Mystery lure
Mystery lure
Was fishing in a rocky area on the Mornington Peninsula a while ago and I found an old lure hidden in the rocks. Have no idea what type of lure it is, how old it is or where it came from. It is made of metal, not plastic.
Does anyone know anything about this lure?
All responses will be greatly appreciated :thumbsup:
Here are the photos;
UPDATE - After doing extensive research provided by 'Nude up', I now know that the lure is made of brass. Still don't know about the date.
Does anyone know anything about this lure?
All responses will be greatly appreciated :thumbsup:
Here are the photos;
UPDATE - After doing extensive research provided by 'Nude up', I now know that the lure is made of brass. Still don't know about the date.
Last edited by Nuscani on Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:24 pm, edited 3 times in total.
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Re: Mystery lure
The style is that of a Devon Minnow spinner. Other more learned lure enthusiasts may be able to provide the exact brand or make of this specimen.
Re: Mystery lure
Thanks for the info mate :thumbsup: Hopefully a good lure collector/enthusiast will see this topic.deathray wrote:The style is that of a Devon Minnow spinner. Other more learned lure enthusiasts may be able to provide the exact brand or make of this specimen.
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Would you have any clue on the age or rarity of this metal Devon minnow?Nude up wrote:Devon minnow for sure I have some myself but mine are wood
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Re: Mystery lure
Mine I inherited off my grandfather about 55 years ago. He was was a trout fisherman which is usually what they were used for rigged like tassie devils sometimes with a wire and beads either side. I will talk to my brother in law he Lives in the uk and a big fisherman.
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Re: Mystery lure
We always called them aeroplane spinners for obvious reason. They cause terrible line twist.
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Re: Mystery lure
My late grandfather had few of them. Also found a few on snags in the derwent/ plenty rivers (Tas) chasing trout when i was younger