Vintage Creek Chub 2401 Wiggle Fish Perch Scale Lure with Box & Paperwork

Vintage Creek Chub 2401 Wiggle Fish – Perch Scale

A collector-worthy Creek Chub No. 2401 Wiggle Fish in the classic Perch Scale finish, accompanied by a Creek Chub True-to-Nature Lures box and period Creek Chub paperwork featuring the World Record Wiggle Fish. With its jointed wooden body, marked metal lip, and fluted tail, this is a strong display piece from one of the best-known names in early American fishing tackle.

Details

• Maker: Creek Chub Bait Company

• Model: No. 2401 Wiggle Fish

• Series: 2400 Wiggle Fish

• Color/finish: Perch Scale

• Construction: Jointed wooden body

• Length: Approx. 3½"

• Weight: ¾ oz. catalog specification

• Hardware: Two treble hooks, metal diving lip, and fluted metal tail

• Markings: Creek Chub body marking and C.C.B. Co. Garrett, Indiana marked lip

• Made in: Garrett, Indiana, USA

• Includes: Creek Chub box and period printed Creek Chub literature

Condition

Very good vintage collector condition with honest age and use wear. The lure retains strong color and scale detail with visible light surface marks, scratches, and minor finish wear. Metal hardware shows age-appropriate patina and wear. The box shows edge and corner wear, age discoloration, and handling wear. The accompanying paper literature shows folds, toning, creasing, and age-related wear.

Please review all photographs closely for exact cosmetic condition.

Collector Notes

The Creek Chub No. 2400 Wiggle Fish series was introduced in 1925. The 3½-inch, ¾-ounce jointed wooden bait became one of the company’s distinctive articulated lure designs and was offered in several scale finishes, including Perch. The included period literature identifies the Wiggle Fish and references its association with the historic 22 lb. 4 oz. largemouth bass record.

The precise production year of this individual lure has not been confirmed.