Tiki Lures
History and Founding Tiki Lures Inc. was founded in 1954 in Detroit, Michigan. Its founder, Edward Chruscz, was an inventor and angler who sought to develop a lure with revolutionary acoustic properties.
Location The company's headquarters and manufacturing facility were located at 3101 E. Jerome, Detroit, Mich., USA.
Product: Sonic Spoonfish The company's signature lure was the Sonic Spoonfish. Its defining feature is a series of holes drilled through the metal body.
Acoustic Effect: As the lure is retrieved, water passing through the holes creates vibrations that fish can detect from a distance.
Visual Appeal: The holes produce "hundreds of flashes," making the lure more visible than traditional spoons.
Patent The design is protected by U.S. Patent No. 2,780,885. Edward Chruscz filed the application in 1954, and it was officially granted in 1957.
How to Fish the Spoonfish
Trolling: The manufacturer suggests raising and lowering the rod in sharp jerking motions to trigger strikes.
Casting: Allow the lure to settle after the cast, then begin your retrieve. The "Spoonfish" is designed to wag back and forth like a swimming baitfish.
