Since 1993 JB Lures have been available to anglers exclusively through firstly Huskisson Hardware then Jervis Bay Tackle. Since 2004 JB Lures have also been available from leading specialist game fishing tackle shops. Originally sold under the "Greenies" Badge, the original lures were created in 1987 - 1992 by Dave Harrison and Mitch Green, with testing and design input from Dave Venn. Originally
created because hawaiian lures (Joe Yee and Marlin Magic) sold by Dave Venn at Huskisson Hardware weren't heavy enough for the usually windy conditions off the south coast of New South Wales, Australia. And the cupped face lures available weren't able to be pegged (Striped Marlin hooked up much better on lures when the hooks are accented, impossible with cupped face lures). After gaining a tournament winning reputation, demand out stripped supply so Dave Venn took over production in 2003 and has increased the range. All shapes are original designs from Dave Harrison and Dave Venn. All lures except the Rooster are weighted and balanced so the face of the lure is in line with the belly weight. The belly weight helps keep the lure in the water when it's windy but also stops them rolling when they breathe, and makes their action a bit more aggressive. Dave uses the best clear casting resin available (NSR), real abalone shell, super reflective prism tape and the best quality skirts - Yamash*ta, Yozuri and Ocean lure concepts. After turning and sanding the lures on a lathe Dave then cuts the face, polishes the lure on a lapidary polishing wheel, this gives the lure their superb finish. Remember, each lure head is hand made individually by Dave, so if ordering customized lures (Boat names etc. on insert - custom colours) give him a little time to get them to you.
