Old and Antique Lures and Fishing Tackle Values and Pricing
Collecting old and antique lures and fishing tackle is a great hobby.
Antique fishing tackle has a have everlasting appeal. They take us to a simple time, where smaller scale lure making was the way things were done. There was plenty of room for innovation, and the diversity of tackle and and abundant nostalgia make this a very gratifying hobby.
Any angler who found an tackle box full of old will know the wonderful feeling that comes from collecting old, antique, vintage fishing lures and fishing tackle. Although the lures may be dirty and rusted, they are work of art of a simpler and quieter period in history.
During the late 20th century,the little lure manufacturers conquered the industry. There were a few national lure brands but they were not marketed the same way as how things are mass marketed now. Most lure were regional innovations that worked well in the locations they were made for.
Many antique lures are larger than life, very big compared to some of the lures that we use today, generally designed for top water or shallow water use.
The weight was need to prevent backlash on lines, but as fishing reels and lines progress the need for larger lures diminished.
The main lures that are collectible belong to the main lure companies of the time, Heddon, Paw Paw, South Bend, Creek Chub, Pflueger, Arbogast and Shakespeare.
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South Bend Fly-oreno
The South Bend Fly-oreno Lure has its roots in the South Bend Bait Company, a renowned fishing tackle manufacturer founded in 1906 in South Bend, Indiana. The company was established by Frank G....
Shakespeare Midget Spinner
Hey there, fellow angler! Today, we're going to take a trip back in time and dive into the captivating world of the Shakespeare Midget Spinner Lure. This classic fishing lure has been enchanting...
Heddon Pumpkinseed
The Heddon Pumpkinseed is a highly collectible and sought-after vintage fishing lure produced by the Heddon Company. It was first introduced in the 1930s and was produced in various forms and color...
Heddon Zig Wag
The Heddon Model 8300 Zig Wag is a vintage fishing lure that was produced by the Heddon Company in the 1950s and 1960s. It is a topwater bait that is designed to imitate the movement of a wounded or...
South Bend Two – Oreno
South Bend had a lot of lures that shared numbers over time, including the South Bend Two Oreno Lure, which was a series model number 975 and for some reason shared a model number with a King Andy...
Egyptian Wobbler Lure By Shakespeare
The Shakespeare Egyptian Wobbler Lure is a vintage fishing lure with a long history that dates back to the early 1900s. The Shakespeare Company, which was founded in 1897 and became a leading...
Heddon Meadow Mouse
James Heddon & Sons initially released the Heddon Meadow Mouse Lure, a well-known fishing lure, in 1929. Many freshwater game fish prefer mice as a source of food, hence it was made to look and...
Heddon 150
An iconic fishing lure that has been a favourite of fisherman for more than a century is the Heddon 150. The Heddon 150 was one of the Heddon firm's most popular lures as soon as it started being...
Creek Chub Plunker Wood Fishing Lure
The Creek Chub Plunker is a vintage fishing lure that was first introduced in the 1920s by the Creek Chub Bait Company. The lure was made of wood and was designed to create a loud popping sound on...
Creek Chub Striper Strike
The Creek Chub Striper Strike is a vintage fishing lure that was first introduced in the late 1950s by the Creek Chub Bait Company. The lure was made of plastic and designed to target saltwater game...
Creek Chub Pikie
The Creek Chub Pikie is a vintage fishing lure that was first introduced in the 1920s by the Creek Chub Bait Company. The lure was designed to imitate a baitfish and was popular among anglers for...
Pflueger Globe
The Pflueger Globe is a vintage fishing lure that was first introduced in the early 1900s by the Enterprise Manufacturing Company, which later became the Pflueger Fishing Tackle Company. The Globe...
South Bend Babe Oreno
The South Bend Babe Oreno is a vintage fishing lure that was first produced in the 1930s by the South Bend Bait Company. The lure was popular among fishermen for its realistic design and durability....
South Bend Bass-Oreno Color Chart 1925
Here is a great colour chart for the South Bend Bassoreno form a 1925 South Bend Catalog! Click on the image below to enlarge it:
Hunting and Fishing Magazine Feb. 1947
Check out this great issue of Hunting and Fishing Magazine from early 1947 Click here to view this issue Click here to view this issue
Paw Paw Bass Seeker
The Paw Paw Bass Seeker was first produced in the late 1920's Available in both glass and painted eyes. It came in two sizes #2600 (4") and 4600 (3 1/4"). Two treble hooks. An early catalog...
Pflueger Magnet and Merit
The Pflueger Magnet and Merit(3600 Series) was first introduced in the mid 1910's and were not being produced anymore by the 1950's A relatively common lure these can fetch $75 or more depending on...
Shakespeare Bass Kazoo
The Shakespeare Bass Kazoo first instance of the bass Kazoo is recorded in 1924. The no. 590 originally came in for finishes 500GW Rainbow with scale finish, 590YP Yellow Perch with scale finish,...
Field and Stream Magazine May 1936
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South Bend Callmac Bug
For twenty years the Callmac Bug was produced (1921-1941 or 42). Designed for flyrods they had a cork body and a single hook. A South Bend Catalog describes them as: "The famous Callmax Bass and...
Field and Stream Magazine May 1933
May 1933 Field and Stream CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS ISSUE