Vintage Wood Bomber “Water Dog” Crankbait – Green Scale Finish (1950s)

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Vintage Bomber Bait Co. Wooden “Water Dog” Deep Diver – Green Scale FinishAdd an authentic piece of post-war American angling history to your collection or tackle box with this vintage “Water Dog” crankbait. Manufactured by the legendary Bomber Bait Company in Gainesville, Texas, during the 1950s, this classic lure features the highly recognizable, contoured wooden body shaped to mimic a water dog (salamander).Engineered for deep-water trolling and heavy cover, it features an oversized, hand-painted green metal diving lip designed to bounce off rock and timber. The tail comes equipped with its original small nickel-plated spinner blade to provide extra flash and vibration underwater. Sporting a beautiful, aged Green Scale pattern with hand-painted orange rimmed tack-eyes and two heavy-duty treble hooks mounted via classic heavy surface rigs, this lure shows fantastic natural age patina. Perfect for vintage tackle collectors or traditional anglers looking for a conversation-starting display piece. Manufacturer: Bomber Bait Company (Gainesville, TX) Model: Water Dog Material: Wood body, metal lip Hardware: Classic two-screw surface rig hook hangers, rear tail spinner, original tack-eyes. Condition: Vintage, pre-owned condition with authentic age-crazing (paint checking) throughout the body, light wear around the lip edge, and minor surface rust on hardware. Entirely original parts and paint.