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    Posted: 20 Jun 2010 at 7:11pm
Thought I would put these here to give Tony something to do and seeing we have been talking about them.Some of these were given to me by Warren Steptoe knew Russell well.
Hope you like them they are an exceptionally well made lure.
 
 
 
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Hi Barry, Nice R.Js I like the gold one second from the top, I bet it dives deep with a bib that sizeClapClapClapClapClap...Pete.
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I am so totally not surprised Barry LOL

Very nice! Clap

p.s. I've added a new forum for Russel's Lures Thumbs Up
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I love them all.Very niceWinkThumbs Up
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It's about time you added Russell to the forum.What do you do all day?
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tony Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Jun 2010 at 8:39pm
Originally posted by CaptainCranky CaptainCranky wrote:

It's about time you added Russell to the forum.What do you do all day?
 


Grumble grumble - no wonder they gave you that name AngryLOL

Today it was fun stuff like riding the Skateboard with my youngest decky at the park Big smile


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You are going to hurt yourself if you keep doing that stuff.
It's official you have been warned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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you listen to Barry Tony,i tore a hamstring a while back whilst rollerskating with the kids.there are
some things us old blokes should not do even if we still canLOL
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Originally posted by puglee62 puglee62 wrote:

you listen to Barry Tony,i tore a hamstring a while back whilst rollerskating with the kids.there are
some things us old blokes should not do even if we still canLOL


You blokes seem to assume I was standing on the thing, do ya think I'm stoopid? 58Laff
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Tony stop asking leading questions
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Originally posted by CaptainCranky CaptainCranky wrote:

Tony stop asking leading questions


I guess I asked for that Ouch
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I've been lucky to have a member here, trade me for an R.J. lure, which I didn't have up until now. Just waiting for it to arrive, it's a barra style with the unique shaped bib. Another one to add to my Qld. barra lure makers.
Can anyone here give me info. on Russ, ie. where does he hale from? Is he still making? Barry states, he was a mate of Warren Steptoe's, but no other bio type info. in the thread.
Would appreciate any background, maybe a member here is a mate, or knows him.
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nice looking lures Thumbs Up I've caught a lot of fish on this little 50mm one

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Certainly interesting shapes, love the colours, thanks for the pics.
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He seems to be a 'mystery man', hopefully somone here will know a little bit about Russ Confused.
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Bump, Cranky anything to add? Big smile
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I will phone someone that knows him.
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I picked up an RJ today. Any more info out there? Where were/are they made?
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Not a lot of info on Russell other than he use to be a prison guard and lures were made in Qld, I collect his lures and I have tried to track him down but with no luck. I have spoken to Warren Steptoe about Russell but Warren told me he hadn’t spoken to him in many years.
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Would love to know North or South Qld. Hope we can find out more. It’s a great looking little lure. Thanks Lyonel
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Think he was from the North, could even be Townsville, do you have a prison? You could enquire there .
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We have a couple of fine rehabilitation facilities located here. Also one in Rocky and at lotus glen just south of Mareeba. Could be a northern lure??
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Not certain but I think around central Qld, he use to drive to Brissy to sell them himself.
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Hi, I have just found this post, I am Russell’s sister it is great that his lures are well talked about. Unfortunately he passed away in 2000. 
If anyone has pictures of there lures that would be greatly appreciated. 

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Hi Ali, good to see you on the forum. Russ's lures were of exceptional quality and I'm happy to have a few in my collection and still fish one occasionally. I bought my first one from Mossops in Brisbane about 40 years ago and was impressed by the the craftmanship and his unique designs. Here's my small group... 


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Hi Ali
These are some of mine, I would like to have a chat about Russell if you get a chance. 0419778323

Hi Ali
These are some of mine, I do have others I have not put in this case yet. Would like to have a chat about Russell if you would like to give me a call on 0419778323
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Hi Lyonel,

I will give you a call tomorrow if that’s ok.

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Originally posted by AliJ AliJ wrote:

Hi, I have just found this post, I am Russell’s sister it is great that his lures are well talked about. Unfortunately he passed away in 2000. 
If anyone has pictures of there lures that would be greatly appreciated. 

Many thanks
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Hi Ali

Thank you for getting in touch with us. There are many fans of Russell's lures, we appreciate you taking the time to speak with Lyonel so all of us fans can learn a little more about these excellent lures. Heart


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Hi Ali
Sounds good
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Hi Ali am happy to take your call when you can
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Hi Fysshe,
Thank you for sharing. They are definitely unique and all hand crafted Smile
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Thanks Tony, 
I spoke with Lyonel today. 😊
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