Vintage Fishing Lure - Dighton Bass Bomb
by Carol Senske
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Vintage Fishing Lure - Dighton Bass Bomb
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Carol Senske
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Photograph - Photograph
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This is an old, wooden, saltwater fishing lure called the Dighton Bass Bomb. It was made from approximately 1949 - 1955, and it's claim to fame was that a fisherman could change the placement of the hooks from the back to the front which changed the action of the plug. They were made in Dighton, Massachusetts, by the Bass Bomb Bait Company of Dighton, Mass. It's 6-1/4" long and weighs 3-3/4 oz. This one is marked "Patent Pending" but a patent may never have been given as the company was in business such a short time.
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July 16th, 2012
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Comments (5)
Lianne Schneider
This is just super Carol - and I don't know how I missed it!! Love your descriptions and how you present these handcrafted works as the masterpieces that they are. There is such an art to lures. Amazing work. F/V
Carol Senske replied:
Thank you so very much for this marvelous comment and especially for the V/F. Sorry about being so late in answering - just got back from vacation:>)
Sharon Burger
Ed and I also have some great fishing memories Also 48 years worth,you and I have discovered the secret to a long marriage Carol... fish with your man....And I truly meant what I said about grouping this series in a room. Even a boys room would be perfect...
Sharon Burger
Carol, the way you showcase these fabulous lures is so beautiful. What a wonderful grouping of pictures this would make in an office or den. I just love the driftwood superimposed over the water..v/f.
Carol Senske replied:
And you are a wonderful friend who always supports my work:>). Remind me sometime to tell you the story of a non-sale on this image. Meantime, I do so appreciate your lovely suggestion to all those decorators and office occupiers and the V/F!
Bob Orsillo
I love reading your descriptions of these old fishing lures. Many I had and each brings back great memories. Awesome fishing still-life photography Carol! V/F
Carol Senske replied:
My first date with my husband was fishing, in the rain, on the beach. We snagged herring (really alewives) live and fished with them. So here we are, 48 years later, still fishing on the beach. Thank you for the grand compliment, vote and fave.
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