What is a Ypsi minnow lure?

The YPSI Minnow is a long 2-prop wood lure that was made in Nappanee, Indiana during the 1930s. The lure was made by J.O. Kantz, a lawyer in Nappanee. There were YPSI minnows made in Ypsilanti, Michigan and Hillsdale, Michigan as well. This YPSI Lure Brochure shows the variety of lures the company offered.

What kind of lures are Bingo lures?

The Bingo Lure is a spoon type lure from Charlestown, Indiana. The Bite-Em Bate Company or Bite-Em Bait Company made wooden fishing lures beginning around 1917. This small lure company started in Warsaw, Indiana then later moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana.

How does a Hoosier fishing lure work?

The hooks on this hoosier – made fishing lure rotate and can be “set” into 2 small holes in the body of the lure. When a fish grabs the lure and pushes down on the 2 metal weed guards, a spring is activated, causing the hooks to spring out of the body!

Who makes snap gauge fishing lures?

The company was started by Melvin’s father (Ronald House) and grandfather (Everet Gilbert). They made Snap Gauges as their primary business and the fishing lures were just a side hobby. “R.D.” are Ronald’s initials and “Suman” is the name from the other side of Ronald’s family.