Is this the original Jackall?

[sooty_mad]

I first bought these Shakespeare bibless crankbaits in the early 70's. They have an overall body length of 52mm.

I used to fish them for Sooties and Jungle Perch in the upper reaches of the Herbert River and also Keelbottom Creek.

They have a very tight "shimmy" action which was very successful then and still very effective on Bass.

As this is the only one I have left, does anyone know where I can still get hold of any?

Kind regards... David

[Hardb8]

Hi David,
Looks very similar to Heddons Sonic,Not exactly sure but I think the Sonics would be around the same vintage.

If you were to have a look on (ebay) Can I say that? You may just find one of the lures you have pictured.

Good luck m8.

[TinarooTriumph]

G'day David,

Interesting looking lure there mate. Hardb8 is is on the money... definetely looks like a Heddons model of some sort. The sooties in the Herbert would definetely hammer that!

Cheers

Theo

[sooty_mad]

Thanks Theo and Hardb8

For some reason I was sure they were Shakespeare but now I think about it they most probably were Heddon Sonics. At the time the most common lures for sale were Arbogast, Shakespeare or Heddon. Bought lures like these were a real luxury so most lures were home made from Meranti offcuts.

I had a look on E*** and they seem to be still readily available.

Thanks and kind regards... David

[Charlie]

I have the same lure and it's a Shakespear copy of the Heddon Sonic,not a bad bass lure at times