My husband passed away & I'm going thru his fishing tackle boxes. I've found many very old fishing lures, need to know if there is any collectible value to any of them

There is a very strong market for vintage fishing lures on E-Bay. You will most likely get a very good price for any lures especially collectible ones that you list.
I'm sorry I can't be of anymore help, but I've not heard of any lure with that particular marking.

Have you ever watched those cable TV programs that feature the bass pro fisherman? I do -- I watch them all the time -- I love them, in fact. Have you ever noticed how many of these guys are really into the latest bass fishing tackle items?

Bass fishing is a sport that attracts thousands of sportsmen to area lakes every year. Canada, Mexico and the United States all have various types of bass in their rivers, but most fishermen appreciate the famous Large Mouth Bass. This is one of the most sought after species because of the rewarding experience of catching one.

If you going on your first Bass fishing trip and you haven't done any fishing ever before it can be a bit daunting to try and find the right fishing tackle. The moment you step in to a shop that sells fishing tackle, or better yet a shop that specializes in fishing, you will see that there are thousands of items to choose from. Things like lures, reels and rods are there in so many forms and variations and they exist because each one is needed in its own situation. For a beginner this can be shocking and even a reason not to go fishing but you should not let this huge assortment of fishing items to choose from get you down. As a beginner you don't have to know what all the different items are for just try and get the basics.

Tip Action: This tells you if the tip is soft or maybe more stiff. When the tip of your rod is soft then you will be able to make a more accurate cast, but on the other hand it will make the choice of lures a lot smaller.

A Rod: We begin with the most difficult item in your bass fishing tackle, the decision which rod you need to buy. You already know that there are a lot of rods you can choose from. One can get a special rod for every type of fish you can catch or for the special lures that are available. The choice of rod largely depends on the type of lure you will be using. Looking at them you would not say so, but a fishing rod is a complex piece of tackle. When we talk about bass fishing rods there are four points to look for and these are tip action, length, power and sensitivity.

Power: When we talk about power what this means is the weight of the rod, is it heavy or light. When you are going for bigger fish then you will need a heavier rod.

Length: The type of fishing you are going to do and the type of lures you will be using will dictate the length of the rod.

Ronald.yoon
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Old old lure HELP ME

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you can send it to him and he'll custom repaint and replace your hooks

There are several ways to catch the kind of salmon you target. Some would use different fishing methods, while others would use fishing lures. As what all salmon fishing enthusiasts know, a lure is placed on the very end of the fishing line. But, what most of them did not know is that, improper placement of a lure could result to an unsatisfying day or worse no catch at all. Salmon fishing lures are supposed to be tightly connected to the end of the fishing line in order that it will not fall off from the fishing line when thrown into the waters. It may sound so simple and obvious, but still there are people who tend to neglect it, especially the beginners.

Getting yourself salmon fishing lures is not as simple as you think. You can't just buy and attach them securely at the end of your fishing line. It doesn't work that way. There are certain things you have to consider in selecting the best salmon fishing lures. From the different varieties of salmon fishing lures that are available in the market today, you can tell they have different designs. The designs are based on the diverse methods of fishing, types of waters you where you will fish, types of salmon species you want to, and to different fishing poles. And because your salmon fishing lures have to vary depending on the spots where you'll fish, the type of fish you target, and what type of fishing pole you will use, it is best that you carefully choose the ones that are designed to best suit your specific needs.

If you use salmon fishing lures instead of using bait, you'll have greater chance of hooking your target. According to some experts in salmon fishing, the technique in which you can successfully catch salmon is to keep your lure as attractive as possible. The action and the kind of lures you use can help attract the attention of salmon. Therefore, the more potential food your lures look like, the more interested your salmon will get. Also, it is important that you know what salmon feed in order for you to choose the best salmon fishing lures. For example, if you fish in a lake where salmon feed on flies, make sure you get salmon fishing lures that look like flies. Otherwise, your target will just snob and ignore your lure.

