Creek Chub Lures Appraisal

Creek Chub Black and White No-Eye Plunker

This is a vintage Creek Chub Bait Company fishing lure, specifically identified as a Plunker finished in a classic black and white color scheme. The lure features a cigar-shaped wooden body, approximately 3 to 4 inches in length, with a distinct snub-nosed or 'cupped' front end designed to create surface commotion during retrieval. This specific example is the 'no-eye' variant, characterized by a smooth head surface without painted or glass eyes. The body is divided by a sharp paint line, with the anterior head portion being white and the remainder of the body finished in a deep glossy black. It is equipped with three sets of treble hooks, which are currently protected by yellowed vintage plastic hook guards. The metal hardware includes a metal lip or diving plane at the front, which bears the stamped manufacturer markings typical of Creek Chub production. The condition appears exceptional with no visible paint loss, checking, or significant hook drags, suggesting it was well-preserved. The paint retains a high-gloss luster, and the hardware shows minimal oxidation. This style and construction suggest a mid-20th-century manufacture date, likely from the 1940s or 1950s, holding significant appeal for collectors of antique fishing tackle due to its pristine state and iconic color combination.