From what I know devon minnows have been around for ever and have been an effective and reliable lure salmon and seatrout lure to all fishermen. The original was almost certainly invented by Mr. F. Angel of Exeter, Devon in the 1860's and by the early 1880's there were plenty of imitators including a dealer called E. F. Prickman, of 12, North Street, Exeter, advertising his as the only authentic Angel
minnow, “imitated by everyone, but equaled by none”.
He even registered the “Angel Totnes” trademark so that his lures could not be mistaken, but to no-one’s very great surprise, Mr. Prickman’s spirited campaign sank without trace under the combined onslaught of Allcock, Farlow, Hardy, Ogdens et al.
To the annoyance of Prickman I am sure, Hardy Brothers shamelessly advertised their version as “Angel or Devon minnows” - their Pennell and Pioneer Devons were sold as left hand spin and right-hand spin because despite the swivel in the nose, they twisted your spinning line cronically.
He even registered the “Angel Totnes” trademark so that his lures could not be mistaken, but to no-one’s very great surprise, Mr. Prickman’s spirited campaign sank without trace under the combined onslaught of Allcock, Farlow, Hardy, Ogdens et al.
To the annoyance of Prickman I am sure, Hardy Brothers shamelessly advertised their version as “Angel or Devon minnows” - their Pennell and Pioneer Devons were sold as left hand spin and right-hand spin because despite the swivel in the nose, they twisted your spinning line cronically.
And then there were RB Devons - invented by a Russian and true enthusiast of Hardy Devons in 2006. He put a turbine on needle bearings in place to stop the line twist problem from the old days ... that is why they cost a bit more than others on the market. Get one out of the box and you will realize immediately that they are special. Blow on the turbine and it turns for ages ....
The RB Devon Shmel was the best selling Devon in 2008 and has won numerous EFTTEX awards.
The true all-rounder of RB Devon Minnows, can be fished in both shallow and deep water.
Well suited for catching pike, perch, zander, walleye, asp, chub, ide, trout, steelhead, sea trout and salmon.
Available in vaious sizes to help you to target fish – 3.5g, 5g, 6g, 14g, 21g, 30g, 36g
Available in the following colours – Gold Plated, Silver Plated, Matt Silver, Copper Plated, Brass, Black - all come fitted with OWNER ST36-BC Treble Hooks
RRP – £15.00
Buy them or checkout the range here:
https://www.seadogtackle.co.uk/lures/rb-devon-shmel-14g-single-turbine-devon-minnow-lure
Well suited for catching pike, perch, zander, walleye, asp, chub, ide, trout, steelhead, sea trout and salmon.
Available in vaious sizes to help you to target fish – 3.5g, 5g, 6g, 14g, 21g, 30g, 36g
Available in the following colours – Gold Plated, Silver Plated, Matt Silver, Copper Plated, Brass, Black - all come fitted with OWNER ST36-BC Treble Hooks
RRP – £15.00
Buy them or checkout the range here:
https://www.seadogtackle.co.uk/lures/rb-devon-shmel-14g-single-turbine-devon-minnow-lure
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