The wooden fishing lures have glass eyes and came in a variety of unusual and unique ... This antique fishing lure—dating to around 1914—was made by Union Springs Specialty Co. of Cayuga ...

Like most lures these days, modern Jitterbugs are hollow and made of molded plastic. They’ve been produced this way for many years, but before plastic became the norm, Jitterbugs were made of balsa ...

It proved to be one of the most potent bass lures ever created and because of this, the baits (and wacky rig fishing in general) are standing the test of time. Meanwhile, countless other lures get ...

From intricate metalwork to hand-painted wood, here are 13 antique fishing lures that collectors are willing to pay top dollar for. 1. Haskell Minnow (1859) Lang Auctions.

DENVER, PA — Antique fishing lures from the prestigious collection of Wayne and Lori Edens sparked intense bidding at Morphy Auctions’ May 17, 2025, sale, generating $863,000 in total sales. … ...

Q: I have a fishing-tackle box with lures from the 1930s and ’40s. Whom should I contact about the value and possible sale of these items? A: The best place to assess the value of old lures ...

You may be able to pump and reel a detached piece of wood. My brother once reeled in a 20-foot, arm-sized tree on just 8-pound test. We’ve even reeled in stumps.

Inside Al’s shop are more than 10,000 antique fishing lures on display, and for sale. ... but the value and beauty is in the old wood lures,” says Al.

Wilkinson carves replicas of famous antique wood fishing lures and sells them at craft and trade shows. He left home at age 15, and has traveled around the country. He was a jockey.

Vintage, antique fishing lures offered at Lancaster County auction house. ... “They represent the original American wood baits.” In 1977, Clyde A Harbin Sr, an outdoorsman, ...

You can also make your own lure retriever using heavy sinkers if you don’t have an actual lure retriever handy. Use a snap swivel to slide them down your line. You can even use an old spark plug.

We ranked the all-time best lures for striped bass, including spoons, crankbaits, and jerkbaits. These are our tested favorites for fishing stripers in freshwater or saltwater.