LuckyFil Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I know the Knolls lures haven't been available for many years but I find the old one I have very effective on bass and was wondering if anyone knows of any similar lure that is on the market? Thanks in advance for any info/suggestions. Fil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 What model n size they made a couple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 1 hour ago, rickmarlin62 said: What model n size they made a couple I think its called a Knolls Native . Its about 40ml long fat body towards the back and dives to around 2 meters. If you need more info I'll take a pic and post it. Cheers Fil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Foto would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Here's a pic the last 2 that I own. They were a bass slaying machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) Yes copies are available. Top one is original Knolls bottom 3 are copies. Can't remember where I got the copies but the original was given to me by John knoll when he was just starting his production, later on he formed partnership which went sour and lures were made overseas. The original's had twin towing points. They still work wonders on different species. Frank Edited December 8, 2019 by frankS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankS Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 He also made a very good minnow type trout lure which I can't find among my older collections. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 48 minutes ago, Green Hornet said: Here's a pic the last 2 that I own. They were a bass slaying machine. YES! the black one at the top is the same as mine Fil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyFil Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 An update to this post. Firstly thanks to all the Raiders for your responses and information. Interesting to hear that others thought the Knols Native were such a good lure. And unfortunately there seems to be no-one selling any these days. So plan B was to try to make my own copies based on the ones I had. I found a website that gives some guidance on making your own wooden lures and using those techniques and the size and scale of the existing ones I had a go. Given all the mucking around involved with carving the wood, making hook hangers, inserting a weight, painting and attaching hooks I figured I'd make a batch not just one. So here's the results. My artwork is pretty basic but hopefully the fish don't notice. The bottom one is the original Knols. I gave them all a test swim in the lake and was pleased (surprised!) to see they all swam quite well although I had to give the tow points a bit of tweaking with some to get them to swim straight. In the process I caught a small tailor on one of them so at least something likes them. Now all I have to do is get a bass on one. Interestingly every one of them swam slightly differently to the others, I guess 'cause they're hand made the exact shape, tow point, bib angle, weight location is slightly different in each one. Some had a more erratic shimmy, others dived a little deeper or faster etc. So I could see how lure making is quite an art. Now I'm back in lockdown I might make some more.. Cheers Fil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirvin21 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 look pretty good mate, I'm sure you'll get a bass on one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 13 hours ago, LuckyFil said: An update to this post. Firstly thanks to all the Raiders for your responses and information. Interesting to hear that others thought the Knols Native were such a good lure. And unfortunately there seems to be no-one selling any these days. So plan B was to try to make my own copies based on the ones I had. I found a website that gives some guidance on making your own wooden lures and using those techniques and the size and scale of the existing ones I had a go. Given all the mucking around involved with carving the wood, making hook hangers, inserting a weight, painting and attaching hooks I figured I'd make a batch not just one. So here's the results. My artwork is pretty basic but hopefully the fish don't notice. The bottom one is the original Knols. I gave them all a test swim in the lake and was pleased (surprised!) to see they all swam quite well although I had to give the tow points a bit of tweaking with some to get them to swim straight. In the process I caught a small tailor on one of them so at least something likes them. Now all I have to do is get a bass on one. Interestingly every one of them swam slightly differently to the others, I guess 'cause they're hand made the exact shape, tow point, bib angle, weight location is slightly different in each one. Some had a more erratic shimmy, others dived a little deeper or faster etc. So I could see how lure making is quite an art. Now I'm back in lockdown I might make some more.. Cheers Fil They look pretty good Lucky Fil...top job. Keep safe, bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 Great job and good luck with them Fil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Knol Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 On 12/8/2019 at 7:46 PM, LuckyFil said: I know the Knolls lures haven't been available for many years but I find the old one I have very effective on bass and was wondering if anyone knows of any similar lure that is on the market? Thanks in advance for any info/suggestions. Fil I have Knol’ lures new ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Members, Marilyn Knol has identified herself as the sister of John Knol of Knols Lures. Sadly, John recently passed away. Marilyn has Knols Lures and wishes to sell them. @LuckyFil and anyone else who wants to buy these famous lures may contact Marilyn on personal message to organise. mrsswordie Community Manager 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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