Antique Gear & Collectibles

Aids you in your effort to accurately id, price & better understand the history behind vintage & modern lures from 31 manufacturers, starting with the “Big Six": Heddon, PawPaw, Creek Chub, Plueger, Shakespeare & South Bend.

Coverage includes: Duck decoys, duck & game calls, fishing lures, rods & reels, hunting collectibles, shot shell boxes & more. 1000+ color photos; 8x11 inches, 256 pgs.

The first questions a beginning lure collector usually asks are: 'What is it?'; 'What is it worth?'; and 'Who made it?' Descriptions, sizes, dates, current values, & quick comparisons of similar features of lures. 2007 values. 8.5x11 inches, 448 pgs.

The perfect lure guide for any collector. Fishing lure auctions are big buisiness; 11,500+ listed among major online auctions daily. Pocket-sized edition provides detailed descriptions, sizes, colors, & up-to-date prices. 500+ color photos; 4x5 inches, 51

Expanded manufacturer info & new companies are highlights of the book. A selected tour of 1972 to 1987 is a special chapter of the book, as well as full details on 1986: A Year in Review. Heddon lures from 1972 to 1987 are given coverage, as are modern fi

Fascinating autobiography of the man & his reels. Beautifully written & full of history, including important photos, correspondence, & stories from Stan & his fiercely loyal clientele. A must for all Bogdan reel owners...& for those of us who can only dre

The "lure Bible" is back & better than ever, now in full color! The best reference guide for fishing lures & tackle. ID & value guide of 5000+ listings. Expanded, fully indexed. 2,500+ full-color photos; 8x11 inches, 768 pgs.

First complete historical analysis of this famous rod making firm. The first half of the book examines the history of Fenwick during its 7 phases of ownership from 1955-1988. There is also an in depth account of the events & technology associated with the

1500 collectible lures from the company's beginning in 1924 to 1984 when the company was sold, are shown in full color accompanied by current collector pricing. Includes catalogs, color charts & advertising, as well as historical info on Heddon as a compa

Aimed at assisting the beginning, intermediate, & advanced collector & the general antique & collectible dealer in identifying both collectible older vintage lures & the more modern classic fishing lures. Begins with the 6 major companies, Creek Chub Bait

Officially licensed, complete illustrated history of the company & its lures, from the 1930s' original "Wounded Minnow", carved by Lauri from pine bark & wrapped with foil, to the "Super Shad Raps" of today. 130 color, 60 B&W photos; 8.5x11 inches, 208 pg

Covers many facets of sport fishing paraphernalia including lures, decoys, winter ice fishing equip, reels, & related folk art from some of the countrys greatest sporting collections. 396 color & vintage photos, price guide; 9x11 inches, 176 pgs.

3000+ lures! The most complete coverage. 50+ collectors contributed, with a panel of experts who set the values. 1,100+ color pictures; 295 pgs.

Introduces the reader to the wide variety of decoys currently available, decoys made earlier in the century by "old time" artists as well as examples of contemporary design. Also, info on spear makers & the varying designs of their spears, jigging sticks,

Identification and evaluation of pre-1970 tackle. Meticously updated and revised with 1000s of poppers and flies, tackle boxes, catalogs, books and magazines, boats, motors, floats, misc. artifacts, antique tools and fishing tackle pictured! Full-color; 9

About how the Peetz reel & West Coast sport fishing go hand in hand. 6x9 inches, 128 pgs.

Features in-depth coverage of antique tackle from the 1860s to the 1920s and affordable production tackle from the 1930s through the 1960s. Campbell discusses the history, design, construction, fishing characteristics & id of important gear & offers tips

With the advent of "catch and release" the fishing creel no longer has much utilitarian value. Instead, it's being recognized for its folk art appeal. Beautiful coffee-table style book is a photographic perspective on a wide variety of creels & their make

A basic training guide to the fascinating world of fishing tackle collectibles including a glossary & resource list. Illustrated; 5.5x8.5 inches, 72 pgs.

The history & how-to's of collecting fly fishing gear from its English origins to present day techniques & equip. Includes info & prices for, rods, reels, hooks, flies, & accessories from lines, & bobbins to vests & creels. 4x8 inches, 110 pgs.