No matter how you use every techniques you know about, it is still not enough. Your skills also have something to do with hooking your target. So to make salmon fishing more fun as ever, carefully pick out the right salmon fishing lures that will wink at your target. Choose the ones that are worth to chasing for!

Milos
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The evolution of fishing gear and accessories along with the development of the bass fishing industry brought about the development of various lures specifically used for different fish species.

There are many types or class of lures and they all depend on what type of fish works for them. Many only work for specific types but some cover a wide range of species of fish.

Below are some of the typical lures used for fishing.

Light Standard Casting Lures

For Standard casting lures, they are mostly able to attract a wide range of fish varieties from albacore, bluefish, bonita, oho and crappies. These lures are also excellent for certain species of bass fish and work best when retrieved from water at low to medium speed. They pass through water with undetectably synthetic material.

Their sizes are excellent for lightweight fish and a host of freshwater species. They range from 1/16 oz. to 3 oz.

The hand painted eye is enticing enough to allow schooling of fish. This feature allows for more chances of trapping one of the target fish in the water.

Heavy Standard Casting Lures

Heavy Standard Casting Lures are excellent for quite heavy fish specifically, walleye and bass. While the lightweight lures are used in most circumstances, it was shown that heavy counterparts provide more reliable fishing output.

Moreover, the heavy standard lures are able to catch fish than diamond and light standard casting lures.

Long Casting/Jigging Lures

Perhaps the most popular among the fishing lures are the long, tapered jigging lures. They are perhaps the most commonly used fishing lures among the fishermen in Florida, Mississippi and Louisiana.

Just recently, it was found out that the long casting lures work best for catching trout and pike. They were also found to effectively catch stripers and bluefish. They can catch tuna and walleye in a breeze!

Unlike heavy standard lures, this gear won't produce good fish-catch output up to 180-200 ft under water but be sure to effectively match your lure color, bait and related accessories to maximize performance.

Deadly Diamond Lures

These lures are one of the smallest with sizes ranging from 1/8 to 1oz. They can seamlessly attract attention among fish and could form a school of fish in a minute!

The reason is it lies on its structural surface formation and cut. The top handle is cut like a diamond and causes the reflection of light striking on its surface. The diamond lures are best for catching bass fish varieties, crappie and stripers although they work on a small range of fish species.

Nicky Pilkington
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Fishing is a popular sport. For many it is an opportunity to share common interests and develop new friends at the same time. Big business has created marketing lines for every possible product, targeting the outdoor lifestyle. The number of available fishing lures has grown along with the need for diverse capabilities in fishing lures. Using a lure is a part of fishing, required to ensure success.

Using fishing lures improves the chances for a quick, quality catch. A lure that pushes through the water, with ready resistance, wobbling its way, will draw attention to fish. Hopefully the lure entertains the fish, until they are in place for a strike. Use of lures has become a part of fishing protocol today. Choice of a lure depends on the particular fish sought. Each lure has a sort of dance that will appeal to certain fish and lead the fish to a place for strike.

LURES, LIGHT OR HEAVY

A light lure, cast with a moderate speed, will glide through the water and attract a school of fish. As the lure runs through the water, these fish will follow: crappies, albacore, bluefish, and certain species of bass, along with numerous freshwater fish. Use of heavy lures will bring heavy fish: walleye and bass.

CREATIVITY THRIVES

Some fishermen thrive on their creativity. They add plastic, pork rind, or pieces of chamois to their lures. It is their way of getting the attention of certain fish. Some attach colorful yarn, especially red yarn, to their lures. This is a very effective draw for the fish.

Plastic worms have become popular. With rods the fisherman cast and cast, using plastic worms, scented for the fish they plan to catch. From the beginning it was thought these plastic worms would be durable and functional. Testing them confirmed their sterling quality. With a strong plastic head and soft durable body, the scented plastic worms survived the durability test. This lure is available today at a reasonable price. Plastic worms go fishing, rigged with the caster's swing. The action of this plastic lure guarantees a strike. It is so successful that fisherman want to fish forever.

