December 9, 2024 Fishing Lure
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/9/2024
3” Length. A wonderful Trade Minnow retailed by Schmelzer Arms Co of Kansas City, MO, this is combo is striking for a number of reasons. The first thing one notices is the extraordinary condition of both the lure and the box, they are strong Excellent/Excellent Plus. The next thing that impresses is the highly unusual Green Crackleback finish extending all the way down the sides and converging to only expose a thin strip of the white belly paint. The bait employs the South Bend style blunted-tip props typically found on Heddon trade minnows but features two sets of hand painted gills as you’d find in the main line of Heddon baits. The glass eyes are perfect, the belly weight is completely sealed under the paint, and the hardware is nearly spotless. The #11-SB “Schmelzer’s BASS” box is clean, solid, crisp, and possibly the nicest known.
Item Dimensions: 3" Length.