Collectible Fishing Lures Are Catching On

By Marsha Klein


Just like any other hobby, collectible fishing lures is one that is enjoyed by many young and old people around the world. It is sometimes very surprising however to people just seeing old antique lures for the first time just how many have survived over the years. They may have been constructed from different materials but many of them look very similar.

The design has largely remained the same although the methods and ideas have changed a bit. In the past many of the baits were made from wood and if they needed to sink a bit deeper they would be weighted down on the inside or outside of the bait. Weights were usually made from lead or steal depending on the bait itself.

Once people figured out how to make such things the craft took off. More and more people wanted the baits because it meant that they would not have to go out searching for and catching live bait before every fishing trip. When you are fishing with tackle, or with a rod and reel it is mostly for sport. Sure you can do it this way for food as well.

But if you are hunting for food, it is much more effective to use a net. When you fish this way for sport there will always be things left behind to act as collectibles or memorabilia. These things go back a long ways and there is a rich history that goes along with them. In the early days the baits were made from wood and various other materials.

No matter the reasons why there are a great number of people who collect artificial baits that date back to sometimes the 1900's or beyond. They do it because they love it and because it brings them joy. For many of them the hunt to locate a special, hard to find lure can be a thrill. Especially once the finally locate the one they have been searching for.

Fishing is a sport that is fun for all ages and the people who collect these baits are just as varied as the people who use them. Many children love to collect these because it gives them a chance to learn the history of a sport that does not have a great deal of people writing books about it. It also gives them an opportunity to speak with people they would never have met otherwise.

Today they are known mainly for their reels but many people do not realize they have a very rich and storied history in baits. The companies that were around back then were as diverse as the people who were using their products. Some of the companies started out with just one person making lures because they had fun doing it.

Then one day they started to sell what they were making and they realized they could make money. Some companies stayed that way and refused to grow when the opportunity presented itself. Collectible fishing lures brings out a vast array of stories and each one is as unique as the last and just as exciting and interesting to hear. So the next time you are fishing, think of the lures that came before.. You might be surprised.




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