Is it possible to build a totally new bass lure, without borrowing from past design? Looking at new bass lures, they have improved. Excellent quality hooks, more vibrant and realistic finishes etc. But in my opinion, all are based on lures designed 50, 75, and even 100 yrs ago. An example is the Whopper Plopper. WRB pointed out the name of the bait that it was derived from.(WRB, if you read this thread, maybe you can name that old lure, I've forgotton.) It's designed from a very old lure, almost identical. I think the basic shapes, actions, and sizes were developed a long time ago. New baits are improved versions of these. Are there any completely new designs? Personally, I don't think so. If you know of any new designs that don't rely on past innovation, let me know. I'm wondering how others view the baits they are using. I think the newer baits all borrow from the past. I've not bought a whopper Plopper yet, and probably won't. It's just one example, but there are many more. What do you all think about this?The next time you pick out a "new" bait, I'll bet we could find an old one that does much of the same, made with modern manufacturing methods. Let me know what your opinions are?
