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 ...

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 ...

Similar to oil painting, the age of the work, the artist’s name and reputation are all factors. Antique lure collecting boils down to three things: Nostalgia, craftsmanship and money. Finding that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Steve Fussell got hooked, so to speak, on collecting antique fishing tackle. “My girlfriend collects fine antiques,” the Orlando advertising executive said. “I got tired of going with her (to shows) ...

Ever wondered if old school lures still work? We dug out 30-year-old plugs and put them to the test on the Ohio River this spring. To our surprise, those vintage treasures triggered explosive hybrid ...

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 ...

On Aug. 2, Greenville’s Fletcher Warren Civic Center will be a mecca for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage fishing equipment for the second-ever North Texas Antique Fishing Lure and Tackle Show.