Scott Crampton Lures - Quarter Tonner - Shell Slabs - New

Crampton Baits ¼ Tonner

See below for the history of the Quarter Tonner

• Rare one-of-a-kind premium bait by legendary Hawaiian lure maker Scott Crampton
• Thick hand-cut mother of pearl slabs, no 2 the same
• Scott Crampton is one of the early lure makers 
• Was one of the first lure makers to maker plungers (inspired by Gene Vanderhoek's and before Joe Yee's Super Plunger
• World renown marlin slayers 
• The geometry of the length to diameter of this lure head also give it a hunting action when run on the face of the wave.
• It will jitter a bit from left to right as well as sizzling and popping. It appears to be searching back and forth as it runs.
• Has a slightly beveled leading edge, which is more durable then a sharp edge

Recommend skirting: Vinyl!

History of the Quarter Tonner 

The Quarter Tonner was invented by Warren Ackerman in 1978 and is one of the tube lures that draws marlin strikes with regularity. The name is credited to Captain Tioni Judd, who ran Warren's 31' Bertram, High Flyer, for many years.

Tube lures are designed to create a steady stream of smoke, punctuated by vertical rooster tails in rhythmic fashion. They sizzle then pop! But the Quarter Tonner is slightly different than the others.

The geometry of the length to diameter of this lure head also give it a hunting action when run on the face of the wave. It will jitter a bit from left to right as well as sizzling and popping. It appears to be searching back and forth as it runs.

The original QT's were cast in solid colors and had a sharp leading edge, which was easily chipped. The newer baits by Scott Crampton have a slightly beveled leading edge, which is more durable. While color is important to the fisherman, contrast and action seem to be more important to the marlin!
© Bill Jardine, Owner, Nalu Kea, Honokohau Harbor