Another great lure company gone.

[Jozark]

I am a huge Norman lures fan, and was sad to see they got bought out by the giant Pradco brands. I am sure they will ship all manufacturing over to the China, and another great American lure company is gone. I checked Tackle warehouse and it looks like some people have heard and bought quite a few since the acquisition. It still amazed me that you could buy a quality USA made crankbait for $5-6. Well again tough to see but that is business, and could only hope the people at Norman lures were taken care of.

[Ketchup]

I believe Pradco is a U.S. Company also. they've been around for ages. Most people would be surprised at the top name brand lure companies that they actually own. I don't think the Norman lures will change much. 

 

 

At PRADCO Fishing we serve all anglers, from those trolling for river walleyes to pros casting for bass tournament cash, the father anticipating his child’s first trout and the veteran ice fisher with his 5-gallon bucket for a chair, they all rely on us.  So, when it comes to providing the products they want, you should too.

We are: Rebel, BOOYAH, Lindy, Bomber Saltwater Grade, YUM Baits, Little Joe, Cotton Cordell, Creek Chub, Heddon, Bandit Lures, Thill Floats, Silver Thread, Bomber Lures, Smithwick and Arbogast.

Names you trust. Names you know. Legends.

[dtrs5kprs]

Pradco is well known for dropping niche baits and colors from acquired companies. Norman had a big line, look for some favorites to be gone.

[m&m]

I'm going to use this as an excuse for why I have to hoard more than one of a lure.  Anybody think this will work...."honey the reason I need 3 of these in all 10 colors is because it is likely that this bait company will be bought out and moved to China and the quality will go down fast.  Remember how that happened to wiggle warts?  And now the original ones are priced way out of my range."  Anyone think it will work?

Mike

[dtrs5kprs]

54 minutes ago, m&m said:

I'm going to use this as an excuse for why I have to hoard more than one of a lure.  Anybody think this will work...."honey the reason I need 3 of these in all 10 colors is because it is likely that this bait company will be bought out and moved to China and the quality will go down fast.  Remember how that happened to wiggle warts?  And now the original ones are priced way out of my range."  Anyone think it will work?

Mike

It would at my house. We ironed those things out in about month 3.

[abkeenan]

14 minutes ago, dtrs5kprs said:

It would at my house. We ironed those things out in about month 3.

[mjk86]

Get ur top dollars before they are gone! tackle warehouse denied me on my fav color of top dollars, saying they arent carrying them.  

[BuckMaxx]

I guess my tackle hoard is my retirement plan after all...

[Moswimb8slinger]

Luck-E-Strike picked them up. Not to worry too much.

[rps]

On 2/16/2016 at 3:56 PM, mjk86 said:

Get ur top dollars before they are gone! tackle warehouse denied me on my fav color of top dollars, saying they arent carrying them.  

Five colors available @Norman Lures web site for $5.25 each. Hooks have been bad for years. I suggest you "build your own" JDM quality bait. Yank the hooks off and send the bait to Hughesy or some other painter. When they come back use Death Trap hooks and tie your own feathers. I had a dozen done that way and the real cost averaged $20 per bait.