Swagman Lures - NSW, VIC
Swagman Lures have built a reputation for attracting native fish. The majority of Swagman Lures are moulded (although there are some timber versions) and will have the name of the lure on the belly. Models include the Swagman 'Loaded Dog', 'Jumbuck' and the 'Whiplash'.
Swagman Lures started where many other makers started by shaping lures from timber. These are possibly the rarest of all Swagman Lures being timber versions of the 'Jumbuck',
Below is an early colour chart for the 'Jumbuck' showing the ten original colours that were available.
Right - two early moulded versions of the 'Jumbuck'. Opposite shows different sizes and mould.
The Swagman 'Ferret' is an early model with a ferret logo in the right corner of the card as shown left.
Opposite: Swagman Lures 'Loaded Dog' in original packet and a used lure showing belly mould markings. Note packet has PO Box for Fyshwick, ACT. Blue packets above are just marked 'Made in Australia'. Note also earlier blue Whiplash packets have a PO Box number in Wodonga.
