Early Green (Olive) Crackleback

Box is stamped both "BC" and "GC". Guessing Lanier may have intially mistakenly stamped it "BC". We believe this is an early example (1998). It has the "flat" cups and "worded" wood box. Perhaps the most unusual quality to this lure is the nose and tail. They both look to have been cut flat before being varnished. We've never seen this on any other Niangua. Click here to see the nose. Click here to see the tail.

Early Green Crackleback

Box is stamped "GREEN CRACKLEBACK" and signed by Lanier. This is an early example of a "standard" color. It has the "flat" cups, "worded" wood box and right hook forward.

Green Crackleback

Box is unmarked. This is a later example of a "standard" color. It has the "beveled" cups, "picture" wood box and left hook forward. It also has Lanier's initials on the bottom near the tail.

Orange Crackleback

Box has "Orange Crackleback" written on it.

Red Crackleback

Box has "Red Crackleback" written on it.

Red & Black Crackleback

Box is unmarked.