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My Topwater Lures

The Bat! These neat lures were displayed on dead tree stands that I placed in stores. They hung from the branches upside down! I hung Opossums with them. Leather wings and ears and intricate wiring add up to a very difficult lure to construct.

A larger photo of an orange bat. Note the rear blade set back to hook short striking fish.

A chartreuse Bat.

Muskyrat topwater lure. This lure is shown actual size. The lure moves slowly over the surface of the water while the blade turns just below and to the rear. Leather ears and tail.

Frisky Frog in brown leopard frog coloration. Body length was 4 3/4 inches. Weight was 1 oz.

Frisky Frog in black/orange leopard frog finish.

The Buzzzard! This one is black/firetail. Three buzz blades really kick up the water!

An orange flame Buzzzard!

A Buzzzard in brown leopard frog pattern.