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Unknown lures - thatchergreg - 08-02-2020
I found these lures in a box of yard sale "fishing stuff." A Google search for the keel-fish lure turned up almost nothing. The fish shaped blade is void of markings and I assume it's a trolling flasher.
My question is, does anybody remember seeing or using a keel-fish? I'm tempted to try it.
![[Image: 20200802-102016.jpg]](https://i.ibb.co/dj9PqBB/20200802-102016.jpg)
RE: Unknown lures - FishfulThinkin - 08-02-2020
(08-02-2020, 04:43 PM)thatchergreg Wrote: I found these lures in a box of yard sale "fishing stuff." A Google search for the keel-fish lure turned up almost nothing. The fish shaped blade is void of markings and I assume it's a trolling flasher.The Keel Fish is another brand of Flatfish or Kwikfish type trolling lure. I'm sure it would still work and probably catch fish. Give it a try.
My question is, does anybody remember seeing or using a keel-fish? I'm tempted to try it.
RE: Unknown lures - RockyRaab2 - 08-03-2020
If it's in the original box and with that info sheet, I think I'd auction it. You never know.
But put it in the water once, and that NIB value is gone.
RE: Unknown lures - BROWNBAGGN - 08-07-2020
Very similar to a tadpolly lure from hedden. I have used them in the north west for steel head and kings. Looks like they just added eyes. Very good lure. I have one that caught tons of Steelheads that is black with silver sparkles. We called it the Micheal Jackson lure.
![[Image: s-l300.jpg]](https://i.ibb.co/dWsQcD7/s-l300.jpg)
RE: Unknown lures - Joe_Hill - 08-08-2020
(08-03-2020, 09:27 PM)RockyRaab2 Wrote: If it's in the original box and with that info sheet, I think I'd auction it. You never know.These auctioned for about $4 each (13 for $55)
But put it in the water once, and that NIB value is gone.
https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/14-Vintage-Keel-Fish-A-Lure-Fishing-Lures-New-in_01B4AA9B4B
Not sure what you paid, but I vote for fishing with them.
RE: Unknown lures - RockyRaab2 - 08-09-2020
Good research, Joe. I had not bothered. But now I agree with you.
RE: Unknown lures - Joe_Hill - 08-09-2020
(08-09-2020, 11:47 AM)RockyRaab2 Wrote: Good research, Joe. I had not bothered. But now I agree with you.Yeah, worth doing a little research. There are some very valuable lures from the 1920 and 1930s you'd wouldn't want to use.