Rare Vintage Keeling Expert Minnow Early No Glass Eye Antique Wood Fishing Lure
Entertaining offers on this large rarely seen Keelings Expert pre St. Johns Wiggle minnow said to be one of Fred's personal examples found in his Rockford shop after his passing. Outfitted with the mechanical belly weight plunger type hook hanger 3 hand painted gill marks, pointed props with holes, in the no eye model. A beautiful EX- bait in aged aluminum with light expected general wear as shown in the photos. One of early minnow shaped wood fishing plugs available to fisherman in the U. A and part of the early history that went on to influence the fishing community as we know it today. Please inspect photos and let me know if you have any questions. Great piece of early U. Fishing history for anyones collection. Reference photos courtesy of Langs and Murphy/Edmisten collectibles book. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Fishing\Vintage\Lures". The seller is "jitterbug_jones" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
Keeling
Type: Vintage Crankbait
Fishing Type: Freshwater Fishing
Year: C1914
Fish Species: All Freshwater, Bass, Muskie, Pike
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Wood
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
Vintage: Yes