by Romanack Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:15 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. down and not try to pull to one side or the other. March 31, 2021. 1979 - September 11th - Lazy Ike Corp files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. by Romanack Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:10 am, Post The general rule for lure color is "bright day, light colors; dark day, dark colors." On bright, sunny days and in clear water conditions, choose lures that are light in color and mimic natural patterns. conventional 2 hook model. Apparel | The best trolling speed for walleye will fall somewhere in the range of 0.5 to 3 mph. Subsequent editions included Helins own personal experiences, adventures, and musings, as well as fishing and rigging information, lure tweaking tips, and repair instructions. Yakima Bait FlatFish Lure He also discouraged the use of snap swivels with the Flatfish, believing they robbed the lure of some of its natural appearance and motion. in Fish Finders & Depth Finders. OVER 10,000,000 HAVE BEEN SOLD T-4 my guests have had only one fish become unhook or "get off" jaw of the needle nose pliers in the eye and the other jaw on the plastic That thing must of looked like a shark in 3fow! Kittery Trading Post will not have any liability for any order delays. No matter where you are fishing, or what you are fishing for, the Flatfish will simply catch fish. For over 50 years the FlatFish has been around and catching fish with its one-of-a-kind swimming action. Line drag reduces depth achieved with more than 300' out. Helin began by whittling wooden plugs in different shapes and sizes, looking for the perfect design and action. I like to run several sizes at the same tie particularly if on a lake that I am not familiar with. Designed by Charlie Helin in the early 1900s the FlatFish is the ultimate slow trolling, shallow diving, wide wiggling plug on the market. Yakima Bait Mag Lip 2.5 Trolling Lure -Built tough to handle any large game the Mag Lip has become hard to compete with. I dont know if you would call it egotistical, but he was very sure of himself, a bigger-than-life kind of guy, which probably led to his success actually. This same success, however, spawned countless numbers of mass-produced, commercially sold copies and knockoffs. hb``c``g```? Another Helin lure was the fishcake which had a forward propeller. These strikes can be quite violent in nature and can be pretty exciting. Lures | F7 size also good for steelhead and walleye. Offer is for standard ground shipping only to United States excluding Alaska and Hawaii. loss of potential 0000009299 00000 n These can also be used for fly fishing. Size: 2 1/4-InchColor: Perch Scale Verified Purchase. These are usually 3.6 to 4 meters long, medium, or medium-heavy power, and medium action. 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Password should contain at least one uppercase, lowercase alphabetic, minimum one numeric and one special character. Occasionally you may find that your flatfish lure is not swimming correctly. The new Precision Trolling Data App allows anglers to access a wealth of trolling data. 10lb braid will add about 5' more depth to diving baits. Depths shown are for a boat speed . Check your email for a confirmation message. Processing most orders in 1-2 bus. No matter where you are fishing, or what you are fishing for, the Flatfish will simply catch fish. Download Article. For each of the lures in the chart, the green section indicates the optimal scenario for using that lure. Bandit B Shad Setting a few different leads, then zeroing in on the ones that are catching. Autopsy, Post Depths indicated are the range of depths that a lure family swims under optimum conditions. These lures are not copies, they are the original Charlie Helin design. to replace. bragged to anyone who would listen, saved it in freezer, for ever, one day mom threw it out, had hoped to have it mounted, have money now, still want to make a bunch with good tools. Weight If you need to get the lure down deep then adding wight too close to it may cause it to spin. 0000007279 00000 n Good articles, I enjoy the fishing reports. 