll6969all the plastics have been ruining the waters too I'm sure. Rock sinkers and live bait for the win
It’s oxidation from the lead in the paint. Yes it is toast!
That jointed bait looks like a Rapala. We called them a broke back Rapala. They are made of balsa wood which is super buoyant.
It’s similar, has Rebel printed on the lip. But yeah, also balsa
About 2 months ago, I fished some of my grandpa's lures like the Hawaiian Wiggler (circa 1920 or so.) They were loving it. It's fun to do this sometimes!
Great video concept.
The coating on the lure looks like efflorecents commonly found in masonry work. Though I don't think that applies here,lol. Amazing collection of vintage baits, and I agree, one and done. They deserve to be as good once as they ever was. 🎶 🎵
Those are some sweet old lures.
Retro bassin was probably drooling even tho he probably has most of those lol
OH man what a haul! I dont have any old baits like that from my Dad but I bought a guys full load. 4 boxes 5 rods 2 nets and a crap ton of tackle. most of what you have there he had in there plus a few knives, tools and grease. Those no name lures I was told killed all fish back in the day not just dinks but massive pike and walleyes.
I definitely wouldn't throw the heddons, but if you'll enjoy it that's what really matters, then go for it
I saw a video other day that said those heddon pumpkin seed lures are very collectable. May check into it.
Cool video. Love vintage stuff. Liked and subscribed.
Thanks! 🙌
I had a spring activated top water lure which swam like a injured bait fish
Really love your videos man. Have been watching since early this year and I must say you really helped get me into fishing. I spent nearly every weekend in the summer on the water and much of the spring and fall (so far). I'm looking to upgrade from a spinning setup to a baitcaster set up and I know it will take time but i'm determined to learn. Just curious if you have recommendations for quality reels and rods as I really don't know what i'm looking for. Not looking to cheap out but don't want to spend a ton of money either. Perhaps entire set ups in the $300 range. Want a decent "all around rod" to start with and something that I won't want to upgrade very quickly. Would love to hear your recommendations. Keep the videos coming!
Sir, I don't know if anyone has identified the top water lure with four small treble hooks, revolving prop on the front-end of a rounded body, and a silver/black scale finish yet.It is the "legendary" fishing lure, the Helin Fishcake. That's right, Fishcake. It was produced by the Hellin Company. This is the makers of the real legendary Flatfish Lure. The Fishcake lure was popular with fisherman in the northeastern part of the US during the 1950's.Those northern fisherman that used the Fishcake Lure for top water fishing has some exciting fishing adventures, using this bait.
Use split rings to replace the hook on the lures that have closed wire hook eyes
The larger spoon with the bend in the middle resembles a Barney spoon.
The hair on the top water is bucktail
Those hooks that you can't change there is a way cut the hook and then put split rigs on than the new hook
That's the only other solution I was thinking. Good call!
@@aaanglers yup I literally just did it to a bait I found and it had those recessed hangers
Apply a hairdryer to the moldy ones and the mold will disappear. CCBCO is Creek Chub Bait Company.
Nice thank you!
Super neat I wouldn't fish them tho
The first two are called Pumpkinseed
A rubber band would keep the hooks from snagging
It is a curved spoon
nothing is toast clean them up re paint and fish them, lead paint only harmful if you eat it
Bingo
Hidden pumpkin seed runs terrible!
Hi
Try cleaning the hooks with Coca-Cola.