You have finally bought that hard-won fishing lure. Now you want to keep it and protect its value. Some key things to do are to keep it in a consistent environment, house it away from insects and finally keep it in a humidity controlled environment. By taking these important steps you can avoid problems with paint cracking, insects and other unforeseen problems.

STEP 1- Consistency of the environment is extremely important. Avoid any environmental changes that would expand or contract the wood. A good example might be moisture changes. If you live in a highly h......
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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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If you are looking for a new hobby and you are an angler, then you might want to consider collecting antique fishing lures. It is an exciting hobby because it gives you focus, social interaction and an experience to learn and invest with. After reading this article, you will have a better sense of what collecting antique lures can do for you.

For starters, it gives you something to focus on. By concentrating on a particular area of antique lures, it gives you a distinctive expertise. For example, some collectors focus on lures that are a certain color. Others focus on makes and types. H......
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Ca. 1910 New in Maroon Box Pflueger Globe Bait Click HERE for details!

This is a .Ca. 1910 New in Maroon Box Pflueger Globe Bait...................box and bait are both hardware store fresh!!

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Pflueger Neverfail Minnow 3100 Fishing Lure 5 Hook Click HERE for details!

Vintage 1940s pflueger neverfail 5 hook minnow. 3-5/8". Painted pressed eye version, early hook hangers. There are some cracks and diggs, hardware is clean. see photos.

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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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Many people today are interested in finding antique fishing lures to fill up their hobby collection. Very simply, these lures come along with a lot of other antique items, and generally have a lot of resale value. Also, they carry a lot of value for people who have a special interest in these older things. Hopefully these tips will help you be able to find the best antique fishing lures for your collection or for your use out on the lake.

Keep in mind, although the modern lures are designed specifically to look at and be effective it big in the fish out of the water, the antique lures......
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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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VINTAGE TACKLE RARE OLD LAZY IKE WITH TWO PART BOX Click HERE for details!

Vintage tackle box find. Up for auction is a nifty "Lazy Ike" complete with its two part box. A very nice find. I will let the pictures do the talking on this one.

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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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