0000001409 00000 n "We've added a number of colors to the line, and we have made a few changes in the hardware specs," stated Phillips. crankbait a little patience can't cure. Many factors like line weight & trolling or retrieve speed effects lure swimming depth. The Kwikfish lure is a trolling plug employed by salmon and steelhead anglers using a number of trolling techniques including: Flat-lining, backbouncing or used in deep, open water with a trolling planer. Please check your email. Posted %PDF-1.4 % The fact that the Flatfish has seemingly been around forever further necessitates the ongoing need to reintroduce and reacquaint younger fishermen with the benefits and features of the classic Flatfish, especially those who havent grown up with it. The Flatfish was marketed by the Charles Also, chart-plotters and accurate depth-sounders allow fish to be more accurately targeted at various depths and locations. Great pics. 10lb braid will add about 5' more depth to diving baits. Bagley Rumble B 9. This lure will dive 10-15ft. 954FLR - F6, Yakima Bait FlatFish Lure In the late 1980s, it became time for the elderly Charles Helin to relinquish operation of the company. It can be particularly good in the shallows during summer on a dull day. This can be incredibly effect at getting right down to the rocky features that lake trout love to inhabit. treble hooks. Background check is required. Worden's Original Flatfish lures have been catching fish for over 50 years. The 17 lb would run 3-5 ft shallower . A general guideline is that trout will tend to move to deeper water in the winter months, congregating in the deeper holes, and come up onto ridges and points during the summer months, resting in colder waters and making forays into the shallows to feed. The size range for smaller waters is F3 to about F5. Bagley Rumble B 13. Once a productive depth is determined where fish are biting, it's a logical step to try different lures at the same depth to determine which lure or lures fish react best to. Fishing flatfish lures for trout can be super effective when either fished just below the surface or down deep. 0000002558 00000 n $5 Flat Rate Shipping, Free Shipping on $99+, exclusions apply. WHY CUSTOMERS CHOSE THIS ITEM Specifications Please choose a variant above. The 10 lb test is for reference the line diameter is important. Please update your browser or download a new browser to continue shopping. It emulates the deepest point of a lure depth upon retrieval of casting (simplified description of a more complicated test). In order to place an order on Rapala.com we require the use of an up-to-date browser that meets higher security standards. Offer limited to stock on hand, and is not redeemable for cash. When the shrimp is at the bottom and its tail is sticking up, a fish may see that and want to go check it out. Offer is for standard ground shipping to the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. 0000009003 00000 n serious tribulations with lost fish. become uselessly bent out of shape after a few fish, so have extra on hand Tax and shipping not include in qualifying amount. C $9.33. On slower moving rivers that have a calmer, flatter surface this ripples will temp trout up from the deeper water to strike hard from below. $20.00 2000 - document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) KEVIN INC d/b/a Kittery Trading Post. Offer not valid on ammunition or firearm purchases. Receive new product releases, exclusive deals, and deep discounts delivered to your inbox. Well let you know when your order is ready via email or phone. A shallow diving plug that produces high action and vibration that attracts fish. He was getting very close to his final design. 0000026955 00000 n The Flatfish and a Jitterbug was all I ever needed as a kid fishing the lakes and ponds of Central Maine. Still a great lure Here's the part that sounds easier than it really is. Tip: The spreader bars that In order to get a good idea of how deep your gear is, a 50/50 system is used. The Flat Fish is basically a trolled lure, the casting version was called a Lazy Ike, both will catch smallmouth or any other game fish at times. On darker days or if you are trolling at very deep depths then you can experiment more with the brighter more flashy colors. correctly swimming lure in the river will soon become obvious, a bent Rods | Recently I added the 1953 catalog to my collection as well. Multi Specie Design Round Bend Treble Hook Strong Stainless Split Ring 2X Hook Strength Show entries Showing 1 to 50 of 61 entries Previous 1 2 Next 3 way rig. 955PS - F7, Yakima Bait FlatFish Lure 0000006570 00000 n It may be that the hook eye screws are not aligned on the lure correctly or it more commonly may be the line eye screw that has moved. Offer limited to stock on hand, and is not redeemable for cash. I know this to be a fact, because I've had to dig them Like Sockeye, Kokanee mature between 3 to 5 years of age and then die once they have spawned. On slow retrieves, the wide wobble just begs to be eaten. 