About Us
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Gilbert "Chum"
Bell,
Inspiration /
Artist
A quite and
humble man who fished the pristine streams and rivers of northern
Maine. As most artists he is missed more in death than known
in life, for Chum was a true artist. Painting the air with the
strokes of his rod, and adorning the waters surface with his
beautifully crafted flies, all for an audience of one. Chum
was and always will be our inspiration. For fishing to
Chum, was not for glory or
competition, but instead it was for cleansing the soul.
Chum may be gone, but he will
never be forgotten!
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Keith
Szalankiewicz,
President / Founder
Since I was able to
walk I was fishing, and not long after that I started creating my
own lures. With over 18 years experience in lure making, I
intend to bring you the absolute best products I possibly can.
I not
only run the business, I create, develop, design, and yes test (the
hard part of my job ) the lures we create.
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Keith with the fish that started it all! |
Feel free to contact me at:
keith@chumslures.com
"Sally & Gabe"
Each custom made lure is sniffed by 2
very nice dogs.
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Chum's Pro
Staff
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Mike Szalankiewicz
My hunting and
fishing teacher, friend, mentor, and yes older brother.
When no one else would, he was always there to take me fishing.
Without a doubt one of the most knowledgeable outdoorsmen I
know.
Scott Kamer
A lifelong friend who
is not only one of the most skilled fly fishermen around, but
one of the most humble!
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Special Thanks
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Mom & Dad
Wow, what can I
say...I'm so very lucky! My father laid the foundation for
my hunting and fishing obsession. Always giving me the
freedom to learn from experience.
God bless my mother,
(Chum's Sister)! For putting up with open salmon egg jars
in the washing machine, dead minnows, and being happy for
me...letting me be me!
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Kj Flies
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Traditional fly patterns tied on
micro hooks! Trout, steelhead, and pan fish just LOVE
them!
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