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Tinker Lures 7.5”” Pistol from 80’s
$50.00
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these are new old stock with original skirts and non yellowed heads neat piece of history here from the mid to late 80’s. Referred to as the Blond Pistol as it has no eyes
In 1985, a South African entrepreneur and avid angler named Tinker Milner relocated to Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. Combining his passion for offshore big-game fishing with his background in design, he founded Tinker Lures. Eventually they became Big T Lures.
Builder: Handcrafted by the late Tinks Milner – Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Era: 1980s / 1990s
Era: 1980s / 1990s
Specifications:
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The Model: The “ Blind” Pistol
- The Specs: It scales down the signature straight-tracking bullet profile to a 1.5” head length and roughly a 7” overall length.
- The Design: It retains the exact same perfectly symmetrical, high-speed nose profile as your 9.5" Machine Guns but reduces the drag entirely. Tinks built this tiny bullet explicitly to target smaller pelagics like skipjack, yellowfin tuna, and dorado—or to act as a stealthy "dog-line" bait far back in the clean water when big billfish are finicky and refusing larger spreads.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. Clear resin with great luster and no severe yellowing, structural cracking, or major billfish bill-damage. A perfect addition for anyone looking to complete a matching vintage South African spread or add a highly collectible piece to their vintage tackle wall.
Excellent vintage condition. Clear resin with great luster and no severe yellowing, structural cracking, or major billfish bill-damage. A perfect addition for anyone looking to complete a matching vintage South African spread or add a highly collectible piece to their vintage tackle wall.