Crankhead Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I've been looking recently for older bass lures that are used in Ontario Canada. I came across the Worden's Helin Flatfish lure that I think was designed in the 30's or 40's. But it seems like it was made to catch trout, musky & pike back then & now used to catch walleyes. Anybody know much about this lure? And is it fished like you'd fish a spoon? Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 15, 2011 Super User Posted January 15, 2011 I grew up fishing that lure, it caught everything. If memory serves me correct it was just a cast and slow to moderate retrieve. I did see them offered for sale in Cabela's catalogue from a couple of years ago. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted January 15, 2011 Super User Posted January 15, 2011 The slower the retrieve the better. Try the larger sizes in chrome or gold. Quote
Crankhead Posted January 15, 2011 Author Posted January 15, 2011 Thanks...Cabela's is where I can find them? Quote
Blue Streak Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Like many of the older lures the new ones are not as good. Might shop eBay for some originals. Quote
MaxumBass Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 I have an old original flatfish lure and I can remember one day that it was the only thing I caught a bass on. Still throw it once in awhile. Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted January 16, 2011 Super User Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks...Cabela's is where I can find them? Absolutely....but I'm not so sure you'll find them in their actual store. You're probably better off going online in order to get the sizes & colors you want. Quote
Blue Streak Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Check these out http://cgi.ebay.com/5-VINTAGE-HELIN-FLATFISH-FISHING-LURES-2-LU-3-UNK-/270689394004?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f06585d54 Quote
Crankhead Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 Thanks Blue Streak...you gace me a good start. So this lure is more of a trolling lure? Quote
Blue Streak Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Not at all. You can cast these usually with spinning gear and the bigger ones will work with a good casting reel. Quote
tholmes Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 You're in luck, they're on sale! http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search/?N=1000005206&Ne=1000005206&Ntk=AllProducts&Ntt=flatfish&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchall&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products&WTz_st=SearchRefinements&form_state=searchForm&search=flatfish&x=13&y=4 Tom Quote
NBR Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Some had the front hooks on outriggers that were prone to hang ups on the line. These were better trolled. They were pretty effective cast or trolled. Quote
Crankhead Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 tholmes...thanks for the heads up on the Cabela's sale. I need one more piece of info before ordering. Now before & after my trip to Canada, I fish both Lake Geneva(clear water) and Delavan Lake(stained w/heavy weeds). What size (say from Cabela's) would you order if you're targeting smallies and/or largemouth? The sizes they stock are 1 1/2" to 5 1/2". Thanks guys. Quote
Blue Streak Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 I remember that the F7 was a popular size Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted January 18, 2011 Super User Posted January 18, 2011 http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=wordens+flatfish&_sacat=0&_odkw=wordens+helin&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313 these guys? Quote
Blue Streak Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Yes that does say F7. Try to get wood if you can. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 18, 2011 Super User Posted January 18, 2011 I have a bunch of these, let me get some photos up in the flea market. Quote
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