I use it handinhand with fishing lure collectibles by dudley murphy and rick edmiston. Mechanical and springloaded collectible antique fishing lures neon fire fly little is known about this early pyralin an early plastic lure, other than. There are a number of excellent books about collecting antique fishing tackle. Fishing lures have been around for as long, beginning as bone implements, moving to wooden and metal handcrafted lures in colonial and preindustrial times, and finally becoming todays massproduced metal and plastic lure styles. Silver creek novelty works sea gull model 204 fishing lure rare in box premoonlight period early 1900s. New listing vintage lure lotpico chico and arbogast scudder. Some antique lures are collectible, some catch fish just as well as. This book is really gorgeous on the outside and even more so on the inside.
A great pickuptoperuse type of book, built for toting to shows and antique shops, this lure reference aids you in your effort to accurately identify, price and better understand the history behind vintage and modern lures from 31 manufactures, starting with the big six heddon, pawpaw, creek. See more ideas about fly fishing books, fly fishing and fishing books. Vintage beer lures collectible schmidtts beer bottle lures, vintage heddon big bud fishing lures, pabst beer can fishing lures, old beer can bobbers and other beer fishing lure stuff for sale here at bargain prices. Any collector interested in antique fishing lures and the history of fishing lure production will find all the answers in fishing lure collectibles, a clear guide to a notoriously difficult collecting hobby focus. Lure manufacture evolved from mimicking the action of live prey in the water a swimming baitfish or a frog or a struggling insect and humans are inventive remembering that in the pioneering days of lure angling, the natural environment held high populations of. Joes old lures books about collecting antique fishing. Buy a cheap copy of fishing lure collectibles, volume two book by dudley murphy. Prices i will pay for antique fishing lures i buy old. As long as you can prove the lure is an original, says white, finding a buyer shouldnt be too hard. Text and images contained herein may not be printed, reproduced in any medium or cached for reproduction to external online or offline sources without the written permission of the owner. An identification and value guide to the most collectible. Paw paw aristocrat shiner minnow floater wood fishing lure in correct 8500 box. The minnow lure shown here has a single hook in excellent condition, one propeller. Collectible fishing lures by russell e lewis nook book.
I am always looking to buy, and always interested in hearing about any old wood fishing lure, box or any other antique. Click here to visit a page with my favorite antique fishing lure. Long before we had the internet and many of our contemporary reference books, collectors relied. From james heddon and sons and creek chub bait company to rebel, storm, smithwick, rapalas, bass lures and musky baits, we have it here. The most valuable lures are usually made of wood and have glass eyes. Fishing is a sport that has been traced back tens of thousands of years. Paw paw old faithful wobbler 4400 series silver flitters. A great pickuptoperuse type of book, built for toting to shows and antique shops, this lure reference aids you in your effort to accurately identify, price and better understand the. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lures fishing lure collectibles, 2nd ed 9781574321968 by murphy, dudley. Randys antique fishing lures i buy old fishing lures. It is the most comprehensive book i have found yet and is filled with information on the history of the lures.
It is strictly for those who need to identify lures visually in the field. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is the place to buy new and used old fishing lures, antiques, collectibles and everything a good bait shop would have. May 01, 2019 much like their decoy compatriots, fishing lures have become highly collectible. In the whitefish price guide to vintage fishing lures. Creek chub 2621 fluorescent red beautiful creek chub deluxe wagtail chub in chub finish model. Everyone has an opinion on what a vintage fishing lure is worth, but there is only one way to know for sure. A thorough guide to the baits, lures, flies, tackle, and techniques for americas favorite saltwater game fish by nick karas and fred golofaro feb 16, 2016. Old creek chub wood and glass fishing lures old antique. Get hooked on collecting vintage fishing lures jasper52. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lures. Many early pieces were carved from wood and then painted with a waterresistant paint like an enamel. I am an avid collector of early angling history and i am very interested in buying your old antique fishing lures, lure boxes, old reels, reel boxes, or any other items that are also related to vintage american fishing history.
In this volume of more than 3,500 lures shown in full color, the authors address the. I have been a member of the national fishing lure collectors club nflcc since 1998. In this volume of more than 3,500 lures shown in full color, the authors address the most collectible fishing lures made since 1940. Fishing lure collectibles an identification and value. Not as well known as some of the other brands featured here, macatawa bait co.
The primary objectives of the nflcc are to foster an awareness of fishing tackle collecting as a hobby and to assist members in the location, identification, and trading of vintage fishingrelated equipment. I am a collector of later vintage and antique fishing tackle such as antique fishing lures, antique fishing reels and antique fishing rods. Also be sure to check out our lure history pages and our blog. A lure must meet 3 or more of the below criteria to be worth anything to a collector. It has in depth descriptions of the different types of lures and their parts and gives. Collectible fishing lures by russell e lewis booksamillion. This is the second book i purchased when i started collecting fishing tackle. With all of this being said, there is still a market for your old fishing collectibles, and i am willing to pay a very fair price for them if they are something that i am looking for. Much like their decoy compatriots, fishing lures have become highly collectible. The primary objectives of the nflcc are to foster an awareness of fishing tackle collecting as a hobby and to assist members in the location, identification, and trading of vintage fishing related equipment. Shop for more antique fishing tackle and vintage fishing lures at our related sites. The most valuable antique fishing lures and their boxes. Mar 04, 2008 he also has released a threevolume set of books evaluating and identifying various types of fishing tackle. Welcome to earls antique fishing tackle hi, my name is earl grant.
