Captain Jack's, Chapman Ranch Plug

A replica plug that was originally designed by Anton Stettner aka “Pluggin’ Shorty” and manufactured by
Doug English Lure Co 1948 - 1950

History
King of the artificial lure fisherman Anton Stettner known as “Pluggin’ Shorty” could catch more with his lures than another angler fishing at his side with live shrimp. “Pluggin’ Shorty” once brought in 100

pounds of trout, while Dale Wassen, fishing next to him was unable to get one.

Anton Stettner “the best lure fisherman on the Gulf coast” was born in Austria in 1901. By 1935 he was carving his plugs at home at night and fishing them during the day. He created plugs with wings that would stay up in the water column.

“Only the fish and my most trusted friends got to see my plugs. If others had my lures they would be able to catch more fish, glut the market and ruin the price of fish."
- “Pluggin’ Shorty”

Typical Construction of Plugs:

A solid or hollow body made out of light wood or plastic, sometimes separated into two pieces joined by a small flexible link to enhance the impression of a fish whipping its tail fin.
A thin sheet metal or plastic bib attached to the front of the body, sometimes adjustable to change the diving ability and wobbling movements of the lure.
Two, or occasionally three, treble hooks.
An eyelet for attaching the fishing line.

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