Gilmore Tackle has been making some of the finest wooden top-water lures, for over 50 years. Located in the heart of the Ozarks, they still make lures the “old fashion way”… one at a time. Over the years they have expanded their line of top-water lures to include many colors and designs. All lures are handcrafted of choice white sugar pine. Each is tested and tuned before shipped. You can fish them right out of the box.
For the collector and fisherman looking for perhaps the most unique lure made, we offer the real snake skin top-water lures. Snake skin Jumpers are available in real rattlesnake, blacksnake, copperhead, and water moccasin skins.
Gilmore Jumper
The Jumper
The Gilmore Jumper is the Championship surface bait that has won more tournaments than any other single lure made by a single company. Twin reverse props create a terrific commotion bass can’t resist. This is a favorite lure of serious top water fisherman. The Gilmore Jumper can be listed among the elite of wooden top water baits of all time.
Oddball
The Oddball
This lure started it all. The tail is weighted to allow for long accurate casts. It stands straight in the water, and, with little rod action, it will dip, duck, and swish .
Go-Getter
The Go-Getter
As the name implies this aerodynamically shaped design goes after the big ones. The front and rear blades are reversed for maximum surface noise.
Hoodler
The Hoodler
The Hoodler is a big, brawny lure that’s not bashful in kicking up a fuss. The distinctive concave face produces a loud pop while the rear prop flashes and gurgles.
Poppa Doodle
The Poppa Doodle
The deeply notched mouth chums the surface with the tail spinner adding a spray of bubbles that bass find irresistible. Highly effective when fished in a stop and go manner.
Snake skin
The Snake Skins
The most unique finish in the fishing world….and most deadly. Real snake skin coverings that put these baits in a class of their own. Gilmore Tackle has developed a process that not only preserves the durability of snake skin but retains the unique coloration of each species. A great lure for a serious top water fisherman or a unique one-of-a-kind lure for the lure collector.