Spool the winchester line spool 97 years ago this silk fishing line with its graphic label of a fish taking a antique fishing lure was introduced to the public by the winchester repeating arms company est 1866, a prominent american maker of rifles, guns, knives. It is black and white and has little collateral information. Oct 20, 2006 mechanical and springloaded collectible antique fishing lures neon fire fly little is known about this early pyralin an early plastic lure, other than that it was manufactured in the late 1920s. Edmisten, rick and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This is in contrast to lighterweight fiberglass and other materials used in later decades. Collectible fishing empherma books, catalogs, photos, etc. Creek chub 2637 jointed pikie yellow flash black eyes fishing lure new in box. Some antique lures are collectible, some catch fish just as well as they did when they had fresh paint, and others are just trash with rusty hooks. Collectible fishing empherma books, catalogs, photos, etc ball minnow trap. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Below are some great books to help you get started collecting fishing lures and tackle or to add to your library. He also has released a threevolume set of books evaluating and identifying various types of fishing tackle. Thanks for visiting randys antique fishing lures more about me here my intention on this website is to showcase examples of, and furnish information about our amazing angling heritage through pictures of antique lures, lure boxes, reels, and other related and historic fishing items or emphera. Get hooked on one of the oldest of all collecting hobbies with this gotoguide of fishing lures. China was the first civilization to make fishing lines of silk, of course, to which they attached delicate bronze hooks. The most comprehensive antique fishing lure identification. Click here to read the story of george perry and the world record bass.
Collectible fishing lures get hooked on one of the oldest of all collecting hobbies with this gotoguide of fishing lures. Creek chub made the bait that caught george perrys world record largemouth in 1932 the fintail shiner and the bait that would have held the record before that fritz friebels 2015 came on a pikie minnow, had records been kept then. The author covers a lot of companies you simply wont find elsewhere and dives into the great history of wisconsin fishing tackle. Antique and vintage fishing tackle has become highly collectible, both for its workmanship and appearance and for the nostalgic memories it evokes of a simpler time. The cost is miniscule compared to the cost of mistakes made out of ignorance. Randys antique fishing lures i buy old fishing lures and reels. It was published by collector books and has a total of 332 pages in the book. Slade, a series of books published as the encyclopedia of old fishing lures made in north america with extensive history and patent information on old lure makers and the first to include extensive coverage on canadian lure makers. Progressing from simple implements of bone, stone and wood to the elaborately feathered flies of the victorian era, antique fishing lures are now sought as highly prized collectibles. If you have a 100 year old lure age in great shape condition rare made by a wellknown manufacturer maker that everyone wants demandyou could have a lure that is worth hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Handcrafted designs create a folk art feel, attracting collectors from a range of backgrounds. A great pickuptoperuse type of book, built for toting to shows and antique shops, this lure reference aids you in your effort to accurately identify, price and better understand the history behind vintage and modern lures from 31 manufactures, starting with the big. New listing vintage garcia mitchell 406 hi speed spinning fishing reel. One of the founding fathers of the nascent fishing lure industry in the united states was the son of a furrier named julio t.
Times have changed, and unless you keep up with the current market values on a daily basis, it will be very hard to value your collectible lure. Many excellent books about fishing and antique fishing lures and tackle are available through the whitefish press. Fishing lures have been around about as long as prehistoric humans have contrived ways to catch fish. Reference books about antique fishing lures, extensive information on collecting antique lures from heddon, shakespeare, pflueger, and south bend.
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This book is the book you need if you are researching or collecting wisconsin fishing tackle. I strongly recommend this book be added to your collection. An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lure by murphy, dudley, edmisten, rick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Browse and buy a vast selection of camping books and collectibles on. One of the founding fathers of the nascent fishinglure industry in. Many vintage fishing lure makers used natural materials like wood or older metals like tin. The sampling of lures in the following list falls into the lowtomoderate price range and would be seen as beginners.
An encyclopedia of the modern era, 1940 to present collectors have been waiting for the newest book from dudley and deanie murphy. The timeworn cliche that first impressions make all the difference is especially true in lure collecting. The addition of an original box adds to the value of this auction lot. Vintage beer lures beer stuff here collectible beer stuff.
Collectors have been waiting for the newest book from dudley and deanie murphy. The title of this book is fishing lure collectibles and it was written by dudley murphy, rick edmisten. Open up any old tackle box found in the basement of your grandparents house, or at a local flea market, and you may strike gold. Two experts provide clear details in fishing lure collectibles. With over 10, 000 pictures in preparing the historical stories for these books. Antique lure the excitement or quiet joy of fishing diary for serious fishermen or weekend warriors hobbies log weather. Antique and vintage fishing lures collectors weekly. Vintage lure creek chub baby pikie lake house decor wooden lure antique lure fishing collectible boyfriend gift for grandpa gift for men royalantiquesco 4. New collectors today are largely influenced by their treatment among other collectors, and their ability to survive in a hobby that can sometimes be as cutthroat as it is rewarding. Antique and vintage fishing tackle collectors weekly.
An identification and value guide to the most collectible antique fishing lure by dudley murphy and rick edmisten feb 1, 1995 4. The authors bring a combined 30 years of collecting to. Some were written by members of the various collector clubs and others are commercial publications. Fishing lure collectibles an identification and value guide. Gary smith, an editor with the national fishing lure collectors club, said the bestknown fishing lure makers are referred to as the big five and are heddon, shakespeare, pflueger, south bend and creek chub.
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