For avid fishing lure collectors, the thrill of the hunt is just as exciting as the catch itself. Rare fishing lures can be worth a small fortune, and their historical significance makes them even ...

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 ...

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 ...

Antique lures of extraordinary rarity – many of them boxed – include one of eight frogs hand-carved in 1898 by James Heddon and displayed at Heddon factory in Dowagiac, Michigan DENVER, Pa., Dec. 2, ...

Top-estimated lot: the first American wooden minnow bait representing the link between late-1890s plugs and the first commercially offered minnows from early 20th century This wonderful antique minnow ...

When Bill Sonnett says he enjoys "old school" bass fishing, he isn't exaggerating. Sonnett not only collects antique fishing gear, he fishes with it. Other bass fishermen can have their high-powered ...

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.