When I was young I started collecting vintage fishing lures. I loved lures of all types. I would spend hours cleaning them and sharpening their hooks. Anything I could do to brighten their fantastic color’s and designs. I became interested in vintage fishing lures when I was very young, my grandfather has a very impressive collection, he’s the one that got me started. One day I hope to have his collection. There are hundreds of different fishing lures out their, if not more. I have simplified my collection by only collecting the three most popular types: crank bait’s, top water poppers and spoons. I have found that these lures have always been the most popular. Meaning that they are more abundant. So I have a better chance of finding these rare and valuable fishing lures. Below I have classified the three most popular and collectible types, so maybe one day if you run across one, you’ll know what it is.
So when collecting or classifying vintage fishing lures remember that the condition of the lure is the most important thing. Also the brighter colors make a difference in the value. But remember the name has all to do with the value of the lure. The heddon company lures are of the most valuable in the world. Good luck collecting and classifying your vintage fishing lures.
The third lure I spoke of is the spoon. This lure is composed of metal and looks similar to metal shoehorn, but flat. This lure can be used in any form of water. This lure comes in bright and amazing colors. One side of the lure is painted, and the other side is polished metal. The most popular maker of this lure is red devil. This lure has been commonly used by all types of fisherman for over a hundred years. When collecting these lures make sure the paint is intact and capable of being polished, same with the metal side make sure that th