Generally, when talk turns to metal lures, one thinks of lures such as spoons or spinners such as Al Foss baits. Back in the 1920's, however, Outing Manufacturing Company made the Getum series of hollow metal lures which had the appearance of a more 'normal' lure (if there is such a thing!).
Included in the series were the Floater Getum, Pikey Getum, Du-Getum , Bucky Getum, Porky Getum, Feather Getum, and the Bassy Getum which is pictured here. The Bassy Getum measures 3 7/8" in length and weighs 5/8 oz. Colors for this lure listed in Luckey's included Black Bass, Large Mouth Bass, Small Mouth Bass, Rock Bass, Calico Bass, and Silver Bass. The Bassy Getum and the Pikey Getum are similar in appearance but can be distinguished by the fact that the Bassy version has a jagged and a smooth dorsal fin on the top while the Pikey has only a smooth fin. The Pikey also is a 1/4" shorter at 3 5/8" and weighs 1/2 oz.
Outing also produced reels and a tackle box and it was the tackle box that lead to the passing of this company into fishing lure history. In 1927, Heddon bought the company to obtain the patent rights to the tackle box. Subsequently, Heddon sold off the remaining inventory of Getum lures and never manufactured any thereafter.
Outing Lure Collection of NFLCC member Doug Jobe
Outing lures can run from $150 to over $300 so be prepared to open your wallet on these!
Also from Doug Jobe comes this interesting lure which came in the box which is also shown. It is a wooden ball about 2" in diameter, has brass wire through line tie, see-thru hardware, and three trebles with the trailing treble being weedless. There is a belly weight in the exact center (not shown). Whether or not the box and lure belong together is not known - any info. appreciated!
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