40 years ago, I used to do some bass fishing in a local small river.
When bass fishing became a crazy – money game, I backed off and ended up Trout fishing in high mountain lakes.
Lots of moves and houses later, old gear gets lost.
I had a small box in the garage for decades, I looked in it a few times and the top layer was melted soft baits and rusted hooks.
I finally dumped it and underneath I found several of my old favorite lures.
A Bomber jointed long “A” that was in like new condition, nothing to do but sharpen the hooks.
Several Rapalas, jointed J-6s and J-9s, and a couple of “Shad Raps” with rusty hooks and split rings.
I replaced some hooks and split rings and polished them all up.
I have not seems any of these since the early 80s.
Brings back memories.
