Book Description
Progresing from simple implements of bone, stone, and wood to metals to the elaborately feathered flies of the Victorian era, antique fishing lures are now sought as highly prized collectibles. This edition has hundreds of new photographs and much new information not included in the first edition. Chapters include the 'big ten' companies, miscellaneous companies, metal lures, handmade lures, and finally the seldom seen experimental lures. Concerned primarily with the most colectible antique fishing lures made before 1940, this deluxe hardbound book contains well over 1,300 lures beautifully reproduced in full color. Research and identification will be simple yet effective with these descriptions, sizes, dates, 2001 values, and quck comparisons of similar features of lures... AUTHORBIO: Dudley Murphy decided to become a lifelong collector of fishing lures at the age of 13, when his grandfather presented him with a gift of old Heddon, Jamison, and Clark lures. As one of the three founders of the National Fishing Lure Collector's Club, Dudley is an active collector with a variety of interest, including fishing. AUTHORBIO: Rick Edmisten was introduced to fishing at age 12 by his father, and by the time he was 18 had developed a keen interest in collecting old lures and tackle. He has hosted a successful fishing tackle collectible show from 1990 to the present, and is recognized as an authority on old tackle. He often appraises estates and collections. REVIEW: This book focuses on the "big ten" companies, metal lures, handmade lures, and the seldom seen experimental lures, and emphasizes antique lures made before 1940. Each section begins with a short introduction about the company, followed by vivid, representative color photographs that the company made. Each photo lists the name of the lure, number, date manufactured, length, collector value, and any important notes or details about the lure.
Customer Reviews:
This is a good book.......2007-09-21
I am very happy with this book. It tells me about all the fishing lures made back when adam was a boy....
Awesome must have !!!.......2005-08-30
This book is really gorgeous on the outside and even more so on the inside. It has in depth descriptions of the different types of lures and their parts and gives great incite on how to date such lures and parts. The print is is large and bold and the color pictures are stunningly printed on heavy bond glossy paper. There are pictures throughout the book of just about every lure imaginable. I promise you will not be disappointed.
A MUST FOR COLLECTORS.......2002-11-01
Well done! I use this book constantly. Well illustrated and good discriptions.
This book is making me money.......2002-01-15
This reference has been a great tool for us. We collect antique lures and have learned what to look for and what it's worth. We have found just about every lure in our collection in this book. Would reccomend to anyone with the hobby!
This book is HARD to beat.......2000-10-15
We are generally disappointed in sequels but this 2nd edition IS AN EXCEPTION. The hobby's rarest and unusual Lures are pictured in vivid color with a short history. Set this one on your coffee table and your guests are instantly "hooked". If you are a collector or simply enjoy angling history, this one is definitly a "MUST HAVE"...
Book Description
ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FISHING RODS 4th Printing (November 2002). This most recent printing includes a revised and updated price guide with additional historical data and rod maker listings. It is a valuable resource for the collector, antique dealer or angler interested in classic fly rods, bait casting rods, spinning and ocean rods produced from bamboo, wood, fiberglass and steel. The author provides a concise history of rod construction techniques and offers detailed analysis of important fishing rod design patents granted from 1875 to 1950. Close-up photography of distinctive components for identification with a complete system for evaluating rod condition.
Customer Reviews:
Antique & Collectible Fishing Rods - Identification and Value Guide.......2007-09-24
While Homel's book is helpful in giving a general idea of a fishing rod's value, there are some gaps in information. For one, the material is four or five years old and collectible rods have skyrocketed in price in that time frame. So the dollar amounts placed on rods are not very realistic. Secondly, I have found that there are sizes and models of fly rods that are not included in the listings of the various rod makers or manufacturers. This can be a little frustrating when one has purchased, or is about to purchase a rod and cannot find any reference to it in the book.
Antique/Collectible Fishing Rods Review.......2006-08-24
This book was perfect for the avid rod collector. The photos and detail were great and easy to compare your own rods to theirs listed in the book. Highly recommend.
Wasn't very helpful for what I needed........2003-10-09
I have 7 antique/vintage fishing rods and none of them were in there. Also, the prices were separate from the descriptions so I couldn't tell what I was pricing.
