Fishing lures aren't just tackle box staples — they can be prized collectibles that command impressive prizes. But before you fall hook, line, and sinker, it's important to know what makes a lure ...

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 ...

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 ...

LAND O’ LAKES, Wis. (WBAY) - If you’re heading to northern Wisconsin for this weekend’s fishing opener, it’s a must-see for any angler. A Vilas County man has the only known antique fishing tackle ...

Here's a universal truth courtesy of the outdoors world: If you're an angler you're also a lure collector. The proof is in our tackle boxes, gear bags and fishing vests. My collection dates to the ...

Maybe if you turned back newspaper pages — and turned back lots of 'em — you’d see mentions of somethings called a “Split-tail Beetle,” and “Lucky 13” and “Devil’s Horse.” Oh, not turning back to what ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — As the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club (NFLCC) started its 47th annual National Convention Thursday, fishing lures of yore graced the floor of the Grand Wayne ...