HELP! Lure Identification

[FreeTime]

I have fishing lure called a "Li'l Tubby" . I dont know anything about old baits and would like to identify what I have.

It is about 2" long made of molded plastic with a molded lip with 2 trebles. The unique part is a soft plastic tail that is able to be changed. The color is similiar to a "firetiger" without the black stripes. All paint and the plastic tail are in perfect condition.

[djkimmel]

I remember that lure from the late 70s through early to mid 80s. I don't remember who made it off the top of my head. Possibly Arbogast.

A lure collector should be able to tell you. An Internet search should find something.

[fishing addict]

The Sportfish,Boat & Travel show at the Lansing Center,this weekend usually has a booth that deals in antique lures.

[djkimmel]

I was at the Lansing show all day doing booth work, but I think I saw the antique lure booth in the other room.

I thought about the lure more and I believe it was made by Blakemore.

[fishing addict]

I,knew George passed away last year,but I thought his kids and wife were going to take over the business.Thats too bad.It was an icon.

[iceman2]

I was looking on Ebay for some old lures and I ran across a lure I think might be what you have. Does STORM WIGGLE WART-TINY TUBBY help any? Here is a link to what I was looking at I hope it helps.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3665212667

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3665212829

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3665212988

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3665213259

[fishing addict]

When I replied yesterday,I,thought DJ's post said he didn't see the booth.Now I see he thought it was there.
Sorry:o