GREAT REFERENCE FOR THE BAMBOO ROD COLLECTOR.......2001-07-22
This book is a great reference for the serious rod collector or antique dealer that is in need of expert information about evaluating old bamboo rods. The author includes a good sampling of close-up B&W photographs covering many of the historic rod makers. Old patent drawings are used to explain various rod designs and component functions. A comprehensive chapter is devoted to common rod defects to look for and how each one might lower the collectible value of a rod. The back of the book contains a 32 page rod price guide listing which is helpful in formulating an approximate appraisal of value. A very worthwhile addition to any tackle collector's library of reference materials.
Ok book to start with, but need more...........2000-11-21
Got this book to help me understand more about a number of rods bought at auction. Although helpful, it spoke more about what a perfect rod should be. It has a price guide, but limited pictures to cross reference to. Most collectors will not run into the perfect rod so it was hard to compare. Book is not tailored for the person new to collecting rods. It would be better for the new person with more pictures and more educational background.
Book Description
From the publishers of Old Fishing Lures & Tackle, the industry standard in fishing collectibles, comes a book devoted to helping collectors identify any fishing collectible! From rods and reels to fish decoys and bait buckets, this must-have reference will easily hook any fishing collectibles enthusiast.
This full-color book delivers descriptions, value, history and dates of collectibles in a familiar and reliable format. There is also information on manufacturers and over 2,000 photos for easy identification and greater appreciation! Collectors and fisherman alike will not want to be without this informative and detailed resource.
-2,000 full-color photos to help collectors assessing collectibles
-Information on fishing gear manufacturers keeps collectors updated
Book Description
Russell E. Lewis, author of three volumes of Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles, has produced a new title that will be a handy resource for lure lovers everywhere. Field Guide to Fishing Lures is aimed at assisting the beginning, intermediate, and advanced collector and the general antique and collectible dealer in identifying both collectible older vintage lures and the more modern classic fishing lures. It includes a cross-section of both very old and more recent collectible lures and has prices of each lure shown. With the help of this easy-to-tote guide, collectors will be able to recognize all major categories of lures and the most significant companies in the industry while hunting for additions to their collections. The book begins with the six major companies, Creek Chub Bait Company, Heddon, Paw Paw, Pfleuger, Shakespeare, and South Bend. Then an alphabetical listing of more than 200 companies highlights other significant manufacturers and their major contributions. 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. AUTHORBIO: Russell E. Lewis is the author of Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles, Volume 1 and Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles, Volume 2, as well as co-author of Captain John's Fishing Tackle Price Guide. Having collected fishing lures since 1950, he and his wife run a business, Heritage Tackle 'n Tiques, where he deals fishing lures online and at antique shows.
Customer Reviews:
Great for Information.......2005-09-26
As a lure collector, I have several identification guides.
This book gets used more than the rest, simply because it is more an identification guide than a Value guide. (Sure, it has book value included(which means nothing compared to auction values), but, it also has way more information on the lures and companies themselves than most other ID books).
If you are looking for a complete library (if you want almost any lure identification at your fingertips--or in your head , as you learn about them all--), then you should definately include this one.
But (always a "but"), this book doesn't cover too many of the "small name" companies out there, or folk arts, nor many flies. But, if it's a top name company (Heddon, Creek Chub, South Bend, Shakespeare, etc.), you will find it in this book, up until 1975.
You cannot go wrong with this book...and if mine ever wears away with use, I'll keep purchasing new copies as needed.
EXCELLENT AND WELL DONE.......2005-02-21
This is one of the better guides. I really could not do business without it. You certainly will not be wasting your money on this one. Highly recommed it for the collector, dealer and those just interested.
glad we picked this on.......2003-09-10
my husband received an old tackle box full of lures from a friend who just did not want it any more. we knew there were some from the early 20's to 40's,other than that we knew nothing about them. we found several books we thought might help us. we had a tough time deciding between this one and several others on amazon. at the last min we decided to get this one and are we glad. has wonderful history, easy to use index. it is a wealth of information. we have identified dozens of tackle. this book is HIGHLY recommended if you have alot of old lures.
