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CaptainCranky
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Posted: 18 May 2010 at 10:26pm |
These are called Peg Lures and were made by Tom Hooper in Gordanvale just south of Cairns.Tom was an early innovative luremaker and although not pretty they were very well regarded in their day.
His bibs were mainly copper or brass and he only had access to 3563 bronzed mustad trebles.
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tooch
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Hi Barry Very nice set of old lures Very nice Indeed Regards Pete.
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Tony
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Very interesting lures Barry.
Thank you for posting them up, I've never heard about Tom's lures before. I notice on one of the labels it says 1960, is that when Tom was making them? |
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CaptainCranky
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Yes it was late 1959 but definately 1960.Very original.
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Tony
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Top stuff - for 50 year old lures they are in great condition!
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bassnbob
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VERY cool set of ozy history there BARRY ............
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CaptainCranky
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seen some more today at Bransfords tackle in the museum
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murraycod
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Tony, Perhaps this could be moved to the Peg Lures section.
I reckon Barry would be happy to see his lost post once again. |
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al49
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great looking old time lures
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it a lot better world if you just smile
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Tony
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Thanks Jim. great idea. Done
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Seaweed
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Thanks to Cranky, this one hanging on my Aussie Timber wall.
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