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Brolly
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Posted: 08 Jul 2012 at 4:40pm |
A couple of weeks ago,Chris(Cornboy) asked me if i would do a bio on Dave Edwards of "Eddy Lure". Whilst not something i had done before or not even sure on how to go about it,i figured it can't be too difficult, all you got to do is be polite and ask a lot of relevent questions and record the answers.Well we were greeted by Dave and his lovely wife Helen at their residence in Toowoomba and over several hours of chat they were ever so kind and obliging in providing all relevent information.The job was even made easier in that they lent me their scrap book and photo albums to take home which provided valuable sources of information,dates etc.
Here's what i came up with.
David Edwards: Eddy Lures Dave was born and schooled in In the early days, Dave’s love of fishing took him anywhere from the very upper reaches of the Noosa river chasing wild Bass through to the very north of Queensland and over to the Territory in pursuit of the famed Barramundi and as far south as the Clarrence River and over to the reliable cod producing Copeton Dam.It was in fact a trip to Copeton dam where Dave first met Peter Newell. Whilst Dave made a few plugs as well as a few other creations often using cut down broom handles,it was his meeting with Peter Newell that he proudly admits inspired him to have a serious crack at lure making. By 1988 Dave was making enough of his quality timber Stingers to start selling them and then around mid 1988 the need for a deeper diver saw the birth of the timber Dam Buster.Both these models were made from cedar and sold through Peter Taylor’s “Mullet Gut Marine” After a thousand or so of the hand made timber ones and with a rapidly growing reputation, demand was well and truly out stripping supply. Around late 1989 and with the encouragement of Peter Taylor and the services of Allan Dolan the moulded versions were born.Once again demand was so great for the new moulded versions that Dave utilized the services of both Russell Hedges and then Stuart Rumble as lure painters for many years. There was a couple of other timber models that were made in extremely small numbers, namely the the rattling Dam Buster, the Tiger Prawn, the Little Beauty and as well as a handful of a dolls eye timber version of the ever popular Wasp.Whilst on the topic of dolls eyes there were on the odd occasion the need to randomly use eyes with the different coloured pupils like the yellow and red that we sometimes across.This was due mainly to a supply problem of the regular black ones. By mid 1993 two new moulded models,the Mini Buster and the Wasp were starting to hit the shelves.These two models exceeded all expectations and were widely acknowelded as very reliable fish takers in both fresh and saltwater.A year or two later the deep Stinger was added to the range and following that the Magnum Wasp and then the large Stinger soon after.All moulded models except the magnum Wasp started life with dolls eyes although some were very short lived like the brief appearance in 1996 of the longer skinny tailed version of the Dam Buster.The need to replace moulds helped make the decision to go away from the dolls eyes which were often bulging and cracking as a result of being exposed to the elements and heat in tackle boxes. Around 2000 the business was taken on by Darren Storm who at that time was working for Peter Taylor at Mullett Gut Marine.It then moved on to Nick Clark and now rests with J.D. in Tasmania who incidently is doing a tremendous job in keeping alive these great models that Dave Edwards started all those years ago. |
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goldtrev68
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Good read there Brolly,now I have a story for my lure,,Gary
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bluey
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great read
and will help a lot with id regards George
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seagull
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Great read there Brolly thanks for the info.
Cheerz Errol
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puglee62
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Cheers Mike ,ive often wondered about the Eddy story.
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Tony
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Thanks Mike and Chris, well done
Thank you also to Dave and Helen for sharing the story of Eddy Lures with us |
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Cheers, Tony
For the love of Fishing Lures. |
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steiny
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Interesting info Mike...thanks mate!
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cheers steiny
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CaptainCranky
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Mike well done on the Bio.It was a very interesting read and no doubt will be a great benefit to collectors in the future.
Now how to find on of those dog gone prawns.
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simon bruce
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Great work brolly. A very well put together bio. Thanks to cornboy as well for teeing it up.
A nice lot of Eddy lures there too, the prawn one is a nice looking lure too.
