South Bend 944 Min-Buck Minnow

3hk in shiny white hex finish with hand painted gill marks, a full bucktail, pointed marked props and good white iris glass eyes. Most likely unfished but about Ex- due to light wear, nose chips, a couple of hook marks, ring around the belly weight and age lines - shows much better than it sounds. Rarely seen in this condition.

From the Sheridan Jones Collection.

Referred to as "America's pioneering outdoor writer", Sheridan Jones (1881-1958) was certainly one of the most respected and prolific angling writers of his era. Many of the lures offered in this auction, where noted, were personally owned by Jones. Several were given to the esteemed author and outdoor writer for his professional opinion, others as gifts by lure makers vying for his favor. Stated best by author Joseph Hilko in his 2010 book The Life and Legend of Sheridan R. Jones: "Jones' legacy as an educator, naturalist, professional writer and world-class angler is worthy of remembrance today".