Fishing lures aren’t just tackle box staples — they can be prized collectibles that command impressive prizes. But before you fall hook, line, and sinker, it’s important to know what makes a lure ...

A few weeks ago, I met Vinson Bowers at The Mill Pond in Whiteville. The objective was fishing from a wooden boat in waters where he spent much of his childhood. Bowers' father, Lawrence Bowers, built ...

Dave Partin once sold three antique artificial fishing lures for $32,000. “There are some lures that sell for $20,000 to $30,000,” Partin said. “That’s for people who have a lot more money than they ...

Colorful fishing lures seem to be baiting the hooks of collectors. The bright eyes and colors add to the appeal, as does the sentimental value that many collectors can connect to their pastime of ...

A day of casting modern bass lures had failed to produce even a swirl. I decided to tie on an old wooden lure. Curiosity to watch the Dingbat’s action that was manufactured in 1937 – or 16 years ...

Q: I have a fishing-tackle box with lures from the 1930s and ’40s. Whom should I contact about the value and possible sale of these items? A: The best place to assess the value of old lures would be a ...

The interest in collecting antique fishing tackle has increased in recent years, explained in part by the simple law of supply and demand. But just because a lure looks old doesn’t mean it is ...

A tackle box full of a variety of lures at the Antique Lure Show at the Paragon in Holland. The Blade/Lori King Buy This Image Left: 1. Creek Chub weed bug with rare silver flash color for $3,500. 2.

DENVER, Pa. — A Lancaster County auction announced it has been commissioned to sell a renowned collection of antique and vintage fishing lures compiled by Wayne Edens. Morphy Auctions said a ...

Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, soft-plastics, flies, spoons, spinners and swimbaits. Just about anywhere you find fishing supplies, you will find at least a smattering of artificial baits that fit into ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jul. 23—On Saturday, Greenville's Fletcher Warren Civic Center will be a mecca to collectors and enthusiasts of vintage fishing ...