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The Harry Comstock Flying Hellgrammite. Patented January 30, 1883 in Fulton, NY, considered by many to be the first wooden lure ever made, with a 2 5/16" wood body, green painted head, natural finish tail, original red glass eyes, through body and side to side brass hardware, all original glass beads and hooks, with 1 7/8" nickel plated wings, both with original red painted accents and both clearly marked. This early American classic, very likely more than 125 years old, grades strong VG+ due to flaking of the green paint and one broken treble hook. The Flying Hellgrammite is very rarely offered for sale and can be considered extremely rare in any condition.
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