Creek Chub Pike-style wooden fishing lure in original box
Estimated Value
$25-$75, depending on exact model, size, color pattern, and whether the lure is confirmed original and complete
A vintage Creek Chub fishing lure, likely a wooden topwater or surface plug in a pike-style pattern. The lure has a two-tone paint scheme with a white body and red head section, multiple treble hooks, and a metal lip or tail hardware assembly. The lure is housed in its original green-and-white Creek Chub Bait Co. box marked 'Genuine Creek Chub Lure' and 'Garrett, Indiana.' Creek Chub lures are well-known among vintage fishing tackle collectors for their classic wooden construction and distinctive packaging.
Era
Mid-20th century, likely 1940s-1960s
Origin
United States, Garrett, Indiana
Material
Painted wood body, metal hooks and hardware, glass or plastic eyes/insert components, printed cardboard box
Condition
Good overall condition with visible light wear to the box and minor age-related handling marks on the lure; paint appears largely intact, hooks and hardware show slight oxidation/wear consistent with age
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 4.5 to 5.5 inches long based on hand and box scale
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
High - The box typography, branding, and lure construction are consistent with authentic Creek Chub production; exact model identification is limited by the image, but the piece appears genuine
Provenance
Likely manufactured by Creek Chub Bait Co. in Garrett, Indiana, USA. The box and lure style suggest mid-century production for the American sport fishing market.
Historical Significance
Creek Chub is one of the most important names in American vintage fishing tackle history. Their wooden lures are highly collected and represent an important era of handcrafted sport-fishing equipment and early mass-market outdoor advertising.
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