1978 - Lazy Ike Corporation purchases Creek Chub Bait Company out of Garrett, Indiana. Boshi Blade 4.3" Underspin Bait by Lunkerhunt Lures. If your product is located at our Kittery Store it will be, Upon receipt of your order ready email confirmationdrive to the Kittery Store between. The book uses 10lb mono as the base dia. Many factors like line weight & trolling or retrieve speed effects lure swimming depth. This part that I always get messed up is, KTP reserves the right to exclude certain products from this promotion. trailer Or, at least Available in 7 sizes and a variety of colors, the FlatFish is more versatile than ever. 550 0 obj <> endobj This lure produces a wide, strike-producing wiggle when trolled, back. If not, then surely your father or grandfather has. Down-rigger and lead core lines may be a necessity if you are targeting anything deeper than about 20 feet. and left become confused, then I have to re-splash the lure to get my Trolling for trout without downriggers Even without resorting to a downrigger, you can reach 25 to 30 feet of trolling depth simply by using heavy lead weights and letting out more line from your reel. Trolling flatfish lures for trout can be a great way to tempt those big aggressive fish that live in the depths. Flatfish Tackle. FlatFish is a shallow/medium diving plug designed to catch a wide variety of game fish. Excellent service. The size I'm going to concentrate on is the T-4 and it's slightly larger I've had the 1969 catalog for a while, just never got around to making the copies of the color charts. Additional/oversized freight charges still apply. Orders not picked up within 30 days will be returned to stock. Although they look like a very oddly shaped lure they are particularly effective for larger trout, less so on smaller trout that are found in brooks and small streams. on April 8, 2022, I love the Worden F-4 metallic gold flatfish for trout in lakes, ponds or small streams. Great lure. Flatfish are a very popular lure here in the Northwest, but when it comes down to the wire this lure is versatile and won't disappoint. The secret lies in its perfect balance and buoyancy, Its molded balsa body begins with a rounded, blunt end and then curves into a flattened bill where it connects to the fishing line. On fast running rivers that have a decent depth to them the flatfishs distinctive wobble can draw out predatory trout from there hiding spots. Offer valid on Alpine Skis, all other additional/oversized freight charges still apply. . Due to Charlie Helin and his original design, Yakima's Flatfish has been contagious for over 50 years. Same Day. It was his son that sold the Helin Tackle Company to Yakima. Maximum depths with most baits is around 260-280 feet back as measured with a line counter reel like a shimano Tekota. Password is not in valid format. Shoot me an email is this interests you. Please click here for more information on ourprivacy practices. don't over bend the eye or you'll just have to bend it back. 954MSBL - F6, Yakima Bait FlatFish Lure Rods. %%EOF Then it's more about matching the mood of the fish and the water color and cover. off the bottom or snags with my "plug plucker. Would like to find out their value now. Your email address will not be published. Small sizes target trout, the middle range steelhead and silver salmon, and the largest king salmon and lunker lake trout. 0000003817 00000 n repeat business. Delivery by 8PM. on June 8, 2021, I've used these Flatfish for years for pan fish but finding them has gotten harder and harder until I found them here. Enter your email address below and we'll send instructions to reset your password right to your inbox. The more natural colors are best used to try to match the food that is available to the trout on that particular stretch of water. 950FR - F2, Yakima Bait FlatFish Lure Placed my order and in less than a week I'm already catching fish on my I cant wait to try them at the Wachusett reservoir come April. Please update your browser or download a new browser to continue shopping. 