2 armed spinnerbait...ID anyone??

[jeosbo01]

Picked this up a couple of weeks ago but have no idea who made it or how old it is..any ideas???

[farmpond1]

I don't know but I'd hold on to this one.  It's too cool to sell.

[jeosbo01]

I don't collect lures and bought this one to use...just trying to figure out how foolish I would be to do so... but you are right, it is a cool spinner  8-)

[J Francho]

What makes you think you're foolish?

I have done well with these: http://www.secretweaponlures.com/sidearm.htm

[jeosbo01]

What makes you think you're foolish?

I just want to make sure it is nothing of any value before I take it out (and knowing my luck loose it on the first cast then find out it was worth a house payment).

The place I got it is kind of like a Gun shop/indoor flea market...you really never know what you are going to find in there.

[Olebiker]

That looks like an old Bomber Bushwhacker.

[.dsaavedra.]

its definitley old. you can tell by the skirt style. they don't make them like that anymore.

[jeosbo01]

The skirt feels like nylon or something along those lines, I haven't seen many like it for sure.

[Wayne P.]

It is a Bomber lure. The head paint is the identifier. I'm surprised that the skirt hasn't disintegrated by now.

I have several single and double Colorado spinnerbaits that are the same color.

The skirt is vinyl.

[jeosbo01]

I was suprised to see the skirt in the condition its in...I could tell it was old before I bought it but the skirt feels like it is still very strong.

[CWB]

That looks like an old Bomber Bushwhacker.

X2

[Wayne P.]

From an old advertizement, all the Bomber spinnerbaits in all configurations were called Bushwhackers.

[jeosbo01]

Looks like you guys are right on the money with a Bomber Bushwacker.

Now for my next question...should I keep this put up someplace or would it be something you would use (read: is this a collectible item or just a strange little lure)? I'm not interested in selling it, but if it is something really uncommon I would rather get it to someone that will appreciate it as more than just a spinner bait (guess the coin collector in me is just coming out, except I know coins).