Weipa Oldie

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   I picked this lure up on e bay a few months back and apart from the cool classic NQ look to its build, the name written on the underside caught my attention. After a few msgs and eventually a few beers with his brother and nephew, both of whom are good friends of mine, I was able to confirm that this was made by Derrel Wust here in Weipa in 1975/76. 
He was a trainee up here at the time and made 6 of these for his boss. 
After a couple of years in Weipa I believe Derrel returned to the coast of central Qld.  Following his brothers exploits in Weipa his brother Gavin came to Weipa in the late 80s where he raised his family and worked for 30+ years and is now enjoying his retirement. 
It was quite enjoyable hearing the story of this lure and personally showing it to Gavin and his son Steven. 
I would love to hear from anyone who has or knows the whereabouts of any of the other lures. 
Thanks for looking. 

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Danny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Mar 2016 Location: Weipa Status: Offline Points: 653	Post Options Post Reply Quote Danny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Weipa Oldie Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 10:38am
	I picked this lure up on e bay a few months back and apart from the cool classic NQ look to its build, the name written on the underside caught my attention. After a few msgs and eventually a few beers with his brother and nephew, both of whom are good friends of mine, I was able to confirm that this was made by Derrel Wust here in Weipa in 1975/76. He was a trainee up here at the time and made 6 of these for his boss. After a couple of years in Weipa I believe Derrel returned to the coast of central Qld. Following his brothers exploits in Weipa his brother Gavin came to Weipa in the late 80s where he raised his family and worked for 30+ years and is now enjoying his retirement. It was quite enjoyable hearing the story of this lure and personally showing it to Gavin and his son Steven. I would love to hear from anyone who has or knows the whereabouts of any of the other lures. Thanks for looking.
	Dan

Lyonel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13 Jul 2016 Location: Deception Bay Status: Offline Points: 602	Post Options Post Reply Quote Lyonel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 3:55pm
	Has a Norm Edwards look about it.

Danny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26 Mar 2016 Location: Weipa Status: Offline Points: 653	Post Options Post Reply Quote Danny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Dec 2020 at 7:59pm
	It does hey. I was only thinking that today. I have a mate that hopefully has a few flat sided Edwards. Be interesting to see them together.
	Dan

horrorhead Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List LureLovers.com Fanatic LureLover of the Year 2020 Joined: 14 Jun 2011 Location: Cooktown qld Status: Offline Points: 14026	Post Options Post Reply Quote horrorhead Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Dec 2020 at 6:08pm
	Cool looking lure and great that you know it's history
	Martin- you don't havta be pretty to fish

hooknose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List LureLovers.com Fanatic Joined: 16 Jul 2013 Location: emu park Status: Offline Points: 1408	Post Options Post Reply Quote hooknose Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 03 Dec 2020 at 6:13pm
	Wusts very keen Yeppoon fisho family 😀👍 Cheers Steve R !!!
	MAN I LOVE FISHING ! ! !