0 But I never here anyone talk about them. DETROIT 7, MICH. I think sometimes people think of it as an old-time lure, but most people that fish with it continually and like to use it will tell you that its one of their most productive lures., The Flatfish was one of the first fishing plugs created primarily for consistency in swimming action. HMO1+r,fc;XXpz@P?R7%8xd61]^/;.2-^1-Y1_M(*>q&7L/NWpn>rGyZDx7St'nj}M.2Ibv>PIt >XQ"n['}q*( Luhr-Jensen has been the relied on brand in the Northwest and Great Lakes for over 80 years. When fishing flatfish lures for trout you need to be careful to not cause the lure to roll and loose its natural wiggle. Some species face their left sides upward, some face their right sides upward, and others face either side . Trout. The running depth of a lure will be greater if there is more weight further down the line. Trolling Speed. Every day you hear people say, oh yeah, I remember that lure, said Phillips. All the eyelets on the lure MUST BE perfectly inline or F3- 1-1/4" length- .03 oz -sz 14 treble hook-diving depth 1-2 ft.*. These capabilities link particularly well with the use of downriggers, which also allow a wider range of depths to be fished with the same gear: anything from harling in 4-5 metres through to deep trolling in 40 metres. X4, U20 and T4 can be cast or trolled for big bass, trout, steelhead, pike, salmon, lake trout, mackinaw, walleye, musky and more. Thanks for subscribing! Working the lures across river just ahead of small holes and features were trout tend to congregate can be very effective. Open Line, Hooks & Terminal Tackle Submenu, Worden's Original Flatfish size comparison of models F3, F4, F5, F7, M2, T50, Cement, Epoxy, Glue, Paints, UV Resin, & Lights. in your hook-up to land ratio. These are general diving depths. If you think you might want to venture 953PS - F5, Yakima Bait FlatFish Lure Flatfish is generally considered a slow speed The idea was that if a lure could reproduce a lifelike swimming action at a variety of retrieval speeds, not only would it be a top-notch fish attractor, it would also prevent the fish from quickly identifying and discounting the lure as artificial. That way the lure will keep banging off Offer Details: You must be a registered user and be logged into your account at time of checkout. During the 1960s, the introduction of Pacific salmon into the Great Lakes served to give the Flatfish an added boost in popularity and sales. The Flatfish is available in 14 sizes and over 100 different colors and combinations. Product Details One of the most productive lures of all time, the Yakima Bait Original Flatfish is at home fishing for salmon in the Pacific Northwest, chasing walleyes, lake trout, northern pike and muskies, or catching bass. This evening I added a couple more catalog color charts for the Helin Tackle Comany Flatfish. During the years that Helin ran the company, the evolution of the Flatfish was fairly well documented. The Flatfish has caught countless fish over the decades and has been responsible for a number of record-breaking catches. These principals should be applied to the Line diameter is a compromise between the ability to run deep and the strength needed for the type of fishing. Luhr-Jensen trout, kokanee, salmon, steelhead, bass and walleye fishing lures include decades of earned knowledge in every design. Description. Depths indicated are the range of depths that a lure family swims under optimum conditions. line off my SG47LC Diawa Line Counter reels 10 to 12 feet down is no 0000001566 00000 n Luminous,Luminous Chartreuse Black Tiger,Pearl,California Watermelon,Brown Trout,Pearl Pink,Fire Starter,Grinch Pickle,Smurf Mumps,The Judge,Small Pox,Dirty Martini,Chunky Monkey,Slick Rick,Hollywood Hater,Gone Catchin,Banana Split,Rotten Banana,Chub,White Belly Red Top,Luminous Chartreuse,Lemon Head,5 1/2 in.,6 in.,3 1/4 in. 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So Helin decided to try his hand at designing a lightweight swimming plug that could be worked delicately and effectively, even at the slowest retrieval speeds, while increasing the number of successful hook-sets. Watercraft | My memory of the story. for Bike purchases It is one of the most reliable patterns available and should be seen as a must have for any tackle box. This item is no longer available. 954FRT - F6, Yakima Bait FlatFish Lure There are 14 families of flatfish and over 800 species worldwide. This may need to be repeated a few times until you figure out how to get the correct action. Was a joy to cast and fish. water or lure action time that might cause you to loose that opportunity Tune the T-4 on about 8 feet of line from the tip of the From trolling and casting spoons, to spinners and crankbaits, Luhr-Jensen fishing lures and accessories have . Tax and shipping not include in qualifying amount. To fish topwater or in shallow water, you don't need a sinker at all. fish with an improperly tuned Flatfish is not the only grief it will cause They have been in many the tackle box for almost one hundred years. (Bikes, Boats & SUPS have a separate marked pickup area). Background check is required. 