Interesting Hook Harness/Rig, anyone see it before?

[Chris Diestel]

Rig came with the George T. Parr Frog Harness and a few Bing's Dressed Treble hooks. Would love to know who made it. G.Parr hook is avail. too, $175 shipped.

Chris
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[RAM]

It's not that ORCAns aren't generally helpful guys Chris, its just that when it comes to lures they either don't even register to the word, or that when you need a lure ID they are dumber than a Big Orange football fan. I bet, like me, most are more interested in that 1899 coin than the lures. Send them a question about a reel ID and you will surely get responses. But I really do think that is a nice harness thingie. Haven't the vaguest idea who made it though.
Keep on! Bad Bob

[Chris Diestel]

Thanks for the chuckle. Just trying to spread these pics to see if I can find anything out on the harness/rig.

Chris

[Brian F.]

Try Tom Minarik?

[john elder]

Can't you just see some artisan deftly making all those twists to put that jig together?! What a neat piece! Chris, have you looked thru Arlen Carter's book for similar? If not, I can go browsing through tonight...I bet Schotenham can make a good stab at this! Jim?

[Lynn Thomas]

Jeff Kieny 's book : "Patented Hooks,Harnesses & Bait-Holders" shows your item on page 125. He states " Parr's unique live-bait harnesses are primarily intended for frogs. He argued that his weedless invention presented the frog in a natural position that was independent of the hooks. He also claimed that his hook prevented water from entering the frog's mouth,this extending its life. A keeper pin helps secure and balance the frog. Uniquely designed and attractive, Parr's are a good find and tough to find with the weed-guards and feathers intact, or in the largest size. "