Antique Fishing Lures
When we think of antique fishing lures, we often imagine the tools that our forfathers must have used for fishing. Yet, some people collect vintage antique fishing lures and even use them from time to time. 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. A feature recognizeable in old and new models alike is the imitation of the insect look used in stream 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. Auction houses and some Internet sites may be the right places to visit for such acquisitions. The models, the prices and the availability vary from store to store, but if you are keen on finding precisely an older model, you may get it after a persistent search. Sometimes you can get certain antique models in modern shops together with recent designs, either for comparison or just for the sake of diversity. Hobbists could also give one some hints about where to find more for your collection.
When searching the Internet for antique fishing lures, you may also come across some very interesting materials on the history of fishing, the evolution of fishing gear and the tradition of the manufacturers. Books, online guides and magazines could also be of great help for the matter.
There is the category of collectors for whom the historical value of the antique fishing lures is what matters the most despite their high prices. 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 other collectors try to step into this group but they cannot be considered buyers at the first level.
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