1.1 Where to Find Trout in Lake; 1.2 What Tackle to Use for Lake Trout; 1.3 Fishing Tips on Lake Trout Lures and Baits; 1.4 Trolling Boat for Lake Fishing; 1.5 Trolling with Monofilament Line. We apologize, we cannot accommodate orders or inquiries from outside of the United States. The shape of the flatfish lure is difficult to describe. Please log in to continue. You may want to look into using a soft plastic Fluke rigged weedless and present it like a jerk bait, that is what is was designed for and a good choice for moving water. Oddly enough like a lot of trout lures that come in a rainbow pattern it seems to work even though there are no natural rainbows present in the lake or river. trolled or reeled at slow (slow is good with FlatFish) to medium speed. A deep diving crankbait typically has a bill of 1" or larger, depending on the overall lure size. If you are trolling set the boat to trolling speed and let the flatfish lure swim beside the boat. This novel concept eventually paved the way for an entire generation of modern swimming lures and crankbaits available today. Drop shot rig. When fished down deep it can force big predatory lake trout into striking. 1 Trolling for Lake Trout: Tips for Rigs, Lures, Downriggers Setups. In my case I deal with inexperienced I find it odd that Helin didnt go after the makers of the KwikFish which an almost 100% identical knock-off of his FlatFish. There is a Storm Deep Jr. Thunderstick is 3-1/2 inches in length and weighs 5/16 ounce. Flatfish. I got it in the 60s I think. For international orders, please call the Retail Store. As part of the sale Yakima purchased all of the original molds from Helin so you can be sure they have the original swim action as Helin intended. There is a green option for every product on the chart to show the best situation to create the ideal presentation. This site works best with Javascript enabled. If only we could recreate those perfect conditions when the curves were tested and created! Today, we'll explore the anatomy of such a lure as we take a closer look at the popular flatfish. Now, you're ready to move on to the next important With cheep, crud tools, made one after buying some baby screw eyes, assembled it with no paint, just bare wood, hardware, was trying action on local lake, caught a small Blackbass, ! Original papers order form: Helin knew at once he had found what he was looking for. A patent was applied for the design of the flatfish lure and it was a big seller over the next few decades. Kittery Trading Post takes pride in offering the finest goods and service to enhance your time outdoors. FlatFish Package Instructions F-7 to T-4. Helin later reintroduced a select lineup of retro wooden models for the added cost of 50 cents more per lure. On rivers that are running high due to lots of rain a flatfish lure can be particularly effective, this is thanks in part to the strong vibration that they give off when moving through the waters. 955ORFL - F7, Yakima Bait FlatFish Lure you, tangled and snarled up monofilament fishing line is the next major This is a simple online version of the Android app. From some of the stories Ive heard, he was very outgoing, almost flamboyant, said Rob Phillips, marketing director for Yakima Bait Company, makers of the Flatfish. Plus get exclusive email coupons! or crooked, that's exactly what the lure will do, RUN CROOKED! The T-4 Flatfish can reach depths to at least 10 feet on 20 The ultimate slow trolling, shallow diving, wide wiggling plug on the market. By roughly 1970 almost 40 million flatfish lures had been sold a testament to its effectiveness. parallel to a vertical sea wall or riprap to keep the bait in 42965-958. Oct 13, 2020. wood. Worden's Flatfish U-20. Wed learned that he was trying to sell it, recalled Phillips. 301 U.S. Route One, PO Box 904, Kittery, ME 03904 k30H32>j=@@QA! all crankbait style lures will spin when tangled or fouled, so remember 5.0 out of 5 stars The Yakima Bait Co. that manufactures Flatfish lures has closed its retail sales. Great article, would love to see one on the spoonplug. The figures above include 2' of depth for a medium weight lure, 6 to 10 ounces and a 30' mono leader. For documentation and your protection we will record vehicle plate number and date/time of pickup. C $20.03. 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