It would be rude not to

Following on from the cut-back wakebaits currently being built, it made sense to also put together a paddler-style surface lure. Same minimalist thinking, same focus on action and balance, just a different way of pushing water.

These two paddler prototypes wiggle and paddle every bit as well as their up-market cousins, proving once again that simple lure design still works when the fundamentals are right.

With new handmade timber lures, fresh ideas, and plenty of testing ahead, 2026 is already shaping up to look a lot better than last year.

Here’s to keeping it simple and chasing a more simple life