I think it’s fair to say that the average angler gravitates toward the latest and greatest developments in tackle. Don’t get me wrong, I do too. I’m always eager to try a new lure on my home waters, ...

From Heddon and Pflueger classics to the legendary Haskell Minnow, learn how to identify, value, and collect old fishing lures. Similar to oil painting, the age of the work, the artist’s name and ...

When: Jan. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Arnold No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department bingo hall, 1702 Fifth Ave., Arnold. More: To reserve a table or for more info, call 412-298-0964 or email ...

These vintage rigs purchased in auctions are likely not valuable, but the buyer loves them. Photo Credit: Photo by Kenneth L. Kieser Kenneth Kieser Going Outdoors Many search out antique shops, garage ...

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 collect ...

Walk into any antique mall or shop today and you’ll see evidence of the growing interest in collecting fishing lures, tackle and other fishing gear. Today we are finding that the more rare antique ...

Jul. 23—On Saturday, Greenville's Fletcher Warren Civic Center will be a mecca to collectors and enthusiasts of vintage fishing equipment for the first-ever North Texas Antique Fishing Lure and Tackle ...

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 fix ...

When Bill Sonnett says he enjoys "old school" bass fishing, he isn't exaggerating. Sonnett not only collects antique fishing gear, he fishes with it. Other bass fishermen can have their high-powered ...

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 ...

On Aug. 2, Greenville’s Fletcher Warren Civic Center will be a mecca for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage fishing equipment for the second-ever North Texas Antique Fishing Lure and Tackle Show.

The interest in collecting antique fishing tackle has increased in recent years, explained in part by the simple law of supply and demand. But just because a lure looks old doesn’t mean it is ...