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the fish aren't art critics
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SNAFU
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Always great to read Bio's on lure makers...good stuff to all involved...
Mick!!! |
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RAVA
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Very interesting and a great read thankyou
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Fish hate me!!!
Cheers Gary |
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Seaweed
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Great read Mike, thanks for the timeline also. Don't know how this one got so far from home, timber, painted eyes Stinger, found hanging without card on hook in Fishing & Outdoor World, Darwin late 80's or early 90's.
Only one I've ever seen, until your bio with Helen holding the black/yellow striped one. Regards, Seaweed.
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"Always Merry and Bright"
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saito
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Great read, thanks for sharing this bio.
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Cheers
James ~Love my Bass fishing~ |
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JD LURES
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Daves mighty Original Dam Buster re created.
Metal bib, dolls eyes, central wire and tow clip. I hope I have done it justice.
And the Stinger in metal bib and dolls eye profile.
Really impressed by the action the Dam Buster has, head down, wide and a real nice body roll. I can see why it was popular.
JD
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horrorhead
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Looks the goods to me - nice
The mini buster have a good choice on bass in dams.
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keith2372
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Just reading the biography of Eddy lures, great read and great lures. Now made again back in Melbourn I believe. I got this tiger prawn from Russell Hedges, with obvious difference, I was told by Russell there were less than ten ever made, as they were very time consuming to make. Just thourt I would throw up this pic for the die hard Eddy lure collectors. Cheers |
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Keith I think you are talking about me. I will be taking them to the expo. Look forward to seeing that lure. DebbieD
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keith2372
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Sure Debbie, I will bring it over with me. If you can keep it locked away I can even leave it with you, if you want? looking forward to checking out your collection.
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Craigie G
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Great to read a bit of history on Eddy Lures.
Have had a lot of success in the fresh and salt with various models. Met David at the 1998 Flathead Classic through my team mate who had gone to school with him. David was experimenting with colour changes to his Wasps, which have proved to be consistent performers on Jumpinpin Flathead ! My first introduction to the Eddy Wasp, was a fishing magazine in the early 90's showing Evonne Cawley (Goolagong) holding a solid Yellabelly with the yellow/black/red hanging out of it's mouth. Regards Craigie |
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JD / EDDY LURES
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Great report Brolly.
There is some great information there and some great history. As the new owner of JD/Eddy Lures, I am doing my best to keep the legendary Eddy Lures alive. One day I hope to bump into David. It would be great to meet the Eddy Lure icon. Cheers Russell
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NQ FISH
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Thanks Brolly
Great read |
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Bad days fishing is better than a good days work
Cheers chris |
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bullrout22
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I did not see these two in this post if im wrong please delete this one
A curved bib Stinger and a Little Beauty |
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Dave Lake Macquarie N.S.W
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Alistair
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Both very nice, that Stinger is a wild bit of gear. Have you ever swum it to see the action Dave?
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Alistair.
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bullrout22
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Alistair No mate but will swim it one day be great to watch it swimming |
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Dave Lake Macquarie N.S.W
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Darby
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Thats 4 little Beauty's I know of, Craig Slattery had one, Deb has one, I have one and that sneaky bugger Bullrout has one...... any more out there in LL Land???
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Tony
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Cheers, Tony
For the love of Fishing Lures. |
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Darby
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oooohhhh Thats 5 I seem to recall someone telling me there was not a heap of them made. Good to see some still survived.
I just have to find me a timber Stinger, Dam Buster and Wasp |
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bullrout22
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Brad Sneaky hey it cost me but glad to have it I think Keith has two also |
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Dave Lake Macquarie N.S.W
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keith2372
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Yes I also have 2 little beauty's, I also have a timber wasp and my pride and joy the Eddy prawn.
I also have 5 different styles of the stinger lucky enough to get the prototype's. I will post a pic of my collection when I get a chance, as I have been lucky enough to add some nice additions sense my last post. Keith. |
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well hurry up Keith !
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