Heddon chugger spook

[DitchPanda]

Found one of these last year at my local lake. Its actually a large popper..not a typical spook. Is this bait worth fishing or should I hold onto it as a collectors item? Looking for info...is it a good bait?...when did they stop making them?

[desmobob]

They still make something like that...

 

Heddon Chug'n Spook

[DitchPanda]

36 minutes ago, desmobob said:

They still make something like that...

 

Heddon Chug'n Spook

The bait I found is a straight up popper...its about the size of a rebel magnum pop r. Maybe 3 inches long or so.

[DitchPanda]

Was honestly hoping one of the old time top water guys would have some info on this lure.

[scaleface]

9 hours ago, DitchPanda said:

Was honestly hoping one of the old time top water guys would have some info on this lure.

Sorry , I never used one . I think I have one some where , from my grandpas tackle box .

[Mobasser]

I have one I've had for probably 30 yrs. Mine is black shore minnow color. I think they stopped making these in the early 1990s. I don't remember seeing them. As I much after that. I actually still fished mine a little last year,but havnt thrown it this year. I'm not sure on any collectible value. You could see what they go for on E Bay. Cool old plug for sure.

[Ski]

14 hours ago, DitchPanda said:

The bait I found is a straight up popper...its about the size of a rebel magnum pop r. Maybe 3 inches long or so.

Are you sure it's not a Chug Bug???????? Picture would help.

 

[CrankFate]

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[Mobasser]

It has a large cupped face. Like a Hula Popper, it delivers a good BLOOP, when you work it as a popper. You can also chug it with shorter rod movements. Ditch Panda, you could sharpen or replace the hooks and still fish it. It will still catch bass

[Ski]

Is this the bait?????

[Mobasser]

6 minutes ago, Ski said:

Is this the bait?????

Yes

[DitchPanda]

3 hours ago, Ski said:

Is this the bait?????

Yes mine is that clear skeleton red head color on the left. Its not in that nice a shape tho.

 

3 hours ago, Mobasser said:

It has a large cupped face. Like a Hula Popper, it delivers a good BLOOP, when you work it as a popper. You can also chug it with shorter rod movements. Ditch Panda, you could sharpen or replace the hooks and still fish it. It will still catch bass

I replaced them and will give it a shot. Or maybe ill sell it..those prices are dumb.

[scaleface]

Are they actually selling for those prices ?  Maybe new in box . 

[DitchPanda]

1 hour ago, scaleface said:

Are they actually selling for those prices ?  Maybe new in box . 

Nope. After looking most of the ones selling used without a box in the shape mines in are going  for $10-25 depending on color from what I've seen. Looks like I'm gonna fish it.

[scaleface]

36 minutes ago, DitchPanda said:

Nope. After looking most of the ones selling used without a box in the shape mines in are going  for $10-25 depending on color from what I've seen. Looks like I'm gonna fish it.

I think mine is the same color as yours . I have quite a few 1960's era lures , one of these days I'll find a buyer .

[scaleface]

I found mine . It had a rubber skirt on the rear hook . I dont know if it was made like that or it was added .

[DitchPanda]

I don't think mines that old. Doesn't have any yellowing of the plastic. Is more beat up with a little more paint wore off.

[Ski]

18 hours ago, scaleface said:

Are they actually selling for those prices ?  

Yes on E-Bay.