"The foundation of effective crankbait fishing is very simple; know the depth your crankbaits run. Until this knowledge is in hand, all the other crankbait questions are very insignificant. After all, if you can't get the bait to the fish, how could color, shape, action, or models of crankbaits make any difference whatsoever".

These are the words of bass pro and fishing legend Mike McClelland in his book "Walleye Troubleshooting", and when I read the above passage a few days ago I was reminded of an experience I once had that illustrated this point perfectly.

It had been ......
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If you've ever bought an antique lure that was a fake, then you know the pain that comes with a lack of knowledge. Here are some tips on how to save a lot of headache and trouble when buying antique lures. The three mistakes that lure collectors make are that they don't deal locally, they don't watch the condition of the lure, and they don't understand antique lure pricing. Once you learn the information presented in this article, then you'll know more about the pitfalls to avoid, and possibly save yourself some money and heartache.

1) The first mistake that a lure collector makes is th......
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A shoal of whitebait erupted once again alongside a rocky point well behind us, and Mike swung the boat around for another pass. It was a familiar annual scenario - schools of the tiny fish would work their way along the bank in shallow water and under cover of overhanging and submerged vegetation. Every so often they would come to a rocky outcrop, a log or some other structure that forced them into deeper water to continue their journey. That's where the fish would lie in wait. Fat, resident sea-run trout would savage the schools of bait as they skirted the structure and headed for the shallo......
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Heddon Luny Frog - Red & White Click HERE for details.

Heddon Luny Frog in red head-white body! Nice closed-leg example of this early molded lure coming in a tough color. Lure is super clean, as shown in photos. Made by James Heddon & Sons of Dowagiac, Michigan. Guaranteed complete and all original. Any white areas are glare from camera flash.

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If you are like most vintage lure collectors, then you are probably asking yourself constantly.. .where are lure values going?  If that is you... then you will need to read on.  The three ways to get a better handle on lure pricing trends are 1) other collectors 2) books and the internet 3) your own experience. Once you finish the info in this article, then you will know better how to think about where prices are heading.

Before we go any further, the first item to do is create a network of fellow lure collectors. Usually, with friends and associates working with you, you can ......
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Take a look at almost any waterway, almost anywhere in the world and you already know where the best fish is going to be lurking, don't you? Well, don't you?

Sure you do! Just pick the biggest, gnarliest, ugliest, lure crunching mother of a woodpile - that's where he'll be, guaranteed. Along with a few dozen donated lures and half a mile of tangled braid.

But here is where a lure maker in the know has a huge advantage over the guy who buys lures off he shelf - with a little forethought you can plan ahead and design lures the are snag resistant and will pull fish out of heavy cove......
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Vintage Heddon Near Surface Wiggler Fishing Lure L5281 Click HERE for details.

Vintage Heddon Near Surface Wiggler Fishing Lure

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Are All Lure Making Timbers Born Equal?

I know this seems like a dumb question, but it's amazing how few people give any real thought to what type of timber they should use for their lure making! But the type of wood you select be the difference between an ok lure and one that's an absolute winner!

In fact, if you're really serious about your luremaking you certainly wouldn't limit yourself to a single timber - I use several different ones, depending on the intended use of my lure.

Thinking back a decade or two (shite, am I really that old?), some o......
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Alright, you are about to sell a fishing lure. One part of the lure isn't quite right... so you're thinking of repainting it to look like the original. But you're not going to tell the buyer. Here are three reasons why you may not want to do that. The world is now a smaller place than it used to be, someone might just call your bluff and sue you, and if you're thinking of using the little old lady trick forget it. Too many people have already heard that story. Once you read this article, you'll have a better appreciation of how to keep your reputation intact, and be a valuable member of the an......
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VINTAGE TACKLE LOT HEDDON CREEK CHUB SOUTH BEND + MORE click HERE for details.

VINTAGE TACKLE BOX LOT ( NO TACKLE BOX ) CONTENTS ONLY .. AWESOME GROUP OF MOSTLY WOOD LURES MANY GLASS EYE . 4 NICE PUNKINSEEDS ALL DIFFERENT COLORS , CRAZY CRAWLERS , GAMEFISHERS , CRAB WIGGLER , RIVER RUNTS , VAMP , GLASSEYE 210 ,SPOOKS ,TAD POLLY AND MANY HEDDONS IN BOXES , ALSO A NICE SOUTH BEND FISH ORENO WITH A BOX AND OTHER SOUTH BEND LURES , CREEK CHUB , PAW PAW ,MUSKY JITTERBUG AND GLASS EYE TIN LIZ AND OTHERS ALSO SOME REELS AND DELAIR WITH BOX . LOOK AT ALL THE PICTURES . THESE LURES RANGE IN CONDITION FROM VERY USED AND SHOW WEAR TO NEW AND NOT ALL BOXES MATCH COLOR . MOST LURES ARE IN GOOD ++ CONDITION AND AS IN ALL GROUP LOTS THESE ARE SOLD AS-IS LOOK AT ALL 12 PICTURES , I SHOW ATLEAST BOTH SIDES .THE REELS VARY IN CONDITION THE SMALL ONE IS MISSING A HANDLE. THIS IS A NICE LOT FOR A COLLECTOR OR RESELLER .

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