The Chowhound
The Chowhound, developed by Dr. Loren Hill with Angler’s Pride, was touted as the first crankbait to combine a spinner.
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Category: Gimmick Bass Tackle
The Rebel Blackstar
The first, and probably the craziest, was the “ultra-sensitive” line-tie made from graphite. This concept was supposed to increase sensitivity and allow you to feel a fish when it hit.
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Hardbaits – Batteries not Included
We even put a call out for you readers to send us in your nominations for the Bass Fishing Darwin awards. Hardbaits – Batteries Not Included is along the same lines, and we’ll add these gems to the list of Darwin-esque baits.
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Bass Fishing Darwin Awards
One of the craziest ideas ever to come out was the Roland Martin-backed Helicopter Lure. Another would be the Ron Popeil Pocket Fisherman. Both are obvious entries for a Darwin-esque fishing award.
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Innovative Rod Handles Part 2
Today in Innovative Rods Handles Part 2, we take a similar look at a modification to a spinning rod and reel by one of the major players back in the 80s.
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Innovative Rod Handles Part 1
The “Bass Handler” was packaged more as a component item, most likely intended for use by custom rod builders. Word is they were designed to hold Lew’s Speed Stick ferrules.
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