Includes information
on collecting antique lures, and
fishing equipment from names like Bagley, Bomber, Creek Chub,
Heddon, Pflueger, Rapala, Rebel, Shakespeare, South Bend and
more. Notice the "Most Watched" items on each page to see what
lures other collectors are most interested in buying.
Antique
Fishing Lures - (This is the page you are on
now.) http://www.bp-outdoors.com/antique_fishing_lures.html
Features antique fishing lures, tackle, and most watched antique lures
organized by brand names like Bagley, Bomber,creek Chub, Heddon,
Pflueger, Rapala, Rebel, Shakespear and South Bend.
South
Bend Fishing Lures - http://www.bp-outdoors.com/antique_fishing_lures_south_bend.html
South Bend fishing tackle collectors resources.
Antique Collector Fishing
Lure Resources at bp-Outdoors.com
Background:
Fishing lures typically resemble the prey of game fish. The lure's
action, motions, and color simulate those of a live bait that the fish
would normally feed on or eat. Anglers cast the lures and reel them in
in order to simulate a live bait. Fishing lures were first made
commercially in the United States in the early 1900s by Heddon and
Pflueger located in Michigan. Earlier lures were handmade by fishermen
or craftsmen.
Equipment:
Types of fishing lures.:
Jig: A
lead head on the shank of a hook with feathers or plastic baits to
simulate a minnow, crawfish, worm or snake.
Top water lures. They float and resemble prey
that is on top of the water. They can make a popping sound from a
concave-cut head, a burbling sound from "side fins" or scoops or a
buzzing commotion from one or several propellers. A few have only
whatever motion the fisherman applies through the rod itself, though if
skillfully used, they can be very effective.
Spoon lures are made to resemble the inside of
a table spoon. They flash in the light while wobbling or darting due to
their shape, and attract fish.
Plugs are also known as crankbaits. These lures
have a fishlike body shape and they are run through the water where
they can make a variety of different movements caused by instability
due to the scoop under the head.
Artificial flies are designed to resemble all
manner of fish prey and are used with a fly rod and reel in fly fishing.
Soft plastic baits are made of plastic or
rubber, and are designed to resemble worms, lizards, frogs, leeches and
other creatures.
Spinnerbait are pieces of wire bent at about a
60 degree angle with a hook on the lower end and a flashy spinner
mechanism on the upper end.
Swimbait is a minnow- like soft plastic bait
that is reeled like a plug. Some of these have a swimming tail.
These fishing lures can be made of wood,
plastic, rubber, metal, cork, and materials like feathers, animal hair,
string, tinsel and others. They can have many moving parts or no moving
parts. They can be retrieved fast or slow. Some of the lures can be
used by alone, or with another lure.
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Antique Fishing Lure
Collector Sites
Antique Fishing Lure Resources
Review the following
information on collecting antique lures, and
fishing equipment from names like Bagley, Bomber, Creek Chub,
Heddon, Pflueger, Rapala, Rebel, Shakespeare, South Bend and more.
Angling Artifacts - http://www.anglingartifacts.com
Features antique fishing tackle, rods, lures, books, art and jewelry.
Includes information on related museums, appraisals, and a lure grading
system.
Antique Fishing
Collectibles.com - http://www.antiquefishingcollectibles.com/
Features a variety of antique fishing tackle. Includes lures, rods, and
reels.
Antique Fishing Lures -
http://www.antiquefishinglures.com/
Includes information for beginning and advanced antique fishing lures
collectors.
Antique
Fishing Lures and Boxes -
http://www.mrlurebox.com/
A guide to the most valuable antique fishing lures, with 350 photos
covering 176 companies like Heddon, Creek Chub, Pflueger and
Shakespeare.
Antique Lure
Collectibles -
http://www.antiquelurecollectibles.com/
Featuring a large collection of pre 1930 Heddon, Shakespeare, and early
miscellaneous company lures with photos.
Fishing
Decoys -
http://www.fishdecoy.com
The art of bringing fish close enough to spear was taught to early
European settlers by eskimos who had been using this technique for
centuries.
Fishing
Lure Collectibles -
http://www.flc.com/
An identification book for antique fishing lures, extensive advanced
information on collecting and identifying antique lures.
Florida
Antique Tackle Collectors, Inc. -
http://www.fatc.net/
Florida Antique Tackle Collectors, Inc (FATC) website giving Club
membership and exposition information.
Heddon
Antique Fishing Lures Website -
http://heddonfishinglures.com
Book on James Heddon and Sons history with photos of Heddon lures,
reels and advertising items.
Hoosier Fishing Lure Information - http://hoosierfishinglure.info/
Information about collectable lures and lure-makers from the State of
Indiana.
Joe's Old Lures -
http://www.joeyates.com/florida.htm
Antique lures made in Florida.
My
Bait Shop - http://www.mybaitshop.com
Dedicated to the hobby of fishing and collecting old fishing tackle and
memorabilia.
Old
Fishing Lure -
http://www.oldfishinglure.com/
Information on the antique lure, rod and reel, and ice decoys including
insight into the manufacturers and people involved, as well the history
and the timeframe surrounding them.
Old
Reels -
http://www.oldreels.com/
Antique and collectable fishing reels.
Pre-1920
Heddon Lures and Boxes - http://www.braceface.com/lures
Extensive photos, information, and discussion of pre-1920 Heddon lures
and boxes. Knowledge for advanced collectors and researchers by Dr.
Michael Echols.
South Bend Bait Company -
http://www.southbendcollector.com
Features guide to the company' antique lures and collectibles.
Tackle Collecting -
http://www.tacklecollecting.com/
Dedicated
to antique fishing lures with an emphasis on lure colors from the top
manufacturers of the day, covering the most collectible baits from the
very beginning. Does not access values, as they change frequently, but
focus on the history and dates produced from old catalogs.
Includes information, color charts, and over 1000 images of antique
fishing lures.
Vintage Fishing Tackle -
http://www.vintage-fishing-tackle-uk.com/
Fly and tackle boxes, rods, reels, and angling art.
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Traditional or
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