Thanks. I sent you a message here. Word I got from Rapala in Finland was that there are just 2 new colors in the warts for ’04…so who knows, I get a variety of stories. But, the only way they can produce the old ones is obviously with the old molds and the machines that go with them. I still don’t think they could ever match the old paints though. But anything would be better than the current 2-piece design (lips that pull out when a 20 lb. salmon hits like on other 2-piece lure designs) and paints.
Thanks and I have seen Dave’s lures. The Nitro should be great replacement for the old sticks….heck, he probably kept some old stick molds and a couple of the machines needed for them…LOL! But, being primarily a wiggle wart fisherman, I will stick with the old warts!