Anyone ever seen these before?

[NE14BASS]

"New Naturalized Deep Wee R D9375" on the box cover. Crawfish pattern, red white and blue box with "Rebel Fishing Tip No. 11:" on the back of the box. I also have a "Naturalized Crappie Suspend R D9772" Same box design. I've never seen either before. Any info? Thanks.....Rich

[Ouachita]

I have some left, wish to goodness I'd stocked up. Nothing says "naturalized" on the box or inside. My guess is they are used, the new knocked off, 'naturalized'. Find some on EBay? That sounds Ebayese. If they are authentic and in good condition get some. They are good baits, HARD to find new.

Jim

[NE14BASS]

checked ebay, nothing on the "naturalized crappie" and none in the red white & blue boxes

[Ouachita]

I just did a little checking. Sounds a little suspicious to me. Somebody knows somebody is desperate to get hold of some of the real thing.

Jim

[NE14BASS]

I bought these directly from a tackle shop today along with some red label Thin Warts. They are legit.

[NE14BASS]

Sorry, i meant Thin Fins

[Bass Hawk 87]

I seem to remember them, but I think they were made several years ago. Probably during the late 70's or early 80's?

There was a "Natural" finish craze around that time, with several companies coming out with natural finish baits. Remember the Natural Ike crankbaits? Or how about the Bagley's Small Fry Series? I think Heddon even made a few baits in that same line.

Perhaps the Rebels were made from that same period?

Possibly you could get some more info on the Antique and Collectables Forum