Unique Tennessee USA Lures
by Verlon Caudill
Just a sample..many more below
My good friendship with Verlon came about through an Aussie Lure Forum www.lurelovers.com
Ove the last 6 months I have learn a lot about Verlon the man, the fisherman, the grandparent, the friend and the lure crafter.
He excels in all capacities. I hope to share a little here and allow you too to enjoy his lures made in very limited quantities, should you wish!
Each of Verlon Caudill's many handmade baits would look good on display, but Caudill would much rather take them to the lake.
Be they Shads , Topwater, nudies, froggies or rattlesnake skin lures, one will not be disappointed.
Caudill, 71, makes fishing lures that simulate shad, crawfish and frogs. Each one is carved and painted by hand, then field-tested in nearby Cove Lake State Park to assure its action is straight and true.
The only bait Caudill has never caught fish on is the one patterned after Dolly Parton, which he has named "The Dolly." Like its namesake, the wooden plug is well-endowed. The anatomical accuracy extends to the full lips and blond hair, and as an extra bonus, The Dolly wears a polka-dot bikini.
Caudill's customers love it, but the bass aren't as impressed.
"Most people who get it never fish with it," he said. "It's more of a conversation piece."
Verlon shares most his small production with fans worldwide for the tiny sum of $10 or $15 , Rattlers are $30, plus postage (free if $50 worth is ordered)
These are truly unique and the likes of which are just not available for this price anywhere.
I consider my self very fortunate, to have some of his lures and more in time to complete a nice rounded up selection of his skilful work!
They are very definitely lures to climb/swim for if they become hung up in timber above or below water.
Verlon can be contacted here Verlon Caudill [circlevbaits@att.net]
Now to the captivating pictures!
Verlon is a family man and friend to many. His fishing is important to him and , enjoys getting out with his grandchildren and mates, sharing the simple pleasures of life!
Top Verlon himself
Below Verlon fishes any weather!
Friend above and Grandkids below
Things of beauty, Quarry and Lure!
My Lures made by Verlon
The Creation Process
Verlon reigns supreme (don't tell his wife) in a nice garage where can house is lure and wood working tools.
He re-modelled a bathroom and took the old base cabinet and made a lure
making station. Verlon put a peg at one end where he hangs all the parts that
are
needed, the rotessier is fastened to the back of the top and he has a tool caddy with the tools
he uses, right at his finger tips. It is also put on
wheels, so in warm weather, it can be rolled it out to the carport.
Cheers,
Verlon
Verlon's work is recognized in his own area with this Newspaper report.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jul/06/hooked-on-handmade-lures/
Click on the frog skin lures to see an interesting video!
More power to you my friend and some more nice images here!
4 lb. largemouth
on flyrod and a
6 lb. largemouth bass on
silver/black "Top Shad" popper.
My friend Harold caught this 7 lb 3 oz. largemouth bass on frog skin popper.
Accidents here but you gotta love those crays!
Check out the big frogskin and rattler covered divers!
Watch this space!