Lefty's lures?

BG5150 · #1 03-19-2006, 01:50 PM

Does anyone use any of Lefty's lures? My doctor told me about these, and said they were very popular. I bought one on his advice at the Asbury Park (NJ) fishing show. His table opened at 9 and he was sold out by 9:30; I got the next-to-last one.

Has anyone used his stuff?

Sudsy · #2 03-19-2006, 04:27 PM

Not many people buy Lefties to actually fish with.

Perhaps this is why:

http://cgi.ebay.com/LEFTY-Carr-colle...QQcmdZViewItem

Striperjim · #3 03-19-2006, 09:56 PM

They must be good. Lol
What are they made from ivory?

merrillizer · #4 03-19-2006, 11:00 PM

Made out of human bone

Sudsy · #5 03-20-2006, 12:06 AM

Lefty is the originator of the fully epoxy sealed high end striper plug. Once upon a time folks used to get them and fish them. That was until the collecting craze started which drove demand and prices sky high. The fact that he's been up and down health wise has also played a role in the demand.

To be honest, his work is what prompted me to get into the plug making thing. I tried for years to get one for myself (to fish) but the whole getting in line at 5 A:M thing and then waiting in the March cold for 3 hours was just never going to happen. By the time I'd get into the show he was always long sold out. I figured I can't buy one, I'll just make one. Borrowed a friends Lefty studied the action and knocked off a few for myself (and don't ask , I won't copy and sell another mans plug)

Striperjim · #6 03-20-2006, 12:13 AM

It does look awesome.

BG5150 · #7 03-20-2006, 12:38 AM

91 bucks! Now I wish I had bought a few more of them! And now, for sure, it will never hit the water.

Thanks for posting that eBay link--you may have made me some money.

And I hope he makes it to next year's show--I'm gonna buy a few of them.

sea sea rider · #8 03-20-2006, 10:30 AM

I don't think there worth $50.00 . I am a left too . I sign them lefty for $10.00

BG5150 · #9 03-20-2006, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea sea rider

I don't think there worth $50.00 .

I paid $25

Sudsy · #10 03-20-2006, 03:11 PM

$25 to $30 is the right price.
These people on Ebay are idiots.

sea sea rider · #11 03-20-2006, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudsy

$25 to $30 is the right price.
These people on Ebay are idiots.

But they are laughing all the way to the bank. Maybe some of us are the idiots?

Sudsy · #12 03-20-2006, 06:16 PM

I'm talking about the fools paying $90
The guys selling for that much are brilliant!

ckphelps · #13 03-31-2006, 05:28 PM

I MUST BE MISSING SOMETHING,IT LOOKS LIKE A FISHING LURE,WHATS THE BIG DEAL.WOULDN'T SPEND ANYMORE THAN ANY OTHER LURE ON IT.

jimi4290 · #14 04-01-2006, 10:03 AM

now that i have been making lures myself i can say i have a new apreciation for the time and work that goes into each lure. to some, these peices of art can be priceless, to me they are worth what you catch with them.

ckphelps · #15 04-02-2006, 10:01 AM

I do appreciate the craftsmanship,just wouldn't pay that kind of money,it just simply isn't worth it.$10-$15 maybe,more than that you've been ripped off.