Driftwood Lures

[Darth Baiter]

Got this as part of a larger purchase on ebay - Collectible, valuable, or for fishing only? The plastic bag tag has "Tony" stamped on it, the wood is 7" long, and there is a red "cedar" sticker on the bag. According to the seller, those are glass eyes. Doesn't look fished but there is some hook damage on the side probably from storage.

[FISHNFOOL]

Fish it. I have a couple in that color scheme and they catch. They don't throw all that well but swim nicely.

[Tidemaster]

I believe "Tony" is Tony Spina,who has Lex lures.

[CharlieK]

Yes it is Tony Spina who sold Lex Lures a few years ago.

They are definately not glass eyes, they are plastic.

 

I made those lures with Tony in the early 1990's.

[Darth Baiter]

Yes it is Tony Spina who sold Lex Lures a few years ago.

They are definately not glass eyes, they are plastic.

 

I made those lures with Tony in the early 1990's.

 

Thanks CK, that answers my questions.

[Tidemaster]

Charlie,was Driftwood and Lex two different plug makers?was Tony associated with both?

[Watersedge]

Charlie,was Driftwood and Lex two different plug makers?was Tony associated with both?

 

 

I beleive he owned both and now he sells on e-bay going under the name tonyjean3606.

[CharlieK]

Spina and I were partners Driftwood from about 1990 to 1992 when I got out of the company. A year later Tony sold it to some men up in north Jersey. He started Lex a few years later and sold that to Scott Pullen a few years ago. Scott is producing some nice pluggage today.

Spina also owned a lure company prior to Driftwood in the late 80's. That was Beachcomber Lures out of Toms River and I think the company folded due to a dissagreement with the partners.

The Ebay info above I believe is correct.

The new Lex I believe are the best wood plug for the money. Only available thru a few shops and outlets, but I think Tim may carry them some time in the future. You don't have to give p your first born for one.

 

And I LOVE Gary2 also. I have a few and I fish them.