Tidewater Diaries S1:E9 "The Man In The Mirror-Lure" Eric Bachnik

Eric Bachnik leads & runs the most iconic hard bait brand in the saltwater tackle industry, Mirro-Lure. These legendary baits have a heritage that dates back to the 50's and owns the reputation as the only saltwater plug needed in an angler's tackle bag! Ask any serious speckled trout angler who makes the best hard bait and they'll always say, Mirro-Lure. We sit down with Eric and discover how it all got started as he reveals how these lures are made and designed by those who love to fish the "Salt".
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[@the_forgotten_angler]

Super interesting episode. I remember buying Mirror lures at a place called Golden Triangle in South Florida in the early 70s.

[@richard2081]

Thanks C. a. and Eric for a great video about L & S baits.

[@TCampbell1990]

I’m a redfish guy, but I prefer to throw hard baits to them. Your EZ money 17mr has caught a lot of them and has really helped build my confidence with plugs. Just ordered some 27s in that color along with a few more. I promise you they are not just trout baits.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Awesome feedback and yes that old school Emerald Green color definitely fools the redfish and specks

[@SNOOKINGAROUND]

My 1st Texas snook on topwater was on a Top Dog, still have that guy from over a decade ago in the box lol, Duke dog is up this summer, great products, thanks for sharing behind the scenes from Mirror-Lure

[@flatsclasscharters]

Love hearing stories like these about Mirrolure culture!

[@d.faulkner8210]

Great Video CA. I grew up on the east coast of Florida( St. Lucie inlet ) fished many nights slinging the 52m series with my dad catching huge snook and trout, still have all those same lures.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Good memories with Mirrolure! Like hearing all the accounts and stories

[@alancastellon9225]

great video

[@rickharnish6757]

Eric's a class guy and the integrity of L&S is a testament to their longevity! Shelby's on deck!

[@flatsclasscharters]

Yes, Eric has had the wheel of the ship and done an amazing job… the brand is definitely dominating saltwater hard bait category

[@johnarnett1411]

Around 2005-2006 I was working at West Coast powersports in Clearwater (Honda/Suzuki dealership)'I was a motorcycle salesman and I believe it was Eric that I sold a Honda CRF 50 right around Christmas time I believe, and the next day he brought me a box of around 7-8 "experimental" lures!!! If it wasn't him it was somebody that worked there great people

[@flatsclasscharters]

Great memory John, thanks for sharing

[@MikeDaugherty-zu8vg]

Really enjoyed this and I’ve been a big fan of MirrOlure since being introduced to inshore fishing after many years chasing freshwater species.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Thank you for being a fan

[@dannybrozowski7985]

Awesome video!!!!! I grew up fishing the Kankakee River back in Illinois, I didn’t know of the origins back there, but we did use those baits for sure!!!

[@flatsclasscharters]

Awesome insight from your perspective

[@christianwolf1412]

Very interesting to see behind the scenes. Awesome content. 👍

[@flatsclasscharters]

We are trying to give our podcast a different flavor

[@MichaelHargrove-pg9wk]

Great company and information.

[@flatsclasscharters]

Good people make this brand top knotch

[@fishingwithdrupydog5547]

I am a big fan of mirror lures and caught plenty on them now I’ve been researching the difference of fishing the East Coast from the West Coast. It’s kind of a learning experience.. always happily learning stuff from captain CA great angler tight lines peace out

[@flatsclasscharters]

👊🏼

[@jeffspencer4317]

I had a couple mirrolures hanging around from the 90’s and I never caught with them. Didn’t really know how to use them. Since watching your channel and learning the nuances of how to use them, I’ve done really well and the 17/27mr are now my confidence bait. I’d like to see L&S produce saltwater wake baits. Currently modifying freshwater versions. Great vid

[@flatsclasscharters]

Jeff- working on that idea now actually

[@henryschmidt636]

Salty Saul! Channel 13! What days those were. Still throw those double props more than anything else. Nobody else does.

[@flatsclasscharters]

You remember my friend… we are getting old

[@EvergreenOG]

Tampa Bay’s guide secret- MirrOdine..

[@flatsclasscharters]

Yeah man!