The North Country’s Answer to a West Coast Phenomenon John Crane, Brand Manager of Northland Fishing Tackle and veteran tournament angler, was acutely involved in the development of the Slurpies Rock-R-Minnow. The results of his research are self-evident. Photo courtesy of Northland Fishing Tackle (www.northlandtackle.com) and Frabill (www.frabill.com).