GREAT REFERENCE BUT POOR CONSTRUCTION.......2002-01-25
HAVE HAD LOTS OF LUCK FINDING GRANDPA'S LURES AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO THOSE WISHING TO IDENTIFY OLD LURES. MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THAT PAGES HAVE BEGAN TO FALL OUT OF THE BOOK CREATING A BIT OF A MESS.
START HERE.......2001-01-21
THIS BOOK WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL. FOUND GRANDAD'S TACKLE BOXES FROM THE 50'S. THIS BOOK ALLOWED ME TO IDENTIFY 98 OUT OF 139 TOTAL LURES, FLIES, AND OTHER ITEMS. (HIS PEACH PIT AND BANDAID WERE NOT LISTED.) THIS BOOK HAS STARTED A HOBBY WHICH I HOPE TO PASS DOWN TO MY CHILDREN. COULDN'T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT THIS MASSIVE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE! THANKS C.F. LUCKEY AND AMAZON.COM!
Book Description
This book covers modern fishing reels and rods and details some of the major changes brought about by the introduction of fiberglas rods. It catalogs miscellaneous fishing collectibles and emphasizes the importance of catalogs, magazines, wholesale house catalogs, decoys, bobbers/floats, bait buckets, split shot tins, leader packs, advertising items, and other significant relics from 1940 until the early 1980s. It covers more than 140 companies not in volume 1, and includes illustrations of the important Shakespeare rods, catalog reprints of other rods, collectible pack rods from the sixties and seventies, Heddon rods of the modern era, and even a field find tackle box from the modern era which will be of serious interest to collectors. AUTHORBIO: Russell E. Lewis is the author of Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles, Volume 1 and Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles, Volume 2, as well as co-author of Captain John's Fishing Tackle Price Guide. Having collected fishing lures since 1950, he and his wife run a business, Heritage Tackle 'n Tiques, where he deals fishing lures online and at antique shows. REVIEW: This book is the second from author Russell E. Lewis, and is filled with full color photographs of modern fishing lures and tackle. A must for lure lovers.
Customer Reviews:
A top pick for any with an avid interest in fishing lures........2007-09-06
Definitive collections for avid collectors of fishing gear will not be complete without adding the fifth volume of Russell E. Lewis's Modern Fishing Lure Collectibles, which continues Lewis' prior volumes offering identification and value guides to lures from the 1970s, 1980s and modern times. Packed with color photos of lures often in their boxes and new, paired with prices and including text descriptions and lure history, it's a top pick for any with an avid interest in fishing lures.
Good book for a Fishing Lure library.......2006-11-10
I wanted to know more about the value of fishing lures and more about the specifics regarding their history, makers, models, and materials. This book hit the mark on almost all points. It is an excellent adjunct to a fishing lure library and if a person has such a collection it would be remiss not to include this. That said, this is not the penultimate fishing lure book. That is another.... and you should be sure to find it.
reliable collector's guide for fishing lures.......2005-05-01
The great variety of fishing lures with the differences in their bright markings and sizes can be disarming to even experienced collectors. With his 20 years experience as a collector, Lewis makes sense of this area of collecting by classifying the lures by their makers, and with introductory essays on "Dating Techniques" and the "Modern Era." The chapters with the classifications are more than simple listings of numerous lures. Besides sharp color photos with annotations, these chapters also include information on the manufacture of the respective lures and details of them to look for. Advertising and promotional literature and displays are shown as aids in identifying different lures and understanding their design and features. A serious collector or dealer of lures could not find a better guide than this for what it does cover of this incredibly diverse and constantly changing field.
Realistic Collectables.......2003-10-10
A great book for someone not interested in the "old"
pricy lures.
The lures described and photographed in this book , can
still be found and collected without breaking the bank. The many size & colors of Modern Era lures , make them fun and affordable to collect.This is Vol #1 and there is now a Vol # 2 published.
Disappointing.......2003-08-19
I wound up returning this book as it proved to disappoint me similar to the other reviews. Their were very few prices and there are much better books available.
