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colsel
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Posted: 16 Mar 2020 at 9:37am |
Back around 2017 Paul started releasing some updated editions of his well known and ever popular Yabby/Cray style lures. These latest versions have been released under the name "Destructor" and to date there have been models done with body lengths of 50, 60, 75, 80 and 100mm respectively. Last week Paul added a 125mm model to this selection which are fitted with a one piece wire through bib. These are tough-as-nails big lures with an overall length of just under 200mm. The photo below shows my small sample that I selected from the range of 12 spectacular colour patterns available.
Regards, Col |
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al49
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sensational looking lures ,the finish is amazing
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it a lot better world if you just smile
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HARTE
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Wow Col, they look sensational, as always brilliant photo!
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brendan t
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If anybody is interested in securing some of these wonderful creations, I know they are available in store at Lake Mulwala Fish Camp Ski who are happy to post out. Call Vanessa on 0357 443133 if interested.
Cheers TB
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colsel
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Paul's Destructor range has now been extended to include a massive 150mm version with an ally bib. These were released as a very limited edition of just 30 lures and painted using 5 of my personal favourite colour patterns. I was delighted to secure a set of these giant Destructors and was particularly touched to also be offered a spectacular nude with a simply amazing grain pattern. Thank you Paul and Cheryl!
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ArdentAngler
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That natural color with the big bloody spot is dynamite!, bet that will catch the fishes eye!
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colsel
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This photo is an attempt to illustrate the extremes of the size range for Paul's Destructors. The long and the short of it if you will. While the mega ones are very showy and eye-catching I still keep getting drawn back to the cute little 50's.
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ArdentAngler
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Clearly you have illustrated my lure envy for all those fantastic crankbaits. You are a lucky man Col!
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brendan t
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colsel
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In recent weeks I've been working on expanding my collection of Paul's Destructor lures. In particular, I've been chasing some of the "chunkier" versions that were released back in 2017 under the name Destructor Fat Boy. To date I've managed to locate two sizes(60mm and 80mm) but also got myself sidetracked with some standard 100mm models due to their spectacular paint work that I found "simply irresistible".
I'm still chasing one colour if anyone can help. It has an olive green base colour with an overlying tan lace pattern(see photo below). Cheers, Col |
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HARTE
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Amazing collection Col, thanks for sharing!
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colsel
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"Destructor 75mm" - April 2022
My small selection of Paul's latest 75mm Destructors. These came from a batch that were painted using 12 old school patterns and fitted with the same bibs as those used for the original Deception "Shrimps" back in the day. |
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colsel
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A mounted Destructor 125 that was a special release at the 2023 Lure Expo.
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