The Lazy Ike, from its handcrafted origins in the 1930s, has been one of the most storied and renowned fishing lures in the history of angling. The Lazy Ike's reputation was built from the hands of Newel Daniels of Fort Dodge, Iowa. Daniels carved the first Lazy Ike and continued to handcarve each and every Lazy Ike that hit the market from 1938 to 1940. All Lazy Ikes were handmade until lathe production began in 1945. Wood production ceased in 1960 when a plastic version was made.
The lazy roll of an Ike has started the fishing memories of generations and generations of anglers. Whether it is a walleye, bass or northern pike, many fishermen caught their first fish on a Lazy Ike. In fact, it is safe to say that the Lazy Ike is one of the most used artificial fishing lures in the history of fishing.