The Allure Of The Antique Fishing Lure

So what draws people toward wanting to collect antique fishing lures? People are surprised to find that fishing lures actually are even collected. In actuality, they are very popular and are one of the most commonly collected antiques. A lot of detail went into these old lures as they were hand made. Because each one was done individually and not off of an assembly line, they are each unique in their style and look.

Since fish tend to have pretty wide diets, the lures that are created to catch them are indicative of the variety in their shapes and sizes. This is no exception when it comes to antique fishing lures, and in fact they are quite intricate in their detail. Lots of colors, shapes, and sizes are used when making these lures from the large bait fish type to the smaller fly lures.

They are made of wood and metal, and each one is unique since they are hand made. Antique fishing lures sometimes could take days to create because of the design considerations that went into each one. These aren't mass produced like the lures are today, so each lure is going to have the makers personality tied to it. Similar to the way a painting can tell a tale of it's author, by the strokes and choice of colors that were used in making the work of art.

Finding antique fishing lures can be accomplished via many different avenues. Once place you can start your search would be at your local antique shops. You'd be surprised the little gems you may find when visiting one of these treasure rooms. Some old shops especially in the New England area of the United States carry a lot of unique artifacts from over the years. Check your phone book for antique dealers in your area. You can also pick up a magazine that specializes in antiques and call around on the various ads in there to see what they carry. Of course, the internet is a great resource for getting information on who carries and deals in antique fishing lures.

What makes fishing lures of old worth so much money? For one thing it's the fact that each one is like a mini sculpture. Since they are hand made and finely detailed, they are unique pieces of art. Like all things that are unique, their value goes up over time. Holding onto a unique piece of history, you can be assured that it's value will steadily increase and it will be in demand by avid collectors all over the world. You'll want to make sure they are kept in good condition. Sealed and protected from the environment so as not to allow damage by humidity.

If you'd like to find out more information on where to find antique fishing lures, try searching in fish and game magazines. You can also look in the phone book for antique shops and call them and ask if they carry lures or know of anyone that deals in antiques that does. The internet is an excellent resource as well for finding dealers and more information on antique fishing lures. You can also post messages on online bulletin boards requesting people that are collectors or sellers point you in the right direction.

In conclusion, collecting antique fishing lures is a great way to get your hands on a piece of world history. The fact that you'd be dealing with unique pieces of art that no one else anywhere would have, makes these items of great value and in great demand. A good way to get started would be to check local antique dealers and ask questions. But to really get your feet wet, check online resources as well as magazines that not only deal in antiques but also fish and game.