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When it comes to antique fishing lures and other tackle, I’m more of an accumulator than a collector. If I see something cool for short money at a tag sale, then I’ll latch on to it. I don’t ...
These old fishing lures and vintage tackle are worth throwing down for when you find them at a flea market or garage sale.
Yes, there are $1,000 antique fishing reels to be had as well as vintage lures, the largest selection of hunting and fishing books and more for the first major sportsman show of the year. The Tri ...
When it comes to selling antique fishing equipment, Lang's Auction is the benchmark. Owners John and Debbie Ganung brought the auction into the 21st century after acquiring it several years ago.
Many search out antique shops, garage sales or auctions when vintage fishing tackle is available. You can find some great deals, or you can throw your money away on junk.
A Southern California angler has made history by landing a 219-pound bluefin tuna with antique equipment. Using a 1920s-era rod made of ash, a 1930s reel spooled with 24-thread linen line, Dave ...
Cast off: Victor Bonutto has had a fixation with vintage tackle since he was a child As a boy, Victor Bonutto would press his face to the plate-glass window of his local fishing tackle shop and ...
Vintage fishing gear falls into a category of collectibles sometimes dubbed “mantiques,” which includes hunting paraphernalia like antique rifles and duck decoys.
REEL DEAL: Antique fishing tackle show Just about everyone who fishes ends up with more than his or her share of tackle. But for some, collecting the vintage lures, reels and rods becomes a hobby ...