Hand Made Lures By Tommy Poe

[Hellbilly]

Does anyone remember handmade lures by Tommy Poe? He also wrote a book on live bait back in the 40's. He is my great-great uncle. I have three crankbaits and the book he wrote and will post some pictures when I can.

[jrhennecke]

Did he make those Poe crankbaits?  I think they were wood?

[JCrzy4Bass]

The last Bassmaster Issue I got I read about Boyd Duckett fishing one of those for a brief moment in the "day on the lake" article.  If it's the same Poe I'm thinking of.  All it said was "he tied on a Poe's Crankbait" and I thought to myself it must be one of those prototype lures or custom lures these guys give input into building, or they found a real good crafty lure designer and took one of his hands.  Anyway I'd like to know too, pics would be awesome.  I take it these things are hard to come by?

[IneedAnewScreenName-3271]

Last year Cabelas had a whole bargin bin filled with old Poe's style baits. These were so rough, I doubt they were originals...just using the name.

[Hellbilly]

Well I finally got a minute to post some pictures of the lures and book I have. Here they are.

[Hellbilly]

Another

[Hellbilly]

Lures and box

[Hellbilly]

The book The publish date is May 20th 1947

[D3]

You have some resal treasures there.  Be sure to pass them on to the little ones for future showings.  I love old fishing and hunting stuff.  That is when it was real basic.

D3

[Grey Wolf]

Those are definately family heirlooms.

[-ebby-]

you can still buy that brand. same logo and everything.

[Infidel.]

My first 6lber came on a Poe's crank.  Thanks for sharing.

[Redlinerobert]

Great pictures Hellbilly, and welcome to the forum!