LASER LURE

Controversy surrounds the research of a laser lure, soon to be marketed in Canada, before it is released in the United States. This lure has been tested in fresh and salt waters, with the use of a boat. The laser lure drew more fish than other lures from the same boat. It is deemed to be safe.

TO BE INFORMED

Fishermen are courted by an industry that includes every aspect of the sport of fishing. Accessories for fishing are available for purchase in a multitude of places. As the consumer makes a choice of fishing gear, casting equipment, and the type of lure he wants to use, he will be able to find the quality of equipment desired. There are many magazines available with an outdoor life theme, complete with excellent photography and timely articles. An avid consumer will find useful information within these magazines and will track changes in fishing accessories and new items, as well.

Yuki Shoji
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Because they remind us old guys of "the good old days" and the fish we caught and trips we took with our fathers and grandfathers that are no longer with us. Back in the days getting a Heddon River Runt or Creek Chub Pikey minnow for a birthday gift and then having dad or grampa take you out in the boat or to the river and go use it was a special occasion. I still have some old Bombers my dad gave to me over 40 years ago and while I don't use them for fishing, they do deserve a special place in my office.
Besides all that the old wooden plugs have a very unique action, one not well imitated with plastic injection molding and mass production, and they still catch fish when nothing else will!

Enjoy fishing and pass it on!

Fishing lures are items that are similar to baits to which fish get attracted. Conventionally, live worms or such other small, living animals were used for the same purpose. But later even artificial fishing lures were used. Artificial baits could be reused each time. These antique fishing lures have become popular have become popular collectible items over the years.

The oldest lure manufacturing company was established in 1860s.  The first commercially made lures were available in Michigan and Ohio. The companies that made these artificial fishing lures were Heddon, William Shakespeare Jr and Pflueger. They dominated the fishing lures market for above 40 years that is from 1900 to 1940. The earliest lures were prepared by the company at home. They prepared the later lures using carvings on wood with glass eyes which made the fishing lures very exquisite.

The antique fishing lures date back to the time. In 1898, the fishing lures were carved frog shaped lures attached to broom sticks. This simple kind of lure was successful in attracting fish to it. From there, began the idea of commercially prepared artificial lures.

The antique fishing lures are made out of wood or metal. These lures are painted with attractive colors to lure different kinds of fish. The antique fishing lures are classified based on the size, weight, material, color and many other more factors. These fishing lures could help catch any kinds of fish. Moreover the condition and the age of the lures were important for determining its value. For example, a ‘mint’ lure in a very good condition fetches far more than the one in an average condition.

Sometimes even the paint was considered as an important factor in deciding the value of lures. Metal lures also had a great commercial value. many collectors and buyers were even interested by the rare plastic lures as they had longer life and were comparatively cheaper.

The wooden lures were much popular than any other kinds of lures. These lures were made available for casual use from the 1800s. Wooden fishing lures dominated the market from 1915 to the 1950s.

Early 20th century fishing lures are available even today. Collecting fishing lures has become a hobby for many people. Antique fishing lures has also become a sort of collectible. Well decorated wooden boxes are also available for holding these artificial fishing lures. They are exquisitely decorated and have compartments for keeping the lures. Different collectors of the lures pay only a small amount of money to get hold of these boxes as well as lures.

The antique fishing lures are available on the Internet biddings, auctions as well as passed down as heirlooms. These lures are also available at antique stores. Some well preserved antique lures are hard to find but the dealers can fix them for interested buyers. A great deal of information can be found on these lures from the different dealers and shops.

Today antique fishing lures are available at reasonable costs. These lures are considered to be fortunes and people consider themselves lucky to get hold of one. As they are reasonable in cost many people are interested in buying them because of their value and rustic charm.

Muna wa Wanjiru
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I use an old sharpened screwdriver that I've had for years to turn the beginning of a topwater or a shallow diving crankbait fishing lure.

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