Book Description
This is an exciting new guide to a never-before-documented field of antique fishing collectibles. It includes hundreds of color photos (many items are shown actual size), patent drawings, and clear, precise computer scans of patented spring-loaded traps, hooks, and lures, most of which have never been pictured, discussed, or valued in any book. These ingenious American inventions span the time period from pre-Civil War until the 1970s, with values ranging from $10.00 to $10,000.00. The book provides a written and visual history of spring-loaded fishing devices along with descriptions and explanations of their mechanisms in concise, easy-to-understand language that the beginning, intermediate, and advanced collector has not had access to in any book. This long-awaited book on Americana collectibles sets a new standard in the field of collecting antique fishing memorabilia. Written by the countrys two foremost collectors and experts in the field, this informative, fascinating book is a must for anyone interested in the history of fishing in the United States, antique fishing memorabilia, or metal traps.
Customer Reviews:
We are extremely impressed!.......2005-11-26
My husband and I know one of the authors, Tim Mierzwa, personally. He told us in August of 2005 that he had a book coming out about fishing lures and other equipment. We weren't sure what to think. But when we received the book recently, my
husband and I were extremely impressed on the detail, the photos, explanations and layout of the book! My husband enjoys
fishing and I don't, but BOTH of us are enjoying the book
immensely! I am now ordering another copy for the outdoor club
we live in to share with the members. For anyone interested in
fishing, collecting fishing gear and/or the history and value of fishing gear, this is THE book to own!
Book Description
-Fishing lure auctions are big business: more than 11,500 listed among major online auctions daily
-The National Fishing Lure Collectors Club boasts a membership of 5,000
-Based on the intensely popular Old Fishing Lures & Tackle: Identification and Value Guide
This is the perfect lure guide for any collector. It fits nicely in a corner shirt pocket, or pants pocket to help collectors quickly and accurate identify 1,000+ old fishing lures.
Listings for top lure companies such as Heddon, Shakespeare, Creek Chub, Pflueger, Paw Paw and South Bend include up-to-date prices, and detailed descriptions featuring size and color of lures. Readers will also discover valuable tips for expanding collections, and getting the most fun out of the hobby.
This small, yet informative guide gives readers:
-500+ color photographs of in-demand lures
-Access to critical collecting information from the leading lure companies
-Pocket-sized fun for a great price
Fishing fanatics and the people who love them will love this handy, fact-packed guide.
Book Description
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. In addition to the many illustrations presented by company, there are a complete index, tips on displaying your collection, and other collecting trivia. Every illustrated lure has complete descriptions, and a price range to reflect todays exciting collecting trends.
Customer Reviews:
First In Fishing Lure Collecting Information.......2004-12-01
The "Bible" was the first book that I knew of, that gave collector's information on fishing Lure collecting. Originally the bible came in a three ring binder. This book, while not in the same format of the current books, carries forth the original ideas and information of the author and gives the readers some idea of how much work went into being the first book on collecting. This book is still valid today with information on obscure manufacture's that are not listed in some of the other reference's. Always a good read, but not to be confused with the coffee table reference books that are also available.
The Fishing Lure Collector's Bible - R. L. Streater.......2000-02-17
I was disappointed. To begin, this book is a very difficult read. The 'Color Gallery' is beautiful but the picture captions give little or no information and refer the reader to the 'Value Guide'. Here is the problem. The 'Guide' appears to be nothing more than a collection of 400+ pages of poor b&w photocopies of old magazine ads! The copy consists of small, hard to read newsprint; tiny, type-written 'values'; hand-lettered, cartoonish descriptions and comments and some 'hand-drawn' depictions of various lures. The rest of the lure pictures range from coarse 'line-drawings', to 'blotchy', to totally black silhouettes. All told, it is difficult to judge the content due to the lack of detail, which should be the priority here. Perhaps I have been spoiled. My first book on this subject was Carl F. Luckey's "Old Fishing Lures & Tackle", a totally classy and professionally done work. It is everything the 'Collector's Bible' is not. Mr. Luckey's publication is done, and done well. Mr. Streater's publication looks like a second or third draft, not yet ready to go to the printer.
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Old Fishing Lures & Tackle: Identification and Value Guide (Old Fishing Lures and Tackle)
Warman's Fishing Lures Field Guide: Values an Didentification (Warman's Fishing Lures Field Guide)
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