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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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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If you like collecting antique items as is the hobby of many people, then here is another item that you could try making a collection of antique fishing lures and if you are a fishing fan then this is definitely something that you will take deep interest in. These lures however are special and all about history and how worthy they are of being antique pieces.

The fact is that not just about any fishing lure is worthy of making it to an antiques collection -- these are definitely not the plastic ones that are a few years old and are so readily available everywhere, neither the ones found......
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Many anglers and fishing enthusiasts have taken up collecting these antique fishing lures, going to fishing and sporting fairs and trade shows so that they can display their items. Like other antiques, they are also selling them through collectors websites online or through other selling channels.

Collectors will look at companies or manufacturers when looking for fishing equipment to display or for their historical interest, focusing on a few. The antique fishing lures that are more usually sought after include the Creek Chubb, Heddon, Jamison, Moonlight, Pflueger, Shakespeare and So......
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As you become an avid fisherman and even in the early stages, there is one type of fishing that is sometimes even more rewarding than catching the large mouth bass itself. By this I mean  "fishing " for the ever elusive antique bass lure. This is an art among itself.

If you ever wanted to be a treasure hunter and a fisherman, looking and searching for antique lures can be a most rewarding experience. Lures have been used for many, many years and the availability of antique lures is becoming scarcer and harder to find. Fishing as a hobby is one that is enjoyed by various people, sea......
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Angling is hobby that is loved by various people. These countless numbers look upon sport fishing as constituting a mental test between themselves and the fish. To demonstrate their superiority over these kings of the water several artifices are used. Among these will be fishing lures. Both the new types and the old geezer fishing lures will be made use of.

Although the Modern fishing lures are configured to look slick and reminiscent of live bait the antique fishing lures do not deliver that special look. In fact the over all appearance of these olden fishing lures is ......
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Antique fishing lures may sound like something from a Steampunk novel or from your Grandfather's attic, conjuring images of men with pipes being terribly refined while waiting for a nibble, but they are collector's items now, and some anglers even use them to fish to this day. Where modern fishing lures are sleek and resemble certain types of live bait, the antique fishing lures are more solid and don't look like much other than maybe a slight insectoid appearance to their design. They are effective despite their design, as your fishing forefathers would attest.

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Very nice large size Wottafrog with the hair/bucktails on each hook. Great shape with only a small dent on his lower left leg (you can see in the picture where he is lying on his back) to detract from condition. I have other nice lures up for auction-please take a look. Shipping is Priority mail at $4.95

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