Kentucky afield travels just over the river to Southern Ohio to talk with the founder and maker of the famous AC Shiners artificial bait, still made in the USA.
I personally know Art and hes a great guy and at 93 now you would never know he was that age. I was just talking to him today as a matter of fact. He deffinatly has the best baits ever made and ive fished them since i was a kid and will continue to use them until im no longer fishing!
............"I don't mind to stand here , what the heck , it's better than sittin' up the house watching the television" ......! A truly passionate luremaker , .....great video , ...thanks a lot for sharing , greetz from northern Germany , 61diemai
These lures are fantastic. Not only do they catch fish, but look at all the love and care that goes into them. Even if you haven't used one, after watching this video, I don't know how anyone could resist getting one for their tackle box. I run the 675 and 00. Silver Black back, most use these sizes for musky but I've found they're awesome for striper trolling. Thanks!
The best top water lure I have ever used. I "ve lost count on the number of bass taken on this lure. I always use the #375 black and silver. I met Art years ago on Bullskin Creek off the Ohio river. I'll be ordering more lures very soon.
I have my Grandpa's tackle box who passed away ~20 years ago and it is full of AC Shiners. Some still in the box, others have been hit so many times you can barely tell what color it was new. Also, Thank you for opening the website, before then I would have to wait until traveling back through the area to find a tackle shop that carried AC Shiners.
The ac shiners are the best baits I have ever used the black back, for large and small mouth bass. Plus they are great qaulity, I have one thats still in use for 30 years.
Tried to purchase a couple of lures. My money went through Pay pal but no acknowledgement from AC Shiner and now can not access my account. Hope this is just a mistake.
When i was a kid my father would take me to winton woods lake. It is a small park lake in Cinn OH where you could rent a boat. That is where my father and i met Art. They were fantastic lures then and still are today. I have a couple 00 on the way plan on bustin some of these Texas with them.
Старый американский труженик ,честно зарабатывает свой доллар, а машенники из банкиры из федеральной резервной системы печатают купюры бесплатно,обесценивая труд простых людей.
That duplicator was awesome never seen a lathe style one very smart and looks homemade u def could learn something from that. i just love seeing the old ways of lure making and never thought there would be so many steps def give props to the balsa makers still out there.
Recently got into fishing in my mid 30s after a 20 year break. Found AC shiners by chance the ac300 and its been a blast. Inherited an old tackle box from a family member that hadn't been opened in 30 years and low and behold it had a couple AC 300s in in, identical to the one I'm using now. Great lure and after watching this video I feel even better about using them.
I personally know Art and hes a great guy and at 93 now you would never know he was that age. I was just talking to him today as a matter of fact. He deffinatly has the best baits ever made and ive fished them since i was a kid and will continue to use them until im no longer fishing!
............"I don't mind to stand here , what the heck , it's better than sittin' up the house watching the television" ......!
A truly passionate luremaker , .....great video , ...thanks a lot for sharing , greetz from northern Germany , 61diemai
American made, tested, quality control, keep moving and you'll never get old, great vid and kool lure maker
These lures are fantastic. Not only do they catch fish, but look at all the love and care that goes into them. Even if you haven't used one, after watching this video, I don't know how anyone could resist getting one for their tackle box. I run the 675 and 00. Silver Black back, most use these sizes for musky but I've found they're awesome for striper trolling. Thanks!
GOD bless him, a real American that worked hard to make a living for his family and a fellow lure maker, long life to him.
Wow! Just beautiful! The whole thing is beautiful the lures the quality the history! God bless ya.
The best top water lure I have ever used. I "ve lost count on the number of bass taken on this lure. I always use the #375 black and silver. I met Art years ago on Bullskin Creek off the Ohio river. I'll be ordering more lures very soon.
Thank you for this. AC Shiner 300 is my favorite bait when I go to Elkhorn Creek.
Setting record straight. Lures have been shipped, Anticipating having fun introducing salt water fish to Midwestern lures. Thanks Susan.
Hands down best lure ever made I've used my whole life caught everything from trout to bass to catfish
I have my Grandpa's tackle box who passed away ~20 years ago and it is full of AC Shiners. Some still in the box, others have been hit so many times you can barely tell what color it was new.
Also, Thank you for opening the website, before then I would have to wait until traveling back through the area to find a tackle shop that carried AC Shiners.
I have one AC Shiner and didn't know what it was until now. I thought it was an old hand tuned rapala before they stamped the name on the bill.
What a great story!!
Simply awesome!! Thanks for what you do :)
I just ordered 5 baits. Now they will catch fish in Russia ! Respect for this craftsman!
The ac shiners are the best baits I have ever used the black back, for large and small mouth bass.
Plus they are great qaulity, I have one thats still in use for 30 years.
Excelent lure 👍👍
Thanks, I will look him up. I want one for my box.
Tried to purchase a couple of lures. My money went through Pay pal but no acknowledgement from AC Shiner and now can not access my account. Hope this is just a mistake.
Hola que madera usas
Not enough likes for this fine company & gentleman. Hats off to you sir !
Think I'll get my butt off the chair and go make some lures.
Me to do you. What lures do you make
just ordered 2 of them
i may try to make some fishing lures. i already make my own in line spinners
WOOOWWWWW!!! So nice to see the pride he has in the great work!!
These are cheaper than some of the Chinese plastic big name baits and there made in America ..im gonna order a couple sizes to try out
good swimming lure.
When i was a kid my father would take me to winton woods lake. It is a small park lake in Cinn OH where you could rent a boat. That is where my father and i met Art. They were fantastic lures then and still are today. I have a couple 00 on the way plan on bustin some of these Texas with them.
Старый американский труженик ,честно зарабатывает свой доллар, а машенники из банкиры из федеральной резервной системы печатают купюры бесплатно,обесценивая труд простых людей.
That duplicator was awesome never seen a lathe style one very smart and looks homemade u def could learn something from that. i just love seeing the old ways of lure making and never thought there would be so many steps def give props to the balsa makers still out there.
Recently got into fishing in my mid 30s after a 20 year break. Found AC shiners by chance the ac300 and its been a blast. Inherited an old tackle box from a family member that hadn't been opened in 30 years and low and behold it had a couple AC 300s in in, identical to the one I'm using now. Great lure and after watching this video I feel even better about using them.
Anybody knows what kind of plastic is he using at the dipping process of the lures?
Radu Toderean would possibly be a UV stable polyurethane.
Great story, are these still available?
Yes they are. Here is the link to his website. acshiners.info/