Some antique lures are collectible, some catch fish just as well as. Between the early 1900s and 1950s there were so many entrepreneurs making lures out of their garages that it is nearly impossible to identify all of them. The fred arbogast story fishing lure collectors guide book. Heddon crackleback lure model 8000 wyc fishing lure nib. I am an avid collector of early angling history and i am very interested in buying your old antique fishing lures, lure boxes, old reels, reel boxes, or any other items that are also related to vintage american fishing history. Our members have taken the time to provide those who enjoy our hobby as much as we do with resources and information you just cant get in one place anywhere else. Heddon basser fishing lure 8500 s new in box in strawberry spot wood classic. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lure edmisten, rick, murphy, dudley published by collector books 1995. The antique fishing lure collectors club national show is being held july 1921 at the lancaster county convention center, at 3 e. Any advice for someone new to collecting antique fishing lures. Mar 04, 2008 in addition, a lure s box is often valuable, sometimes worth more than the lure.
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Please remember that an old or antique book is not necessary valuable just because its old. Be sure to check them out and let them know you came from mybaitshop. One can never have enough reference material when collecting old tackle. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lure murphy, dudley, edmisten, rick on. With his bagley collectors guide, author and collector johnny garland has given the fishing world the definitive source for all things bagley. Morphys antique fishing tackle auction premiere set for oct. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lures.
Fishing is a sport that has been traced back tens of thousands of years. The national fishing lure collectors club nflcc was founded in 1976. Randys antique fishing lures i buy old fishing lures. Heddon 1600 deep wiggle diver in tall box correctly stamped. If you collect old lures you must visit this website and join. Antique fishing lures, fish, vintage fishing lures. Old florida lures provides information on antique florida fishing lures. The canadian antique fishing tackle association cafta is a nonprofit association dedicated to the growth, development and promotion of collecting and preserving our angling heritage. In addition, a lures box is often valuable, sometimes worth more than the lure. Jul 23, 2019 some antique lures are collectible, some catch fish just as well as they did when they had fresh paint, and others are just trash with rusty hooks. This book is a remake of streaters classic identification book.
Get yourself a good book, read it, study it, and if possible to attend one of the collector club lure shows. At the time, my entire collection was about two dozen pieces hooked to a styrofoam cooler lid in my closet. Many excellent books about fishing and antique fishing lures and tackle are available through the whitefish press. The national fishing lure collectors club nflcc is a nonprofit, educational, international organization founded in 1976.
Collectors encylopedia of creek chub lures and collectibles. This lure was often referred to by its model number 150 or simply as. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lures fishing lure collectibles, 2nd ed murphy. About us ed pritchard started collecting antique fishing tackle in the early 1980s. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lure by murphy, dudley, edmisten, rick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Over the years ed has seen, handled, and researched thousands of antique fishing reels and is considered one of the foremost fishing reel experts in the world.
How do you know if your old fishing lures are worth anything. One of the founding fathers of the nascent fishinglure industry in. Antique fishing collectibles antique fishing lures and reels. Hooked on old wooden fishing lures missouri department. Prices i will pay for antique fishing lures i buy old.
From a detailed history of the company, to a thorough breakdown of every production bagley lure made, to a comprehensive study of all known bagley colors with all known colors pictured, this book will. The purposes of the club are to enhance and promote the collection, preservation and knowledge of old or antique angling memorabilia and the history of tackle produced in florida and to assist other groups and. More collectors can mean more dollars as more people are willing to make offers for your lure. Joes old lures antique fishing tackle upcoming lure shows.
I am always interested in any antique fishing lures and boxes from companies such as. I am always looking to buy, and always interested in hearing about any old wood fishing lure, box or any other antique. Here are some links to some other great websites about collecting old fishing tackle. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lure. Keep your hands in your pockets and walk around before you spend your money. Fishing lures have been around for as long, beginning as bone implements, moving to wooden and metal handcrafted lures in colonial and preindustrial times, and finally becoming todays massproduced metal and plastic lure styles. This lure was often referred to by its model number 150 or simply as a 5hooker or dowjack. Some antique lures are collectible, some catch fish just as well as they did. Open up any old tackle box found in the basement of your grandparents house, or at a local flea market, and you may strike gold. It is strictly for those who need to identify lures visually in the field. Old florida lures homepage antique fishing lures and tackle.
It is black and white and has little collateral information. A place to research early, pre1940 wood fishing lures and boxes. China was the first civilization to make fishing lines of silk, of course, to which they attached delicate bronze hooks. All the necessary resources needed for those interested in the lure collecting hobby. Murphy and edmistens 2nd edition book on antique fishing lures. If you fish, chances are you have a tackle box full of old fishing lures sitting in your garage. Welcome to earls antique fishing tackle hi, my name is earl grant. My goal is to identify as many of those lure makers as possible. Fishing lures vintage rustic retro met paw paw bait co.
