Tarantula spinnerbait
Last Post 16 Oct 2010 08:42 AM by davesett2000. 3 Replies.
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CRAPPYPAPPYUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:13 CRAPPYPAPPY
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15 Oct 2010 03:35 AM
    Does anyone remember this lure? Need help locating skirt(s) for this lure. Those who rember this lure know that it had a very unsual skirt. It only has about 18-20 strands and they are very thick and stood out somewhat like spider legs. Any help on this would be appreciated.
    Charter Member 10/28/88 Life Member 11/14/96 USN 1964-1975 Airdale
    davesett2000User is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2212 davesett2000
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    15 Oct 2010 11:05 AM
    Not much about it on the 'Net

    I did find out that they were made by Bass Buster Lures...and the company went out of business late '60's - early '70's

    Can you post a pic of one? There may be a simple way to make the skirt

    Also...take a look at the older rubber-style skirts that are used on Hula Poppers. Don't know if they'd be stiff enough for you...but the strands are considerably thicker (and rubber) than silicone skirts used recently.
    Life Member David 2001 BB Linkmeister US Army 1978-1985 Western Wisconsin Photobucket
    CRAPPYPAPPYUser is Offline New Poster New Poster Send Private Message Posts:13 CRAPPYPAPPY
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    15 Oct 2010 07:25 PM
    Sorry Dave. Got cruddy dialup service and am unable to upload pics. I've tried time and again but it takes forever and nothing at the end. I couldn't find much info either and was hoping someone here remembered and may have some idea of a source. The strands are almost the size and stiffness of a number 64 rubber band. There was only one layer of  strands and it was a very open skirt. If you don't know it I may be sunk here. Tried the Arbogast skirts but it was a mess. Thanks for trying.
    Charter Member 10/28/88 Life Member 11/14/96 USN 1964-1975 Airdale
    davesett2000User is Offline Veteran Poster Veteran Poster Send Private Message Posts:2212 davesett2000
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    16 Oct 2010 08:42 AM
    Tried to send you a PM....but the dang system says your User Name isn't Valid   

    If you want...email me a pic at davesett2000 AT hotmail  and I'll post it here for you.

    Maybe we can give you some ideas
    Life Member David 2001 BB Linkmeister US Army 1978-1985 Western Wisconsin Photobucket


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