Our Story: Born from Kayak Fishing Passion
Handcrafted Cedar Fishing Lures • Built to Last • Designed for Success
Lost Art Lures was born from a simple need: better fishing lures for kayak fishing. As kayak anglers, we understand the unique challenges you face - limited storage space, diverse water conditions, and the need for lures that perform flawlessly right out of the package.
"Why carry an entire tackle shop when you can carry a few perfect lures that work in any situation?"
Our journey began with saltwater surfcasters and their time-tested wooden plugs, lures built to withstand the punishment of toothy bluefish, season after season. We adapted this proven concept for modern kayak fishing, creating lures that excel in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
What Makes Lost Art Lures Different?
Premium Cedar Construction
We chose Cedar for its natural water resistance, lightweight properties, and ability to create lifelike swimming action. Unlike plastic lures that crack and fade, our cedar lures develop character over time while maintaining their effectiveness.
Through-Wire Construction
Every Lost Art Lure features complete through-wire construction - a departure from traditional screw-in hooks. This design provides unmatched strength when fighting trophy fish, especially toothy species like pike, musky, and bluefish.
Custom Stainless Steel Lips
Our hand-designed stainless steel lips are precision-cut to our exact specifications. We couldn't find lips of this size anywhere else, so we created our own. Each lip is crafted to produce the perfect swimming action and diving depth.
Designed for Real Fishing Conditions
🚣 Kayak Fishing
Compact storage, maximum effectiveness. Perfect for tight spaces with big results.
🐟 Bass Fishing
Sized like natural baitfish. Perfect bluegill profile for both largemouth and smallmouth bass.
🌊 Murky Water
Superior water displacement and color options for stained rivers and muddy lakes.
🦈 Toothy Fish
Through-wire construction withstands pike, musky, pickerel, and saltwater species.
From Berkshire County to Lake Michigan and Beyond
Our lures are tested in diverse waters across America. From the stained waters of the Housatonic River flowing through Berkshire County to the crystal-clear depths of Lake Michigan, Lost Art Lures perform consistently.
Freshwater Versatility
Whether you're targeting smallmouth bass in gin-clear water or largemouth bass in warm, muddy lakes, our lures adapt to your fishing conditions. Multiple color options ensure you're prepared for any water clarity.
Saltwater Durability
Born from the surfcaster tradition, our lures are built to handle aggressive saltwater species. The same durability that protects against bluefish teeth works perfectly for freshwater predators.
Inspired by the Creek Chub Pikie Legacy
Our design philosophy draws from the legendary Creek Chub Bait Company Pikie - a wooden lure that dominated fishing for 50 years before mass production moved to plastic. We've taken that proven concept and enhanced it with modern materials and construction techniques.
"We don't just make lures - we preserve the lost art of wooden plug craftsmanship while solving today's fishing challenges."
Handcrafted Precision
Every stainless steel lip is precision-cut using custom tooling we developed ourselves. After years of hand-cutting and perfecting the design, we invested in specialized machinery to ensure consistent performance in every lure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes cedar better than plastic for fishing lures?
Cedar offers natural water resistance, lightweight properties, and creates more lifelike swimming action than plastic. Unlike plastic lures that can crack or fade, cedar lures develop character over time while maintaining their fishing effectiveness. Cedar also allows for easier shaping to create natural, fish-like movement patterns.
Why is through-wire construction important?
Through-wire construction runs a continuous wire through the entire lure body, connecting the lip directly to the hook attachment point. This eliminates weak points and prevents lure failure when fighting large or toothy fish like pike, musky, or saltwater species. Traditional screw-in hooks can fail under pressure.
Are Lost Art Lures good for kayak fishing?
Yes! Our lures were specifically designed for kayak fishing challenges. They're compact for limited storage space, work effectively right out of the package without modifications, and are built strong enough to handle any species you might encounter. You can carry fewer lures while covering more fishing situations.
What size fish are these lures designed for?
Our lures are sized to mimic natural baitfish like bluegill, making them perfect for bass fishing. However, the through-wire construction and durable cedar body can handle much larger fish including pike, musky, and saltwater species. They're built for bass but tough enough for anything.
Do these work in both clear and murky water?
Absolutely. Our lures are designed with superior water displacement for murky conditions like stained rivers, while our color selection works in crystal-clear waters too. We offer multiple color options specifically chosen for different water clarity conditions.
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