Click on the maker you are interested in to see the list of available antique lures. I am a collector of later vintage and antique fishing tackle such as antique fishing lures, antique fishing reels and antique fishing rods. For 29 years langs auction has been honored to sell the most important collections of antique fishing tackle in america owned by the most wellknown and respected fishermen, angling authors, celebrated personalities and prominent collectors in our field. The florida antique tackle collectors fatc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the. Collecting antique fishing lures everybodyadventures. Fishing tackle antiques and collectables by karl white excellent book for lure collectors. There are a number of excellent books about collecting antique fishing tackle. Fatc florida antique lure collectors fatc upcoming shows. The authors bring a combined 30 years of collecting to. Joes old lures books about collecting antique fishing. One of the founding fathers of the nascent fishing lure industry in the united states was the son of a furrier named julio t. Here you can buy and sell old, vintage, antique fishing lures from many different companies including heddon, creek chub, shakespeare, moonlight, pflueger, paw paw, and south bend just to name a few. I also added a page of antique fly rod lures which includes lures by any maker. Antique fishing lures website is a website to book mark and revisit in the future.
Tough lures tough lures antique vintage fishing tackle. When considering a consignment of rare items, an important collection or a lifetime. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The fun and artistry of antique fishing lures collectors weekly. Wondering how much those old fishing lures in the tackle box might be worth. Antique and vintage fishing lures collectors weekly.
With a database of over 9,000 photos of vintage reels, including notes detailing the history. Heddon crackleback lure model 8050 wyc 412 fishing lure ex. Take a quick tour of 19021940 wood lures and boxes. I first became a collector and joined the national fishing lure collectors club in 1984, a few years after acquiring a handful of antique lures from a relative. Guide to identifying and valuing vintage mechanical banks. The lure could be common, but if there are 100s of people that collect these lures, it may not matter. The club will have 30 display tables of old gear just for viewing, too. If you want to exchange links with us be sure to email us.
Collectors of antique lures and wholesale nfl jerseys tackle will soon be congregating at a new favorite fishing hole. There have been lures that were difficult to identify and i found them shown in this book. Highly recommend this book for creek chub and collectors in general. If the manufacturer of the lure is well known and has a great history, more people may collect these lures. Some antique lures are collectible, some catch fish just as well as they did when they had fresh paint, and others are just trash with rusty hooks. The first step in valuing these mantiques is to look for a brand such as heddon, pflueger, or creek chub bait co.
What makes looking for vintage fishing lures so fun is that you never know when one. My website is easy to navigate around in and you will find information that is not available anywhere on the internet or in text books. There will be about 300 tables of lures and other vintage fishing equipment for sale or trade. Join antique tackle collectors from around the world for tackle collectings second largest show. Fishing lures have been around about as long as prehistoric humans have contrived ways to catch fish.
I have been a member of the national fishing lure collectors club nflcc since 1998. Florida antique tackle collectors, daytona beach, florida. Following is a list of the 35 most valuable antique fishing lures, according to whites newest books. Old indiana lures a collection of antique fishing lures. In the years to come i plan to continuously add material to my lure website. Member of national fishing lure collectors club tell a friend about our website. Randys antique fishing lures i buy old fishing lures and reels.
When you search for old wooden fishing lures, be aware that vintage wooden lures needed lead weights to sink them to the proper fishing level unless the conditions called for surface appeal for fish, such as in heavy rain conditions. However, there are a few diamonds in the rough, if youre lucky enough. I will pay book prices in most cases, but keep in mind that book prices are not the gospel of what the value of a piece of old fishing tackle is worth. As a result of a love for the sport of fishing, we started collecting all types of fishing memorabilia tackle, fishing rods, reels, lures, flies, catalogs, boxes and just about anything related to fishing. Someone mentioned there was an organization called the national fishing lure collectors club that i might want to join. Back in the day, a lot of wooden lures were massproduced and have almost no value today. Fishing lure collectibles an identification and value.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Some were written by members of the various collector clubs and others are commercial publications. Since i have many antique fishing lures and vintage fishing lures for sale or trade i have listed them by maker. Hooked on old wooden fishing lures missouri department of. Someone mentioned there was an organization called the national fishing lure. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lures by murphy, dudley edmisten, rick. The primary objectives of the nflcc are to foster an awareness of fishing tackle collecting as a hobby and to assist members in the location, identification, and trading of vintage fishing related equipment. Below are some great books to help you get started collecting fishing lures and tackle. The primary objectives of the nflcc are to foster an awareness of fishing tackle collecting as a hobby and to assist members in the location, identification, and trading of vintage fishingrelated equipment. Reference books about antique fishing lures, extensive information on collecting antique lures from heddon, shakespeare, pflueger, and south bend. This is a beautifully photographed book with prices relative to very good condition, and some identification information.
Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Antique fishing lures hold the secret to past fishing techniques. Information regarding antique fishing lures, equipment and old fishing tackle including florida fishing lures and other old fishing lures. I wrote for our print edition on the value of old fishing tackle here. Fishing lure collectibles an identification and value guide.
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