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1926-1958 there was a MFG Co. in Springfield, MO. That made a great crankbait in the 50's. They came in two sizes and you could get either a floater or sinker. This crankbait had a very different feature compared to other crankbaits that were available then or now. What was the name of this bait ?
I will give a clue around lunchtime and give the answer tonight.
Tuff one being I got here in 1965. Lol
Springfield Crankbait MFG Co.
Rabble rouser
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Barber Pole Bait
Is it a Clark’s Water Scout?
Ok.....here is your clue or hint for today.....and I will tell the answer and put up pics tonight.
This crankbait is different than others because it has a stainless steel keel under the bottom towards the rear. Matter of fact this feature is trademarked....the bait with a keel. The diving lip is also stainless steel instead of plastic.
Yea, not the first one , but I think I'm going with the water scout. Got a couple of those somewhere
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Arborghast, Misspelled I'm sure. Fred Arborgast
Rattle trap ?:cheers2
Ok guys...BuckeyeCrappie and Pico nailed this one.
It was C.A. Clark MFG Co. in Springfield, MO and the lure was the Water Scout
I hope you enjoyed todays trivia...I know I did...See you next Monday morning. Below is some pics of this crankbait.
Attachment 369602Attachment 369603
Great contest. Congrats to buckeye... I could see that thing in my mind, but couldn't remember the name until you posted!
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Neat "G". Need a keel guard if you're gonna pull that crank!
It was a good crankbait...I fished with some that my uncle had when I was a kid.
Attachment 369604I got one of those
Great Trivia G, I know I’ve got this one right, The water scout, haha ,
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I am looking for one for my collection....yard sales and auctions are great.
Lots of em on eBayQuote:
Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie
Got a couple in a old box in the shop. Both in pretty bad shape paint wise. Caught a few on them back in my younger days and fished the plastic version the Spence scout.