Fishing Frenzy

When we think of antique fishing lures, we often imagine the tools that our forfathers must have used for fishing. Antique fishing lures are still used, although their presence is preferred in private collections. What distinguishes new models from older ones is that modern lures have a sleekness and a luster that make them a lot more similar to live bait. In fact the word that best describes antique fishing lures is stiffness. They also try to replicate a partial look of the insects used in fishing.

There are interesting stories to tell about some of the antique fishing lures you use or collect. Normally, classic lures can be used with any type of fish, with some exceptions due to variation, species and habitat. Information is pretty scarce on older fishing lures, because the new models are in the spot light at present.

Although a different terminology is used for antique fishing lures, classic or old models are still available with some stores. Internet sites and some auction houses could be the right locations to make an acquisition. These places usually have different varieties of fishing lures in stock and the prices they ask for are also different from one source to another depending on certain factors. Sometimes you have the chance to find these old lures in modern specialized shops, too. You can also get the information about the places where such lures can be bought from other hobbists.

When searching the Internet for antique fishing lures, you will also be able to find, some kind of information on the history of fishing, on the first gear manufacturers and their tradition as well as many other things worthy of consideration. Books, online guides and magazines could also be of great help for the matter.

Some antique fishing lures are sold for small fortunes, but there are buyers for them despite the very high costs. Such highly valuable designs can be even one hundred years old, and they usually belong to mature collections that are occasionally sold at auctions. To give some approximated price, we'd say they range between $1,000 and $5,000. They usually end up in the possession of passionate collectors who belong to exclusive groups. From time to time such select groups receive new members in the forms of collectors with experience and something to share with the rest.