I don’t think any wood plug could be patented. In fact, I don’t think any lure maker patents anything. These things go in and out of fashion. And the wooden ones are basically timeless designs. Nothing new has been invented in years. Also, very few people would be crazy enough to buy a lure like this monster. ;-)

Got a nice one this morning. Not on this lure. About 15 lbs.

Losing fingers since 1969