I think it’s fair to say that the average angler gravitates toward the latest and greatest developments in tackle. Don’t get me wrong, I do too. I’m always eager to try a new lure on my home waters, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Just in time for fishing season, Traditional Arts in Upstate New York is celebrating the art of antique hand-made fishing lures. In the 19th and... Apr 09, 2014 — Just in time for fishing season, ...

LAND O’ LAKES, Wis. (WBAY) - If you’re heading to northern Wisconsin for this weekend’s fishing opener, it’s a must-see for any angler. A Vilas County man has the only known antique fishing tackle ...

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 ...

There was a bit of magic inside the cardboard box hidden away in the corner of an unused room. The box, about a foot square, barely peeked out from behind the sleeping bags, waders and life jackets ...