Get hooked on one of the oldest of all collecting hobbies with this go-to-guide of fishing lures. A great pick-up-to-peruse type of book, built for toting to shows and antique shops, this lure reference aids you in your effort to accurately identify, price and better understand the history behind vintage and modern lures from 31 manufactures, starting with the Big Six (Heddon, PawPaw, Creek Chub, Plueger, Shakespeare and South Bend).
This edition has hundreds of new photographs and much new information not included in the first edition.
Explains how to identify, maintain, and restore vintage fishing equipment.
People purchasing these books can buy any one single book, a whole set, or even a book a month if they desire as the books will be printed and shipped on demand.
The book continues the tradition of high quality, detailed photographs useful in identifying small nuances important in lure collecting, as well as the author's practice of providing historical data for readers. 2005 values.
Eric Sorenson provides historical background on the origins and evolution of fishing gear, from information on the inventors of particular pieces and backgrounds on the companies that produced them, to tips on which pieces are highly ...
A history, identification, and value guide of fishing lure collectibles from 1940 until the mid 1980s, including lures, reels, rods, decoys, and miscellaneous items.
Collectors have been waiting for the newest book from Dudley and Deanie Murphy. In this volume of more than 3,500 lures shown in full color, the authors address the most collectible fishing lures made since 1940.
There are more than 1,800 lures presented from many manufacturers with heavy emphasis on Creek Chub Bait Co., Heddon, South Bend, Shakespeare, and Pflueger.
Robert A. Slade, after collecting old fishing tackle since 1958 and contributing articles on old fishing lures for a collector magazine for several years started researching and writing books in...
An entertaining overview of vintage fishing gear, this book takes you back in time to fishing's golden age.